Wine dinners, seminars, tastings and brunches were all part of the 2022 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, hosted Sept. 16-18. Guests had the opportunity to taste and experience wines and spirits from every major wine region, enjoy food from artisanal food purveyors and top restaurants. The first day of seminars on Sept. 16 created a global wine tasting experience set at Rosecliff as guests chose from more than a dozen opportunities to attend and enjoy. Festival sponsors poured brands in locations in between seminars, giving an extra chance to enjoy offerings. All proceeds from the multiday event benefited the historic preservation efforts of The Preservation Society of Newport County, a nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts, including its host property, Rosecliff.
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- The 2022 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival hosted seminars at the historic Rosecliff mansion.
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- Michele Wood, Business Development Manager, Château d’Esclans led the seminar A Rosé Journey with Château d’Esclans.
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- The first seminar of the day, A Rosé Journey, showcased Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé, Rock Angel Rosé, 2020 Rosé and Garrus Rosé.
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- Michele Wood, Business Development Manager, Château d’Esclans led the seminar A Rosé Journey with Château d’Esclans.
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- Wines featured in the seminar Wines of South Africa presented by Cape Classics: Boschendal Brut NV, Bellingham Small Barrel SMV, Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay, Bellingham Chenin Blanc and Boschendal Black Angus.
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- Glasses await guests at the Wines of South Africa seminar presented by Cape Classics.
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- Will Coetzee, USA Regional Sales Manager, DGB led the Wines of South Africa seminar presented by Cape Classics.
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- Jake Pippin, MBA, WSET3, Brand Manager, Don Melchor, Sanctuary & Cellar Collection.
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- Chilean wines featured during the seminar Discover Chile, Wines of the Beautiful South, hosted by Viña Concha y Toro: Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay, Marques de Casa Concha Pinot Noir, Terrunyo Carmenere, Carmin de Peumo Carmenere, Terrunyo Cabernet Sauvignon and Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Tasting pours prepared for Discover Chile, Wines of the Beautiful South.
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- Wines of Rioja seminar: Vina Eguia Rioja, Marques de Caceres Rioja, Carlos Serres Rioja, Ontanon Rioja, Muriel Vinas Viejas Rioja and Conde Valdemar Rioja.
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- Matthew MacCartney, Private Wine Consultant and Festival Wine Director and Ana Fabiano, Principal, SANA Group LLC showcasing wines from Rioja, Spain.
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- Glasses of Rioja wine.
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- Wines of Israel presented by Israel Wine Producers Association: Tabor Adama Barbera Rosé, Darom by Yatir White Wine, Segal Native Marawi, Jezreel Valley Winery Argaman Red Wine, Shiloh Secret Reserve Petit Verdot and Tulip Black Tulip.
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- Josh Greenstein, Israel Wine Producers Association presenting showcased wines.
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- A seminar called The Art of Montelobos Mezcal showcased the range of artisanal mezcals from Santiago Matatlán Oaxaca, produced with 100% organically certified agave espadín.
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- Cary Simms, State Manager MA/RI, Campari Group during The Art of Montelobos Mezcal.
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- Adam Bramanti, Account Territory Specialist, Campari Group co-presenting Montelobos Mezcal.
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- Cian Wrynne, Global Brand Developer, The Shed Distillery and Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin during the seminar The Curious Journey of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin.
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- A seminar cocktail featuring Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin and Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit.
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- Drumshanbo Gunpowder irish Gin and Butler;s Chocolate collaboration.
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- Event sponsor Campari showcased its classic aperitif, Aperol, alongside Fever-Tree Club Soda and Cinzano Prosecco for its Aperol Spritz cart.
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- Cara DeLuca, Sommelier; Mary Heath, Festival Sponsors and Production, President, Move Marketing Group; and Cary Simms, State Manager MA/RI, Campari Group at the Aperol Spritz display.
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- Guests enjoying Aperol Spritz cocktail minis between educational seminars.
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- Kristen Cubicciotti, Market Manager, Brown-Forman showcasing Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- The Woodford Rhody cocktail, created by Christina Mercado, featured peach-infused Woodford Reserve Bourbon, citrus honey syrup, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Luluna Kombucha and hibiscus lemonade.
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- Brand Ambassador Jessica C. showcasing Mount Gay Extra Old Rum.
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- A brand ambassador at the Aperol Spritz table.
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- Nick Scutari, Brand Director and Digital Lead, US Beverage showcasing Moosehead Lager and Malibu Splash Pineapple Coconut.
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- Keith Harvell, Division Manager Northeast, Foley Family Wines.
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- Brand Ambassadors Tyler Ash and Sandra Cruthirds showcasing Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin.
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- Enara Basterrechea, Business Development Director USA and Tana Mirra, Public Relations, Bodegas Valdemar S.A.
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- Batch & Bottles ready-to-drink cocktails are made with Monkey Shoulder Premium Blended Whiskey, Hendrick’s Gin, Reyka Icelandic Vodka and Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky .
Photos by Laura Widness.
