Newport Vineyards couldn’t have asked for a more glorious weekend to kick off their seventh Harvest Festival. Under clear skies of blue, wine fans had the opportunity to savor all kinds of tastings from the treasured vineyard, including reds, whites, rosés, beers and ciders. They were peppered throughout the immense indoor space, accented by several […]
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Newport Vineyards Chef Andy Teixeira aims to revolutionize farm-to-table dining
Newport Vineyards Executive Chef Andy Teixeira is growing more than just grapes at the 120-acre farm in Middletown, Rhode Island. Teixeira, a James Beard Award semifinalist, is cultivating a sustainable culinary program that includes housing for culinary students, four kitchens, and plans to grow bananas and figs. “We’re trying to be sustainable. We’re trying to […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (April 28-30)
Welcome to “Six Picks Events,” our weekly column highlighting some of the best events happening around the state. This week, we’re featuring world-class theater, pure dance, and a couple of beer and wine festivals. Have a great weekend! All Weekend: The Children at the Gamm Theatre in Warwick tells the story of retired scientists Hazel […]
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‘Six Picks Music’ St. Patrick’s Day Edition 2023 – Music around RI
No doubt, there’s a soundtrack to St. Patrick’s Day, and whether you enjoy traditional sea shanties or Celtic punk, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a bonus edition of “Six Pick Music” with some of the best local music to celebrate the day. Sláinte! All weekend: The Boys are Back! For authentic Boston-bred Celtic punk, go […]
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Newport Vineyards to host Interactive Culinary Job Fair Demo on March 23
Calling all culinary cru! Interested in working in farm-forward, 100% scratch kitchens? Newport Vineyards is inviting you to experience their kind of kitchen firsthand during an Interactive Culinary Job Fair Demo on Wednesday, March 23 from 5 pm to 7 pm. For invited applicants, Newport Vineyards will be holding a whole-animal breakdown demo, right in […]
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Newport Vineyards to host 26th Annual WINEterfest February 19 – 20
Newport Vineyards will host their 26th Annual WINEterfest on February 19th & 20th! The festival will include tasting bars for Newport Vineyards wine and Taproot Beer plus fun bites by their culinary team, live music & the ice bar! They have two session times each day to choose from (and limited capacity so grab your […]
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Special brew from Taproot Brewing Co. supports brain cancer research
Taproot Brewing Co. on Wednesday announced that it is participating in the #BrewStacheStrong beer collaboration in solidarity with 200 other craft breweries nationwide. This campaign will raise vital funds and much-needed awareness for brain cancer research. Participating #BrewStacheStrong breweries will raise money through sales of their limited-edition “SMASH” style beer – a single malt and […]
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Compost & Cultivate: Newport Vineyards adds Rhody Gold composting to their culinary and sustainability programs
Newport Vineyards announced today that their Cultivate Committee and the culinary team have recently joined forces with The Compost Plant to extend their culinary and sustainability programs. The composting program began in June and has helped to complete the loop in their farm to table, scratch cooking culinary philosophy. “Composting for us is truly full […]
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Fall lineup of events at Newport Vineyards includes Harvest Festival, CarnEvil Celebration, brunch, cooking classes, and more
As we start to bid adieu to summer, things at Newport Vineyards are just heating up with harvest season just around the corner. In addition to harvesting over 50 acres of grapes, the Vineyard has an entertainment schedule to keep your social calendar kicking through the end of the year. Check out the details here […]
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Newport Vineyards Offers More Than Just Wine
Sponsored Content March in Newport has us all buzzing about the Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but Aquidneck Island has a ton of great events going on all month. The team at Newport Vineyards has lined up more than a few them, and they’re excited to share upcoming dates for live music, comedy, classes, […]
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February is Jam-Packed with Events at Newport Vineyards
This month at Newport Vineyards, there’s something for everyone. A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, a fun-filled Presidents Day weekend, live music, dancing, creative classes, relaxing yoga, performances by award winning comedians – it’s all happening in February at the vineyard. Here’s the run down of their February events – mark your calendars and buy your tickets quick! […]
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Three Holiday Happenings at Newport Vineyards
This story is sponsored by Newport Vineyards. This winter, the fire is going and the wine is flowing at Newport Vineyards, and fun, seasonal events keep popping up on their Event Calendar. After a successful Making Spirits Bright Cocktail & Truffle Making Class last week, (ICYMI – check out the pics here), the vineyard is […]
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Newport Vineyards Prepares for Harvest
At Newport Vineyards, the harvest bins are ready, the presses are thoroughly clean, and the de-stemmers are fine-tuned. As vineyard staff begins taking protective bird netting off the vines, owner Paul Nunes closely monitors the condition of the grapes. The plan is to start picking today. “The winemaker [George Chelf] and I are constantly trying […]
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5 ‘Newport’ Wines to Drink This Fall
In this new regularly published column, Newport Vineyards will chat with the What’sUpNewp Crew about wine, vineyard life, locally-sourced food and all things Newport. Harvest season on the island means it’s time to enjoy some of the best locally-sourced meals of the year. Rich fall flavors from popular fall menu items like lamb or duck […]
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Newport Vineyards Kicks Off Fall with New Chef Series
With Labor Day in the rearview mirror and Fall right around the corner, now’s the time for wine lovers to restock and update their cabinets & collections. Even if you don’t have a wine cabinet, the change in season makes it a great time to explore new flavors and maybe even discover a new favorite […]
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The 10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (Nov. 13 – 15)
Photo of Greenvale Vineyards Harvest Fair Can you believe this weather? Not too bad for November. Things on our radar this weekend range from enjoying the last few days of Newport Restaurant Week to a harvest fair to enjoying Romeo & Juliet to a arts show and more. We’ve spent the time curating the very […]
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Newport Vineyards Announces Plans to Celebrate 20th Anniversary on September 27th
It has been 20 years since John and Paul Nunes acquired Vinland Wine Cellars from retiring Captain Alexander and established the Newport Vineyards brand! On the heels of the 20th Anniversary and following a multi-million dollar renovation, Newport Vineyards with host a 20th Anniversary Bash on Sunday, September 27th at 2pm. The event will include a Great Grape […]