Pinot Noir: A World Tour featuring Tara Empson

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

Wine And Food Festival | Newport Mansions

Pinot Noir: A World Tour!

Date: Saturday, September 18

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Location: Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI

Cost: $75 per person

Tara Empson, Owner and CEO of Empson USA, will explore the subtle stylistic difference of Pinots – history, climate, sensory differences and food pairings. From a native Rhode Island family dedicated to exploring and importing the finest wines from across the world, Tara will present a tasting of Pinot Noirs from exciting regions such as Italy, Chile, New Zealand and Oregon. Kerrygold cheese will accompany your tasting.

The Wines

• Ferghettina Rosé Eronero Brut NV DOCG
• Marchesi Pancrazi Villa di Bagnolo Pinot Noir IGT 2016
• Falernia Pinot Noir Reserva 2019
• Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2019
• Paul O’Brien Pinot Noir Umpqua Valley 2018