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Every  year wine lovers gather at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Resort for a fun-filled weekend of tastings and new experiences. The event known as Winefest brings new and exciting wines, spirits and related goods to the masses via a small convention in the Mohegan Sun convention Center. For a small entrance fee, guests can enjoy unlimited samples of beverages, courtesy of a wide assortment of Vendors from all over the country. Winefest takes place over 3 days. This year the festivities began on a Friday night with a Bourbon tasting and Cigar sampling session. Saturday is the start of the grand tastings one of the weekend’s highlights. The tasting takes place in the Uncas Ballroom, where the vendors have set up tables to serve guests their wares. Some of our favorites from the event include:

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I am by all accounts a Rum and Vodka lover, however since the very first time I saw Olivia Pope wrap her lips around a wine glass I’ve been intrigued by this fermented grape beverage. What is so great about it? I’ve had wines and champagnes over the years sipping out of necessity but rarely with appreciation. Since I am a practicing foodie I need to open up my palate so I can speak knowledgeably about pairings and profiles. To help me with my quest my editor invited me to experience Mohegan Sun’s 12th Annual Sun Winefest. The event which raises money for charity features many booths from local and national vineyards all offering a sampling of their top products. Having been to Brewfest several times, I was excited at the opportunity to visit one of my favorite destinations. Mohegan Sun is an expansive venue with tons of great amenities and activities. Some of Mohegan Sun‘s features include:

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Mohegan Sun’s 11th Annual Sun WineFest

by xoJohn

In case you didn’t know by now, the John Simon Daily team enjoys our fair share of delicious cuisines and specialty cocktails. So you can imagine our excitement when it was time for our first experience at Mohegan Sun’s 11th Annual Sun WineFest. The WineFest was much more than just your typical wine tasting, the weekend long affair was also a culinary extravaganza featured renowned chefs Todd English, Jasper White, Robert Irvine, Donatella Arpaia, and more, plus VIP tastings, celebrity chef demos and a massive oyster shucking contest.

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