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  Monday August 23, Washington DC CATALAN WINES USA
   

 

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 23 2010

CATALAN WINES USA, the new platform for the promotion of Catalan Wines in the United States, has been created under the auspices of ACC10, the agency for Catalonia’s Trade and Development.

Opening event in Washington DC:

Grand Tasting and presentation of 30 different Catalan wines. All of the wineries have their wines ready to sell in the USA and ready to be shipped right away.

August 23rd at 3 PM

Jaleo Restaurant (480 7th Street Northwest, Washington)

 For more information: www.catalanwinesusa.com

 RSVP by email at info@copcamiami.com by phone at (305)442 4018

 

July 14, 2010, Washington DC CASTILLA Y LEÓN SUMMER TASTING
 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14th 2010

 

Ade Internacional Excal, the trade agency of the Government of Castilla y León, Spain, wishes to cordially invite you to the 2010 Castilla y León Summer Wine Tasting. We will introduce and taste more than 20 wines from D.O.s such as Ribera del Duero, Bierzo, Toro, Rueda, Cigales or Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León; do not miss this great opportunity to meet new tastes and wineries looking for importers and distributors in the USA.

 

July 14th, 2010

 

Vinoteca Wine Bar & Bistro

1940 11th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001

www.vinotecadc.com

 

5:00PM to 7.00PM - Trade Only.

7:00PM to 9:00PM - General Admission.

 

RSVP by email  at newyork@excal.es and by phone at 212 292 4248

 

June, 2010, New York City
DRINK RIBERA, DRINK SPAIN FREE RETAIL STORE WINE TASTINGS
 

Althrough June, in select wine stores around New York.

Drink Ribera. Drink Spain. will be hosting hundreds of free retail store wine tastings all over the U.S. Join us as we open hundreds of wines to give you a chance to taste the power and elegance that defines Ribera del Duero’s wines.

Go to the link below to check the schedule and  stay updated on when and where these tastings are going to occur. The below calendar shows upcoming tasting event

http://www.drinkriberawine.com/2010/05/free-retail-store-wine-tastings/

  Wednesday June 16, New York SPANISH WINE FESTIVAL 2010
   

 

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE16 2010

 

Celebrate and sample over 150 of the best Spanish wine selections available on the US market, paired with scrumptious Spanish cuisine. Every major wine region will be represented, includgin such classics as Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat and Sherry, and hot emerging regions like Toro, Bierzo, Jumilla and more.

 

6:30pm - 9:30pm, Wednesday, June 16, 2010

 

"Landmark on the Park"

Address: 160 Central Park West across from Central Park at West 76th Street

 

For further information call 212 567-5500.

 

  Wednesday, June 9, New York DISCOVER ALBARIÑO RESTAURANT WEEK IN NEW YORK
 

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010

 

Zengo Restaurant

Address: 622 Third Avenue at 40th Street

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Albariño, the cool white wine from red hot Spain, will make a splash in New York City this summer! an exceptional group of restaurants will offer don't-miss deals, wine pairings and tasting menus highlighting leading Albariño.

www.discoveralbarino.com

 

  Tuesday June 8, New York D.O. VINOS DE MADRID TASTING
 

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010

 11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m. seated seminar and tasting led by Michael Apstein, Award-winning Columnist and Wine Reviewer for WineReviewOnline.com

12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Walk-around tasting and presentation of wine producers

La Fonda del Sol
Address: 44th Street & Vanderbilt Avenue
New York City

Featuring: Bodega Marañones, Gosálbez Orti, S.L.,Solera Bodegas, Bodegas Tagonius, Señorío de Val Azul, Bodegas Nueva Valverde, Bodega Ecológica Luis Saavedra.

