
The Festival of Wine & Spirits took place on March 11 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol. Hosted by the Bristol Hospital Development Foundation and organized by Maple End Package Store, more than 225 fine wines, beers and spirits were available for tasting, along with gourmet food selections and a dessert spectacular. Representatives from numerous state wholesalers and Connecticut-made brands poured for guests. All proceeds benefited critical infrastructure needs at Bristol Hospital.
- Kaitlyn Stankus, Associate Director, Bristol Hospital Foundation; Kim Bernier, Development Foundation Associate, Bristol Hospital Foundation; Jodi Corbin, Volunteer; and Karen Bourassa, Volunteer.
- Lorraine and Marvin Friedman, Owners, Maple End Package Store.
- Brand Ambassadors for Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit, a Connecticut-founded brand of krupnikas, a traditional Lithuanian spirit.
- A sales representative pouring a red wine for Kurt Barwis, President and CEO, Bristol Health.
- Melissa Green pouring fine wine selections from the Allan S. Goodman portfolio.
- Paul Cannady and Obee Byrd, Co-owners, Nineteen 70 Something Bourbon, a Connecticut-founded minority- and veteran-owned wheated bourbon whiskey line.
- Bristol Hospital Foundation Volunteers Chadd Bernier and Christine Kindblom with craft selections from Alvarium Beer Company.
- Douglas Maloney, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery pouring several of its Connecticut-made spirits.
- Carmen Romeo, Owner, Fascia’s Chocolates.
- Guests enjoyed a variety of items during the event’s silent auction, including Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon.
- A representative pouring wine selections for guests.
Photos courtesy of Bristol Hospital.