september 21-24, 2017 - newport mansions

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WElCoME To THE NEWpoRT MaNSioNS WiNE & Food FESTival

we know that for many of you, the greeting should be “welcome back,” because you have honored us again andagain with your attendance, helping us to achieve acco-lades from coast-to-coast as one of the best wine and foodfestivals in the country. and that attention has broughtmany more of you here for the first time. we're happy tohave you all, and look forward to meeting as many of youas possible throughout the weekend.

You can browse through this program and visit our website at www.newportmansionswineandFood.org for thedetails of each of the many events that are scheduled, fromthe afternoon grand tastings, to our special and exclusive evening events, and daily seminars that bring inindustry leaders and aficionados to share their expertise on a variety of topics.

of course, what really makes our Festival unique and special is the setting. noother wine and food festival in the country can match the spectacular beauty of ourvenues, these beautiful mansions set beside the sparkling sea, in one of america’smost historic cities.

we couldn't do this without the dozens of wonderful sponsors who providetheir support, expertise and encouragement. FooD & wine has been with us almost from the beginning, and this year we welcome several new underwriters, including rhode island’s own alex anD ani, monogram, and maserati. we are also grateful to the many wineries, restaurants, purveyors and special guestswho make this event possible.

as you savor the next few days, i hope you'll also take satisfaction in the knowledge that you are helping us to protect, preserve and present these beautifulbuildings and landscapes. the preservation Society of newport county is one ofamerica's leading museums, and it is support from our visitors, members, donorsand sponsors that allows us to ensure that the newport mansions will be enjoyed bymany generations to come.

enjoy the weekend!

trudy coxeceo & executive Directorthe preservation Society of newport county

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SiGNaTURE EvENTSbuon viaggio Dinner | Forty 1˚ North thursday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmthe burgundy grand cru Dinner | The Elms thursday 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm wine & rosecliff gala | Rosecliff Friday 7:00 pm – 11:00 pmthe grand tastings: Session 1 | Marble House Saturday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm the vintner Dinner – around the world | Rosecliff Saturday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm newport after Dark | Forty 1˚ North Saturday 9:00 pm – 12:00 amJazz brunch | Marble House Terrace Sunday 10:00 am – 12:00 pmthe grand tastings: Session 2 | Marble House Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

SEMiNaRScheese adventures - an odyssey of artisan Friday 11:00 am – 12:30 pmcheeses & exquisite wines | The Breakers Stable

Flight of the oyster | The Breakers Carriage House Friday 11:30 am – 1:00 pmlet the Sun Shine in! Sonoma vs. napa | Friday 2:30 pm – 4:00 pmThe Breakers Carriage House

bourbon in the Stables | The Breakers Stable Friday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm champagne wishes, caviar Dreams | Friday 5:00 pm – 6:30 pmThe Breakers Carriage House

champagne gosset, the art of the non-vintage Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 pmblend | The Breakers Carriage House

SpECial EvENTSbubbles & beyond | Marble House Courtyard Sunday 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm


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tHurSDaY, September 21, 2017 | 7:00 pm | the elms

Join our host, wine expert robin Kelley o’connor, as he takes us on a grandcru tour de burgundy with some of the most sought after Domaines and someof the most precious terroir. the evening will begin with a glass of champagneKrug in the conservatory, a French-inspired garden room. Dinner will be servedin the elegant Dining room with select wines paired with the cuisine of Jamesbeard award-winning chef tony maws of craigie on main in cambridge, ma.each course will be presented by chef tony. each wine will be presented and discussed by robin and representing vintners. this will be an unforgettableFrench-inspired evening in the grandest of settings.

FEaTUREd WiNES:mv Krug, grand cuvée brut, reims2014 Domaine michel niellon, chevalier-montrachet, grand cru2015 benjamin leroux, corton-charlemagne, grand cru 2014 Domaine tollot-beaut, corton-bressandes, grand cru2014 clos de tart, monopole, morey-Saint-Denis, grand cru2013 château de la tour, clos de vougeot, grand cru

evening attire/Jacket & tie. admission is $750 per person.All attendees must be 21 or over.

