
Brescome Barton hosted two fall trade tastings during the month of October. The first was an Octoberfest-themed tasting at Wood-N-Tap in Newington on October 10. Trade guests were treated to 15 tables of wine, beer and whiskey along with items from the Wood-N-Tap’s fall specialty menu. The second tasting took place at The Sunset Grille in Watertown. Brand representatives were present to discuss the showcased selections. Trade guests sampled a selection of fine wines, beer and cider while enjoying views of the fall foliage overlooking Crestbrook Park.
Octoberfest Tasting on October 10, 2017:
- Edward Dunn, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton; Cara Passarelli, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton; and Andres Soriano, Bar Manager, Max Fish.
- Gary Dritschler, State Manager, Campari America.
- Trayce Santoro pouring Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
- Kathi Savage, Scotch Mentor, pouring Bulleit Bourbon for Diageo.
- Donna Taylor showcasing the Redemption portfolio of rye whiskies.
- Jessica Strickland pouring selections from Tullamore Dew Irish Whisky.
- Mary Zalewa highlighting Martell VS Cognac and a selection of Jameson Whiskey.
- Leona Francis pouring tastes of Jägermeister.
- Ashley Nick pouring Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
- Megan Lira highlighting Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Jessica Mullaney and Michelle Moncrieffe pouring sparkling wines from Chandon.
- Amanda Barroso and Linda Barone pouring Estancia Reserve Meritage and Clos du Bois Calcaire Chardonnay.
- Sean Fitzgerald highlighting beer from Ommegang.
- Jackie Skelly pouring selections from Hudson Whiskey.
Fall Wine & Beer Show on October 18, 2017:
- Paul Murphy, Activation Development Specialist, Craft Beer Division, Brescome Barton, on the patio of The Sunset Grille.
- Chris Jeans, Owner, Casa Bacchus Wine Shoppe and Cara Passarelli, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton.
- Steve Casey, Regional Sales Manager, Brescome Barton, pouring cabernet sauvignon from Carr Winery.
- Phil Passalacqua, Regional Manager, Brescome Barton, pours Bodegas Torres Salmos.
- Michael Murphy, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton, pours a chardonnay.
- Brescome Barton’s Veronica Saurett, Wine and Spirits Manager and Nancy Melocowsky, Sales Trainee.
- Brian Federmann, Account Development Manager and Rachel Torre, Regional Manager, Brescome Barton.
- Nancy Melocowsky, Sales Trainee, Brescome Barton with Domaine Tollot-Beaut Chorey-Les-Beaune.