2 spots for this weekend - Italy vs France vs Spain

Three countries. Five courses. One very fun afternoon of wine.... and its almost sold out!

Grab one of the last spots for Italy vs. France vs. Spain, a blind tasting experience where some of Europe’s greatest wine regions go head-to-head.

You’ll taste the wines side by side before the bottles are revealed, making this part tasting, part guessing game, and a great way to see how your palate really stacks up when the label isn’t doing the talking.

FIRST COURSE
BUBBLES: ITALY VS. FRANCE VS. SPAIN- Served with a curated selection of cheeses.

• Adami, “Cartizze,” Brut Prosecco, Valdobbiadene Superiore, Italy, NV- 91 Points — Vinous
• Domaine Lagille, “L’Inattendue,” Champagne Brut, Champagne, France, NV- No critic score listed
• AT Roca, Brut Reserva Corpinnat, Penedès, Spain, 2023- 92 Points — Wine Enthusiast - Score awarded to the 2021 vintage

SECOND COURSE
WHITE WINES: ITALY VS. FRANCE VS. SPAIN - Served with a chilled pasta salad featuring mushrooms and fresh herbs.

• Azienda Agricola Tornatore, Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy, 2023- No critic score listed
• Clos Lointain, “Meditations,” White Blend, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2023- 96 Points — Owen Bargreen
• Vinos en Voz Baja, Costumbres Blanco, Rioja, Spain, 2023- 92 Points — Wine Advocate- Score awarded to the 2022 vintage

THIRD COURSE
BLENDED REDS: SPAIN VS. ITALY VS. FRANCE- Served with a selection of charcuterie.

• Bodegas Viñas del Cenit, “Bonales,” Field Blend Tinto, Tierra del Vino de Zamora, Castilla y León, Spain, 2022- 93 Points — James Suckling
• Arianna Occhipinti, “SP68” Rosso, Sicily, Italy, 2024- 91 Points — Vinous- Score awarded to the 2023 vintage
• Château Pesquié, “Anniversary Cuvée,” Terrasses Rouge, Ventoux, Rhône, France, 2022- 93 Points — Jeb Dunnuck & James Suckling

FOURTH COURSE
BIG REDS: FRANCE VS. SPAIN VS. ITALY- Served with an elevated selection of charcuterie.

• Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Château d’Armailhac, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, 2011- 91 Points — Wine Enthusiast
• Dominio de Pingus, Flor de Pingus, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2022- 95 Points — Wine Advocate
• Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy, 2022- 98 Points — International Wine Review & James Suckling

FIFTH COURSE
DESSERT WINES- A selection of cheeses will accompany these exceptional dessert wines.

• Albert Boxler, Gewürztraminer Boland/Pfoeller, Vendanges Tardives, Alsace, France, 2022- No critic score listed
• Lustau, Almacenista Juan García Jarana, “Pata de Gallina” Oloroso Sherry, Jerez, Spain, NV- 91 Points — Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator & Decanter
• Paolo & Giampiero Bea, Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito DOCG, Umbria, Italy, 2011- 95 Points — Vinous

 

Each flight is paired with food, including cheeses, pasta salad, charcuterie and other accompaniments designed to bring the wines to life.

Two sessions to join:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 1–3 PM
Reserve Saturday

or

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 3–5 PM
Reserve Sunday

Come ready to taste, compare, guess, learn, and maybe find out that the country you thought was your favorite… isn’t.