Bring your friends, colleagues, and other SWE members to join in wine tasting at Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center in Waltham! This event is one of Gordon’s open to the public wine tasting events.
Did you know that...Spain is THE most widely planted wine producing region in the world and only third in production after France and Italy?? Furthermore, Spain is composed of numerous DO's ( Denominación de Origens) and DOCa's (Denominación de Origen Calificada), which are similar to the AOC's (Appellation d'origine controlees) in France. However, Spain is able to offer even MORE diversity in its wines due to more liberal wine laws, a very varied topography, and generally a more modern take on winemaking. Basically they're newer to the world of quality wine production, and are doing amazing things at every level - values from Jumilla and Toro, bubbles from Penedes, austere Priorats (the "Bordeaux's" of Spain, will you)...the list goes on... The instructor will use maps and other literature to explain numerous elements of each region including history, climate, viticulture, vinification, terroir, and Spanish wine law. Lest us forget the tasting! Five to eight wines will be featured
ALSO, Solea Restaurant, Gordon’s neighbors over on Moody Street, have been gracious enough to provide some Spanish tapas that you can enjoy with these wines. (This is not a formal pairing or full dinner) However you should check out Solea for drinks, dinner, or both! It's a great atmosphere with superb customer service and excellent food.
Date: September 21, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center, 894 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
Cost: $20 per person (SWE Member or Guest paid directly to Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center)
To Register: Please register at the Gordon's Website
Gordon's Website
Also, please email karen@sweboston.org to let us know that you will be attending.
Updated: August 25, 2010