Maximum Beverage hosted a festive Champagne Spectacular showcasing a variety of imported and domestic bubbly selections at the Hartford Golf Club on Dec. 8. Representatives from a variety of state distributors and suppliers were in attendance to pour more than 30 Champagnes and sparkling wines for guests spanning a variety of styles, price points and regions, with an eye on consumer education in time for holiday selections. Guests paired their pours with elegant hors d’oeuvres while perusing the many offerings.
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- Ferghettina Rosé and Milledi Brut Champagne.
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- Leslie Engdahl, Organizer, Maximum Beverage showcasing André Clouet Grande Reserve Brut Champagne.
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- A pour of André Clouet Grande Reserve Brut Champagne.
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- Bill Okesson, Northeast Regional Sales Manager, Empson USA highlighting Ferghettina Brut Champagne.
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- Thomas Hayes, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines pouring a selection for a guest.
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- Thomas Hayes, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines showcasing Lanson Brut Champagne and Vollereaux Reserve Brut Champagne.
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- Drew Barter, ew Haven County Regional Manager, Slocum & Sons.
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- Monsarrat Reserve Brut Champagne, Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne, Laurent-Perrier Brut Rosé Champagne and Jean-Paul Brun FRV 100 Sparkling Gamay Semi-Dry Rosé.
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- Conor Whitney, Beer and Wine Manager, Maximum Beverage pouring a selection for guests.
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- A pour of Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne.
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- Conor Whitney, Beer and Wine Manager, Maximum Beverage showcasing Vilmart & Cie Emotion Brut Rosé and Grand Cellier Brut.
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- Bill Okesson, Northeast Regional Sales Manager, Empson USA discussing a Champagne selection with guests.
Photos by Lisa Nichols, Bread & Beast Food Photographer.
