
Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island showcased the wines of Napa Valley’s Orin Swift Cellars and Sonoma’s J Vineyards & Winery at The Capital Grille in Providence on June 29 as part of The Generous Pour Summer Wine Event. Sean P. McNamara, Area Manager Customer Development, E. & J. Gallo Winery, and Jill Hamilton, Sales Consultant, Johnson Brothers, celebrated the launch of the venue’s The Generous Pour event, which gives guests pours of seven wines and a dinner pairing from The Capital Grille. Featured wines included Orin Swift Cellars Palermo, Abstract, 8 Years in the Desert and Fragile Rosé and J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Gris. Founded by California winemaker David Phinney in 1998, Orin Swift Cellars is now owned by E. & J. Gallo Winery, with Phinney crafting the iconic California wines. For more than 30 years, J Vineyards & Winery has been producing award-winning California sparkling and varietal wines in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County.
- The wines of California’s Orin Swift Cellars and J Vineyards & Winery were showcased in collaboration with Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island and E. & J. Gallo Winery at The Capital Grille in Providence during the summer as part of The Generous Pour Summer Wine Event.
- Sean P. McNamara, Area Manager Customer Development, E. & J. Gallo Winery; James Coppa, Wine Director, The Capital Grille; and Jill Hamilton, Sales Consultant, Johnson Brothers.
- Sean P. McNamara, Area Manager Customer Development, E. & J. Gallo Winery; Jill Hamilton, Sales Consultant, Johnson Brothers; and Chris Phillips, Managing Partner, The Capital Grille.
- Orin Swift Cellars Fragile Rosé.
- A pour of Orin Swift Cellars Fragile Rosé.
- J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Gris on ice.
- Orin Swift Cellars 8 Years in the Desert.
- Orin Swift Cellars Palermo.
- Orin Swift Cellars Abstract.
- Orin Swift Cellars Palermo, Abstract and 8 Years in the Desert.
- Chris Phillips, Managing Partner, The Capital Grille addressing guests.
- Sean P. McNamara, Area Manager Customer Development, E. & J. Gallo Winery.
- Guests enjoyed pours of seven wines paired with a special menu created by The Capital Grille.
- Guests enjoyed select wines from Orin Swift Cellars and J Vineyards & Winery through The Generous Pour event.
Photos by Adam Haley.