Multiple brands were highlighted during the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival on Sept. 19-21 under the event’s Tasting Tent. Situated on the grounds of Rosecliff mansion, the Tasting Tent featured a variety of food and beverage samples for guests to enjoy after they attended one of the many seminars as part of the festival. Featured beverage suppliers and brands included -196 Vodka Seltzer, Amelia Wines, Alma del Jaguar Tequila, Basil Hayden Bourbon, Bhakta Spirits, Buglioni Wines, Brands of Portugal, Chairman’s Reserve Rum, Concha y Toro, Delamain Cognac, González Byass, Jackson Family Wines, Kobrand, Mirabella Franciacorta, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., Newport Wine Cellar, Perchance Estates, Quigley Fine Wines, Sakonnet Vineyard, Hardy Cognac, Spiribam, Tre Monti Wines and Trifecta Wines among them.
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- The 20th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival showcased a range of brands at the Tasting Tent.
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- The Tasting Tent featured a variety of food and beverage samples.
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- Elyse Kudo, Vice President, Vigneron Collection by Jackson Family Wines, who also presented a seminar, and Adam Asher, Region Manager, Estate Portfolio – NY/MA/RI/ME/VT/NH, Jackson Family Wines.
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- Jackson Family Wines’ Freemark Abbey, Jett and Penner-Ash wines.
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- Jennifer Chapman, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage and Natalie Volpe, President, NDV Wine Agents, LLC.
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- Jennifer Chapman, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage pouring some Mirabella Edea Satèn sparkling wine for a guest.
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- An array of Mirabella Franciacorta sparkling wines served in the Tasting Tent.
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- Drew Eichinger, Sales Manager, Sakonnet Vineyard and Jennifer Chapman, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage.
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- Sakonnet Vineyard Pinot Blanc, Rosé, Belcourt Red and Pinot Noir.
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- Kobrand Corporation’s Allison Hilborn, Supplier and Events Coordinator and Mackenzie Lesher, PR Associate.
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- Mary LeConche, Marketing/Social Media Representative, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. with Rhode Runner and Rhode Trip craft brews.
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- Ben Jones, Managing Director, Spiribam featuring Hardy spirits.
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- A pour of Hardy Cognac Legend 1963.
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- Nathaniel Ross, New England Territory Manager, Rhum Clément with Chairman’s Reserve Rum.
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- All with Bhakta Spirits: Jennifer Lagor, Strategic Priorities/Stockholder Concierge; Leo Gibson, Co-founder; and Aleksandra Trochimiuk, Marketing.
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- Ailton Carvalho, Brand Ambassador, Suntory pouring -196 Vodka Seltzers in Raspberry and Lemon flavors.
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- Ailton Carvalho, Brand Ambassador, Suntory pouring -196 Raspberry Vodka Seltzer.
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- Marcianne Andreozzi, Brand Ambassador and Heather Govoni, Promotions Lead, Basil Hayden.
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- Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Toast.
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- All with Coast Guard House: Gian D’Abrosca, Server/Bartender; Cameron Gagnon, Server/Bartender; Elisa Wybraniec, Somm Team Leader, NMWFF, Seminar Presenter and Wine Director; and Matt Gant, Sommelier/Server.
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- Yagi Noodles Co-owners Basil Yu, Chef and Kodi Keith, Marketing and Events.
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- A Sparkling Pear Ginger Mocktail created by Benchmark Senior Living.
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- A lemon curd tart with lavender whipped cream created by Benchmark Senior Living.
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- Pablo Nyárády, Founder and Vintner, Trifecta Cellars & Wine.
Photos by Laura Widness.
