The inaugural West Hartford Wine & Food Festival brought together food and wine aficionados on the grounds of Kingswood Oxford School in West Hartford on June 17. More than 30 wine tables featured more than 250 selections for attendees. Area restaurants showcased their culinary talents while guests enjoyed live music. The event was presented by Maximum Beverage and Justin Winery. During the event, Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman from Justin Vineyards led a blind tasting and a “Wine 101” tutorial for guests. Proceeds from the event went to benefit select independent schools of West Hartford.
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- The first annual West Hartford Wine & Food Festival was held on the grounds of Kingswood Oxford School in West Hartford.
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- Rachel Thibodeau, Certified Beverage Professional, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. and Kristian Snook, Wine Account Development Specialist, Connecticut Distributors, Inc.
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- Marissa Marchese, Core Brand Ambassador, Skurnik Wines.
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- Rich Luszczak, Wine Representative, Fine Terroir Selections.
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- Boyce Kaman, Sales Manager, Opici Family.
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- Lauren McKenney, Regional Manager, Latitude Beverage Company and Megan Lira, Brand Ambassador, Latitude Beverage Company.
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- All from Brescome Barton: Michael Murphy, Account Development Manager; Rachel Torre, District Manager; Ed Dunn, Account Development Manager; Jonathan Sussler, Sales Associate.
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- Tom Veit, Regional Sales Manager, Connecticut Distributors, Inc.
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- Oliver MacKinnon, President, Highland Imports; Rob Wallace, Sales Manager, Highland Imports; Jamie Clemente, Sales Manager, Highland Imports; Reid Harper, Eastern Sales Manager, Trione Vineyards & Winery.
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- Katie Klotzberger, On-Premise Sales Manager, Justin Wines; Emma Bzdafka, On-Premise Sales Manager, Justin Wines.
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- Banning Donohue, Brand Manager, Monsieur Touton.
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- Howard Asadow, Regional Manager, Allan S. Goodman.
