Mancini Beverage hosted an event celebrating Sakonnet Vineyard’s 50th anniversary at the Little Compton vineyard and winery on Oct. 17. Team from Mancini Beverage joined Sakonnet Vineyard’s staff for lunch and an open bar serving all Sakonnet Vineyard wines. During the afternoon, guests enjoyed Sakonnet Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Belcourt White, Rosé, Pinot Noir and Belcourt Red. Sakonnet Vineyard, a Rhode Island landmark and New England’s oldest vineyard, is situated on 169 acres in Little Compton, 30 of which are dedicated to growing grapes for its award-winning wines. Founded in 1975, the vineyard operates using sustainable and organic methods under the management of Winemakers James Davids and Marissa Stashenko, in collaboration with Owner Carolyn Rafaelian.
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- Mancini Beverage hosted an event celebrating Sakonnet Vineyard’s 50th anniversary at the Little Compton vineyard and winery on Oct. 17.
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- Sakonnet Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Belcourt White, Rosé, Pinot Noir and Belcourt Red.
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- Sakonnet Vineyard’s Jack Tregenza, Wine Grower; James Davids, Winemaker; Marissa Stashenko, Winemaker; and Drew Eichinger, Sales Manager.
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- Chris Woods, Vice President of Sales, Mancini Beverage; Jennifer Chapman, Sales Consultant, Mancini Beverage; Kim Wells, Fine Wine Specialist, Mancini Beverage – Rhode Island Distributing division; and Jason Birkett, General Manager – Corporate Wine, Mancini Beverage – Rhode Island Distributing division.
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- Drew Eichinger, Sales Manager, Sakonnet Vineyard pouring for Laurine Ryan-Perry, Fine Wine Specialist and Corporate Educator, Mancini Beverage.
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- Marissa Stashenko and James Davids, Winemakers, Sakonnet Vineyard opening the Chanbrusco.
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- A pour of Sakonnet Rosé.
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- A glass of Sakonnet Vineyard Belcourt Red Blend.
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- Sakonnet Vineyard Belcourt Red Blend and Rosé.
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- Ferolbink Farms butternut squash soup was paired with Sakonnet Vineyard Vidal Blanc.
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- A glass of Sakonnet Vineyard Vidal Blanc.
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- The main course, charcoal grilled lamb chop or Little Compton king mushroom with kabocha puree, Firefly Farm fig and roasted harissa sauce, was paired with Sakonnet Vineyard’s Chanbrusco.
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- Merrill and Alex Allen, Co-owners, Allen’s Wine & Spirits.
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- Ken Chicoria, Charlestown Wine & Spirits enjoying a glass of Sakonnet Vineyard’s Chanbrusco.
Photos by Laura Widness.