Tony Mawscraigie on maincambridge, ma

Robin Kelley o’Connorwine expert rKo vine global

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buon viaggio Dinner

tHurSDaY, September 21, 2017 | Forty 1° north | 7:00 pmwine and dine your way through italy…from trento to tuscany to piedmont to campania. enjoy an evening of traditional regional italian cuisine, extraordinary winepairings and interesting stories – buon viaggio! this 4-course plated dinner is sponsored by Forty 1º north, featuring executive chef terence Feury and rhode islandguest chefs robert Sisca of providence g and antonio Franco of basta restaurant. the reception will feature bubbles and caviar – with calvisius caviar and ca’ Del bosco.

FEaTUREd WiNES:2013 ca’ Del bosco, cuvée prestige brut, Franciacorta2009 Ferrari, perle brut, trento2016 ca'marcanda (by gaja), vistamare, toscana 2012 pio cesare, barolo & 2012 pio cesare, ornato, barolo 2011 Feudi di San gregorio, Serpico, igt irpinia

Moderator: marika vida-arnold, wine Director, ritz-carlton central park nYc

Presenter: vittorio marzotto, Santa margheritaPresenter: augusto boffa, co-owner, pio cesarePresenter: nicholas bonavita, northeast regional Director, palm bay international

Robert Siscaprovidence gprovidence

Terence FeuryForty 1° northnewport

antonio Francobasta restaurantcranston

admission is $175. All attendees must be 21 or over.

Marika vida-arnoldaS, ritz-carltonnew York

Special thanks to Calvisius Caviar and Guittard Chocolate


wine & roSecliFF gala

FriDaY, September 22, 2017 | 7:00 pm | rosecliff

experience an evening of high style paired with fine wines in a spectacular seaside setting. enter the rosecliff ballroom for live music, dancing, exquisite wines fromaround the world and award-winning chefs. Step out onto the terrace for spiritedcocktails, cordials and scrumptious desserts.

Dance all night to the lively sounds of the perry rossi band!

WiNERiES FoR THE EvENiNG iNClUdE: bodega catena Zapata | mendoza, argentinabertani | veneto, italycastello banfi | montalcino, italyceretto | piedmont, italychampagne gosset | aÿ, Francechampagne taittinger | reims, Francechappellet vineyard & winery | napa valleychâteau de beaucastel | châteauneuf-du-pape, France château d’esclans | côtes de provence, Francechâteau Fuissé | burgundy, FranceDr. loosen | mosel, germanygraham’s | porto, portugalHewitson | barossa, australiaJorge ordoñez Selections | Spain Kracher | burgenland, austriamas de Daumas gassac | languedoc, Francemount veeder winery | napa valley, californiarochioli | russian river valley, californiathe prisoner wine company | napa valley, californiatrefethen Family vineyards | napa valley, californiawillaKenzie | willamette valley, oregonwine worldwide inc. | Spain & italy

admission is $225 for preservation Society members, $250 for the general public.All attendees must be 21 or over.

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CHEFS & RESTaURaNTS:brian alberg | the red lion inn David blessing | belle mer, a longwood venue tom Duffy | the Spiced pearJorge espinoza | Scarpetta at gurney’s newport resort & marinaterence Feury | Forty 1˚ northrachel Klein | red Stripe restaurantsmichael lombardi | Srvcolin lynch | bar mezzanatom lyon | 22 bowen’smatthew maccartney | Jamestown Fish lou rossi | castle Hill innJimmy Salamone | parsnip restaurantrobert Sisca | providence g matthew varga | gracie’sJon wells | Stoneacre brasseriebrian Young | cultivarrussell morin catering & events

Special thanks to festival partners Kerrygold Cheese, Vermont Creamery and Valrhona Chocolates

THE EvENiNG Will alSoFEaTURE:

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monkey 47pig’s nose Scotch

tito’s Handmade vodka

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GRAND TASTINGS

Marble House

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 201712:30 pm – 4:00 pm(VIP Entry 12:00 pm)

The Marble House lawn is a beautiful setting for the two-day Grand Tastings. Enjoyan afternoon of entertainment and the opportunity to sample hundreds of fabulouswines from around the world and fantastic cuisine from local, regional and nationalrestaurants and artisan purveyors. Enjoy a Meiomi Rosé First Taste as you enter theGrand Tastings Tent each day! Free parking is provided at Easton’s Beach on Memorial Boulevard, with free shuttletransportation to and from Marble House.

