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What: Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
When: September 18 - 20, 2026
Where: Rosecliff, Newport, Rhode Island
Tickets: Prices & Purchase

The 21st Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival returns to Newport with a weekend schedule of events including; A Chef Collaboration hosted by Maneet Chauhan, expert-led seminars, a celebration of local chefs, a chef-paired Jazz brunch at Rosecliff on Sunday. 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Connoisseurs’ Dinner

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Where:
Dining Room at Rosecliff
When:
September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Cost:
SOLD OUT

Enjoy an intimate evening of delicious cuisine and fine wine, celebrating legacy, craftsmanship and the enduring art of gracious dining. Seated in the Dining Room at Rosecliff, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu, with each course complemented by a carefully selected wine pairing. 

The Vintner Dinner: A Chef Collaboration hosted by Maneet Chauhan

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Where:
Ballroom at Rosecliff
When:
September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $600

Guest emcee: Will Gilbert, Co-Host of “The Rhode Show”

Prepare for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Vintner Dinner, where culinary artistry and delicious wines come together, paired with an appearance by acclaimed chef Maneet Chauhan. 

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Sips & Sounds: Saturday Buffet Brunch

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Where:
Ballroom at Rosecliff
When:
September 19, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00 PM
Cost:
$175 per person

Beneath the soaring ceiling and sparkling chandeliers of the Ballroom at Rosecliff, guests will enjoy a chef-curated buffet brunch featuring creations by regional chefs, accompanied by the elegant music of a solo pianist. 

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Soiree du Vin: Tastings and Small Plates

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 19, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Cost:
$250 per person

This unforgettable evening is a lively celebration of food, music and historic beauty at Rosecliff. Guests will sip selected wines and spirits while enjoying an array of savory and sweet small plates prepared by celebrated regional chefs. 

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Savor & Swing: Sunday Buffet Brunch

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
$175 per person

Experience the perfect harmony of flavor and rhythm at the Jazz Brunch Buffet at Rosecliff. As live music from a jazz quartet fills the elegant Ballroom, guests can indulge in a delicious brunch buffet curated by regional chefs. 

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2026 SEMINARS

RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience (September 18)

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Cost:
Tickets from $175

Join us for the RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience, an immersive wine tasting that demonstrates the remarkable impact glassware has on wine enjoyment. Includes a set of RIEDEL Veloce wine glasses, valued at $198.

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Biggest, Baddest Reds of the World

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Red drinkers only permitted! This is not for the faint of heart or palate! If BIG, RICH, RARE and RED is what you crave and collect, don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience!

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Portugal: The “New” Old World

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Cost:
SOLD OUT

Join Chris and Nelly Saraiva, founders of Brands of Portugal, as they reimagine how you taste Portuguese wine. While Portugal is steeped in centuries of Old-World history, a bold new generation of winemakers is reshaping its future, combining deep tradition with fresh, modern vision.

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Maison Pommery: A Journey into the Origins of Brut Champagne

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

More than a Champagne House, Maison Pommery embodies a pioneering vision where heritage, innovation and art meet, continuing Madame Pommery’s spirit of breaking conventions and creating new experiences around Champagne.

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Santa Margherita Wines, A Love Story in Every Glass

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Discover the story of two people, a courageous family and a shared passion for beautiful wine.

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Joseph Phelps Master Class

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Join Ted Satinsky, part of the Fine Wine/Joseph Phelps team at Moet Hennessey, to explore the depth and elegance of Phelps Wines, a true benchmark in California winemaking.

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Two Bordeaux Icons: A Journey Through the History, Terroir, Philosophy & Pursuit of Excellence at Château Cos d’Estournel and Château Cos Labory

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Discover the spirit of Saint-Estèphe through a guided tasting of two distinctive Bordeaux châteaux: Cos d’Estournel, a Second Growth, and Cos Labory, a Fifth Growth, both owned by Michel Reybier. Through a selection of wines across different vintages, explore their rich history, their philosophy, the unique terroir of Cos, and the pursuit of excellence that shapes their wines — all in a relaxed and approachable way.