This tasting open exclusive to the beverage trade. Professional identification is required.
Reservations:
Madridwinesrsvp@myoungcom.com
Inquiries: Leandra Palermo at 212-620-7027/ext 302 or
lpalermo@myoungcom.com

If you are an importer/distributor and would like a private appointment with any of the featured wine producers for June 9 or 10, please contact: 212-221-5848
Email:
nyoffice1@madridinternational.com


 

 

Thursday May 13, New York

IV ANNUAL SHOWCASE: NEWS VALUES & BEST WINES PEÑÍN GUIDE TO SPANISH WINES  2010

 

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010

Grupo Peñín is proud to present its fourth annual showcase: New Values & Best Wines Peñin - Peñín Guide to Spanish Wines 2010-.

On Thursday, May 13, we invite you to savour the New Values of Spanish wine rated over 88 points together with the Best Wines, scored 92 points or more by the 2010 Peñín Guide.

Museum of Natural History

Address: Columbus Avenue at 79th Street, New York City

 

 

Tuesday May 4, 2010 Chicago

Thursday May 6, 2010 NYC

VIBRANT RIOJA GRAND TASTING

 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010

CHICAGO WALK-AROUND TASTING

Address: The Ivy Room at the Tree Studios, 12 East Ohio Street, Chicago.

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010

 

NEW YORK GRAND TASTING

Address: The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street (At Houston), New York.

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 

 

Tuesday April 27, 2010 Houston

"DISCOVER THE TASTE OF SPAIN" SPANISH FOOD & GASTRONOMY WORKSHOP

 

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

THE TASTING ROOM IN UPTOWN PARK

Address: 1101 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056.

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

 

Thursday, February 25, 2010

D.O. MANCHUELA: A REDISCOVERED WINE REGION

 

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010

You are invited to join the winemakers of the D.O. Manchuela to experience the region's wines at its first US presentation.

Address: One Bryant Park, 42nd 35 W Street New York City.

Time: 12:00 PM

Event: A guided tasting lunch led by Michael Apstein, award-wining columnist and wine reviewer for WineReviewOnline.com, and a reception  with featured D.O. Manchuela producers.

Date: Tuesday February 25, 2010

 

 

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

TASTE OVER 400 WINES FROM RIBERA DEL DUERO – GRAND TASTING EVENT

 

 

REGISTER NOW: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Drink Ribera. Drink Spain. will be hosting a Grand Tasting in New York, featuring over 90 classic and boutique wineries from Ribera del Duero. Throughout the day seminars featuring Vega Sicilia, the icon wine of Ribera del Duero, will be offered to the trade and media. Seating will be limited.

Event: Drink Ribera. Drink Spain. Grand Tasting Event

Address: Puck Building – 295 Lafayette Street (at East Houston Street), New York City

Trade/Media: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Consumer: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Date: Tuesday February 23, 2010

 

  Friday, February 12, 2010

BODEGAS OF RIBEIRO US LAUNCH AT JALEO DC

 

 

11:30am - 4:00pm
 
Jaleo DC, 480 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

José Andrés and the bodegas of Ribeiro invite you to their US launch at Jaleo DC. Come enjoy lunch and taste native white wines including Treixadura, Godello and Albariño, and hear why renown chef José Andrés thinks they will be the wines to watch.

Featured Wines:
Viña Mein
Docampo
Coto de Gomariz
Sanclodio
Viña Costeira
Casal de Armán
Nairoa

 

RSVP:
jblumberg@deussenglobal.com

 

 
  September 9, 2009 A TASTING OF THE WINES OF NAVARRA, SPAIN
 

Come meet the top producers and taste dozens of wines from the Navarra D.O., one of Spain’s most exciting and diverse quality wine regions.

 

Lying between Rioja and Bordeaux, Navarra draws expertise and inspiration from both of these regions while retaining its own individual wine style. Known for wines produced from local grapes such as garnacha and tempranillo, including the best roses in the world, the region’s red and white wines have now burst onto the U.S. scene with exciting blends of local grapes and international varieties such as cabernet sauvignon and merlot.