Smile! Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Events will be filmed, photographed, and recorded.

Your ticket to the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival includes notice that we photograph and videotape these events for promotional purposes. By accepting the ticket you have agreed that you may be videotaped or photographed incidental to the show.

Grand Tastings Presenting Sponsor:

Saturday VIP: $185 | Saturday: $160 | Sunday VIP: $170 | Sunday: $145All attendees must be 21 or over.

BUBBLES BEYOND CHAMPAGNESunday, September 24 | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Marble House Courtyard Everyone loves bubbles! Be sure to stop by our complimentary Bubbles BeyondChampagne Seminar at Sunday’s Grand Tasting. Featured wines will be DomaineCarneros Brut (Carneros, CA), JJ Vincent Crémant de Bourgogne (Burgundy, FR),and Juvé y Camps Cava Rosé (Penedes, ESP). Seating is limited.

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90+ Cellars 90+ cellars iron Side magic DoorAnthony Road Wine Company AXA Millésimes Gestion château pichon baron château pibran château SuduirautBarton & Guestier patriarcheBodega Catena ZapataBordeaux Tradition, LLCBosman Family VineyardsBridge Lane WinesCarolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard Carolina Wine Brands USA baron de ley Famiglia pasqua viña Santa carolina Finca el originCastello Banfi Vintners excelsior wines banfi vintnersChappellet Vineyard & WineryChâteau d’EsclansCity Winery BostonConstellation Brands meiomi wines ruffino the prisoner wine companyCraft + Estate champagne leclerc-briant Domaine tollot-beaut château de Saint cosme

Crimson Wine Group pine ridge vineyards archery Summit wineryDavid Milligan Selections château la berriere Domaine Fournier château du pizay château du trignon Domaine du vieux lazaretDelegat USA Inc. oyster bay barossa valley estateDuckhorn VineyardsFerrari-Carano Vineyards & WineryFrederick Wildman & Sons château Fuissé Hewitson wineryHess Family Wine EstateJ. Lohr Vineyards and WinesJackson Family Wines matanzas creek winery copain wines Siduri wines Stonestreet estate vineyardsJC Import Co.Jorge Ordoñez SelectionsJustin Vineyard & WineryLandmark VineyardsKen Forrester WinesKobrand alta vista Sequoia grove winery champagne taittingerLaureate Imports Company Inc. vinska KletLong Meadow RanchLoosen Brothers USALuna Vineyards


M.S. Walker Santa maria la palma trediberri landhaus meyer melsheimer Kuhl gillot agrósan terenzi parras vinhos Dona maria estate rui roboredo madeira Quinta vale D. maria burmester port HouseMartin Ray WineryMas De Daumas GassacMi Terruño Winery & VineyardsMorgan WineryMundoVino Juvé e campsNewport VineyardsNotorious PinkPalm Bay International peter Yealands Fonterutoli cantine FerrariPremium Ports & Madeiras graham’s port Dow’s portPurple Hands WineryQuigley Fine Wines Domaine Haegi pinoli cole marchesi gondi San cassiano Royal Wine Corp. barkan winery carmel winerySaint Michelle Wine Estates château Saint michelleSanta Margherita USAScarpetta Wine

Seaview Imports champagne Devaux Domaines richard invivoSnarky & Spirited LLC poderi volpaio aziende valle tolaSummit Lake Vineyards & WineryTerlato Wines Hanna winery & vineyards chimney rock winery Feudi di San gregorioTrefethen Family VineyardsTrifecta Cellars & WineVineyard Brands chamonix château miraval Domaine DelaporteVintage Point gary Farrell winery Delille cellars educated guess wineWilson Daniels champagne gosset Win Resources USA Dona matilde Herdade das ServasWine Worldwide, Inc. usiglian del vescovoWinebow - Leonardo Locascio Selections altesino bera botromagno la valle pico maccario poggio Scalette villa remotti ormaWölffer Estate Vineyard

