Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival

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!

Seminars

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.

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