 

September 9, 2009

The Palace Hotel,

2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco

2pm—5pm
 

PLEASE RSVP by Friday, August 21st, 2009 to:
events@balzac.com or by calling Catherine Seda at Balzac Communications & Marketing (707-255-7667)

 
  July 15-17, 2009 SPANISH WINE EDUCATION
 

This program is a certified, comprehensive and all inclusive 3 day Spanish wine course, with an intensive tasting component. It covers the most important Spanish appellations, climates, soils, history, wine styles, grape varieties, etc. It is directed to wine professionals and enthusiasts who are interested in getting to know Spanish wines in depth.

 

July 15 - 17, 2009

Barcelona New Haven

155 Temple St. New Haven, CT 06510
 

Cost: $465

Registration @ www.spainwines.es

 

 
  June 18, 2009 SPANISH WINE FESTIVAL 2009
 

This year’s event gives attendees the opportunity to taste more than 150 of the best Spanish wine selections available on the US market. Every major wine region will be represented, including such classics as Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat and Sherry, and hot emerging regions like Toro, Bierzo, Jumilla and more. Live Spanish music, as well as authentic Spanish cuisine and tapas will complement the star-studded range of wines.

 

Thursday, June 18th, 6:30–9:30 pm
“Landmark on the Park”

160 Central Park West at 76th Street New York City

 

Admission is $99.99 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit City Harvest.

To register visit www.pjwine.com or call 212 567-5500 for more information.

 

 
  June 16, 2009 WINES FROM CASTILLA Y LEON TASTING IN SAN FRANCISCO
 

Do not miss this great opportunity to taste some of the best new wines from Spain: Prieto Picudo, Mencía, Verdejo, Viura, Garnacha, Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Toro.

Ade Internacional Excal, the Trade Commission Agency to the region Castilla y Leon, Spain will be offering an only for professionals tasting of new wine of 24 wineries from D.O.s Tierra de León, Cigales, Bierzo, Toro, Rueda, VTCYL and Ribera de Duero.

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 3:00-5:00 pm
District Bar San Francisco

216 Townsed Street

San Francisco CA 94107

 

RSVP: Diego Diaz. ddiaz@excal.es or 206 389 7310

 

 
  June 7, 2009 PAELLA PARADE
 

Spanish chefs and restaurateurs from the tri-state area will unite for this first-of-its-kind event to showcase and highlight their Paella making skills accompanied by a selection of Rioja wines from the Baron De Ley Group (El Coto, Baron de Ley, Museum and Maximo wines), imported by Frederick Wildman & Sons.

 

Sunday, June 7, 2009 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

New York Water Taxi Beach
Pier 17, South St. Sea Port
New York, NY 10038

 

Tickets $25 per person.

For tickets please visit www.watertaxibeach.com or purchase at door.

 

   
  June 2, 2009 WINES FROM CASTILLA Y LEON TASTING IN NEW YORK
 

Enjoy some of the best new wines from Spain: Prieto Picudo, Mencía, Verdejo, Viura, Garnacha, Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Toro.

Ade Internacional Excal, the Trade Commission Agency to the region Castilla y Leon, Spain will be offering an only for professionals tasting of 53 new wines – not imported yet in the US – of 24 wineries from D.O.s Tierra de León, Cigales, Bierzo, Toro, Rueda, VTCYL and Ribera de Duero.

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 5:00-7:00 pm
The Gabarron Foundation

149 East 38th Street (at 3rd Ave)
New York City, NY

RSVP: José Manuel Torío, jtorio@excal.es or 212 292 4248.
 

   
  May 19, 2009 RIOJA WINES GRAND TASTING
 

Rioja wines will take you from the awe-inspiring Sierra Cantabria mountains to the fertile Ebro River valley to the harsh terrain of the Calahorra region, all within the confines of City Winery. There, you will find hundreds of luscious and silky reds, fruity young wines, refreshing rosés and crisp whites.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Seminar, Panel Discussion and Tasting: 10am - 12:30pm
Press and Trade Walk-Around Tasting: 1pm - 4pm

City Winery
155 Varick Street at Vandam Street
New York City

For press and trade only.