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What Grows Together, Goes Together: A Chocolate and Rum Journey from Martinique & Saint Lucia

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Hosted by Rhum Clement & Chairman’s Reserve with presenter Ben Jones, explore how terroir, sugar cane, oak, and tropical aging shape the character of rums from Martinique and Saint Lucia. Each expression is thoughtfully paired with handcrafted chocolates from Gansett Craft Chocolate, Rhode Island's first bean-to-bar chocolate maker, creating a sensory journey that reveals the influence of place, climate, and craftsmanship in every sip and bite.

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Coastal Elegance: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Across Three Pacific Regions

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Embark on a captivating journey along the Pacific coastline in this exclusive tasting seminar exploring the exquisite intersection of terroir, wind and fog across three world-class wine regions.

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Perchance Estates: An Exploration of Beckstoffer Vineyards

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Beckstoffer Vineyards has played an integral role in the evolution of Northern California’s wine grape industry since 1970. They are dedicated solely to acquiring, farming, and preserving vineyards that produce exceptional wine grapes in Northern California’s top wine-producing areas. Wines produced from these vineyards historically on average receive scores between 90 and 100 points. Sip alongside fellow enthusiasts to uncover the vision, history, and meticulous craftsmanship that define these world-class, premium releases.

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From Classico to Cru: A Personal Journey Through Barolo with Mark Raymond of Gonzalez Byass

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Beckstoffer Vineyards has played an integral role in the evolution of Northern California’s wine grape industry since 1970. They are dedicated solely to acquiring, farming, and preserving vineyards that produce exceptional wine grapes in Northern California’s top wine-producing areas. Wines produced from these vineyards historically on average receive scores between 90 and 100 points. Sip alongside fellow enthusiasts to uncover the vision, history, and meticulous craftsmanship that define these world-class, premium releases.

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RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience (September 19)

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $175

Join us for the RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience, an immersive wine tasting that demonstrates the remarkable impact glassware has on wine enjoyment. Includes a set of RIEDEL Veloce wine glasses, valued at $198.

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Litchfield Distillery & The Spirit of Hard Work®

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Explore the history and vision of Connecticut's premiere craft distillery. You'll taste Litchfield's 5-Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 6-Year Double-Barreled Bourbon, and Port Cask Finished Bourbon (a Double-Platinum Winner at the ASCOT Awards) as you learn firsthand how Litchfield transforms Connecticut-Grown grains into nationally acclaimed spirits.

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The Vault: Rare and Remarkable Boutique Wines

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Seeking wines no one else can get? You can't find these in restaurants or stores!! Quigley Wines is opening their cellar vault to give you a boutique wine experience like no other!

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The Art of Charcuterie: Everything You Need to Know to Build the Perfect Board

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Guests attending this Charcuterie Artisan presentation will learn how to build the perfect charcuterie board by mastering flavor, texture, presentation, and wine pairings. Discover how to balance ingredients and create combinations that make every bite better.

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A Horizontal-ish Wine Tasting of European Appellations with Mary Taylor, Famed Wine Importer and Curator

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

From a career that spans living in Burgundy and selling wine in high-end auctions, to running a boutique wine shop in Manhattan, to becoming the largest female owned and run wine import company in the US, Mary Taylor has a boatload of stories to tell. Her wine label "Mary Taylor Wine" is geared to showcase wine from the perspective of ‘place.' This side-by-side tasting will be a fun and joyous learning experience.

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Sake & Savor

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

A tour through the world’s best Sakes from Komé Collective, paired with a signature dish from James Beard Nominated & Star Chefs "Rising Star", Chef Basil Yu from Yagi Noodles, Newport RI.

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Trifecta: One House, Three Terroirs: A Masterclass with Pablo Nyárády, Owner of Trifecta Wines

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
September 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Cost:
Tickets from $150

Three extraordinary terroirs. Five wines. More than two centuries of family winemaking tradition. Join Pablo Nyárády for an intimate masterclass exploring how a family winemaking legacy dating to 1820 finds expression across three remarkably different places: Napa Valley, the rugged Fort Ross-Seaview appellation of the Sonoma Coast, and the historic vineyards of Tokaj, Hungary.

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