Francisco Wine Exchange, Gallo Family Vineyards, Frederick Wildman & Sons, Scott Wines. What was different about The Sun Winefest was the multitude of beer tables, in a separate section, up one person I did have to try one of Brooklyn Brewery’s offerings. Interspersed among the wine tables, lifestyle and restaurant (extra charge) exhibitors were several spirit exhibitors including: The Balvenie, Beam, Hendrick’s Gin, Kahlua, Sailor Jerry Rum and Reyka Vodka. Dessert - served at Bubbles & Bon Bons
The weather forecast was for light snow so I decided not to drive but to take Amtrak to New London (2 1/2 hours) very early on Sunday morning. A casino limo picked me up and in 20 minutes I was relaxing in my room getting ready for the Sunday press and trade preview of the Grand Tasting. It was a great learning experience for me. The 11AM-Noon time also had All Things Food with Bobby Flay ($50 including a copy of his book- Burgers, Fries & Shakers). Since even I could not be in two places at once I chose the early entrance into the Grand Tasting. I sampled a Massachusetts apple ice wine from Still River and learned about the Taste of Massachusetts Wine Festival this June. Mead from the New Hampshire based Moonlight Meadery was another newcomer for me. I was charmed by the handcrafted ceramic wine charms by Dani Titterton. I had a chance to become reacquainted with old friends including: The San
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A half hour after the doors opened for center, Jacuzzi and pool resting my aching feet. Refreshed, I returned to the Convention Center in time for the 9th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open. The nation’s best oyster shuckers competed for a $5,000 purse. Dinner was at Ballo Italian the weekend- Bubbles and Bon Bons ($95). I watched Yannick Passemart, Connecticut on-premise manager for Moet Hennessy USA, saber several bottles of Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne. Three incredibly talented pastry chefs paired their desserts with Grand Marnier and Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne. There were chairs and banquets throughout the Cabaret Theatre to sip and nibble. It was a most relaxing way to end the weekend. Then it was a restful night, breakfast at Tuscany and a reverse limo ride back to the New London Amtrak station. The ride back was relaxing and uneventful as the predicted light snow did arrive but had no effect on my ride home. I look forward to
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