Merle Kerr secured the RCYC Commodore’s Room (141 St. George Street) for a tasting of Spanish wines, imported and supplied to us by Artisanal Wine Imports.
Artisanal Wine Imports selected and donated the wines for an interesting tasting of unique Spanish wines. Artisanal prides itself on sourcing the special wines only to be found through travel and talk directly with the winemakers. All good for us.
Many thanks to our Board members who arranged this event:
Bob Yakimetz generously donated the wines.
Merle Kerr arranged the venue and the menu.
Our web site is open with menu, wine, location and payment details. Thank you Robert.
This was a good way to ease in to the new year and I hope you are able to join us.
A Pictorial history is included, We are sorry, if you missed it …
The Tasting Wines
- Aragon Region – Bodegas Sierra de Guara S.L.
- 2014 Evohe Garnacha
- Castile La Mancha Region – La Verdosa – Arrayan
- 2013 Arrayan Selección – 30% Syrah, 30% Merlot, 30% Cab Sauv
- 2015 Arrayan Albillo Real – 100% Albillo Real
- Granada Region – Bodegas H. Calvente
- 2014 Guindara Blanco – Muscatel
- 2011 Guindalera Tinto – Tempranillo, Syrah, Cab, Merlot
- Catalan Region Pendes – Mas Rodo
- 2014 Montonega – !00% Montonega – Only Producer
- Ribera del Duero – Bodegas Hornillos Ballesteros
- 2011 Mibal Crianza – 100% Tempranillo – 50 Yr Old Vines
- Rioja – Bodegas Y Vinedos Tritium S.L.
- 2011 Tritium Reserva – 100% Tempranillo
- Rioja Castillo de Mendoza
- 2013 Noralba Tinto Crianza Organic
- Ribera del Jucar – Bodegas Senorio del Jucar
- 2015 Cuevallana Macabeo – 100% Macabeo – 40 to 60 year old vines
Passed Tapas
Oyster Escabeche
Heritage Pork Empanada
Spanish Devils
Cava –
Plated Tapas
Blistered Padron Peppers]
Marcona Almonds, Goat Yogurt
Torta Espanola
Scallop – Radish, Pear, Ajo Blanco\
Shrimp Cracker – Ham, Spicy Fennel Vinaigrette \
Paella – Pimenton Aioli
Jamon Serrano – Warm Olives, Manchego\
Squid, Clam and Bean Stew\
Whipped Valdeon – Pomegranate Sorbet, Lomo
Dinner wines –
Dessert Tapas
Quince Basque Cake
Marcel’s tasting notes:
Spanish Wines