
Rhode Island-based brand Gooseneck Vineyards was highlighted at Paddy’s Beach Club in Westerly on July 20. Guests enjoyed cuisine prepared by Watch Hill Catering paired with wine from Gooseneck Vineyards while seated on the venue’s Tikki Beach overlooking the picturesque ocean views of Misquamicut. Paul Fede, Co-owner, Gooseneck Vineyards and Rhode Island native, discussed the history of Gooseneck Vineyards and presented the wines to guests. Guests tasted Gooseneck Vineyards Prosecco, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhode Red and Wickford White throughout the evening event. Named after the picturesque cove along Newport’s Ocean Drive, Gooseneck Vineyards was founded by Paul Fede and his cousin, Liana Buonanno. The winery is located in North Kingstown’s historic Wickford village and offers 10 varietals sourced from fine grapes grown around the world, including its Brut Rosé, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Picpoul de Pinet varietals. The wines are distributed in the state via Horizon Beverage Co. – Copley division.
- A wine-pairing dinner featuring Gooseneck Vineyards was hosted at Paddy’s Beach Club in Westerly on July 20.
- Guests enjoyed cuisine prepared by Watch Hill Catering paired with wine from Gooseneck Vineyards while seated on the venue’s Tikki Beach overlooking the picturesque ocean views of Misquamicut.
- Gooseneck Vineyards Prosecco, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhode Red and Wickford White.
- All of Watch Hill Catering except where indicated: John Henry Labriola, Server and Bartender; Gia Labriola, Server and Bartender; Paul Fede, Co-owner, Gooseneck Vineyards; and Samantha Bengtson, Sales and Events Manager.
- Paul Fede, Co-owner, Gooseneck Vineyards gave guests a background on Gooseneck Vineyards wines.
- Chilled bottles of Gooseneck Vineyards Prosecco.
- A pour of Gooseneck Vineyards Rosé.
- A glass of chilled Gooseneck Vineyards Prosecco.
- John Kolesar, Chef, Watch Hill Catering greeting guests.
- Putting the finishing touches on the first course: tuna crudo with haricots verts, caper aioli, kalamata olive crumb, micro greens and fennel.
- The first course, tuna crudo, was paired with Gooseneck Vineyards Rosé.
- Gooseneck Vineyards wines on ice.
- Guests seated for the wine-pairing dinner featuring Gooseneck Vineyards.
Photos by Laura Widness.