The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) Women in Hospitality series hosted a holiday-themed wine and beer pairing event at the Isle Brewer’s Guild in Pawtucket on November 15. During the Hassle-Free Holiday Entertaining event, sponsored by Blackstone Caterers, MS Walker and The Isle Brewer’s Guild, approximately 30 guests were treated to tastes of select wines from MS Walker’s portfolio and beer selections from the Guild paired with hors d’oeuvres provided by Blackstone Caterers, along with recipes and pairing ideas. Mike Lester, On Premise Sales and Craft Spirits Manager, MS Walker and RIHA President Dale Venturini gave guests a crash course on the 5’s of wine-tasting and presented techniques used by professionals when determining wine pairings. Jack Streich, Vice President of Brewing Operations, Isle Brewer’s Guild led a beer tasting and education session.
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- The Rhode Island Hospitality Association hosted its Hassle-Free Holiday Entertaining wine and beer pairing event with MS Walker at the Isle Brewer’s Guild on November 15.
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- Mike Lester, On Premise Sales and Craft Spirits Manager, MS Walker; Dale Venturini, President & CEO, Rhode Island Hospitality Association; and Jack Streich, Vice President of Brewing Operations, Isle Brewer’s Guild.
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- Mercer 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Latour 2016 Macon-Villages Chameroy, Gérard Bertrand Cote des Roses and Roederer Estate Brut sparkling wine were showcased during the event.
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- Jack Streich, Vice President of Brewing Operations, Isle Brewer’s Guild in the foreground presents to guests; Mike Lester, On Premise Sales and Craft Spirits Manager, MS Walker; and Dale Venturini, President & CEO, Rhode Island Hospitality Association.
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- Guests were presented with four beers from the Isle Brewer’s Guild by Streich, which included two IPAs and two dark lagers.
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- Kristen Adamo, Vice President of Marketing, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau and Monika P. Zuluaga, Vice President, Membership & Marketing, Rhode Island Hospitality Association.
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- Mike Lester, On-Premise/Sales & Brand Manager, MS Walker, pouring Mercer 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon for Dale Venturini, President & CEO, Rhode Island Hospitality Association.
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- A pour of Louis Latour 2016 Macon-Villages Chameroy.
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- An IPA set amidst the Guild’s logo.
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- Beet-Dyed Deviled Eggs appetizer from Blackstone Caterers offered guests a recipe twist on a classic holiday dish.
Photos by Laura Widness.
