The annual MS Walker Harvest Festival took place at Newport Vineyards in Middletown on October 11. After a day of golf, trade guests enjoyed the grounds and venue with information provided by Newport Vineyards’ Owner John Nunes and his team. A wine tasting and cocktail party was complemented by creations from Executive Chef Andy Teixeira, who prepared a meal of roasted suckling pigs, passed small plates and a dessert cobbler. Guests enjoyed a full selection of Newport Vineyards’ wines, including Newport Riesling, In the Buff Chardonnay and Rhody Coyote Hard Apple Cider.
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- On the grounds of Newport Vineyards during the MS Walker Fall Harvest Festival.
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- John Nunes, Owner, Newport Vineyards, talking with guests among the vines.
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- Newport Vineyard’s 2016 Sauvignon Blanc.
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- Attendees enjoyed a variety of food and fine wines at the MS Walker Harvest Festival at Newport Vineyards on October 11.
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- Brendan DePrest, Tasting Room Associate, Newport Vineyards.
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- Brett Allen, National Business Development/Director of Rhode Island, MS Walker; John Nunes, Owner, Newport Vineyards; Justin Sullivan, Rhode Island General Manager, MS Walker.
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- Nat Saywell, Fine Wines Manager, MS Walker and Ray Arruda, Retail Sales Manager, MS Walker.
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- Mike Lester, On Premise Manager, MS Walker and John Nunes, Owner, Newport Vineyards.
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- Andy Teixeira, Executive Chef, Newport Vineyards; Brenna Leveille, Catering Supervisor, Newport Vineyards; Trisha Bianco Greene, Food & Beverage Director, Newport Vineyards; Brendan DePrest, Tasting Room Associate, Newport Vineyards.
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- The selection of wines showcased during the tasting.
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- Brenna Leveille, Catering Supervisor, Newport Vineyards, pouring for a guest.
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- Winemaker George Chelf with a new batch of apples from Sweet Berry Farm and Rocky Brook Orchard, to press for Newport Vineyards’ Rhody Coyote Hard Apple Cider.
Photos by Laura Widness.
