About Newport Vineyards
Newport Vineyards is a family winery on Aquidneck Island, owned and run for nearly 30 years by brothers John and Paul Nunes on more than 100 acres of preserved farmland along East Main Road in Middletown. It makes more than 30 wines from estate-grown and other grapes, and an on-site brewery adds beer to the list.
Tastings are walk-in any time the bar is open. A wine flight is four two-ounce pours, a beer flight four five-ounce pours, or you can take a glass or pint out onto the grounds. Winery tours run year-round at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM and include a tasting; reservations are suggested and open two months ahead. Groups of 15 or more can book a private tour and tasting.
The dining room serves weekend brunch, lunch and dinner, with a charcuterie and cheese menu between lunch and dinner, and Tuesdays bring half-price bottles. The October 2026 calendar includes Sunday music on October 18 and a Harvest Festival on October 25, rain or shine, and the marketplace sells wine and beer to go. All ages are welcome, with non-alcoholic drinks available, but children cannot be left unattended. Pets other than service dogs are not allowed, and outside food, drinks and coolers stay in the car.
Lavender Waves Farm in Wakefield is about 30 minutes west over the Newport and Jamestown bridges. It holds ticketed cut-your-own lavender days and has farm animals to meet, so book its date first and finish with dinner here.
What to do
- Order a wine flight of four pours ($22) or a beer flight ($18)
- Take a winery tour with tasting at 11 AM, 1 PM or 3 PM
- Book brunch, lunch or dinner in the dining room
- Pick up half-price bottles on Tuesdays
- Come for the Harvest Festival on October 25, 2026
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily year-round; tours year-round; Harvest Festival in late October
- Hours
- Fall 2026: bar and marketplace Sun 10 AM–7 PM, Mon 11 AM–7 PM, Tue–Sat 11 AM–9 PM; dining Sun 10 AM–6 PM, Mon 11 AM–6 PM, Tue–Sat 11 AM–8 PM
- Admission
- Free entry; wine flight $22, beer flight $18 (2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Reservations
- Walk-in for tastings; recommended for tours; required for dining
Tips for your visit
- Parking is tight on Saturdays and event days; carpool or park toward the Middletown business district.
- Buses and limos can drop off but cannot park on site.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking the grounds.
- Plan a designated driver.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Waves Farm · about 30 minutes away
Lavender Waves Farm in Wakefield is about 30 minutes west over the bridges; book a cut-your-own day there, then come back for a tasting and dinner.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation to taste at Newport Vineyards?
No. Tastings are walk-in during open hours. Tours and dining need reservations.
Are kids allowed?
Yes, all ages are welcome, but children cannot be left unattended.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Dogs are not permitted on the property, except service dogs.
How much is a tasting?
A wine flight of four two-ounce pours is $22; a beer flight of four five-ounce pours is $18.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Wakefield & South County, Rhode Island
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