A variety of rare and high-end wines and spirits were highlighted at the Sun Wine & Food Fest Vintage Cru event held in Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort’s Earth Ballroom during the afternoon of Jan. 25. Sponsored by Greens Farms Spirit Shop and Gallo, the event offered wine connoisseurs a more intimate tasting experience as part of the Sun Wine & Food Fest weekend’s festivities and included an appearance by celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito. 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 Omaha Steaks while enjoying a performance by jazz artist David Davis.
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- A variety of rare and high-end wines and spirits were highlighted at the Sun Wine & Food Fest Vintage Cru event held in Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort’s Earth Ballroom on Jan. 25.
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- Vanessa Neves, District Manager, Palm Bay International pouring Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.
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- John Slocum, President, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), and Valerie Bertoline, E. & J. Gallo.
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- Oliver McKinnon and Jamie Clemente, Highland Imports.
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- Ian Merriss, District Sales Manager, Duckhorn Wine Company.
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- David Lemonnier, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons.
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- Robin and Paul Burne, Worldwide Wines.
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- Joe Vida, González Byass and Carolina Wine Brands.
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- AnnMarie Brennan, Field Sales Manager, CDI pouring for a guest.
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- Geoffrey and Marla Bedrosian, Founders, Domaine de la Rivière.
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- Sara Liebowitz, Brescome Barton highlighting Sebastiani Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Tony Gagliardi, Classic Wines showcasing Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir.
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- Mike Tracy, Peter Paul Wines highlighting Peter Paul Mille Frères Pinot Noir.
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- Rhianna Bangs, Territory Manager NY and CT, Winebow.
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- Chris Gromko, Regional Director Luxury Accounts, Vinattieri & Antinori showcasing Prunotto Cerretta Barolo.
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- Sarah and Philip Serafino, Eder Bros., Inc.
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- Phuong Thy Vilaysane, Moët Hennessy Portfolio Manager, Brescome Barton and John Sorice, Wine Estates Sales Manager, Moët Hennessy.
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- Kristen Wich and Faith Ames, Martignetti Companies.
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- Guiliano Parolvini, Parolvini Vineyards.
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- Jessica Buoniconti, Business Manager, CDI and Matt Katz, Northeast Regional Manager, Silver Oak Cellars.
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- Paul Flynn, Sales Director, Murphy Distributors highlighting Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Shane Lessard, Lux Wines showcasing Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Blend.
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- Ryan Toole, Business Manager, CDI pouring for a guest.
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- Michael Ruhland, Owner, Valo Wine highlighting Valo Intemporal.
