Spain Inspired Events

NOVEMBER, 9th 2011

Event:

Asociació Vinicola Catalana invites you to an opportunity to preview and taste the finest selections from more than two dozen producers from one of the pre-eminent regions of Spain. Visitors can enjoy with wines fron such regions as Alella, Catalunya, Conca de Barberà, Costers del Segre, Empordà, Montsant, Penedés, Priorat and Terra Alta. There will be an exclusive wine seminar led by Josep Roca of the Michelin 3-star El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, awarded 2nd best restaurant in the world in 2011.

When:

November 9th: 10:30 am - 12 pm: Wine Seminar with Josep Roca

                         12 pm - 5:30 pm: Catalan wine tasting                       

Where:

Metropolitan Pavilion - Gallery

123 West 18th Street, 4th Floor

New York

RSVP:

Web: http://cataloniawines.eventbrite.com/

To request a seat at Sr. Roca's Seminar, email Bergen Mesko at bergen@theconnectedtable.com

HOST:

www.theconnectedtable.com/events.html

OCTOBER, 18-20th 2011

Event:

D.O. La Mancha continues  its Road Show across the United States during this fall. If in spring were Chicago and San Francisco's trade and specialized press who could enjoy with La Mancha wines, next October Los Angeles and Dallas' wine industry representatives will taste the quality of Don Quixote's land wines in two tasting events. The prestigious sommelier Charlie Arturaola will give a seminar about La Mancha's wines in both cities. 

When:

October 18th: - D.O. La Mancha Seminar with Charlie Arturaola (12pm-1pm)

                      - Grand Tasting Wines from D.O. La Mancha (1pm-4pm)

October 20th: - D.O. La Mancha Seminar with Charlie Arturaola (12pm-1pm)

                      - Grand Tasting Wines from D.O. La Mancha (1pm-4pm)

Where:

October 18th. The Mark for Events. 9320 W. Pico Blvd. Los Ángeles, CA 90335

October 20th: 129 Leslie( in the Dallas Design District), Dallas, TX 75207

Host:

-Los Angeles: http://lamancha-la.eventbrite.com/

-Dallas: http://lamancha-dallas.eventbrite.com/

SEPTEMBER, 26th 2011

Event:

Catalan winemaker Casa Mariol invite you to celebrate their US launch in New York. Consumers could enjoy their wines and say goodbye to summer in authentic Mediterranean style. 

When:

September 26th: 8 pm

Where:

Cadaqués Tapas Bar, 188 Grand St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211

RSVP:

E-mail: info@vinoslibres.com (contact with Kristin Vincenzo)

SEPTEMBER, 1-2th 2011

Event:

Vibrant Rioja celebrates "Tempranillo Day" with three tasting events where customers can enjoy with Rioja wines made with this grape.  TAPAS (Tempranillo Advocates, Producers and Amigos Society) has declared September 1th the first "Tempraniillo Day" and Vibrant Rioja will join them in this celebration.

When:

September 1th: - Rioja tasting in Honor of Tempranillo Day

                         - Aveniú  Brands Tasting Event

September 2th: Tempranillo Day Wine Tasting 

Where:

September 1th. - Rioja Tasting:  85 1st Ave # A - New York, NY 10003

                         - Aveniú Brands Tasting Event: 61 W 23rd St. Suite #3, New York, NY 10010

September 2th: 114 South Palmetto Avenue - Sanford, FL 32771

Host:

Vibrant Rioja www.vibrantrioja.com

TAPAS: www.tapasociety.org

JULY, 9th 2011

Event:

Vibrant Rioja and Bar Ferdinand, one of the most prestigious restaurants in Philadelphia, celebrates a neighborhood milestone "Spanish Style", featuring the vibrant red, white and rosé wnes of Spain's Rioja region. Special wine and food eventes will be led by Philadelphia sommelier and wine author Marnie Old.  

When:

July 9th,  3:00-5:00 pm (Roasted Pig, Paella and Rioja), 6:00-9:30 (Five-Course Rioja Pairing)

Where:

Bar Ferdinand, 1030 N 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123

RSVP:

Reservations or further information:

Bar Ferdinand: www.barferdinand.com

Host:

Vibrant Rioja (www.vibrantrioja.com)

JUNE, 7-9th 2011

Event:

Located in Central Spain, La Mancha is a vast Old World wine area with an exciting new tale. This tasting event is a chance of enjoying with wines from La Mancha, along with savory bites inspired by the traditional cuisine of the region

When:

June 7th, in Chicago, 2:00-4:00 pm

June 9th, in San Francisco, 2:00-4:00 pm

Where:

Chicago

River East Arts Center

435 East Illinois Street

Chicago, IL 60611

San Francisco

Robert Fountain Studio

80 Missouri Street

San Francisco, CA 94107

RSVP:

Via email to:

Chicago tasting event: lamanchachicago@gmail.com

San Francisco tasting event: lamanchawinesSF@gmail.com

Host:

D.O. La Mancha (www.lamanchawines.com)

MAY, 11-24th 2011

Event:

Central Market, one of the freshest markets in the country, is presenting the flavors of Spain in their Texas' stores during these days.

