
MS Walker of Rhode Island hosted its annual winter inventory reduction tasting at its offices in Warren on Jan. 28. The walk-around tasting provided an opportunity for accounts to meet with representatives and learn about portfolio offerings. During the tasting, trade guests sampled dozens of specially priced wines and spirits from top producers around the world. The MS Walker sales team was on-site to provide education on selections.
- Gina Orlando, Operations/Office Administrator and Michelle Orlando, Director of Operations, MS Walker.
- Marc Berry, Fine Wine Specialist, MS Walker and Nick Fede Jr., Executive Director, Rhode Island Liquor Operators Collaborative.
- Derek Wagner, Head Chef/Owner, nicks on broadway and Ray Arruda, Sales Strategy and Portfolio Manager, MS Walker.
- MS Walker’s Jaimie Puckett, Fine Wine Specialist and Elisia Barretto, Fine Wine Portfolio Manager.
- Both from nicks on broadway: Elizabeth Sawtelle, General Manager and Derek Wagner, Head Chef/Owner.
- Dave Montoya, Sales Representative, MS Walker pouring Chardonnay for a guest.
- Château de Rouanne Brut Nature Rosé, Larmandier-Bernier Longitude Premier Cru Champagne and Lilyale Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Zero.
- A pour of Henri Gaillard Côtes de Provence Rosé.
- Henri Gaillard Côtes de Provence Rosé, By Ott Côtes de Provence Rosé and Finca Wölffer Rosé.
- MS Walker’s Melina Catelli, Fine Wine Portfolio Manager and Tom Short, Sales Representative.
- Mike Lester, On-Premise Sales and Craft Spirits Manager, MS Walker and Marc Guillotte, Wine and Spirits Director and Resident Sommelier, Beverage Cellars.
- Treana Chardonnay, Manincor Moscato Giallo, Cantele Chardonnay and Fonte do Ouro.
- Marc Berry, Fine Wine Specialist, MS Walker.
Photos by Laura Widness.