20th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Three days of fun and educational seminars, tastings, dinners and the fan-favorite Sunday Jazz Buffet Brunch await you!
Celebrated Chef Marcus Samuelsson will join us as host of the elegant Vintner Dinner and as featured guest for a conversation in the Rosecliff Ballroom.
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Schedule of Events:
4:30pm - 6:30pm: In Conversation with Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Chef Samuelsson will share stories from his remarkable culinary journey and discuss his distinctive approach to flavor and culture, as you enjoy a delicious tasting plate and wine pairing.
Tickets from $250
Location: Rosecliff
7:00pm - 9:00pm: Soiree du Vin: Tastings and Small Plates
A dazzling new addition to the Wine & Food Festival! Savor selected wines and spirits and an array of delicacies prepared by celebrated local chefs, all amid the grandeur of Marble House.
Tickets from $250
Location: Marble House
Seminars:
11:00am - 12:00pm: Seminar 10: A Taste of Valpolicella: Buglioni Organic Vineyards
Journey to the heart of Italy’s Veneto region with this tasting of wines from Buglioni Organic Vineyards.
Tickets from $150
11:30am - 12:30pm: Seminar 11: The Legacy of Hardy: An Exclusive Cognac Journey
This seminar offers a deep dive into the history and heritage of Cognac, followed by an intimate tasting of Hardy’s rare and exceptional eaux-de-vies.
Tickets from $150
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Seminar 12: Wild & Foraged: A Culinary Journey
Discover the rich flavors of nature’s bounty gathered through the art of ethical foraging, paired with wines that enhance their natural essence.
Tickets from $150
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Seminar 13: Basil Hayden Bourbon Tasting
Experience the smooth, rich flavors and subtle spice that make this bourbon a standout.
Tickets from $150
1:30pm - 2:30pm: Seminar 14: Alma Del Jaguar Tequila: Drink Boldly, Protect Wildly
Dive into the bold and distinct flavors of this exceptional tequila, every bottle of which supports protecting the wild jaguars of Mexico.
Tickets from $150
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Seminar 15: A Tale of Two French Treasures: Delamain Cognac & Armagnac Larressingle
Enjoy a spirited tasting adventure as we dive into two of France’s finest brandies, each with its own story, style and unforgettable flavor.
Tickets from $150
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Seminar 16: Tour the Wines of Portugal
Embark on a flavorful journey through Portugal’s diverse wine regions, showcasing the country’s unique grapes, rich traditions and bold styles.
Tickets from $150
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Seminar 6: Armagnac: The Last Great Undiscovered Spirit
BHAKTA Spirits, brought to you by Raj Peter Bhakta — also the founder of WhistlePig — is the owner of the oldest, rarest and most exquisite single-vintage spirits across Armagnac, whiskey, rum and beyond.
Tickets from $150
Location: Rosecliff
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