Worldwide Wines hosted two spring trade tastings showcasing brands from its MS Walker portfolio in May. The first was held at Artisan in West Hartford on May 17, where trade guests were invited to sample a range of fine wine and spirits from the portfolio, including Amaro dell’Etna, Beyra, Cantina di Sorbara, Costa do Sol, Gin Lane 1751, Il Palazzone, Islay Mist, Sand Creek, St. Elder Artisanal Liqueurs and West Cork Distillers. Suppliers, sales representatives and brand ambassadors poured selections and educated guests in Artisan’s outdoor pergola and garden. A second MS Walker portfolio tasting took place at Douro in Greenwich on May 18.
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- All of MS Walker except where indicated: Augusto Gabriel, Sales Manager, Iberian Wines, Susan McQuade, Trade Development Manager, Worldwide Wines; and Jack Couto, Iberian Portfolio Manager.
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- Geoff Curley, Founder and CEO, Gin Lane 1751. Produced in small batches in London, Gin Lane 1751 is handcrafted in the style of gins from the Victorian era using fine botanicals and seasonal garden ingredients in each of its expressions.
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- Joy Flanagan, Brand Ambassador, MS Walker Imports, highlighting Amaro dell’Etna Antico Amara D’Erbe.
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- Pelotón de la Muerte Maguey Espadín Mezcal, Pelotón de la Muerte Maguey Criollo Mezcal, Amaro dell’Etna Antico Amara D’Erbe, ChocoLat Deluxe Triple Chocolate Liqueur, ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur and Allen’s Cold Brew Coffee Flavored Brandy.
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- Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vodka, St. Elder Elderflower Liqueur, St. Elder Pamplemousse Pink Grapefruit Liqueur and Blood Orange Liqueur, John L. Sullivan Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey, West Cork Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey and West Cork Black Cask Irish Whiskey.
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- A pour of J. Hofstätter Pinot Grigio.
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- Assorted wines on ice await guests.
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- Daniel Hubbard, National Portfolio Manager, MS Walker, and Vipul Ghandi, Stratford Spirit Shop.
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- Greg Pasborg, Sales Representative, and Susan McQuade, Trade Development Manager, Worldwide Wines.
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- Dona Maria Júlio Bastos Grande Reserva, Il Palazzone Brunello di Montalcino, Corte Sant’Alda Ca’Fiui Valpolicella and J. Hofstätter Blauburgunder Pinot Nero Mezcan.
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- Jack Couto, Iberian Portfolio Manager, MS Walker, showcasing Dona Maria Júlio Bastos Grande Reserva.
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- Selections on ice, including Foral de Melgaco Vinhas Velhas Alvarinho, Beyra Red, Costa do Sol Vinho Verde and Beyra White.
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- Van Zellers & Co Porto Old Tawny 40 Years, Van Zellers & Co Porto Old Tawny 60 Years, Van Zellers & Co Porto Old Tawny 20 Years and Van Zellers & Co Porto Old Tawny 10 Years.
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- Daniel Hubbard, National Portfolio Manager, MS Walker, pouring J. Hofstätter Pinot Grigio for Mike Sosensky, District Manager, Worldwide Wines.
