Legendary football quarterback and winemaker Drew Bledsoe helped celebrate two milestones with Maximum Beverage on April 5, 2014; the opening of the new Farmington store and the second anniversary of Maximum Beverage in West Hartford. Bledsoe’s long career includes the New England Patriots and later years with the Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys. After retiring from the NFL, he founded Doubleback Winery in his hometown of Walla Walla, Washington. Bledsoe highlighted his Doubleback Cabernet at both venues, with samplings and bottle signings.

All with Maximum Beverage except where indicated: Rob Lawrence, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons; Brian Whitney, Owner; Max Standafer, Regional Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons; Elliott Thomas, General Manager, Farmington; Drew Bledsoe; Jennifer Loughran, Assistant Manager; Paul LoCascio, Business Manager; Conor Whitney; Kevin Cowen, Internet/Social Media; Christen Deproto LaRochelle, Key Accounts, Slocum & Sons.

Bledsoe with a fan.