Max Hospitality hosted a Winter Wine Festival Grand Tasting at Hartford’s The Bushnell performing arts center on Jan. 31. Held in support of the Max Cares Foundation, the walk-around tasting event gave guests the opportunity to taste hundreds of fine wines from around the world on three floors of The Bushnell. A VIP Champagne and Caviar reception held just prior to the main event showcased high-end wines poured by multiple suppliers, including Louis Roederer, Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot. Through the event’s Taste of Max, each section offered a showcased dish to try from a different Max restaurant to pair with selections. Guests enjoyed small plates from Max Burger, Max’s Oyster Bar, Max A Mia, Max Downtown, Max Fish, Max Tavern, Trumbull Kitchen, Bar Max and Savoy Pizzeria & Craft Bar. A portion of ticket proceeds benefited the Max Cares Foundation, whose mission is to provide financial assistance to nonprofit educational and charitable organizations for the Greater Hartford and Springfield communities and a scholarship program for graduating seniors pursuing a career in hospitality or culinary arts.
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- Max Hospitality hosted a Winter Wine Festival Grand Tasting at Hartford’s The Bushnell on Jan. 31.
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- Will Jepsen, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton showcasing Santa Margherita Prosecco.
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- Bonnie Van Grouw, Martignetti Companies (Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.) and John Maggi, Regional Manager, Vias Imports.
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- Fran Magner, FX Magner Selections and Angelo Culmo, Sales Manager, Martignetti Companies (Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.).
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- Noah King-Smith, Key Account Manager, Slocum & Sons.
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- Ruvin Bogati, Sales Representative, Connecticut Distributors, Inc., and General Manager, Fork & Fire.
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- Jamie Hahn, Trade Development Manager, Connecticut Distributors, Inc.; Val Bertoline, Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery; and Shane Lessard, Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery.
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- Gia Pascarelli, Senior Brand Manager, Slocum & Sons.
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- Worldwide Wines’ Tom Taylor, Regional Sales Manager and Grazia Pelosi, Executive Vice President.
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- John Tsipouras, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons.
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- Paul Mazurek, District Manager, Trinchero Family Estates.
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- Anthony Jones, Sales Representative, Skurnik Wines & Spirits.
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- Brand Ambassador Morgan Blaunt pouring St. Supéry Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- MS Walker Brand Ambassador Joy Flannigan showcasing Forever Young Prestige Rosé.
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- Antonio Delle Donne, New England Regional Manager, Zonin 1821.
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- Douglas MacLeod, Connecticut State Manager, Freixenet Mionetto USA.
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- Jessica McClure, Regional Sales Representative, Winebow.
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- Frances Marino, Market Manager New England, Hope Family Wines.
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- Devin McGarry, Northeast Regional Manager, Maisons Marques & Domaines.
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- Nick Neves, CT State Manager, Kobrand Wine & Spirits.
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- Enrique Olmedo, Regional Manager, Manzanos Wines USA.
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- Seth Kweller, Regional Manager, La Crema and Avery Giordonello, State Manager, Jackson Family Wines.
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- Kate Cassidy, Regional Manager, Della Terra.
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- A pour of Gómez Cruzado Crianza Rioja.
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- James Millerick, Regional Manager, Vino Logistics.
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- Will Coetze, Regional Sales Manager – East, DGB Ltd./Cape Classics.
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- Zachary Catania, Northeast Sales Manager, Broadbrent Selections.
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- Paul Nerz, Sales Representative, Vineyard Brands.
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- Victoria Sepawich, Northeast Regional Manager and Robert Bradshaw, President and COO, Cape Classics.
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- Mark Raymond, National Sales Director, Carolina Wine Brands and a Brand Representative.
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- Marty McCabe, Northeast Regional Manager, Valkyrie Selections.
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- Emily Cipollone, District Manager NY, NJ, CT, Far Niente.
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- Scott Ignatow, Region Manager Metro NY & CT, Banfi Vintners.
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- Kevin McGill, McGill Wine Management.
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- Mike Wylie, Director of Sales – Northeast, Wente Vineyards.
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- Paul Mathes, New England Sales Manager, Traditional Wine Innovations.
