Newport’s Island Wine & Spirits hosted its annual Holiday Grand Wine Tasting on Nov. 17. High-end selections and varietals from around the world were represented at the Friday evening tasting, where shoppers enjoyed firsthand education, sampling new selections and purchasing new brands for holiday dinners and gifts. Representatives from a variety of local wholesalers and suppliers poured for guests, including Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island, Mancini Beverage – Providence Beverage division, MS Walker of Rhode Island and Oceanstate Wine & Spirits. Dozens of fine wines were available for customers to taste as they shopped, along with light refreshments.
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Newport’s Island Wine & Spirits hosted its annual Holiday Grand Wine Tasting on Nov. 17.
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Stacey Roberts, Assistant Manager, Island Wine & Spirits.
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Dave Montoya, Sales Representative, MS Walker.
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Eric D’Errico, Store Manager, Island Wine & Spirits and Justin Norman, Sales Representative, Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd.
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Sean Stalls, Sales Consultant, Horizon Beverage Co.
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Ryan Gardner, Account Manager, Baystate Wine & Spirits for Oceanstate Wine & Spirits.
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Peter Dorfman, Peter Dorfman Wine Services.
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Alex Mount, Wine Consultant, Cheers! Direct.
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Banfi Rosa Regale, Simi Brightful Chardonnay and Simi Sauvignon Blanc.
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Warre’s Otima 10 Year Tawny Port and Joel Gott Zinfandel.
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A pour of Joel Gott Zinfandel.
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Jared Iannelli, Mancini Beverage – Providence Beverage division.
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Juggernaut Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.
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Joe Coccurrello, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage – Northeast Wines division.
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A pour of French Blue Bordeaux.
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Fever-Tree Brand Ambassador Heather Vendola.
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Risata Prosecco, Yes Way Rosé and Chamisal Vineyards Chardonnay.
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A pour of La Spinetta Il Nero di Casanova Toscana Sangiovese.
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Maison Marcel Sparkling Hearts Rosé, Biokult Grüner Veltliner and Golden Chardonnay.
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Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.
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McKahn Family Cellars Morning Glass and Vinos Sin Ley Garnacha.
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Fever-Tree Sparkling, Blood Orange Ginger Beer and Premium Tonic Water.
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Mendoza, Argentina’s Layer Cake Malbec.
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Cantina Zaccagnini’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
Photos by Laura Widness.