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A Journey Through Wine & Education

Providence, RI

March 27 - 29, 2026

Embark on a journey across the world of wine at the Rhode Island Wine Experience (Wine X)—a three-day celebration of wine, cuisine, and culture in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island.
Presented by the Providence Culinary Collective in partnership with Go Providence, Wine X brings together exceptional wines, educators, and chefs to create an unparalleled and educational wine experience. Guests will indulge in curated tastings, immersive dinners, and thought-provoking panels that honor the art, craft, and community of wine.
A woman in a pink blazer holding a glass of red wine while a man presents a vintage bottle at the Rhode Island Wine Experience.

Thursday, March 26

5:30 PM – Portuguese Wine Dinner

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5:30 PM – DuMol Wine Dinner

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Friday, March 27

4:30 PM — Wine with Wanda Tasting 

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6 PM — Wine Dinner

Blu Violet

6 PM — Italian Wine Dinner

Sarto

Saturday, March 28

The Grand Tasting at the G Ballroom

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: VIP Hour

11:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Grand Tasting

Wine X Panels at Sarto Restaurant

12 PM: Portugal Uncorked: Tradition, Terroir & the New Generation of Wines

1:15 PM: Beyond the Bottle: How Wine Programs Shape the Hospitality Experience

2:30 PM: The Art of the Pour: Inside the Mind of a Sommelier

6 pm: The Vintners Dinner at the Reserve presents Chef Derek Wagner
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FEATURED EVENT

The Vintners Dinner

An exclusive pinnacle of the Rhode Island Wine Experience, the Vintners Dinner will be held at The Reserve on Dorrance in Downtown Providence, offering an intimate and elegant evening where world-class French wines meet inspired cuisine by James Beard-nominated Chef Derek Wagner of Nick’s on Broadway.

Renowned for his commitment to local farms, nose-to-tail butchery, and thoughtful, regionally rooted sourcing, Chef Wagner presents a uniquely crafted menu, each course artfully paired with exceptional wines selected for the occasion. Guests will savor a culinary journey that celebrates provenance, place, and palate in one unforgettable experience.