
An array of fine wines and spirits were showcased at the Sun Wine & Food Fest Vintage Cru event held in Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort’s Earth Ballroom during the afternoon of Jan. 27. Sponsored by Greens Farms Spirits Shop, the event offered guests a more intimate tasting experience as part of the Sun Wine & Food Fest weekend’s festivities. Supplier and wholesaler sales representatives, as well as winemakers and distillers, poured selections, shared brand stories and provided education. Guests paired tastes with food provided by Big Rock Oyster Company, Gulf Shrimp Co. and Oui Charcuterie while enjoying a performance by jazz artist David Davis.
- An array of fine wines and spirits were showcased at the Sun Wine & Food Fest Vintage Cru event held in Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort’s Earth Ballroom on Jan. 27.
- Vanessa Neves, CT State Manager, Taub Family Selections and Chris Groski.
- Phuong Thy Vilaysane, Moët Portfolio Manager, Brescome Barton and Sterling Vaughn, Marketing Manager MA/RI, Moët Hennessy.
- Paul Flynn, Sales Manager, Murphy Distributors.
- Nick Neves, CT State Manager, Kobrand Wine & Spirits highlighting Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Ann Marie Sgroi, Catena Task Force, Winebow Imports pouring Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino.
- Emily Cipollone, NY, NY and CT District Manager, Far Niente pouring for a guest.
- Ryan Stockla and Lindsey Duggan, Owner and Founder, Love Lou Wines.
- Sara Leibowitz, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton and Ryan Robinson, Director of Education, Brescome Barton and Worldwide Wines.
- Reid Harper, Eastern Sales Manager, Trione Vineyards & Winery.
- Alejandro Flores, Sales Manager USA East Coast, Baron Philippe de Rothschild highlighting Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva.
- Myra Barginear, Owner and CEO, Paul Sutton Bourbon highlighting Paul Sutton Limited-Release Heritage Collection Bourbon.
- Caitlin Manning, National Sales Manager, Mt. Beautiful Wines.
- Joe Antosca, Division Manager, The Wine Group and Chris Benziger, Vintner, Benziger Family Winery.
- Fred Baker, Off-Premise Market Lead, The Macallan pouring a taste of The Macallan Rare Cask Whisky.
- David Lemonnier, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons pouring for a guest.
- Paul Burne, Worldwide Wines and Robin Burne showcasing Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Rioja.
- Ian Merriss, District Sales Manager, Duckhorn Vineyards highlighting Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot.
- Marcy Vitagliano showcasing Santa Carolina Herencia Carmenere and Joe Pita, Northeast Regional Manager, Carolina Wine Brands showcasing Conte Brandolini Vistorta.
- Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.’s Faith Ames, Business Analyst highlighting Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois Champagne and Austin Slitt, Wine Director showcasing Lallier Champagne.
- Emma Kramer, Opici Family Distributing highlighting Carpineto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
- Eden Wright, Tarpon Cellars and Oliver MacKinnon, Director, Highland Imports.
- Phil Serafino, Eder Bros., Inc., highlighting Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello and Sarah Serafino showcasing Groth Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Joe Corrado and Ashley Kent, Northeast Region Manager, Huneeus Vintners.