September 25-28, 2008

Presenting Sponsor:

"World-class wines enhanced by the spectacular setting of Newport, Rhode Island make for one great weekend to fascinate your senses!"      Kevin Zraly



Grand Tasting - Now Two Days!                            Purchase tickets

Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28
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, including an exclusive Italian pavilion hosted by our presenting sponsor, the Italian Trade Commission.


Grand Tasting includes:

• More than 150 wineries from around the world
• Food samplings from nearly two dozen caterers and restaurants
• Fabulous silent auction of luxury goods and wines
• New!  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

In addition, at Saturday's Grand Tasting:

• Live auction of international wines and specialty products with guest auctioneer Kevin Zraly
• Meet Ming Tsai, host & executive producer of Simply Ming, who will sign copies of his latest book

Sunday:

•  New! Jazz Brunch on the terrace   
• Raffle drawing for a trip to the Caribbean donated by Wimco Villas

Auctions

Saturday, September 27
4 pm

Join guest auctioneer Kevin Zraly for a live auction of international wines and luxury items on the terrace of Marble House.  Admission to the live auction is included with Saturday's Grand Tasting ticket.

In addition, a silent auction of additional great products will be ongoing throughout the Grand Tasting.



Jazz Brunch

Sunday, September 28
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.

Sunday Jazz Brunch & Grand Tasting Ticket:
Preservation Society members               $115
General Admission thru September 1     $125
General Admission after September 1    $150


Purchase tickets

Raffle - Win a Caribbean Vacation!


Pamper yourself with a week in a private one or two bedroom villa in the Caribbean paradise of St. Bart's, donated by Wimco Villas.  Wimco will work with you to select the best villa for your needs from their inventory of over 200 private villas.   Valid for travel through December 15, 2008, or between April 15, 2009 and December 15, 2009.   Air fare voucher for up to $500 per person for two people included.

Raffle tickets are $100 each, and can be purchased at The Preservation Society of Newport County, 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI.  Tickets will also be sold at Wine and Food Festival events.  Call (401) 847-1000 for more information.

The drawing will take place during the Grand Tasting on Sunday, September 28.  Winner need not be present to win.

Wimco is the leading marketer of private villa rentals and distinctive hotels in the Caribbean and Europe. Now in its 25th year, the company has been sending clients to its exclusive portfolio of properties in St Barts, the Virgin Islands, St Martin, Barbados, Italy, France, Mykonos and many other desirable vacation destinations.