
The Bottle Shop of Unionville, in partnership with the Farmington Community Chest, hosted its 13th annual Wine Beer & Spirits Tasting at the Farmington Polo Club on April 4. Representatives from suppliers and distributors poured a variety of beverage tastes for guests from more than 20 tables throughout the venue. Guests also enjoyed food catered by the culinary team at the Farmington Polo Club and cigars from Farmington Valley Cigar. A portion of the event proceeds benefited the Farmington Community Chest and the Farmington Police Benevolent Association.
- The Bottle Shop of Unionville, in partnership with the Farmington Community Chest, hosted its 13th annual Wine Beer & Spirits Tasting at the Farmington Polo Club on April 4.
- Event organizers Bruce and Pamela Urso, Owners, Bottle Shop of Unionville.
- Matthew Fagin, Sales Representative, Martignetti Companies showcasing Baileys Cookies & Creamy Non-Dairy Liqueur.
- Brand Ambassador Tara Brunelle showcasing 90+ Cellars Lot 33 Rosé.
- Sean Juliano, Southern New England Brand Development Manager, Founders Brewing Co.
- Mike and Amanda Rubin, Owners, Farmington Valley Cigar.
- Clint Johnson, Sales Representative, Allan S. Goodman highlighting Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Jackie Bravo, Muze Infused Seltzers.
- Tom Taylor, District Manager, Worldwide Wines showcasing Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva.
- Sharon Vaghi, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery highlighting Litchfield Distillery Espresso Martini Small-Batch Cocktail.
- Jessi Horley showcasing Montucky Cold Snacks and Henry Hooper, Northeast Beverage highlighting Plus & Minus Zero Alcohol Blanc de Blancs.
- Chris Morrison, Opici Wines & Spirits showcasing Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon.
- John Lounsbury, Market Development Representative, Sazerac Company highlighting Traveller Whiskey.
- Brand Ambassador Anthony Urillo showcasing Rustic Spirits Margarita.
- Scott Perrault, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton highlighting Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Alex Richardson, Sales Representative, Allan S. Goodman showcasing Riva de la Rosa Frascati.
- Steve Turpak, Stormalong Cider highlighting Stormalong Legendary Dry.
- Angie Legg, Gratsi Wine showcasing Gratsi Red Wine.
- Bryon Thayer and Jim Ryan, Connecticut Distributors, Inc.
- All Farmington Community Chest Members except where indicated: Back Row: Pam Urso, Co-owner, Bottle Shop of Unionville; Bruce Urso, Co-owner, Bottle Shop of Unionville; Chelle Grande; Molly Donovan; Ken Brickner, President, Community Chest; Chris Andrews; Nick Karangekis, Farmington Police Officer; Eleni Bouzakis; Michelle Keough; and Joe Capodiferro. Front Row: Ann Kerr, Nancy Parent and Dan Kalosieh.