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a. clara bostonalex & ani alexian pateanchor toffee llc.annie b’s Honey Farmaruba tourism atria Senior livingbacaro restaurant (SUN)bar mezzana (SAT)barbados tourismbear in boots gastropubbellicchi's best biscottibent & breebinge bbQblackstone caterersbraHminbrix restaurant at newport vineyards brockman’s gincastle Hill inncavedoni balsamic vinegarcayman islandschair 5chapel grilleciclismo classicococa-colacocktail gurucolby Davis of bostonDelgrosso FoodsDell’orto extra virgin olive oilDemcaDole & bailey, incestrella Dammextra virgin olio by madge & louie's Flint & FlameForage (SUN)guittard chocolates gunter wilhelm gurney’s newport resort & marinaHealth ade

Hearts on FireHonest teaKerrygold cheeseKuvéelola & co. maseratimidtown oyster barmKindredmonkey 47mooseman’s Kettle corn newport county chamber of commercenewport restaurant weeknitro coffee cartone bellevue at the Hotel vikingpranzi catering & events (SUN)president cheeseprovidence bagelrevolving Door restaurant (SUN)rhode island mushroom coron Stattner originalsrussell morin catering & eventsSacred cow granolaSailormade uSaSmokehouse of new York (SAT)Sparkling iceSproutsioSrv (SAT)St-germainthe chocolate butcherthe mooring (SAT)the vanderbilt grillthe white Horse taverntito’s Handmade vodka tre olivevalrhona chocolatesvermont creamerywise mouth teaYummy mummy bakery

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Special thanks to 4Top Hospitality and Green Wave

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GRAND TASTING OCEANSIDE EVENTS

THE MEIOMI HOMETaste a little bit of California Sunshine on the East Coast in the Meiomi Home.

MASERATI EXPERIENCEEnjoy luxury at its finest, climb inside the 2017 Maserati Levante.

OYSTERS AND BUBBLESSip on Santa Margherita prosecco and sparkling rosé while tasting fresh shuckedoysters from Midtown Oyster Bar.

CASTLE HILL INN SEASIDE CAFÉCastle Hill Inn brings you a taste of their legendary cuisine with a sip of Burgundyfrom Château Fuissé.

ROSÉ ALL DAYA VIP experience in the Chinese Tea House sponsored by Château D’Esclans and Yotme.

DOLE & BAILEY GRILLGrilled bites all day long with chef entertainment on the grill!

ESTRELLA DAMM BEER TENTEnjoy a taste of cool refreshment.

SaTURday, SEpTEMBER 2312:45 pm – 1:15 pm Karen akunowicz myers + chang1:45 pm – 2:15 pm terence Feury Forty 1˚ north2:45 pm – 3:15 pm Kevin o’Donnell Srv

SUNday, SEpTEMBER 2412:45 pm – 1:15 pm robert gonzalez cultivar1:45 pm – 2:15 pm brooke vosika Sawkill creek2:45 pm – 3:15 pm Josh berman revolving Door restaurant

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Don’t miss our stellar lineup of chef entertainment on the monogram culinaryStage. Join our all star chefs as they share their favorite recipes and secrets. watch the masters at work, pick up a few tips, and sample their dishes. Hosted by guest emceeannie copps, co-host of wgbH radio’s “Daily Dish.”

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the newport mansions Store will host book signings by our celebrity chefs and otherguest authors during the grand tastings on Saturday and Sunday. autographed books make great gifts, whether for you, a friend, or family member!


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SaTURday, SEpTEMBER 231:00 pm – 2:00 pm brian alberg the red lion inn 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm william manzo Federal Hill pizza3:30 pm – 4:00 pm peter Kelly guittard chocolate

Stop by the grill garden at the chinese tea House sponsored by the outdoorKitchen Design Store. enjoy non-stop chef entertainment on the grill and learn frompassionate local, regional and national chefs. the outdoor grill garden is hosted byguest emcee, celebrity chef linkie marais.