When:

May 11-24th

Where:

Central Market stores in Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Plano and Southlake

RSVP:

Web: www.centralmarket.com/Stores/In-Stores-Now.aspx

JUNE, 17th 2011

Event:

PJWine, one of the most prestigious wine companies, is going to celebrate its ninth annual Spanish Wine Festival, a tasting event where guests can enjoy with a collection of the best spanish wines.

When:

June 17

Where:

Metropolitan Pavilion

123 West 18th Street 5th Fl, between 6th and 7th avenues.

New York, NY

RSVP:

Web: www.pjwine.com/store/content/119/Spanish-Wine-Festival-2011/

E-mail: info@pjwine.com

Event:

During this month of May, The Wine Academy is going to celebrate the "Spanish Wine Experience", with interesting courses about spanish wine which are going to be celebrated in four different cities.

When:

May 9-10th, in Ponoma.

May 12-13th, in Las Vegas.

May 16-17th, in Phoenix.

May 19-20th, in Denver.

Where:

Ponoma

Collins College of Hospitalily Management

Cal Poly Ponoma

Building 79-A

3801 W Temple Avenue

Ponoma, CA 91768

Las Vegas

Wirtz Beverage Nevada

Alchemy Room

1849 West Cheyenne Avenue

North Las Vegas, NV 89032

Phoenix

Ruth's Chris Steak House

2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 106-A

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Denver

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Campus Box 60, 1201 5th Street

Denver, CO 80217

RSVP: www.spainwines.es/es/calendar.php

APRIL,27th 2011

Event:

Autóctona del Bierzo invites you to meet the quality and variety of this region's wines. Meet the producers and learn about Bierzo's distinctive varietals.

When:

April 27

Where:

La Fonda del Sol

Vanderbilt Avenue, 44th Street

New York, NY

RSVP:

Web: bierzowinesnewyork.eventbrite.com

Contact: Erica Nonni ( erica@theconnectedtable.com )

Phone: 212-620-7027

MARCH,24-26th 2011

Event:

España Wines & Tapas Bar is pleased to announce an important culinary event. Chefs from Barcelona’s magnificent seafood restaurant Suquet de L’Almirall  will team with our kitchen crew to prepare an extraordinary 3 course menu. The food will represent selections of the best dishes served at the restaurant.  Dinner is $75 per person, plus tax & gratuity, with wine pairings an additional $30. Reservations Recommended

When:

March 24-26

Where:

España Wines & Tapas Bar

147 Larchmont Avenue

Larchmont, NY, 10538

RSVP:

E-mail: espana147@mac.com

Phone: 914.833.1331

MARCH,31st 2011

Main Tasting Event: PI & ERRE, the point of reference for the Spanish wine industry is going to celebrate the Fifth Edition of the "New Values & Best Wines" Peñin Guide. The event will feature more than 60 of Spain's top producers, pouring the best, newest, and more exciting wines.

When:

March 31: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where:

The Puck Building - Skylight Ballroom

295 Lafayette Street

New York, NY

RSVP:

E-mail: peninguidenyc@pi-erre.com

Phone: 212-867-5581

FEBRUARY,24th 2011

Grand Opening Celebration Despaña, the popular Soho shop where consumers can find some of the best products from Spain, celebrates opening of its spanish wine shops in an event focus on all the persons interested in spanish products.

When:

February 24: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Where:

Despaña

410 Broome Street

New York, NY

Host:

www.despanafinewines.com

FEBRUARY,24th 2011

Trade and Press Tasting The winemarkers of the D.O. Manchuela have organized a trade and press tasting for its U.S. presentation. The guided tasting will be led by Alex Alan, Spanish wine expert, sommelier and wine writer. Guests also can taste tapas from La Fonda del Sol restaurant.

When:

February 24: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where:

The Vanderbilt Suites - The Met Life Building

Vanderbilt Avenue opposite 44th Street.

New York, NY

RSVP:

E-mail: domanchuela@gmail.com

Host:

D.O. Manchuela

FEBRUARY,24th 2011

Wine Tasting Party & "San Fermín Encierro": The Kingdom of Navarra, the regional organization of Navarra's government focus on promotion of their products around the world, has organized a special event where guests can participate in a Wine Tasting Party, tasting the regional prestigious wines and "tapas" specially created by Chef Gadi Weinreich, and in a "San Fermín Encierro", where they can test their skills with the bulls in Pamplona on a special real-time simulated bull run.

When:

February 24: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where:

Bryant Park Grill & Café

25 West 40th Street

New York, NY

www.bryantpark.org

RSVP:

E-mail: wine.party@navarra-usa.com

Host:

Kingdom of Navarra

FEBRUARY,23rd 2011