A variety of brands in the beer, wine and spirits industry were showcased during the annual Taste of Fairfield – WinterFest at the Brooklawn Country Club on January 28. Guests sampled craft beer, wine and specialty cocktails from Asylum Distillery, Josh Cellar Wines, Fairfield Craft Ales and Valor Spirits. More than two dozen local restaurants and markets provided comfort and party-themed food for guests. Entertainment included music, stand-up comedy, silent disco and bowling. Part of the proceeds benefited Operation Hope of Fairfield.
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- Asylum Distillery of Bridgeport’s Owner/Distiller Rob Schulten and Bridget Schulten, Co-owner/Sales and Events.
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- Fairfield Craft Ales’ Owner Marcie Bow with Nancy Cheung.
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- Bob Kiely and Rachel Konstantin, Brand Ambassadors, Vine Ventures, pouring Josh Cellar Wines.
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- Josh Cellars Wines on display.
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- Valor Spirits’ Owner and Co-founder Alex Mackiewicz; Norwalk Police Officer Kelly Haddy; Richard Lawrence Stein, Chef/Owner of What’s on the Menu Event Services; Megan Stone, Connoisseur Media/Star 99.9; and Alex Plitsas, CEO and Co-founder, Valor Spirits.
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- Richard Lawrence Stein, Chef/Owner of What’s on the Menu Event Services creating cocktails with Valor Spirits.
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- Hub & Spoke Bartender Scott Condon pouring tastes of Old Fashioneds.
Photos by Andrew Dominick.