SUNday, SEpTEMBER 241:00 pm – 2:00 pm linkie marais celebrity chef2:00 pm – 3:00 pm andy teixeira brix at newport vineyards3:00 pm – 4:00 pm brett portier Smokehouse of nY

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SaturDaY, September 23, 2017 | 7:00 pm | rosecliff

Join us for an amazing evening of exquisite wines and engaging conversation. Joinvintners, chefs, sommeliers and wine and food enthusiasts for a dinner that will takeyou “around the world” with food and wine.

begin on the terrace with a glass of champagne gosset and canapés by chef edbolus of mill’s tavern in providence. the evening continues with a five-course dinnerprepared by award-winning chefs mary Dumont and robert gonzalez of cultivar,boston and former Four Seasons chef brooke vosika of Sawkill creek.

courses will be paired with select wines presented by bertrand verduzier, champagnegosset; phillip tuinder, château Fuissé; marcy Scott, Dr. loosen; piero incisa dellarocchetta, bodega chacra; Dean Hewitson, Hewitson winery; and thibaut marquis,terlato cru.

cocktail attire, jackets and ties suggested. valet parking will be provided.

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Edward Bolusmill’s tavern

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Robert Gonzalezcultivar

FEaTUREd CHEFS:

admission is $275 for preservation Society members, $300 for the general public.All attendees must be 21 or over.

FEaTUREd WiNES

2006 champagne gosset, millesime brut, aÿ, France2010 château Fuissé, les combettes, pouilly-Fuissé, burgundy, France2015 Dr. loosen, wehlener Sonnenuhr grosses gewäches, mosel, germany 2016 bodega chacra, barda, patagonia, argentina 2010 Hewitson, old garden mourvèdre, barossa, australia2003 Kracher, trockenbeerenauslese #1, burgenland, austria

Moderator: robin Kelley o’connor, wine expert, rKo vine global

Brooke vosikaSawkill creek

Special thanks to Calvisius Caviar and Guittard Chocolate

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The most talked about after party in Newport! Kick back and relax on theharbor at Forty 1˚ north, newport’s luxury resort, marina and late night spot. mixand mingle with the Festival celebs. enjoy bubbles with moët-Hennessy, rosé withchâteau D’esclans, estrella Damm beer, Spirited cocktails, tito’s moscow mules, artisan cheeses, late night bites with chef terence Feury of Forty 1˚ north andmatthew tscheulin of rosemary & Thyme café – dance the night away under thestars overlooking the yachts - the party isn’t over yet!

admission is $60. All attendees must be 21 or over.

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SunDaY, September 24, 2017 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pmmarble House terrace

this is the perfect way to begin your leisurely day at the Sunday grand tasting. the tradition of melding breakfast and lunch into a late-morning meal originated inengland when aristocrats gathered after a morning hunt. the extravagant brunch became a meal for the elite.

FEaTUREd CHEFS & aRTiSaN Food pURvEyoRS:brett portier | Smokehouse of nYSamantha Del arroyo | mill’s tavern, providencematthew tscheulin | rosemary & thyme café, newportcalvisius caviarprovidence bagel, providencenew Harvest coffee roasters

Samantha del arroyomill’s tavernprovidence

Brett portierSmokehouse of nY new York city

Matthew Tscheulinrosemary & thyme cafénewport

admission is $275 for preservation Society members, $295 for the general public. price includes vip admission to Sunday grand tastings.

All attendees must be 21 or over.


SeminarS in tHe StableS

CHEESE advENTURES – aNodySSEy oF aRTiSaN CHEESESaNd ExQUiSiTE WiNESFriday, September 22, 2017The Breakers Stable11:00 am – 12:30 pm | $60Defining the role of grand Fromageracross the east coast, we bring youmaitre D’ and Fromager louis risoli ofthe nationally acclaimed l’espalier inboston. take a trip around the globewith a selection of artisan cheeses,alongside a flight of wines selected to perfectly pair with these global delicacies. the wines will be presentedby boston-area advanced Sommelier,les Sablon’s lauren Daddona, formerlyof l’espalier. Join this duo as they leadyou on a voyage to taste some of theirfavorite wine and cheese pairings.

