*This time slot is now full. Please join us at 7pm!

Wines of the Iberian Peninsula In-Person Tasting

The vertigo-inducing slopes of Portugal’s Douro Valley and the orange-tinted soils of Spain’s expansive vineyards have long inspired poets, writers, and vintners. Despite the high-end wine industry’s attentiveness to France and Italy, Spain actually has more land devoted to vineyards than any other country in Europe!

The sun-kissed Mediterranean climate of Spain & Portugal gives many of the wines a juicy, fruit-forward flavor profile, while also containing the significant savory flavors that European wines are famous for. It is also quite mountainous, as well as being climatically and geographically dynamic, offering many different terroirs.

Because the peninsula’s wine culture developed in relative isolation, many grape varieties do not grow anywhere else in the world. If you don’t recognize the grape variety on a Spanish or Portuguese wine label, it’s a good thing! There are over 250 indigenous varieties and a few imports (including Alicante Bouschet) that have adapted well to the landscape (i.e., they are delicious). The Iberian Peninsula remains a mecca for lovers of rich, full-bodied wines with great cellaring potential. To many wine experts, it is the last frontier of wine in Western Europe; there is still so much to be tasted and explored!

“Wines from Portugal and Spain don’t have a long history of collecting, but they are some of the most pleasurable wines for cellaring.” ~Christopher Munro, Head of Fine Wine for Christie’s Auction House

Please join us with Noel from Quench Fine Wines as we explore these amazing wines we have hand-selected for you.

The Fine Print:

As you can imagine, tastings will look a little different than before. Please read below so you know what to expect.

– We will be temperature checking members upon their entry into the tasting room.

– Clients will be required to wear a mask anytime they are not seated. 

– We will be practicing social distancing. To do this, we are offering three-time slots and limiting each time slot to twelve people. Please RSVP for the time slot that works best for you.

– This event is for members only.

– You can add a Char-cutie charcuterie box for two for $10 – please reply directly to this email to reserve your tasting box! 

We are so excited to see you! 

Thursday, October 15th

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM 

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM

7:00 PM – 7:45 PM

– CHANDLER –

The Line Up:

2015 Gelida Brut Gran Reserve Cava

2017 La Cana Navia Albarino

2014 Marques de Caceras Rioja Reserva 

2016 Bodegas Ordonez Vatan Tinta de Torro

2016 Bodegas Breca Brega Garnacha 

NV Otima 10-year Tawny Port

NEW! Add $10 for a small charcuterie box for two! 

*Please email suzanne@vinum55.com if you would like to include The Charcutie box.