The Festival of Wine & Spirits took place on May 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol. Hosted by the Bristol Hospital Development Foundation, more than 225 fine wines, beers and spirits were available for tasting, along with food from gourmet food stations and a dessert spectacular. Representatives from numerous state wholesalers and Connecticut-made brands poured for guests. All proceeds benefited renovations to the Emergency Center at Bristol Hospital.
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- The Festival of Wine & Spirits, hosted by the Bristol Hospital Development Foundation, took place on May 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol.
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- All of Bristol Hospital Foundation: Maryanne Violette, Executive Assistant; Kaitlyn Pratt, Associate Director; and Kim Bernier, Development Foundation Associate and Public Relations Assistant.
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- Doug Maloney, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery.
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- John Williams, Sales Representative, Opici Family Distributing.
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- Cleigh Turley, Sales Representative, Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., highlighting Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon, and Brand Ambassador Lori Chapman, showcasing Gérard Bertrand Change Merlot.
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- Max Cummings, Alicia Desena and Dave Blanck, Craft Beer Guild Distributing of Connecticut.
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- George Abysalh and Krystle Bevan, Worldwide Wines, showcasing Trimbach Pinot Blanc and Raeburn Russian River Valley Chardonnay.
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- Melissa Green, Nicolette Burns and Alex Richardson, Allan S. Goodman.
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- Elise Bozzuto and Lauren Kenney, Latitude Beverage Co., with 90+ Cellars wines, among selections.
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- Dan Porter, Tri-Vin Imports, and Sam Bocco, Monsieur Touton Selection.
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- Kenton Shelley, Highland Imports, highlighting Pablo Claro Graciano Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Mike DiNicola, Trade Development Manager, Deutsch, Connecticut Distributors, Inc.
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- Lynn McCool, Volunteer; Christine Kindblom, Volunteer; Mike Bendtsen, Connecticut Distributors, Inc.; and Bette Jo Newton, Volunteer.
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- David Van Allen, Banking Center Manager, Webster Bank, and Marc Friedman, Owner, Maple End Package Store.
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- Rob Lawrence and Alex Schien, Slocum & Sons, showcasing Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Andrew Connolly and Brian Yurch, Mad River Distillers, highlighting Mad River Distillers PX Rum and Mad River Distillers Maple Cask Rum.
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- Tracy Smith and Sarah Mangiofico, Stateside Vodka.
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- Jennifer LaCoss, The Long Drink.
