Savor CT Second Year Pours Tastes, Raises Charitable Funds

Savor CT, “A Celebration of Food, Wine and Spirits,” was held at the Connecticut Convention Center on April 7-9. The three-day event hosted 3,500 visitors. The event began with “Savor the Legends,” presented by plan b Burger Bar. The night offered guests the opportunity to taste through five years of the rare Pappy Van Winkle Bourbons. Grand Tastings were held on April 8 and 9, showcasing a variety of domestic and international wines, craft beer and artisan spirits. Local and national culinary talent provided food samples. Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine of Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible” served as the emcee throughout Savor CT. A charity gala for the Robert Irvine Foundation, which benefits military personnel and their families, concluded the food and wine festival on Saturday night.

: Pappy Van Winkle, 23-year-old, during “Savor The Legends” on April 7.

: Pappy Van Winkle, 10-and-12-year-old.

: A pour of 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle during “Savor the Legends” presented by plan b Burger Bar.

: Dina Papacostas, On-Premise Sales Representative, Connecticut Distributors Inc., (CDI).

: Kelly Williamson, Promotions, Terlato Wines International.

: Lori Sax of Trendsetters Promotions representing Rutherford Wine Company.

: Corey Cerritelli and Amanda Barroso of Vine Ventures preparing cocktail samples.

: Frank Dest, District Manager in CT and RI, Santa Margherita.

: Domonique Bedbury, Promotions, Vine Ventures, pouring Foley Family Wines.

: Peter Merriam, Proprietor, Merriam Vineyards.

: Colin Baldwin, Account Development Specialist, CDI; Tyler Morrell, Sales, CDI.

: Nick Demas, New England Regional Manager, Wilson Daniels.

: Robert Carbone, Regional Manager Metropolitan NY and CT, C. Mondavi and Family, pouring Charles Krug wine to taste.

: Claire Flaherty, Key Account Specialist, Boston Beer Company Samuel Adams.

: Elaine Paulk, Sales, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI); Andrew Osolin, Sales, CDI.

: Kit Flanagan, Owner, Flanagan Wines.

: John Tsipouras, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons.

: Bill Monahan, Company Wide Manager, Allan S. Goodman, with Katrina Monahan.

: Donna Taylor, Vine Ventures; Teresa Drew, State Manager CT, Delicato Family Vineyards; Amber DeShields, Vine Ventures.

: Anthony DeSerio, USBG CT Chapter Member and “Faith Middleton Food Schmooze” radio show Mixologist, with Brittney Czarnekki, created cocktails featuring Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

: Tim Herlihy, Brand Ambassador, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey with Allie Dubinksy, Promotions, Tullamore Dew.

: Veronica Saurett of Brescome Barton.

: Nate Neville, Director of Sales, Thimble Island Brewing Company.

: Diana Hernandez, Formula Promotions; Michael Loudon, Off-Premise Manager CT, Heineken; Jaime Marconis, Formula Promotions.

: All of Slocum & Sons unless noted: Ed Zabit, Sales Representative; Piper Thurrott, Sales Representative; Wally Crumb, CFO; Gia Pascarelli, Sales; Maureen Pesticci, Compliance Manager; Douglass MacLeod, NY/CT/VT Regional Sales Manager, Mionetto USA.

: Sebastien Derbomez, Brand Ambassador, Hendricks Gin; Irene Rezman, Vine Ventures.

: Howard Asadow, Regional Manager; Worldwide Wines.

: David McNulty, CT State Manager, Latitude Beverage Co.; Michael Munk, Regional Sales Manager and NY/NJ/CT Portfolio Manager, Latitude Beverage Co.