Sakonnet Vineyards celebrates 35th, Welcomes Celebrity Chefs

Chef Emily Luchetti of Farallon and Waterbar, San

Francisco, Jasper White, chef/owner of Summer

Shack & Robin Nicholson

It was "Elegance in the Afternoon" at the Sakonnet Vineyards in Little Compton, as renowed chefs prepared signature dishes, celebrating Sakonnet's 35th Anniversary. Featured celebrity chefs and restaurants were Anne Quatrano chef/owner Bacchanalia, Floataway Cafe & Abbatoir of Atlanta,; Jasper White, chef/owner Summer Shack, Johanne Killeen & George Germon chef/owners Al Forno; Casey Riley, Director of Culinary Operations for Newport Harbor Corporation, and Emily Luchetti, pastry chef Farallon & Waterbar, San Francisco. The chefs each prepared a specialty, which was paired with particular Sakonnet wine.

Earl Samson and guests

Lila Delman Real Estate's Robin Nicholson and Geer Messinger stayed, sipped and sampled throughout the afternoon.

Sakonnet Vineyards was founded in 1975 on the premise that the microclimate and soil conditions found along the southeastern New England coast closely resemble some of the great wine regions of the world, particularly, the maritime climates of northern France. At present, fifty acres are planted with many Vinifera varietals including Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc as well as Vidal Blanc one of the French-American hybrids. Wine production has climbed to over 30,000 cases annually with many wines receiving awards in domestic and international competitions.

Owners Mr. & Mrs. Earl Samson

If one has a hankering for a vineyard (Francis Ford Coppola did), or just to be a gentleman vintner, Sakonnet Vineyards is available. Contact Lila Delman, who has the property listed at $10,500,000.

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