Savor the Flavors of Rhode Island, a signature food and wine tasting fundraiser for Special Olympics Rhode Island, was held at Cranston’s Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on Sept. 26. Presented by BankRI, the event showcased cuisine from more than 25 venues from around the Ocean State paired with wine, beer and spirits selections, which included brands from within the portfolios of Horizon Beverage, Mancini Beverage and MS Walker of RI. Rhode Island local brand tastes such as Chair 2, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co., Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery and Whalers Brewing Company were showcased alongside a range of domestic and imported offerings. Special Olympics Rhode Island is a year-round sports training and competition nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, providing state and national opportunities for thousands of state athletes since its founding.
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- Savor the Flavors of Rhode Island, a signature food and wine tasting fundraiser for Special Olympics Rhode Island, was held at Cranston’s Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on Sept. 26.
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- Lisa Adams, Volunteer; Tracy Garabedian, Senior Director of Events; and Ed Pacheco, President/CEO, Special Olympics RI.
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- The Finnish Long Drink Marketing Representatives Rachael Ceres and Chris Serafini.
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- Meiomi Pinot Noir.
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- Marlene Torres, Field Sales Manager, Constellation Brands showcasing Simi Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.
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- Brand Ambassador Sam Wesoly highlighting Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin Beer.
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- Will Gaess, Brand Ambassador, Whalers Brewing Company showcasing Whalers Pineapple Mango Hard Seltzer.
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- Whalers Pineapple Mango Hard Seltzer.
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- A pour of Risata Prosecco.
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- Meme Linsday, Brand Ambassador highlighting Risata Prosecco and Whitehaven Chardonnay and Abby Donahue, Sales and Marketing Intern and Brand Ambassador, Johnson Brothers of RI showcasing Apothic Chardonnay.
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- Tia Hrusa, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery showcasing Litchfield Distillery Espresso Martini.
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- John H. Wiedenheft III, Chief Cider Taster, Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery.
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- Nannette Gendreau, Regional Manager, Expertaste Marketing highlighting NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer and Rich Petipas, Account Manager, Anheuser-Busch showcasing Los Sundays Tequila Seltzer.
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- An Espresso Martini featuring Don Julio Reposado Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Dana Jamieson showcasing Don Julio Blanco Tequila and Kim Fiola highlighting Don Julio Reposado Tequila.
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- Sons of Liberty Apple Cider Cocktail, Lani Apple Sangria, Sons of Liberty Chocolate Espresso Flavored Vodka and Sons of Liberty Salted Caramel Chai Martini.
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- Deanna Marinucci, Brand Ambassador, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. highlighting Sons of Liberty Chocolate Espresso Flavored Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassador River Ellis showcasing Chair 2 Light Lager.
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- Trevor Daneker, Wine Consultant, Wines & More of RI, Cranston highlighting Haton Brut Classic Champagne.
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- Guests enjoyed cuisine from more than 25 venues from around the Ocean State paired with wine, beer and spirits selections, which included brands from within the portfolios of Horizon Beverage, Mancini Beverage and MS Walker of RI.
Photos by Laura Widness.
