Jenn-Air Returns as Exclusive Appliance Sponsor to Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

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Sep 17, 2014, 11:30 ET

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury appliance maker Jenn-Air will return as the exclusive appliance sponsor for the ninth annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. Held in picturesque Newport, Rhode Island September 19-21, the event brings together top culinary talent and some of the world's most prestigious vintners to create one of the East Coast's most sophisticated and anticipated wine and food events of the season.

"We're looking forward to welcoming autumn while joining a roster of impressive wineries and culinary talent in this beautiful setting," notes Juliet Johnson, brand experience manager for Jenn-Air. "In addition to giving us the opportunity to highlight the newest additions to our expanding luxury appliance collection, we're delighted that our sponsorship of this event also helps support The Preservation Society of Newport County."

America's most trusted lifestyle expert, Martha Stewart, along with renowned chef and author Sara Moultonwill headline the festival, hosting cooking demonstrations on the Jenn-Air Master Class Culinary Stage. Additional talent appearing at this year's festival includes: Michael Ferraro of Delicatessen, Champe Speidel of Persimmon, Brian Donaghy & Time Brown of Guittard Chocolate and Karsten Hart of Castle Hill Inn, among others.

While strolling the grounds of Marble House, guests can also experience the brand's latest appliance collection at its display in the Grand Tasting tent. Attendees visiting the display will have the opportunity to enter to win a Jenn-Air wine cellar and speak with Jenn-Air product specialists about its current luxury appliance collection that includes a new built-in refrigerator with an Obsidian interior, 6-burner cooktops, powerful wall ovens, a built-in steam oven and built-in coffee system.

All proceeds from the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area's historic architecture, landscapes, and decorative arts. Its 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

Live highlights of Jenn-Air brand's participation will be posted throughout the weekend at facebook.com/jennair. For additional details about the show, including a list of events, click here.

About Jenn-Air:

Since the introduction of the first self-ventilated cooktop in 1961 and downdraft ventilated range in 1965, Jenn-Air brand has consistently grown its reputation as a technology and design innovator. Over the next three years, Jenn-Air will continue to expand its offerings with the launch of an unprecedented 150 new products. Its selection of style options includes two distinct stainless steel collections and a cutting-edge Floating Glass finish in black or white. From downdraft cooktops, wall ovens and professional style ranges to dishwashers, refrigerators and such entertaining essentials as warming drawers, built-in ice machines and wine cellars, Jenn-Air brand offers a complete line of major kitchen appliances. To learn more about the Jenn-Air® appliance collection, or speak with a member of the concierge team, please visit jennair.com, twitter.com/jennairusa or facebook.com/jennair.

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