Newport Vineyards hosted its 20th annual Spring Festival on April 29-30. Guests celebrated the season during two sold-out days on the grounds of the Middletown winery and brewery, enjoying tastes of the full lineup of Newport Vineyards vintages and beers from its on-site Taproot Brewing Company paired with cuisine from the winery’s culinary team. Musical acts Lady Anemoia, the Jake Ash Band and the Real Weird Band performed while guests enjoyed activities such as grape-stomping and pie-eating contests. Newport Vineyards’ estate-grown wines include Newport Vineyards Dry Rosé, Bellevue Blush, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gemini Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, In the Buff Chardonnay, Dry Riesling, Great White Landot Noir and Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, among its many offerings, distributed by MS Walker of Rhode Island.
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- Newport Vineyards hosted sold-out sessions of its 20th annual Spring Festival on April 29-30. The red wine station featured Gemini, Pinot Noir, Landot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rochambeau.
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- Erica Emhoff, Catering Team with Newport Vineyards Great White Rosé at the Sweets, Rosé and Cider station.
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- Gina Lucia, Food and Beverage Supervisor manning the main bar with Newport Vineyards Pinot Noir and Gemini Red.
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- Taylor Mckenna, Server/Bartender pouring Newport Vineyards Pinot Gris and Stephanie McElroy, Server/Bartender pouring Newport Vineyards Pinot Grigio.
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- Darcey Hughes and Cherie Waluk, Servers/Bartenders pose at the Taproot beer bar with Johnnycake Red.
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- Dave Raymond, Server/Bartender with Newport Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Guests enjoying the annual grape-stomping competition.
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- Revelry during Newport Vineyards’, Spring Festival weekend: a bachelorette group tries to volunteer the bride-to-be for grape-stomping.
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- The views outside Newport Vineyards set a backdrop for entertainment and tasting throughout the weekend.
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- Lady Anemoia performing on April 29, among the entertainers showcased.
Photos courtesy of Newport Vineyards.