For more information visit the website www.vibrantrioja.com/grandtasting/

 

   
  May 18, 2009 AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE ALBARIÑO GRAPE
 

A conversation with Albariño winemakers from Rías Baixas, Spain, moderated by Paul Grieco.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Seated Seminar: 11:30 - 12:30 pm

Vermilion Restaurant

480 Lexington Avenue at 46th St.

New York City

 

For press only.

RSVP with Chandni Patel at Cornerstone Communications: cpatel@cornerstonepr.com or 212 605 0370

 

 
  May 16, 2009 ANNUAL SPANISH TASTING
 

100 wines to taste.

 

Saturday, May 16, 2009
Wide World of Wines  

2201 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington, DC 20007

 

To register call 202 333 7500

 

 
  May 12, 2009 "VIVA ESPAÑA"
 

Enjoy the robust wines of Spain paired with tapas-style offerings prepared by Ritz-Carlton Chicago Executive Chef Mark Payne during a "Viva Espaňa" Spanish Tapas Wine Celebration.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 6:00 pm
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel

160 E. Pearson Street, Chicago IL 60611                                                                      For reservations call 1 (312) 573.5003 or RSVP via e-mail

For more information visit the website: http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagorc/invite/wine_tapas0509_v2/
 

     
  April, 2009 RIOJA RESTAURANT WEEK
 

From April 26th to May 2nd we invite you to discover new food and wine pairings from Rioja.

Visit your favorite New York City restaurant during Rioja Restaurant Week.

For more information visit the website www.vibrantrioja.com/restaurantweek/

     
  March, 2009 THE NEW VALUES OF SPANISH WINE & BEST WINES PEÑÍN GUIDE 2009
 

Mr. José Peñín, Spain's leading wine critic and journalist, cordially invites members of the trade to a Tasting Showroom of fifty-nine of the most exciting wineries in Spain as reviewed by the Peñín Guide.

For the first time, Grupo Peñín will be presenting the rising stars (88-point score or higher) together with the most recognized wines of Spain (92-point score or higher) from the Peñín Guide.

The New Values of Spanish Wine & Best Wines Peñín Guide 2009

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
12:00 - 5:00 pm
The Powerhouse at the American Museum of Natural History
Columbus Avenue  at 79th Street
New York City

Please, R.S.V.P. to Grupo Peñín before March 16, 2009:

Aurora Ochoa: aochoa@grupopenin.com

Mar Mirón: mmiron@grupopenin.com

     
  January, 2009 NAVARRA (SPAIN), KINGDOM OF FLAVORS!
 

Tasting Showroom: Thursday, January 22nd 2009
                                     From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
                                     The W Union Square Hotel - 201 Park Ave South, New York City

“The Kingdom of Navarra” invites you to experience the wines and olive oil of Navarra at this presentation exclusively for industry professionals.

Featuring: A walk around tasting and presentation of the region’s wine and olive oil producers.

Dinner will be prepared by the internationally renowned Navarran Chef Enrique Martínez (“Maher”). One of Spain’s top ten chefs.

Details and press information: M. Youg Communications
                                            212-620-7027 ext 304
                                            Navarrawines@myoungcom.com

     
  November, 2008 REMARKABLE SHERRIES & CHEESE AT THE ARTISANAL PREMIUM CHEESE CENTER (NEW YORK)
 

This Artisanal cheese class will pair different styles of sherry from Spain with a wide range of cheeses to demonstrate the versatility of this combination. Explanations about the production methods for sherry will be provided by the Wine Educator Candela M. Prol.

The event will take place on Monday November, 17th between 6:30 and 8:30pm.
The center is located at 500 West 37th Street. The cost of enrollment is $85.00.

For more information call 212-871-3141 or visit the website www.artisanalcheese.com

     
  October, 2008 SPANISH WINE EDUCATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND ICON WINES TASTING IN NEW YORK
 

The Wine Academy of Spain will conduct its Spanish Wine Education certification program in New York City from the 21st to the 23rd of October. The seminar wiil be followed by a master class and tasting of iconic Spanish wines.

Dates: Oct 21st to 23rd.

