Portland Tasting Raises Charitable Funds

The 10th annual Denim & Diamonds fundraising tasting, supported by retailer Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors of Wethersfield, was hosted at Saint Clements Castle & Marina in Portland on May 11. Guests enjoyed a variety of fine wines, spirits and beer selections while listening to music spun by DJ DG, MNE Events, and placing their bids in a large silent auction. Sponsored by Liberty Bank, proceeds from the event benefited MARC Community Resources, a charitable organization providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including community housing, employment, and social and vocational programs.

: The 10th annual MARC Community Resources Denim & Diamonds fundraising tasting was hosted at Saint Clements Castle & Marina in Portland on May 11.

: Proceeds from the event benefited MARC Community Resources, a charitable organization providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including community housing, employment, and social and vocational programs.

: Sanjay “Sam” Shah, Owner, Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors; Michael Mauro, Opici Family Distributing; and Alec Schneider, The Finnish Long Drink.

: Katherine Rivera, Brand Ambassador; Rachel Thibodeau, Brand Amassador; and Kassandra McCarthy, Sales Representative, Connecticut Distributors, Inc.

: All of Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors: Sanjay “Sam” Shah, Owner; Inna Brown; and Janet Feliciano.

: Jonathan Tsipouras, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons.

: Mike Sheridan, Brescome Barton and Wol Majong, District Manager, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits.

: Dipak Patel, Brescome Barton showcasing Delola Spritz in L’Orange.

: Marcia Passavant, Spirits Manager, Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd., and Richard Hemsley, Volunteer.

: Andreas Sonju, Sales Manager, Barrelsmith showcasing Barrelsmith Negroni and Manhattan ready-to-drink cocktails.

: Tia Hrusa, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery highlighting Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Strawberry Vodka.

: Jill Tarbay, East Hartford Brewing showcasing East Hartford Ten Penny Ale and Juicy Penny IPA.

: Kevin Haggerty, Allan S. Goodman and Heather Kolodziej, Brand Ambassador.

: James Dolny, Worldwide Wines showcasing Forever Young Rosé.

: Cleigh Turley, Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., showcasing Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka and Gérard Bertrand Cote des Roses Rosé.

: Sean Lanning, Broad Brook Brewing Company highlighting Broad Brook Lemontine Shandy and Sour Squeeze.

: NCCGA of CT’s Mike Fitzpatrick, President, Bicerin USA highlighting Arthur Avenue Rosso Toscana and Michelle Meth showcasing Arthur Avenue Pinot Grigio.