The Connecticut Firefighters Charitable Foundation welcomed guests to its annual Wine & Beer Tasting event at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford on February 28. Hosted by Brookside Discount Wine & Liquor of Bridgeport, guests enjoyed tastes of many brands provided by suppliers and distributors, including Brescome Barton; Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI); Eder Bros., Inc.; Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.; MD&S Distributors; Opici Family Distributing; and Slocum & Sons, all accompanied by a variety of food offerings.
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- Josh Cuevas, Slocum & Sons with Luc Belaire Rare Rosé.
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- Tyler LaDore, Brescome Barton highlighting Josh Wines Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Chris Colter, Sales Manager, Brescome Barton.
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- Bridget Schulten and Sam Schulten, Fifth State Distillery highlighting Fifth State Distillery Ginger Zap Vodka and Gin.
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- Ronald Petitte, CDI.
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- Russ Melita and Vincent Melita, MD&S Distributors highlighting Root Out Root Beer Flavored Whisky and Alacran Tequila.
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- Mike Malvas, Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.
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- Tyler Lachioma, Truly Hard Seltzer.
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- Jamie Stelluti, CDI highlighting La Marca Prosecco.
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- Jennifer Mahoney showcasing 90+ Cellars wines from Latitude Beverage Co.
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- Chris Capozzoli, Eder Bros., Inc., with Stella Rosa wines.
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- Mandy Porrello, Thimble Island Brewing Company showcasing Thimble Island Sea Mist New England IPA.
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- Nick Sollenne, Bud Light Seltzer.
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- Rick Sobieraj, Opici Family Distributing highlighting Bread & Butter Pinot Noir.
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- Sergio Bran, CDI highlighting Five Farms Single Batch Irish Cream Liqueur.
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- Brand Ambassador Destinée Eason-Roundtree showcasing Roscato Sweet Red Wine.
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- All from Armada Brewing: Andrew Melvin, Joe Pellegrino and Anthony Galafinakis.
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- Mark Szamatulski, Veracious Brewing Co. highlighting Shortcut to Napi’s IPA and Mommie’s Boy American Pale Ale.
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- Wendi Taylor and David Sprague, East Rock Brewing Company.
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- Guests Lauren Kepchar and Nicky Rea.
Photos by Michael Leung.
