Newport Mansions Wine & Food Fest Debuts VIP Tasting Tent

Multiple brands were showcased during the 2023 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival on Sept. 22-24 under the event’s new VIP Tasting Tent. Situated on the grounds of Rosecliff mansion, the Tasting Tent featured a variety of food and beverage samples for guests to enjoy after they attended one of the many seminars as part of the festival. Featured beverage brands included Chateau d’Esclans, Don Julio Tequila, Delola Spritz Crafted Cocktails, Ketel One Vodka, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co., Ammunition, Da Luca, 9diDANTE Vermouth and Hardshore Distilling Company, among others.

: Guests tasted a variety of beverage brands under the VIP Tasting Tent at the 2023 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival on Sept. 22-24.

: Matthew MacCartney, Festival Wine Director and Group Director of Wine, Culinary Education – Ocean House Management and Ian Magiros, Wine Consultant, Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival.

: Maria Woods, Northeast Marketing Manager, Beam Suntory; Christina Mercado, Guest Bartender, Delola Spritz Crafted Cocktails; Jasmine Askew, Brand Ambassador; and Chuck Mattera, RI Territory Manager, Beam Suntory.

: Delola Spritz Crafted Cocktails in Paloma Rosa, Bella Berry and L’Orange.

: Alex Diard, Business Development Manager, Chateau d’Esclans showcasing The Pale Rosé by Sacha Lichine.

: The Pale Rosé by Sacha Lichine.

: Don Julio Tequila Brand Ambassadors Malerie Rosa and Jamie Frizado.

: A Blanco Margarita featuring Don Julio Blanco Tequila.

: Ketel One Vodka Brand Ambassador Holli McGovern.

: A Ketel One Citroen Hibiscus Martini and a Ketel One Espresso Martini.

: A Ketel One Espresso Martini.

: Thalia Bulhoes, Lab Technician and Tim Jackson, Packaging Technician, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co.

: Wines of Israel Brand Ambassador Jack Tregenza.

: Wines from Wines of Israel, including Zion White Moscato, Carmel Signature Mediterranean 4 Vats Red Blend and Barkan Classic Argaman.

: Quigley Fine Wines Brand Ambassador Jill Hetz showcasing Carmelo Rodero TSM.

: Joe Battiato, NY State Sales Manager, Empson USA and Alison Miller, M.Ed, WSET Adv., Owner, Educator and Entrepreneur, VINO! Artisan Wine Group.