
Vickers’ Liquors of Newport sponsored the annual Newport County YMCA fundraising gala held at Newport Vineyards on November 7, 2019. During the Uncorking the Possibilities food, wine and beer tasting gala event, guests enjoyed 24 tables featuring tastes of wine, beer and spirits as highlighted by participating Rhode Island distributors’ teams who poured for, and educated, guests on showcased brands. Attendees paired beverage selections with food from Sardella’s Italian Restaurant, Newport Vineyards, Brix Restaurant, Russell Morin’s, Marco’s Subs, Pour Judgement, Matunuck Oyster Bar and many more. Two of Us created the soundtrack for the evening, which also included a silent auction of donated items. All proceeds from the event benefited the Newport County YMCA.
- Mike Miller, CEO, Newport County YMCA.
- Rob Vickers, Vickers’ Liquors; Elizabeth Moniz, Vickers’ Liquors; and Alex Rosario, Sales, Best Beverage.
- Anthony Micheletti, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage – C&C Distributors.
- Dave Cummings, Market Manager, Craft Beer Guild Distributing of Rhode Island.
- Steve Lamieux, Sales Representative, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
- Jeff Korecky, Wine Specialist, Horizon Beverage Company of RI.
- Tom Sarkisian, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage – Northeast Wines.
- Rick Pignataro, National Sales Manager, Angelini Wine, Ltd.
- Sherry Brice, Owner, Seaport Shines and Robert Fox, Intern, Seaport Shines offered two specialty cocktails.
- Lisa Ferreira, Events, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
- Evan Kenney, Sales Representative, Atlantic Beverage Distributors.
- Cosette Boucher, Event Team, Whalers Brewing Company.
- Emily Gotowala, Brand Ambassador, Fishers Island Lemonade.
- Garrett Nilson, Staff Member, Vickers’ Liquors.
- Sean Stalls, Sales Consultant, Horizon Beverage.
- Dan MacKnight, Sales Representative, Alpha Distributing.
- Lisa Panteleakos, District Manager, Castle Brands.
- Kristen Zeiser, Wine Wizards.
- Tom Ferrolli, Sales Representative, Horizon Beverage pouring for a guest.
- Zac Hall, Brand Ambassador, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co.
- All of MS Walker except where indicated: Melina Catelli, Fine Wine Manager; Nick Shugrue, Sales; Kevin Killavey, Sales; Antonio Delle Donne, Fine Wine Manager; Elizabeth Moniz, Vickers’ Liquors; and Mike Bianco, Sales.
Photos by Laura Widness.