Mohegan Sun Wine & Food Fest 2022 Greets Fans

The 18th annual Sun Wine & Food Fest took place at Mohegan Sun Resort Casino in Uncasville during the weekend of Jan. 28-30. On Jan. 28, a whiskey tasting in the Earth Ballroom hosted by Beam Suntory, Inc., warmed up guests, followed by the signature Grand Tasting Preview also on Jan. 28. The Grand Tasting Event on Jan. 29 in the casino’s Earth Expo & Convention Center featured more than 1,000 brands of beer, wine and spirits coupled with local food offerings from area restaurants with center-stage demonstrations and special guests. More fine wines and spirits were offered through a separate tasting during the Vintage Cru event in the casino’s Earth Ballroom during the afternoon. The Celebrity Chef Dine-Around capped Saturday evening with gourmet cuisine prepared by each of the 20 featured chefs, paired with a select fine wine, spirit or beer, with live music spun by DJ Irie. The weekend concluded with a Game Day Brunch at novelle, hosted by Buddy Valastro, with special guest Victor Cruz. Guests enjoyed brunch-and-beverage pairings while taking in the Professional Football Conference Championship games. Sponsors of the Sun Wine & Food Fest included Athletic Brewing, Bacardi, Beam Suntory, Inc., BudLight, Charles Toyota, E&J Gallo, Lewis Real Estate, Miami Cocktails, Sabrett, New Belgium Brewing Co. and Truly Hard Seltzer. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Channel 3 Kids Camp charity.

: All from Allan S. Goodman: Timothy Shultz, Merchandiser; Nicky Burns, Customer Support; Denise Swistak, Tasting Ambassador; Sarah Carley, Tasting and Promotions Manager; Andrea Woolley, Tasting Ambassador; and Doug Carley, Tasting Ambassador.

: All Account Development Managers, Brescome Barton: Kristen Palmisano, Jillian Carey, Veronica Sauret and Megan Litke.

: All from Connecticut Distributors, Inc.: Dana Badway, Account Development Specialist – Casinos; Nadine Gengras, Field Sales Manager; Sandra Terenzio-Brickley, On Premise Division Manager; Kristyn Castaldi, Field Sales Manager; and Michael Copeland, Field Sales Manager.

: All from Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.: Doug Preston, Regional Manager; Sierra Ware; Tracy Barrette, Sales Representative; and Kristy Romano, Sales Representative.

: Tessa Gallagi and Tim Huminski, Sales Representatives, Highland Imports.

: Brian Hutcheson, Account Manager and Louis Veras, Sales Representative, Latitude Beverage Co.

: Bill Okesson, Sales Representative, Worldwide Wines highlighting wines from Taub Family Selections, Invivo Sauvignon Blanc and Velante Pinot Grigio.

: Brand Ambassadors Pt Tran and Sierra Little showcasing Luc Belaire Rare Rosé and Luc Belaire Luxe Rosé.

: Hendrick’s Gin Brand Ambassador Erik Andersson, who also offered signature Pomegranate Punch gin cocktails.

: Kenny Ng, Regional Director, Chatham Imports Inc. for Michter’s Distillery highlighting Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal Michter’s.

: Melissa Westover and Ashley Buczko, Allan S. Goodman showcasing Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey and The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey in the Bushmill’s Irish Whiskey Bar.

: Jared Neubig and Megan Ory, Fishers Island Lemonade.

: Khalid Williams, The Barrel Age with Stuart Slocum and Natasha Witik, Co-owners, Whimsically Tipsy, a mobile bar.

: Doug Meaney, State Manager CT/RI and Padriac Coll, Founder, Clonakilty Distillery showcasing Clonakilty Single Malt Irish Whiskey and Clonakilty Irish Whiskey Cask Finish Series.

: Marion Alvarez and Jackie Bergeron, Allan S. Goodman highlighting Stelle Rosa Asti Moscato.

: Lindsay Gulics, Brand Development Manager, Barrell Craft Spirits, LLC, highlighting Barrell Seagrass Rye Whiskey.

: Jackie Darigan, Two Roads Brewing Company pouring H2 Roads Craft Hard Seltzer.

: Garred Grate, Diageo showcasing Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Beer.

: Kim Labbe for Diageo highlighting Smirnoff Ice Pink Lemonade.

: Melissa Rosario, Ashley Andrews, Mike Loudon and Jacquelyn Carleton, Heineken USA.

: Brenden Conlin, Sales, Stony Creek Brewery with Stony Creek Haze IPA and Winter Weight Raspberry Silky Smooth selections on tap.

: Leo Reizfeld, Principal, Got Attitude Vodka.

: Brand Ambassadors Jennifer Arnaboldi and Allison Loh for Campari America served Aperol Spritz cocktails featuring Cinzano Prosecco and Aperol Aperitivo.

: Kristy Dean, Alana Will and Joy Hutson for Beam Suntory, Inc., highlighting Maker’s Mark 101 Whisky, Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon and Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky.