BevMax, in partnership with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, hosted its annual Bevs & Bites tasting and fundraiser at the Bendel Mansion in Stamford on Feb. 21. Brand ambassadors and representatives from local wholesalers and suppliers were in attendance to pour a variety of local spirits, fine wines and craft beer selections for guests paired with cuisine prepared by local renowned chefs, restaurants and caterers, including Alchemy Celebrations, A&S Fine Foods, East Coast Clambakes, On the Marc Events, Seasonal Catering, Marcia Selden Catering, Catering by Christine, Best in Gourmet, The Blind Rhino, Palmer’s Catering & Events, Katie’s Kitchen, Coromandel Cuisine of India, Columbus Park Trattoria and Coalhouse Pizza. Proceeds from the event benefited the mission and programming of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.
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- All of BevMax: William Berkoff, Vice President and Beverage Director; Paoloa Valencia; Andrea Carrion; and Betty Swietek, District Manager.
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- Christopher Benson, Sales Representative, Latitude Beverage Co. pouring 90+ Cellars Lot 215 Orange Vino Bianco.
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- Christopher Munk, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton.
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- Diageo Brand Ambassadors Peter Walker highlighting Bulleit Bourbon and Ruth Cuterone showcasing Casamigos Blanco Tequila.
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- Debra Clark, Event Staff and Eugenia Tiano, Distillery Operations, SoNo 1420 America’s Maritime Distillery.
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- Doug Maloney, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery highlighting Litchfield Distillery Old Fashioned Small Batch Cocktail.
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- Douglas MacLeod, CT State Manager, Freixenet Mionetto USA highlighting Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine and Alcohol Free Aperitivo.
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- Ian Ball, Beer Ambassador, Captain Zig Brewing Company highlighting Captain Zig Goosecake IPA.
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- Brand Ambassador Jennifer Arnaboldi pouring Josh Cellars Reserve Santa Barbara Pinot Noir.
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- Luca Puracchio, Brand Manager and Brand Ambassador for Fiol, 9diDante and Mura Mura, Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd.
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- Mariette Slater, Brand Ambassador, Stormalong Cider.
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- Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva and The Four Graces Pinot Noir.
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- Tesseron Lot N°90 X.O. Ovation Cognac.
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- Stormalong Legendary Dry Cider and Mass Appeal Cider.
Photos by Andrew Dominick.
