The 20th annual Sun Wine & Food Fest returned to Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville with four days of events from Jan. 25-28. Hundreds of wines were featured during the multiday event, including the Grand Tasting Preview on Jan. 26 and the Grand Tasting on Jan. 27. 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. 27. 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, with live music spun by DJ Irie. The weekend concluded with Brunch with Martha Stewart and notable friends in the Uncas Ballroom and a championship game viewing party with former New England Patriot Ty Law at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Proceeds benefited the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation.
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- The 20th annual Sun Wine & Food Fest returned to Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville with four days of events from Jan. 25-28.
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- 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.
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- Hundreds of wines were featured during the multiday event, including the Grand Tasting Preview on Jan. 26 and the Grand Tasting on Jan. 27.
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- Mollie Merecicky, Trade Development Manager, Worldwide Wines; Garret Grant, Brescome Barton; Tanya Raisz Porcelli, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines; Michael Schrage, Brescome Barton; Vanessa Neves, CT State Manager, Taub Family Selections; Anthony Germe, Brescome Barton; and Chris Groski.
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- All of Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI): Sandra Terenzio-Brickley, Sales Director – On-Premise, Diamond Division; Kyle Rinoski, Field Sales Manager, Diamond Division; Michael Copeland, Field Sales Manager, Diamond Division; Annmarie Brennan, Field Sales Manager, Diamond Division; Steve Slota, Division Sales Director, Considine Off-Premise Division; Nadine Gengras, Field Sales Manager, Diamond Division; and Dana Badway, Chain Account Manager.
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- All of CDI’s Anchor Division: Kassandra Bayles McCarthy, Sales Representative; Brie Cassidy, Sales Representative; Emily Minski, Sales Representative; Matt Maguire, Sales Representative; and Jamison Hahn, Gallo Trade Development Manager.
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- All of Allan S. Goodman: Andrew Hobbs, Merchandiser; Andrea Woolley, Promotional Ambassador; Rob Woolley, Sales Representative; and Nicky Cody, Social Media Coordinator.
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- All of Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., a division of Martignetti Companies: Ben Giangrande, Merchandiser; Andrew Santerre, Assistant Sales Representative; Faith Ames, Business Analyst; and Eric Acosta, Sales Representative.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jackie Bishop highlighting Stella Rosa Gold VS Prosecco and Amy Carlsen showcasing Stella Rosa Rosé VS Prosecco.
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- David Grunner, Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd., highlighting Ammunition Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Slocum & Sons’ Jonathan Edwards, Account Development Manager showcasing Luc Belaire Bleu and Alex Shlien, Merchandiser highlighting Conundrum Red.
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- Votto Vines’ Andy Tremaglio, Sales Manager and Nick Aceto, Associate Vice President of Marketing.
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- Gene Ceriello, Sales Representative, Latitude Beverage Co.
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- Rachael O’Connell, Sales Representative and Louis Veras, CT Account Manager, Latitude Beverage Co.
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- Darchell Wilson, Sales Account Manager and Rachael O’Connell, Sales Representative, Latitude Beverage Co.
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- Donna Taylor showcasing Bellissima Zero Sugar wines and Sparkling Wine.
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- Sandra Terenzio-Brickley, Sales Director – On-Premise, Diamond Division, CDI pouring for a guest.
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- Nick Neves, CT State Manager, Kobrand Wine & Spirits and Jacqueline Lesniovies.
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- Sophie Daniels, Region Manager and Cali LaSpina, District Manager, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions.
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- Scott Maybaum, Owner and Kyle Maybaum, Good Fucking Brands.
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- Ivan Tineo, Regional Vice President of Sales, IBG Wines & Spirits and Nerlande Foote, Spirits and Brand Ambassador showcasing Lifevine Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Tim Tedino, Long Meadow Ranch.
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- Mike Terranova, Sales Manager and Gerry Catanzano, Northeast Regional Manager, Thomas Allen Vineyards & Winery.
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- The Beverage Journal supports the weekend event annually as a media sponsor.
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- Torresella Pinot Grigio and Riondo Prosecco.
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- A pour of Provenance Vineyard Deadeye Red Blend.
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- Luc Belaire Gold Champagne and Conundrum White Blend.
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- 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.
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- A pour of red wine.
