
The Spring Grand Tasting at Wines & More in Cranston on March 23 brought together multiple Rhode Island wholesalers in a showcase set for store customers. An assortment of top-rated domestic and imported still and sparkling wines, as well as select fine spirits, were featured. Sales representatives and account managers showcased brands and educated guests throughout the event.
- The Spring Grand Tasting at Wines & More in Cranston on March 23 brought together multiple Rhode Island wholesalers in a showcase set for store customers.
- All of Wines & More: Michelle LaPierre; Trevor Daneker; Virginia Greenwood, Wine Consultant; Elizabeth Sherman; David Breen, Beer Manager; Dana Bessette; and Bill Rizzini, Store Director.
- Virginia Greenwood, Wine Consultant, Wines & More.
- Jim Hayes, Sales Representative, Oceanstate Wine & Spirits.
- David Aiello, Sales, Mancini Beverage – Rhode Island Distributing division.
- Mark McLean, Retail Specialist, MS Walker of RI.
- Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Cleto Chiarli Centenario Lambrusco di Modena and Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio.
- Jane Allsworth, Sales, Mancini Beverage – Providence Beverage division.
- Chandon Brut Rosé, Chandon Garden Spritz, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Minuty M Rosé and Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé.
- Cleto Chiarli Centenario Lambrusco di Modena, Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio, Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rufina, Tenuta Sallier de la Tour Syrah and High on the Hog Red Wine.
- Kate Turner, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage showcasing Antonelli Montefalco Rosso.
- A pour of Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres.
- Jim Morrison, Premium Sales, Johnson Brothers of RI.
- Brand Ambassador Alex Bungener showcasing Chloe Pinot Grigio.
- St. Francis Red Blend, Primarius Pinot Noir, The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc, Chloe Pinot Grigio and Gruet Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine.
- Biokult Grüner Veltliner, Hans Baer Pinot Blanc, Pizzolato Spumante Rosé and Mosel Urban Riesling.
- Vincent Mareel, Brand Manager, Luneau USA Inc.
- Brand Ambassador Lori Cianci highlighting Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Suzanne Mitchell, Horizon Beverage Co. – Wine Marketing division.
- Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico, Antinori Il Bruciato Bolgheri Tenuta Guado al Tasso and Santa Cristina Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Heather Velzis, Taster, Next Level Marketing.
- Gayle Corrigan, Importer, Saperavi USA.
- Villa Tinta Cabernet, Odessa Black 2020 and Odessa Black 2019.
Photos by Laura Widness.