Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Offers 14th Annual Showcase

The 14th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival returned on September 20-23. Regional, national and international wine brands were showcased by suppliers and wholesalers. The first day started with a Burgundy Grand Cru Dinner at The Elms, followed by the main event, a weekend of Grand Tasting sessions on the lawn of the Marble House, where wines from around the world were paired with cuisine from nearly two dozen regional restaurants and caterers. Food & Wine magazine Senior Editor and “Mad Genius Tips” host Justin Chapple headlined the day’s events, cooking on the MONOGRAM Culinary Stage along with guest Chef Kevin Des Chenes, author of “Beyond My Chef Coat.” Local chefs Terence Feury of Forty 1˚ North in Newport and Jacob Jasinski of Cara Restaurant at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport also made appearances. Beverage sponsors included Santa Margherita, Wines of Israel, Château d’Esclans, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Knob Creek, Brockmans Premium Gin, Don Julio, Filippo Berio, Kobrand and Newport Craft Truly Hard Seltzer. The event benefited The Preservation Society of Newport County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of historic sites in Newport.

: The 14th annual Newport Mansions Food & Wine Festival grand tastings were held at Marble House.

: Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosé was among the hundreds of brands showcased during the Grand Tasting on the Marble House lawn.

: Daniel Burgio, New England Sales Director; Vincent Chiaramonte, Chief Executive Officer; and Frank Dest, District Manager – CT/RI, all of Santa Margherita USA.

: Brand Ambassadors Lianna Lombardo and Kevin Cruz, Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

: Kevin Killavey, Sales Representative, MS Walker; Antonio Delle Donne, Fine Wine Portfolio Manager, MS Walker; and Augusto Gabriel, Assistant Sales Manager, MS Walker Imports.

: Raymond Noreau, Regional Manager, Delegat USA highlighting Oyster Bay Marlborough Rosé.

: Brand Ambassadors for Whispering Angel Rosé.

: Justin Stone, Field Sales Consultant – MA/RI, Taub Family Selections.

: Anthony Urillo, Brand Ambassador and Breanna Rousseau, Promotions, Brockmans Gin.

: Steven Medgyesy, Sales Representative, MS Walker and Brian Horgan, Area Manager – MA/RI, Freixenet-Mionetto USA.

: Sarah Nagle, Portfolio Specialist, Leonardo LoCascio pouring for a guest.

: Skyla Blackington, Brand Ambassador, Don Julio serving signature event cocktails.

: Peter Buckley, Distributor, Vineyard Road pouring Gail Wines.

: Kelsey Lemmon, Event Manager, 90+ Cellars.

: Nick Schugrue, Key Account Manager, MS Walker; Michael Curran, Northeast Regional Manager, Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd.; and Carl McCoy, New England Area Manager, Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd.