Winter Wine Festival

Affording guests the opportunity to meet renowned national and international luminaries in the culinary and wine worlds this smartly planned six-week event caters to connoisseurs and novices alike. Grand vintner’s dinners, flight nights, rare vintage tastings, celebrity chefs and winemakers, classes, Bubbles and Jazz Sunday brunches, and educational seminars with notable oenophiles will offer something for everyone. Now in its 9th year, the festival has grown by leaps and bounds, offering wine enthusiasts and gourmands the ultimate experience in entertainment and education alongside the beauty of a luxurious historic grand hotel. On the picturesque Great Island of New Castle, New Hampshire, just 1 hour north of Boston and 1 hour south of Portland, the location couldn’t be more perfect. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy some of the most exquisite wining and dining in all New England.         Click here for the 2013 Winter Wine Festival Press Release2013 Calendar of Events

• Feb 1 - The 9th Annual Grand Tasting Reception
• Feb 2 - Bogle in Blue Jeans and Rockin' Rombauer "Not So Grand" Vintner's Dinner
• Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 3, 10, and 17 - Domaine Chandon and Stonewall Kitchen Bubbles and Jazz Brunch
• Feb 9 - Spellbound and Medusa Winery Grand Vintner's Dinner with Guest Chef Simon Lampert of Four Restaurant
• Feb 14 - Valentine's Day Aphrodisiac Dinner featuring Domaine Chandon
• Feb 15 - Pinot and Pesce Grand Vintner's Seafood Dinner featuring Pine State Wines and Seaport Fish
• Feb 16 - Wild Game Dinner featuring Wines from Atamisque Winery and Meats from McKinnon’s Market and Super Butcher Shop
• Feb 21, 28 and March 7 and 14 - Flight Nights
• Feb 22 - Art Farm Wine Grand Vintner's Blending Dinner
• Feb 23 - 50 Mile Dinner, Showcasing Local Wines and featuring Moxy Restaurant
• March 1 - Annual Sommelier Smackdown Dinner featuring Jessica Sutton from Vinlandia Wines and Sarah Mackinley of Perfecta Wines
• March 2 - Italian Dinner with Ryan Phillips of La Bella Vita Restaurant featuring Lauren Ault and Jessica Sutton of Vinilandia USA
• March 8 - Spanish Grand Vintner's Dinner featuring Wines from Grupo Matarromera
• March 9 - Kendall Jackson Grand Vintner’s Dinner
• March 15 - Palate Pleasing Wallet Friendly Dinner
• March 16 - Grand Vintner's Diamond Dinner featuring Demeter’s Steakhouse

*Events subject to change.Coming SoonYou are encouraged to take advantage of Promotional Code WN9 when booking overnight accommodations as a Wine Festival Guest.  Discounts and availability will vary. Just ask when making reservations at 866-252-6888 or you can Check Availability Online on Marriott.com.  The Promo code will be entered automatically for you.  We look forward to serving you. Coming Soon