Eder Bros., Inc., and Slocum & Sons hosted a spring trade tasting at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on May 20. During the portfolio tasting event, accounts and trade professionals enjoyed a range of wine, spirits, mixers, ready-to-drinks and more paired with fare from local food trucks. Supplier representatives and sales professionals were in attendance to pour selections and educate guests.
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- Henry Lavado, District Sales Manager, Eder Bros., Inc.; Tess Marshall, Bar Manager, Nellie’s; and Marissa Proto, Sales Consultant, Eder Bros., Inc.
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- Akie Smythe, CT State Manager, Brown-Forman.
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- Joe Nemcheck, Alma del Jaguar Tequila.
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- Bryan Tiedemann, Founder/CEO, Dirty Pelican.
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- Dieter Kamm, General Manager and National Director of Sales, Haus Alpenz.
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- Laura Kanzler, Regional Sales Manager, Northeast, Hotaling & Co.
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- Brand Ambassador Larry Fernandez showcasing Old Elk Bourbon.
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- Litchfield Distillery Brand Ambassadors Sharon Vaghi and Douglas Maloney.
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- Jerusha Torres, Northeast Division Manager, Four Roses Bourbon.
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- Caleb Janetatos, State Manager MA and CT, Bronco Wine Co.
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- Chris Parkin, Regional Sales Manager, The Wine Group.
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- Emily Livingstone, Northeast Area Manager, Chopin Imports.
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- Gary Catanzano, Providence Vineyard.
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- Kurt Remming, New England Regional Sales Manager, Premium Port Wines, Inc., with selections from Symington Family Estates.
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- Enrique Olmedo Lopes-Frias, USA Regional Manager, Bodegas Manzanos.
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- Pam Chang, Sales and Operations, Mai Vino.
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- Chris Badini, East Coast Manager, Athenee Importers.
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- Dianna Greene and Joe Vita, González Byass.
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- Frances Marino, New England Regional Manager, Hope Family Wines.
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- Brand Ambassador Anita Warren showcasing Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir.
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- Chad DeNardis, Regional Sales Manager, Treasury Wine Estates.
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- Andre Reid, Northeast Region Sales Manager, Groth Vineyards & Winery.
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- Rob Williams, Foley Family Wines.
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- Brand Ambassador Diana Fernandez showcasing Caymus 50th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Brand ambassadors with Freixenet Mionetto.
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- Guests at the Eder Bros., Inc., and Slocum & Sons spring trade tasting.
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- Guests at the Eder Bros., Inc., and Slocum & Sons spring trade tasting.
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- Guests at the Eder Bros., Inc., and Slocum & Sons spring trade tasting.
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- Theo Calmes, Terrisson Wines.
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- Brand ambassadors showcasing Alma Finca Orange Liqueur and Las Californias Tequila.
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- Guests enjoyed tastes from the product lines of Tequila Herradura, Woodford Reserve Bourbon and Diplomático Rum.
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- A representative from Amante 1530.
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- Representatives from Aldez Tequila.
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- Kylen O’Sullivan, Eder Bros., Inc., with selections from Altamar Brands.
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- A brand representative with The Barker Company Espresso Martini.
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- Brand Ambassador Michelle Cassile showcasing Ezra Brooks 99 Proof Bourbon.
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- A brand representative highlighting Tomatin 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch.
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- Brand representatives for Ritual and Seedlip.
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- A brand representative.
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- A representative showcasing Tequila Herradura.
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- A brand representative with Two Chicks canned cocktails.
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- A brand representative highlighting Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
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- A brand representative for Diplomático Rum.
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- Representatives from Riboli Family Wines.
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- A representative from Avivo Wines.
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- A representative from Willamette Valley Vineyards.
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- A brand ambassador showcasing Bodega Numanthia Termes.
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- Dan O’Connor, Treasury Wine Estates.
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- A pour of red wine.
Photos by Alejandro Villacorta.
