The 12th annual Denim & Diamonds fundraising tasting, supported by retailer Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors of Wethersfield, was hosted at Saint Clements Castle & Marina in Portland on April 24. Guests enjoyed a variety of fine wines, spirits and beer selections while listening to music and placing their bids in a large silent auction. Sponsored by Liberty Bank, proceeds from the event benefited MARC Community Resources, a charitable organization providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including community housing, employment, and social and vocational programs.
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- The 12th annual Denim & Diamonds fundraising tasting, supported by retailer Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors of Wethersfield, was hosted at Saint Clements Castle & Marina in Portland on April 24.
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- Sam Shah, Owner, Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors and Melissa Rosario, Brand Ambassador.
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- Gary Dritschler, CT State Manager, Campari America highlighting Grand Marnier.
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- Cleigh Turley, Martignetti Companies showcasing Old Vine Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- John Tsipouras, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons.
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- Brand Ambassador Christine Vogel highlighting Mezcalum Artesanal Mezcal.
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- Kassandra McCarthy, Sales Representative, Connecticut Distributors, Inc., showcasing Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc.
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- Dipak Patel, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton highlighting Tres Generaciones Reposado Tequila.
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- Kristin Baker, Brand Ambassador, Gratsi showcasing Gratsi Rosé and Michael Mauro, Sales Representative, Opici Family Distributing highlighting La Atalaya del Camino Red Blend.
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- Vishal Patel and Parit Pathak, Co-owners, Junglee Craft Cocktails.
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- Julia Menn, Sales, Fifth State Distillery highlighting Fifth State Gin.
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- Shea Alsbeck, Brand Ambassador, JUNO showcasing Brilla Prosecco Rosé.
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- James Dolney, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines highlighting The New York Cocktail Co. Mezcalito.
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- Brand Ambassador Angela Salvatore showcasing Broken Shed Vodka.
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- Kevin Haggerty, Sales Representative, Allan S. Goodman highlighting Cupcake Vineyards Classic Mimosa.
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- Brand Ambassador Heather Kolodziej showcasing Tuck Gin.
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- Brand Ambassador Ali Welcome highlighting Via Carota Craft Cocktails Classic Margarita.
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- Allie Whitmore, Boston Beer Co. showcasing Sun Cruiser Strawberry Lemonade and Lemonade + Iced Tea.
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- Vincent Melita, MD&S Distributing highlighting Root Out Root Beer Flavored Whisky.
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- Debbie Licho, Co-owner, Waypoint Spirits and Laurie Salafia, Guest.
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- John Kodis, Senior Partner, Quiver Spirits showcasing Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit and Quince Fruit Spirit.
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- Brand Ambassador Tara Brunelle highlighting Northcross Irish Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassador Noah Bonner showcasing El Buho Especial Mezcal.
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- Steve Turpak, Stormalong Cider highlighting Stormalong Light of the Sun Cider.
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- Sean Lanning, Spring House Brewing Company highlighting Spring House Shovelhead Lager.
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- Rupe Dennard, Owner, Branford Distillery showcasing Branford Super Bourbon Whiskey.
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- John Tsipouras, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons and Sam Shah, Owner, Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors.
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- Guests placing their bids in the event’s large silent auction.