FliGHT oF THE oySTER Friday, September 22, 2017The Breakers Carriage House11:30 am – 1:00 pm | $60oyster flavor profiles are verycomplex and are now describedmuch the same way that we taste wines.connoisseurs discuss the salinity & complexity of the oyster, the finish, thehints of melon or cucumber. other common tastes found in oysters includeseaweed, mineral, iron, copper, sweet, veg-etal, lettuce, umami and mushroom. Joinus on an exploration of atlantic oysters -from maine down to maryland. learnfrom the local rhode island experts frommidtown oyster bar as they educate youon a variety of oysters, the harvesting andthe subtle nuances that create the com-plex flavor profiles. the oysters will bepaired perfectly with a variety of exquisitewines from italy, France and germany.

lET THE SUN SHiNE iN! SoNoMa vS NapaFriday, September 22, 2017The Breakers Carriage House2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | $60 Yes – they share the sunshine, but thevintners of napa and Sonoma have a lotto say about what makes them the bestwine on the west coast. latitude, altitude, soil, proximity to the ocean andhuman influence all play a part. learnabout the distinct and also the subtle differences between these two legendary california wine regions.

BoURBoN iN THE STaBlESFriday, September 22, 2017 The Breakers Stable 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | $60what better setting than the historicnewport mansions to set the stage for an exploration into the art of america’swhiskey, bourbon whiskey. once confined to bourbon county, Kentucky,high-level production of this ≥51% corn-based distillate has exploded acrossthe country. Discover a unique swathe of style, age and deliciousness with discussion covering the rich tradition andhistory, the current state and the future ofthis highly appreciated, increasingly coveted spirit.

our educational seminars are designed to engage and entertain. Join industry leadersand food and wine aficionados as they guide you through food and wine experiencesfrom the Flight of the oyster to caviar and Dreams.

CHaMpaGNE WiSHES, CaviaR dREaMSFriday, September 22, 2017 The Breakers Carriage House5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | $60 caviar and champagne have long been considered a perfect gourmet match.taste and learn about two of the world’smost extravagant indulgences. Discoverhow the flavor profile of the caviar isbeautifully enhanced by the bubbly tex-ture and fresh acidity of champagne.learn from calvisius caviar experts, oneof the finest caviar producers in italy, asthey pair up with the renowned House ofchampagne taittinger to present an unmatched sensory experience steepedin luxury….the marriage of champagneand caviar.

THE aRT oF THE NoN-viNTaGEBlENd: HoW CHaMpaGNE GoSSET’S HoUSE-STylEiS BoRN & RaiSEdSaturday, September 23, 2017 The Breakers Carriage House 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | $60 Founded in aÿ in 1584, champagnegosset was the first wine house inchampagne. Join gosset’s ebullientbertrand verduzier as he guides youthrough the individual components ofblending this historic house's very specialgrand réserve cuvée. guests will samplethe unblended base chardonnay, pinotnoir, and pinot meunier wines followedby tastings of the sum of their parts.upon experiencing the current release ofgrand réserve, the rare opportunity ofdelving into the winery’s library for aglimpse at how these treasures can agewith grace will be a truly eye-opening(and mouthwatering) experience.


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All attendees must be 21 or over.


we are proud to welcome our team of professional sommeliers who represent the finestrestaurants and wine establishments in the northeast. They will lead the wine servicefor all events, and are available for guidance as you navigate the wine & rosecliff gala,vintner Dinner, grand tastings and various seminars. Feel free to ask questions andengage in conversation - they are here to educate and to share their expertise andknowledge!

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lauren dadonnales Sablonscambridge

anthony Boicastle Hill innnewport

Nick dadonnaboston Harbor Hotelboston

Marco Fusatoleonardo locascio Selections, new York

ali innesurban grapeboston

Joe Hagemancellarologyrhode island

Todd lipmanFestival wine Directorboston

ian Magirosm.S walker rhode island

dominick purnomoYono’salbany

Elizabeth Monizvickers liquorsnewport

Chris RiendeauSouthern glazersnew Hampshire

Ryan Robinson, aSDavid burke primeconnecticut

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