Grand Tasting

 September 25-27, 2009



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Grand Tasting 
                        

Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27
12 pm to 4 pm

What better place to be than outdoors on the grounds of Marble House to taste some of the finest wines from around the globe?  Learn and enjoy as you taste your way around the world of fine wines.

New!  This year, you'll enter the Grand Tasting through the front door of Marble House, and enjoy the opportunity to tour the first floor of this magnificent mansion.


Grand Tasting includes:

  • More than 150 wineries from around the world
  • Food samplings from a variety of caterers and restaurants
  • Fabulous silent auction of luxury goods and wines
  • Cooking tent with ongoing free chef demonstrations
  • A sourvenir glass to use during the Tasting and to take home
  • A color, glossy show program with a map of the exhibitors, plus demonstration schedules


Silent Auction

Each day of the Grand Tasting will also feature a silent auction, with an exciting collection of items including wines, golf packages, dinners, gift baskets, sports memorabilia and more. 

View the silent auction items, and be sure to check back frequently because more items are being added regularly.


Jazz Brunch    

Sunday, September 27
11 am

Start your day with a delicious buffet brunch on the terrace of Marble House, accompanied by live jazz.   This event is sold ONLY in combination with a Sunday Grand Tasting ticket.   



Private Reserve Hospitality Suite

Enhance your Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival experience by upgrading your Grand Tasting ticket to include the VIP Private Reserve Hospitality Suite, located in the Chinese Tea House.
Learn more.


 
Free parking for the Grand Tasting will be at Easton's Beach on Memorial Boulevard, with free shuttle transportation to Marble House.


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NEWPORT MANSIONS is a registered trademark of The Preservation Society of Newport County. Our tickets should not be presented at any other mansion in Newport except The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House, and Rosecliff.