Savor the Flavors of Rhode Island, a signature food and wine tasting fundraiser for Special Olympics Rhode Island, was held at Harbor Lights in Warwick on Aug. 17. Emceed by Co-host Mario Hilario of NBC 10 News, 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 sponsor MS Walker. Rhode Island-specific brand tastes such as KEEL Vodka, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co., Two Gals Cocktails, Narragansett Beer and more 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 Harbor Lights in Warwick on Aug. 17.
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- Chef Frank Terranova, A Class of Cooking and Event Emcee Mario Hilario, Anchor, NBC 10 News.
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- All of MS Walker: Melina Catelli, Fine Wine Portfolio Manager; Jeffrey Mancinho, Key Account Manager; Nick Shugrue, Off-Premise Fine Wine Specialist; and Gabby Matos, Sales Representative.
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- All of Special Olympics Rhode Island: Mary Ellen Powers, Athlete and Administrative Assistant; Michael Bullock, Athlete and Member of the Board of Directors; and Robin DeRobbio, Director of Finance.
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- Jake Gillooly, Regional Sales Manager – Northeast, Washington Wine Group highlighting Lulu Chardonnay.
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- All of MS Walker: Keith Miranda, Director of Sales; Mark McLean, Retail Key Account Specialist; and Ray Arruda, Sales Development Manager.
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- John Conti and Bob Marcello, Letters Rep Di San Marino.
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- Simply Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Tia Hrusa, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery showcasing Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Agave Spirits.
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- Brand Ambassador Debbie Hafferty serving a Strawberry Lemonade featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka with strawberries and Simply Lemonade.
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- Mandy Holt, Promo Lead and Joe O’Neil, Brand Ambassador, Narragansett Beer.
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- Narragansett Fresh Catch Citra Session Ale.
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- Whalers Brewing Company Dry Hopped American Pale Ale, White Claw Black Cherry Hard Seltzer, High Noon Grapefruit Vodka & Soda, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Budweiser, Coors Light, Heineken, Corona Premier, Corona Extra, Narragansett Musik Express IPA and Narragansett Lager.
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- Nannette Gendreau, Regional Market Manager, Nütrl showcasing Nütrl Vodka Seltzer Variety Pack.
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- John H. Wiedenheft III, Chief Wine Taster, Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery.
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- Brand Ambassador Carolyn Claiborne showcasing Simply Spiked Lemonade.
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- Brand Ambassadors Dana Jamieson, Lianna Lombardo and Jennifer Bianco, Bulleit Crafted Cocktails.
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- Brand Ambassador Deanna Marinucci showcasing Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. Bar on Board Cocktails B.o.B A-Rita.
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- Brand Ambassador Franni Van Deusen, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co.
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- Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. Apple Flavored Whiskey, Honey Flavored Whiskey, Coffee Flavored Whiskey, Citrus Flavored Vodka and Maple Flavored Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassador Lianna Lombardo highlighting Loyal 9 Classic Margarita.
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- Volunteers Claudia Pachezo and Lisa Adams.
Photos by Laura Widness.
