Multiple beverage brands were showcased at A Taste of CIP, an annual fundraising event hosted at Fairfield Museum and History Center on Sept. 22. Sponsored by Kindred Spirits & Wine and Lucas Bols, among other corporate sponsors, the event offered tastes of wine, beer and spirits with food from local restaurants. Guests enjoyed cocktails mixed by event bartenders, frosés and more set to music spun by DJ Lupo on the patio of the Fairfield Museum and History Center. Funds raised benefited Children in Placement, an organization advocating for safe and secure living conditions for children in the welfare system.
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- Multiple beverage brands were showcased at A Taste of CIP, an annual fundraising event hosted at Fairfield Museum and History Center on Sept. 22.
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- All from Lucas Bols: Brad Guszack, Finance Director; Paige Przykuta, Tri State Regional Manager; Brett Dunne, Managing Director; and Frank Barbagallo, U.S. Sales Director.
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- The event benefited Children in Placement, an organization advocating for safe and secure living conditions for children in the welfare system.
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- Vermut Lustau, Ulacia Txakoli and Granbazán Albariño Etiqueta Verde.
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- Jeff Janosko, Beer Manager, Kindred Spirits & Wine and Nick Pekar, Volunteer showcasing Amigo and Rour from Aspetuck Brew Lab.
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- Christelle Marilhet, Wine Manager, Kindred Spirits & Wine highlighting Château Leon Cadillac.
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- Connecticut Distributor, Inc.’s Tom Drabek and John Freehill pouring for Kindred Spirits & Wine.
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- Brand Ambassadors George Haverly highlighting Cleveland Black Reserve Bourbon Whiskey and Ashley Thompson showcasing Pallini Limoncello.
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- Brand Ambassador Kathi Savage showcasing Post & Beam Chardonnay.
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- Brand Ambassador Donna Taylor showcasing Envisage Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Brand Ambassador Anthony Urillo highlighting Mionetto Prosecco.
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- Brand Ambassador Karen Sokolow showcasing Granbazán Albariño Etiqueta Verde.
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- Michael Marchetti and David Wolff, Tarantino Restaurant in Westport.
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- Event Bartender Tammy Molesco making a cocktail for a guest.
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- A margarita featuring Partida Reposado Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassador Michelle Cassile.
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- Brand Ambassador Paul Glynn showcasing Belle Glos Pinot Noir.
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- Zach Lyons, Fruitful Mixology highlighting Drink Mechanics in Bourbon Legend and Love It When You Call Me Big Papaya flavors.
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- Nicolas Panagiotopoulos, Regional Manager, LobsterCraft with lobster rolls.
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- Crystal Nash pouring frosés for guests.
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- Assorted desserts from The Granola Bar.
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- Guests enjoying the event on the Fairfield Museum and History Center’s patio.