For more information please visit www.spainwines.es

     
  July - November, 2008 Suba's VINOS & TAPAS EVENTS
 

Join other wine enthusiasts for Suba’s celebrated Vinos y Tapas event with conversation led by wine director Roger Kugler. During the event, five wines from a specific Region of Spanish will be paired with five tapas. The event begins at 6:30 and is $60 per guest, plus tax and gratuity.

For reservations, please call 212.982.5714

JUL 16 - Cava - Sparkling wine for summer

AUG 20 - Jerez - Sherries

SEP 17 - La Mancha

OCT 22 - Rioja

NOV 12 - Levante - Thanksgiving theme


Suba
109 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002
www.subanyc.com

     
 October, 2008 WINE ACADEMY OF SPAIN SEMINAR SERIES

The Wine Academy of Spain is proud to present a traveling, in-depth, two-and-a-half-day seminar series on the wines of Spain

The tour begins in New York at the Warwick Hotel, moving to San Francisco at the Culinary Institute of California and finishing in Los Angeles at the Ruth Chris Hotel.

New York, Oct. 21 – 23

San Francisco, Oct. 27 – 29

Los Angeles, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1

Testing on the third day is optional, but all participants are strongly encouraged to take the exam – there is no additional fee. Those who pass will receive the title of Spanish Wine Educator.

The top 15 scores will have the opportunity to travel to Spain for further training. The week-long trip will include travel around Spain, meals, lodging, tours and seminars. The participant is responsible only for the round-trip airfare to and from Spain. Those that pass the exam in Spain will earn the title of Spanish Wine Ambassador.

For further information, contact info@thewineacademy.com, +34 91 781 63 67 or visit www.spainwines.es

     
July 2, 2008 WINES AND FOODS FROM ARAGÓN

Metropolitan Pavillion

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seminar
Aragonese Gastronomy and Mediterranean Diet by Mr. Juan Barbacil

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM   Tasting of Wines and Foods from Aragon

You are invited to the 2008 Wines and Foods from Aragon in New York. Aragon is one of the most dynamic and innovative regions in Spain. Together with Rioja, Aragon is the second largest Spanish wine region in terms of sales in the US.

Aragon produces also some of the best gourmet specialty foods in Spain. At the event you will have the chance to learn about Aragon and its main products as well as taste over 100 wines and gourmet products from the region.

Please RSVP online.

     
  June 20, 2008 SPANISH WINE FESTIVAL 2008
 

So many outstanding Spanish wines under one roof! Join PJ Wine and sample over 100 premium Spanish wines paired with sublime Spanish cuisine. Every major wine region will be represented, from Jerez to Ribera del Duero through Priorat and Rioja, not forgetting hot emerging regions like Toro, Bierzo, Jumilla and more. The event takes place on June 19 at Landmark on the Park, 160 Central Park West at 76th Street. For more information, visit www.pjwine.com.

     
  June 3 & 4, 2008 MURCIA REGION: WINE TASTING & TAPAS PARTY
 

Wine Tastings with Tapas 

Tuesday June 3 and Wednesday June 4 (repeats)

 

Taste more than 70 wines from the 24 Bodegas of Murcia Region (Spain) some not yet available in the US

 

4:00pm – 8:30pm – Walk-around tasting in the Gallery

5:30pm – Tapas served

 

Conducted tastings in the Wine Study at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm by Murcia’s leading wine expert Fernando Gurucharri, President of UEC (Union Española de Catadores)

 

Tapas by Eder Montero, Tía Pol, NYC

 

Astor Center, 399 Lafayette Street (at East 4th Street), NY NY 10003. Entrance to the Gallery and Study is to the right of Astor Wines & Spirits entrance, up stairs.
For directions go to
www.astorcenternyc.com.

 

Please RSVP online

www.MurciaNewYork.com

Or email: MurciaNewYork@gmail.com

Without an RSVP response in your name we cannot guarantee admission

 

Mr. Antonio Cerdá Cerdá
Minister for Agriculture of the Government of Murcia Region

       
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