
Newport Vineyards marks its 30th anniversary this summer, celebrating three decades of innovation, sustainable farming and community-driven hospitality. What began in 1995 as a modest vineyard on Aquidneck Island has grown into a premier destination featuring estate-grown wines, farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer, a popular wedding venue and year-round events. To commemorate the milestone, Newport Vineyards is hosting a series of events, which began on May 23 with its Tank Patio season kick off, featuring tastings, dining and live music by the vines, followed by a July dinner, a winemaker tour and its Oct. 30 Harvest Festival. “We are honored to celebrate this journey with our loyal guests, hardworking team and the local community who helped build Newport Vineyards into what it is today,” said Co-founder John Nunes. “Our mission has always been rooted in sustainable farming, exceptional hospitality and sharing our passion for wine and food.” Since its founding by brothers John and Paul Nunes in 1995, Newport Vineyards, which is distributed in the state by MS Walker of Rhode Island, has expanded to more than 100 acres and diversified its offerings with a farm-to-table culinary program featuring an on-site culinary garden and greenhouses plus a craft brewery, Taproot Brewing Co. Newport Vineyards has earned numerous accolades, including national and regional awards for its large portfolio of wines. A full lineup of events is available on its website.