Brescome Barton hosted its second spring trade event at Carbone’s Prime in Rocky Hill on May 8. The distributor’s Hartford County trade tasting showcased a variety of domestic and imported fine wine, spirits, beer and ready-to-drink cocktails. Suppliers, sales representatives and brand ambassadors educated trade professionals and guests, who also enjoyed higher-end wines in an adjacent tasting area, all accompanied by cuisine created by the Carbone’s team.
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- Brescome Barton hosted its second spring trade event at Carbone’s Prime in Rocky Hill on May 8.
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- All of Brescome Barton: Sarah Alokones, Divisional Sales Manager; Jillian Carey, Account Development Manager; Megan Litke, Account Development Manager; Stephanie Niemiroski, Sales Representative; and Thor Narowski, Zone Manager.
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- Brescome Barton’s Mike Murphy, Wine Manager highlighting Joseph Phelps Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon and Christopher Munk, Account Development Manager, showcasing Château St. Jean Cinq Cépages Red Blend.
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- Brand Ambassadors Kerri Schneider showcasing Ron Zacapa Guatemalan Rum and Pam Horeal highlighting George Dickel No. 12 Tennessee Sour Mash Whisky.
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- Adam Kaufman, Regional Manager, Terlato Wine Group showcasing Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Paul Murphy, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton highlighting John Anthony Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Constellation Brands’ Field Sales Managers Will Longo and Byron Kidd.
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- Brand Ambassadors Sondra Maddox showcasing Grey Goose Essences Strawberry & Lemongrass and Amanda Barroso highlighting Bacardi Mango Chile Rum.
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- Phuong Thy Tran, Moët Hennessy Portfolio Manager, Brescome Barton and Katelyn Lopresty, Moët & Chandon.
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- Tom and Lelaneia Dubay, Owners, Hartford Flavor Company.
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- Gary Dritschler, State Manager, Campari America showcasing Montelobos Espadín Mezcal.
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- Erin Cain, Beam Suntory showcasing Delola Spritz in L’Orange.
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- Enrique Olmedo, U.S. Export Manager, Manzanos Wines.
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- Al LoSardo, Regional Manager CT/RI, Foley Family Wines highlighting Banshee Pinot Noir.
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- Val Miele and Sheila Quinn, Owner/Portfolio Manager, Bacchanal Wine Imports.
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- Brand Ambassadors Marisa Mesias, Katherine Rivera, Heather Kolodziej and Nayda Flores.
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- Claudia Areneano, Edrington showcasing Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon.
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- Brand Ambassador Pierina Lecaros highlighting Bulleit 95 Rye Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassador Jody St. Laurent showcasing Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka.
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- Lori Chapman showcasing Milam & Greene Rye Whiskey and Morgan Blount highlighting Milam & Greene Unabridged Vol. 1 Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassadors Sydney Klein highlighting 1800 Cristalino Tequila and Ashley Soto showcasing Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassador Jennifer Arnaboldi showcasing Teremana Añejo Tequila.
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- Jason Sczerba, Sales Director, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.
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- Dan Zeek, Trade Development Manager – Beer, Brescome Barton.
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- Evan Beazley, Co-owner, Fruitful Mixology.
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- Roco Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Santa Margherita Rosé, Ca Maiol Chiaretto Valtenesi Rose, Cantina Mesa Carignano del Sulcis Buio and Ca Maiol Lugana Maiolo.
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- Guests Sanjay “Sam” Shah, Sammy’s Buy Rite Liquors; Rash Patel, Oxford Liquors; and Ashok Patel, Liquor Outlet, Southington.
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- Albany Distilling Company’s ALB Vodka on ice.
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- Brand Ambassador Jeff Mon showcasing Bear Fight Whiskey.
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- Ammazoni Premium Gin, O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey, Blue Note Crossroads Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Doc. Pepe’s Lab Reserve Barrel-Finished Old Fashioned Cocktail, Doc. Pepe’s Lab Reserve Barrel-Finished Manhattan Cocktail and PepeCello Limoncello.
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- Donna Taylor showcasing Fever-Tree Blood Orange Ginger Beer and Vinny Patel, G&G Liquors, Meriden.
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- Brand Ambassador Jordan Brigham highlighting San Cosme Mezcal.
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- Gus Loren, District Manager NY & CT, Banfi Wines.
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- Far Niente Chardonnay, Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir, En Route Pinot Noir, Silverado Vineyards Mt. George Vineyard Merlot and Silverado Vineyards Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon.
