The 7th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
September 21 - 23, 2012
Rosecliff & Marble House
Presenting Sponsor:
The Right Season, The Right Place, The Right Wines
"Loved the cooking demonstrations with the celebrity chefs and getting to meet them in person. Wines were outstanding as well!" (2010 guest via Facebook)
Grand Tasting
Saturday, September 22 &
Sunday, September 23, 2012
12 pm to 4 pm
What better place to be than outdoors on the grounds of Marble House to taste some of the finest wines from around the globe? Learn and enjoy as you taste your way around the world of fine wines.
Free parking is provided at Easton's Beach on Memorial Boulevard, with free shuttle transportation to and from Marble House.
Grand Tasting includes:
- More than 100 wineries from around the world
- Food samplings from a variety of caterers and restaurants
- Fabulous auctions of luxury goods and wines
- Cooking tent with ongoing free chef demonstrations
- A souvenir glass to use during the Tasting and to take home
- A color, glossy show program with a map of the exhibitors and demonstration schedules
- Free parking at Easton's Beach on Memorial Boulevard, with complimentary shuttle transportation to and from Marble House
Celebrity Chef Pavilion
Learn from some great chefs on the demonstration stage as they entertain, share recipes and create samples of their favorite dishes. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Auctions
Your Grand Tasting admission on Saturday afternoon also includes admission to our live auction of international wines and specialty products. In addition, both Grand Tasting days will feature a silent auction, with an exciting collection of items including wines, golf packages, dinners, gift baskets, sports memorabilia and more.
Book Signings at the Newport Mansions Store
Some of our special guests will make appearances to sign their books during the weekend Grand Tastings. These appearances will take place at the Newport Mansions Store booth in the main Grand Tasting tent. Schedule TBA.