Barrington’s Grapes & Grains teamed up with the nonprofit Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) for Tasting for Tails at Hope & Main in Warren on January 25. The event featured tasting tables from area culinary establishments with each table expertly paired by the Grapes & Grains team with a wine, spirit or craft beer to bring “out the best of each bite.” Suppliers and distributor representatives were on hand to discuss featured tastes. With a mission to “speak for those who cannot speak for themselves,” the RISPCA is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies solely on community support to care for more than 1,300 dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and small animals each year.
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- Conny Pestana, Sales Representative, Oceanstate Wine & Spirits.
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- Jonathan Deangelis and Marc Berry, Fine Wine Specialist, MS Walker of RI.
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- Christin Aarons, Sales, Wine Wizards.
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- Caitilyn Salaris, Brand Ambassador, Castle Island Brewing Co.
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- Nick Weinstock, Regional Sales Manager, Copper & Kings American Brandy.
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- Bill Wilson, Winemaker, Greenvale Vineyards.
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- Ian Merriss, District Manager – CT/RI, Duckhorn Portfolio.
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- Justin Carlson, Taproom Bartender, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island.
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- Oliver Taylor, Director of Operations and Andrew Greenleaf, RI Market Manager, both Bully Boy Distillers.
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- Paul Kubiski, Co-owner/Proprietor, Bootblack Brand featuring the Modern Old Fashioned cocktail.
Photos by Laura Widness.
