Barrington’s Grapes & Grains hosted a Grand Tasting holiday event on November 17. The retailer showcased select wines from the portfolios of The Wine Bros., Sage Cellars, The Winebow Group, Johnson Brothers and Best Beverage, spirits from Broken Shed Vodka and Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., and craft beer from Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island and Ragged Island Brewing Company. Guests enjoyed food from Mesa Fresca and the Backyard Food Company to pair with selections while holiday shopping from local artisans and vendors.
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- Justin Garrison, Rhode Island Brand Ambassador, Broken Shed Vodka and Paul Kubiski, Co-founder, Bootblack Brand.
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- Marc Berry, Wine Sales Manager, Grapes & Grains toasting to guests with a featured red blend.
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- Marc Berry, WSET3, Wine Sales Manager, Grapes & Grains.
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- Katie Gray, Co-founder, Ragged Island Brewing Co. and Jess Pratt, Sales Representative, Grey Sail Brewing.
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- Christin Aarons, Sales, The Wine Bros. with Farmstrong 2015 Field White wine.
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- David Hall, New England Sales Manager, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
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- Mark Morin, Sales Representative, Wine Marketing highlighting Ferrari-Carano Siena Red Blend.
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- Offerings from Best Beverage, including Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves and Domaine de la Chanteleuserie Bourgueil Cabernet Franc.
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- Emma McLaughlin, Account Executive, Best Beverage showcasing Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves.
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- Nicholas Shugrue, Sales Consultant, Winebow with Piombaia Brunello di Montalcino.
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- Wines from Sage Cellars’ portfolio, including Domaine des Gerbeaux Pouilly-Fuisse Vieilles Vignes de Solutre, Eberle Muscat Canelli, Lagarini Leuta Tau Toscana and Montaudon Grande Rose Champagne.
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- Andrew Doolan, Sales Representative, Sage Cellars pouring new addition Montaudon Grande Rose Champagne for guests.
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- Heather Nicholas, Brand Ambassador, Johnson Brothers with selections Spanish Red Wine, Oko Malbec, Talbott Logan Chardonnay and Pieropan Soave Classico.
Photos by Laura Widness.
