WSWC Hosts Annual Wines of the World Reception for Legislators

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut (WSWC) presented its annual “Wines of the World” reception at the State Capitol in Hartford on June 3. Every year, the event brings together legislators, lobbyists and state capitol staff with beverage industry professionals for an evening of wine, food and mingling as the session winds down. WSWC members, including Allan S. Goodman, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), Eder Bros., Inc., Hartley & Parker, Ltd., Opici Family Distributing, Slocum & Sons and Winebow, poured domestic and imported wines from California, Italy and France, among a variety of regions, while educating guests on the showcased selections, marking the close of the 2019 legislative session. New this year was the rollout of Three Tiers, Inc., a not-for-profit combined effort between multiple state stakeholder groups, including the Connecticut Package Stores Association (CPSA), to reduce the environmental impact of land-based litter, including 50ml “nip” bottles. See the WSWC Column on page 36 in the July Connecticut Beverage Journal for more information.

: Legislators and beverage industry professionals gathered at the State Capitol on June 3 for WSWC’s annual “Wines of the World” event.

: More than a dozen wines were showcased by WSWC members for guests.

: The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut team Gina Prinskowski, Assistant, Larry Cafero, Executive Director; and Vicki Griffin, Secretary.

: Allan S. Goodman’s Jamie Donahue, Marketing Manager; Sarah Darby, Promotions Manager; David Heller, President; and Chris Uriano, Sales Manager showcased Benziger North Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2017 and Benziger Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon.

: Connecticut Distributors, Inc.’s Paul Mazurek, National and Regional Chain Account Manager and Bill Steindl, Director of Business Logistics showcased Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Kenwood Six Ridges Pinot Noir and Rodney Strong Rosé.

: Eder Bros., Inc.’s Heather Burrows, Promotions Manager and Cutter Smith, President showcased Benziger Rosé and Gentleman’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015.

: Hartley & Parker’s Cleigh Turley, Sales; Alex Lindsay, Sales; and Drew Hoyle, District Manager showcased Gerard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Pinot Noir 2016 and Whispering Angel Rosé 2017.

: Scott Randall, General Sales Manager, Opici Family Distributing showcased Ame du Vin Provence Rosé and Carpineto Classico Riserva.

: Slocum & Sons’ Lester Eber, Chairman & CEO and John Slocum, Executive Vice President & General Manager.

: Wendy Eber, President, Slocum & Sons showcased Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Charles Smith Band of Roses Rosé 2018 and Conundrum Red 2016.

: The Winebow event team of Paula Delvecchio and Bill Delvecchio showcased Tua Rita Rosso dei Notri 2017 and Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino 2017.

: Carroll J. Hughes, Executive Director, Connecticut Package Stores Association; Judy Gandswindt, CPSA Legislative Representative; and Sean Hughes, Associate Director, Hughes & Cronin.