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 Cava to silky Rioja -…
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 Cava to silky Rioja - along with two of Spain’s most unique styles, sure to surprise everyone! - you’ll experience how Spanish wine offers delicious and exciting 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 "Ars Poetica" Rosè, Codorniu, N.V., Spain
- Gambas con Ajillo (Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Saffron) Paired with Albariño, Bodegas Lagar de Besada, 2023, Galicia, Spain
- Bacon-Wrapped Chorizo-Stuffed Dates Paired with Vermouth Tinto, Mata, NV, Spain
- Sautéed Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Blue Cheese Crumbles Paired with Rioja Reserva, La Antigua Clasico, 2015, 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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