The 21st annual Sun Wine & Food Fest returned to Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville with four days of events from Jan. 23-26. Hundreds of wines were featured during the multiday event, including the Grand Tasting Preview on Jan. 24 and the Grand Tasting on Jan. 25. Held in the Earth Expo & Convention Center, the Grand Tasting featured more than 1,000 brands of beer, wine and spirits paired with local food offerings from area restaurants with center-stage demonstrations and special guests. More fine wines were offered through a separate tasting during the Vintage Cru event in the Earth Ballroom during the afternoon on Jan. 25. The Celebrity Chef Dine-Around capped off Saturday evening, with gourmet cuisine prepared by each of the 20 featured chefs paired with a select fine wine, spirit or beer and live music spun by DJ Irie. The weekend concluded with brunches at The Shed Restaurant, Michael Jordan’s Steak House and Todd English’s Tuscany. Proceeds benefited the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation.
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- The 21st annual Sun Wine & Food Fest returned to Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville with four days of events from Jan. 23-26.
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- All with Martignetti Companies: Eric Acosta, Sales Representative; Colton Drain, Sales Representative; Doug Preston, Regional Manager; Austin Slitt, Wine Director; Kristy Romano, Sales Representative; Stefan Wich, Key Account Manager; Ben Giangrande, Merchandiser; Thomas Johnson, Merchandiser; and Faith Ames, Business Analyst.
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- All of CDI’s Anchor Division except where indicated: Jim Ryan, Sales Representative; Kasey Dean, Sales Representative; Kassandra Bayles McCarthy, Sales Representative; Fran McDonough, Sales Representative; Sarah Gebhardt, Business Development Manager, E&J Gallo; Brie Cassidy, Sales Representative; Spenser Slota, Sales Representative; and Emily Minski, Sales Representative.
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- All of CDI: Jonathan Norwich, Salesperson; Michael Copeland, Field Sales Manager, Diamond Division; Kelly Miller, Salesperson; Dana Badway, Chain Account Manager; Spencer Carvalho, Salesperson; Annmarie Brennan, Field Sales Manager, Diamond Division; Steve Slota, Division Sales Director, Considine Off-Premise Division; and Giuseppe Rubino, Salesperson.
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- All of Allan S. Goodman: Eric Gray, Merchandising Manager; Aidan Foley, Merchandiser; Andrea Woolley, Promotional Ambassador; and Sarah Carley, Promotions Manager.
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- Chris Munk, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton and Tanya Raisz-Porcelli, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines.
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- Votto Vines’ Nick Aceto, Associate Vice President of Marketing and Andy Tremaglio, CT Sales Manager.
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- All of Palm Bay International: Skye Orazietti; Philip Orazietti, Area Manager; Karen Hupchick, Brand Ambassador; and Michelle Kociszewski.
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- Jonathan Edwards, Slocum & Sons highlighting Decoy Pinot Noir and Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Joe Gennaro, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton highlighting Santa Margherita Chianti Classico.
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- Brand Ambassador Donna Taylor showcasing Brady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Brand Ambassadors Angela Salvatore and Rebecca Stoddard showcasing Töst Rosé.
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- Isabella Baldino and Donna Puma showcasing Lifevine Zero Sugar Sauvignon Blanc.
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- Carrie Drummons and Daniel Stiller, CEO and Co-founder, Better Rhodes.
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- Isabella Baldino and Donna Puma showcasing Lifevine Zero Sugar Sauvignon Blanc.
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- Scott Maybaum, Owner, Good F*cking Wine showcasing Good F*cking Rosé.
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- Brand Ambassador Jennifer Arnaboldi showcasing Blu Prosecco and Crush Rosé.
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- Brand Ambassador Joanna Denovelis highlighting Miraval Rosé.
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- Brand Ambassadors Bonnie Morrow, Melissa Vandenberg, Maddie Delgado and Kim Aliczi for Kobrand Corporation.
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- Tina Busco, Brand Ambassador; Mary Zalewa, Brand Ambassador; a Brand Ambassador; Gary Dritschler, CT State Manager, Campari America; Lori Chapman, Brand Ambassador; and Joanna Denovelis, Brand Ambassador.
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- Banfi’s Allison Korber, Regional Sales Manager showcasing Silver Raven Cabernet Sauvignon and Nerlande Foote, Brand Ambassador highlighting Natura Rosé.
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- Suntide Mimosas Brand Ambassadors Derrick and Laura Bovee.
