The 2024 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival will include a series of tasty seminars, a well-stocked Tasting Tent each day, Connoisseur's Dinner, Vintner Dinner, Sunday Jazz Buffet Brunch and a special guest appearance by celebrated Chef Jacques Pépin and his daughter and co-star, Claudine Pépin!

Schedule of Events:

September 19, 2024

7:30pm: Connoisseurs’ Dinner

Step back into the Gilded Age and indulge in an exquisite five-course dinner with wine pairings in the Louis XV-style Ballroom at The Elms.

September 20, 2024

7:00pm: The Vintner Dinner: A Chef Collaboration Hosted by Claudine Pépin and Rollie Wesen

With Claudine Pépin and Rollie Wesen of the Jacques Pépin Foundation as our co-hosts, savor a four-course dinner prepared by four talented chefs and paired with world-class wines.

September 22, 2024

10:00am: Sunday Festival Brunch

A lavish buffet brunch, selected wines and spirits, and jazz on the piano in the stunning Rosecliff Ballroom – the perfect way to start your festival Sunday.

3:30pm - 4:30pm: A Conversation with World-Renowned French Chef Jacques Pépin and Claudine Pépin

Chef, author, television personality and educator Jacques Pépin shares stories of his remarkable life while guests enjoy French wines and an elegant tasting plate.

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Seminars

Friday, September 20, 2024

11:00am – 12:00pm: Expressions of Napa Valley Cabernet

Join Cakebread Cellars for an exquisite wine tasting from one of the world's top Cabernet Sauvignon production locations.

11:30am – 12:30pm: A Pinot Noir Grand Tour

Discover some exciting Pinot Noirs from around the world!

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Remy Cointreau Cocktail Masterclass

Sharpen your mixology skills while tasting delicious cocktails from the Remy Cointreau portfolio.

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1:00pm – 2:00pm: Tasting of Knights Bridge Wines: Iconic Estate of Northern California

Experience an in-depth tasting of Knights Bridge wines that represent the character and personality of the Knights Valley Estate

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1:30pm – 2:30pm: Port & Prestige: A Journey of History and Style

Discover the history and different styles of Ports, White, Ruby, Tawny and Vintage from the acclaimed Houses of Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca & Croft.

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2:00pm – 3:00pm: Sake Tasting and Chef-Inspired Pairing Plate

A fun and exciting tasting seminar that combines the cuisine of a James Beard Award Semifinalist chef with craft Japanese sake.

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3:00pm – 4:00pm: Ammunition Wine and Whiskey Tasting: Grapes and Grains

Join us for a masterclass and tasting of Sonoma County wines and Kentucky whiskeys finished in French oak wine casks.

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3:30pm – 4:30pm: Explore the Flavors of Australian Wines

Taste a variety of Sparkling, White, Sagrantino and Shiraz wines along with a Boar’s Head Pairing Plate.

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Experience Organic Wine: Regenerative, Organic and Biodynamic Practices

Taste organic wines while diving into the concept of regenerative organic certification, biodynamics and how climate change is shifting the wine landscape.

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

11:00am – 12:00pm: The Art of a Charcuterie Board and Wine Pairing

Enjoy a mini charcuterie tasting plate and wines from France and Italy while learning how to create the perfect charcuterie board

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Introduction to French Cuisine

Learn about and taste exemplary French dishes with paired wines and a sprinkling of history and culture. Presented by Rollie Wesen and Claudine Pépin of the Jacques Pépin Foundation.

1:00pm – 2:00pm: Discover the Riches of Rioja Alta

Explore the magical characteristics of the Rioja Alta region of Spain through a selection of its world-renowned wines.

2:00pm – 3:00pm: World of Brews: A Global Beer Tasting

Take a tantalizing trip around the world of beer at this fun and educational seminar.

3:00pm – 4:00pm: Mezcal Tasting & Cocktail Experience

Experience a sophisticated yet approachable expression of the centuries-old tradition of mezcal.

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Aged to Perfection: Culinary Seminar and Wine Pairing

Learn culinary secrets from two award-winning chefs and taste their creations with wines selected by our Festival Wine Director.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

1:00pm – 2:00pm: A Pinot Noir Grand Tour

Discover some exciting Pinot Noirs from around the world!

1:30pm – 2:30pm: The Riservas of Italy

This tasting will explore some of Italy's finest wines, including the powerful and opulent Amarone Riserva.

2:00pm – 3:00pm: Bubbles & Caviar

Learn and experience why the pairing of sparkling wines and caviar is a connoisseur's favorite.

Date: September 19-22, 2024

Location: Rosecliff - 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840

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