Spanish Wine and Tapas Demonstration

Enjoying wine with food is one of our favorite pastimes, but understanding how to unite the two can be a challenge. We're going to take the guesswork out of pairing wine with food in this special demonstration class featuring Spanish wines and tapas, so you can wow your guests at your next dinner party. From bright, bubbly to spicy and silky , you’ll experience how Spanish wine offers unique, delicious flavors especially when paired with Spanish-inspired small plates. Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross will discuss ten easy guidelines guaranteed to get the most enjoyment from your pairings, practice wine words and answer questions including "What does red wine with meat mean?" This is a fun and delicious seminar for all lovers of good wine and food! Gluten-free menu! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.

Menu:

• Cava "Pink", Parés Baltà, NV, Catalonia, Spain 
• Gambas con Ajillo (Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Saffron) Paired with Albarino, Bodegas Lagar de Besada 2021, Galicia, Spain 
• Bacon-Wrapped Chorizo-Stuffed Dates Paired with Mencia Rosado, Liquid Geography 2021, Bierzo, Spain
• Sautéed Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Sauce Paired with Rioja Reserva, La Antigua Clasico, 2012, Rioja Spain 
• Flan Paired with "Isabel" Cream Sherry, Valdespino N.V. Jerez Spain 

Learn more about Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross here.

You must be 21 or over to attend. Please present valid ID at the time of check-in.

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