A Spring Fling rosé wine tasting at Washington Prime in Norwalk on April 10, hosted by Brescome Barton and Worldwide Wines, showcased the latest pink-hued vintages as well as new portfolio additions. Trade guests enjoyed a variety of rosés, reds, whites, spring-themed wines and spirits from around the world poured by supplier and wholesaler representatives. The distributors hosted a second Spring Fling event for shoreline accounts and guests at the Essex Yacht Club on April 11.
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- A glass of rosé shines at the Brescome Barton and Worldwide Wines Spring Fling trade tasting on April 11.
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- Domaines Ott Château Romassan, Château de Selle and Clos Mireille; By Ott Rosé; and Pasqua 11 Minutes Rosé.
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- Michele Dombrowski, E-Commerce Manager, Brescome Barton.
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- Paul Burne, Regional Manager, Worldwide Wines.
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- Tom Taylor, District Manager and Jean-Paul Destruge, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines.
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- Ravi Punjabi, Owner, Red Grape Wine & Spirits in New Canaan and Jay Daly, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines.
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- Veronica Saurett, Wine Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton.
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- Phuong Thy Vilaysane, Moët Portfolio Manager, Brescome Barton and Jorge Ball, Market Manager, Moët Hennessy.
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- Ed Sherman Jr., Market Manager CT and RI, Rémy Cointreau.
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- Alisa Bowens-Mercado, Owner, Rhythm Brewing Co.
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- Gary Dritschler, State Manager, Campari America.
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- Josh Slocum, Regional Manager, Disaronno.
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- Pouring Michter’s American Whiskey for guests.
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- Brand Ambassadors Carmen Torres and Athena Bohm.
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- Caleb Janetatos, Key Account Manager, Bronco Wine Company.
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- Jeffrey Venuti, Marketing Manager, Boston Harbor Distillery.
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- Betty Swietek, Store Manager, BevMax Ridgeway and Chris Colter, Brescome Barton.
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- Emily Cipollone, Far Niente.
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- William Grant & Son’s team showcased Glenfiddich, Hendrick’s Gin, Tullamore DEW and The Balvenie.
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- Ajit Patel, OddBins Bottle Shop in New Haven and Naresh Yetukuri, Bottle Cork & Keg Shoppe in East Haven.
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- Taub Côté Mas Orange Wine, Domaine Baron Touraine Chenonceaux and Domaine de Pouy Ugni Blanc Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne.
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- Guests enjoyed assorted small bites.
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- White wines on display at Washington Prime in Norwalk.
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- A pour of rosé.
Photos 1-6 and 20-24 by Andrew Dominick. Photos 7-19 courtesy of Michele Dembrowski.
