Tuesday, May 16, 2023
TRADE & PRESS
- 11:30am - 12:30pm | Trade & Press Seminar 1 | Exploring Castilla y Leon
- 12:30pm - 4:30pm | Trade & Press Tasting
- 12:45pm - 1:00pm | Mini Varietal Dive: The Red Road Less Traveled
- 1:15pm - 1:30pm | Mini Varietal Dive: The Red Road Less Traveled
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Trade & Press Seminar 2 | Immersive Murcia
- 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Mini Varietal Dive: Walk on the White Side-- of Spain
- 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Mini Varietal Dive: Walk on the White Side-- of Spain
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Trade & Press Seminar 3 | DO Navarra
- 4:30pm | Doors close; load out
11:30am - 12:30pm | “Exploring Castilla y León” | Seminar Room
Led by Master Sommelier Jim Bube & Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein
From León to Bierzo, Rueda to Ribera del Duero… and so much more. Castilla y Léon, the largest of Spain’s 17 autonomous regions, produces Spain’s most extensive range of Vino de la Tierra wines which embody the creativity and innovation of the region’s avant-garde winemakers. The modern-day Spanish wine revolution started here.
Join us to discover what’s happening in this hot bed of quality, diversity, and innovation. Led by a Master Sommelier, this informative session will include wines from five prominent regions showcasing diversity in grapes and styles, punctuated by a few accompanying ‘local’ dishes.
- Bodegas Bigardo 'Bigardo' 2020, DO Toro
- Bodegas y Viñedos Tamaral 'Tamaral' Crianza Agricultura Ecológica 2019, DO Ribera del Duero
- Bodegas Protos Verdejo Cuveé Ecológico 2022, DO Rueda
- Bodegas Rodríguez y Sanzo 'La Viña de Amaya' 2020, DO Toro
1:30pm - 2:30pm | “Immersive Murcia ” | Seminar Room
Led by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein
Discover and explore the enological and epicurean delights of this magical southeastern Spanish region– among Europe's largest producers of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and home to the leading wine regions of Jumilla, Bullas, and Yecla. Join Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein as we drink, eat, and learn about this special and delicious locale.
- Juan Gil Blanco 2020, DO Jumilla
- Bodegas Carchelo Selecto 2015, DO Jumilla
- Saura Cauro Ventum 2021, DO Bullas
- Señorío de Barahonda Barrica 2019, DO Yecla
- Castaño Colección Cepas Viejas 2018, DO Yecla
3:30pm - 4:30pm | ”Navarra, Taste the Freshness of Northern Spain” | Seminar Room
Led by Regine Rousseau, award-winning wine and spirits expert & David Palacios, President of DO Navarra
Who doesn’t love Spanish wines, jamón, and cheeses? This session will explore that love affair as you enjoy some delicious pairings. Attendees can look forward to experiencing four Spanish cheeses, Jamon Serrano, and Jamon Ibérico coupled with six curated wine pairings– and exponential epicurean pleasure. Perfection!
- Gaupasa Garnacha Blanca
- F. Olimpia Garnacha Blanca
- Gaupasa Rosado
- F. Olimpia 15 de Abril Rosé Garnacha
- F. Olimpia Primera Generación Roble Garnacha
- Gaupasa Garnacha
- F. Olimpia Edición Limitada Crianza Graciano
Sommelier Deep-dives | Pre-function
Speed dating has never been more fun! Throughout the afternoon, a duo of wine experts will take it in turns to conduct 20-minute tastings, each focused on introducing you to a signature Spanish grape variety. Whether it remains just a quick sip or turns into a lasting love affair, don’t miss this opportunity to become acquainted with some of Spain’s finest! Timing is everything -- these sessions are first-come, first-served.
- 12:45pm & 1:15pm | Mini Varietal Dive: The Red Road Less Traveled, led by Miranda Elliot
- Martinet Bru 2020, DOQ Priorat
- Neleman Single Vineyards Cabernet-Bobal, Valencia region
- Bodegas Rodríguez y Sanzo 'La Viña de Amaya' 2020, DO Toro
- Quinta Sardonia Sardón 2019, VT Castilla y León
- 2:30pm & 3:00 pm | Mini Varietal Dive: Walk on the White Side-- of Spain, led by Jim Bube MS
- Parés Baltà 'Cosmic' 2021, DO Penedés
- Bodegas Ondarre 'Valdebarón' White Tempranillo 2021, DOCa Rioja
- Bodegas Virgen del Galir 'Pagos del Galir' Godello 2020, DO Valdeorras
- Familia Torres 'Pazo das Bruxas' Albariño 2022, DO Rías Baixas
