WINE FESTIVALS

Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:00AM

A sampling of fine Spanish Wines

On June 25th we present a whirlwind tour of fine Spanish wine accompanied by live jazz. Set in the splendor of Bacchus’ state-of-the-art wine cellar, this is an event you won’t want to miss. There will be hors d’oeuvres as we journey through the great wine of Spain. Only $39.

WINE
A delicious selection of old world Spanish favorites! Tempranillo, Rioja, Grenache, Cava and more…The knowledgeable experts from the Bacchus team will be on-hand to speak about the wines and pour.

Fast Facts
Spain is a vital and rich wine producing region with several main types of wine:

The four (4) basic types of Spanish wine.
(1) Tinto – red
(2) Rosado – rosé
(3) Blanco – white
(4) Cava – sparkling wine, made in the style of champagne.

Did you know that Spain is the most widely planted wine producing nation in the world. Over 600 grape varieties!! Primary grapes are Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, and Palomino. And there are three (3) ageing designations on Spanish wine labels: Crianza (1-2 years ageing), Reserva (2-3 years ageing) and Gran Reserva (4-5 years ageing).

Do you like red wine? Try a delicious Rioja. Looking for something to cool off with during the summer months? Sample a delightfully light Cava.

And remember…

“Some of the best wines are not necessarily expensive; you just have to spend the time exploring to find hidden gems.”
- Sean Mahoney, wine collector & connoisseur

All attendees will receive a 15%Discount on in-store purchases during the evening.

FOOD
Crudite
Dip
Cheese, Crackers and Bread

MUSIC
The evening will be accompanied by the sounds of The West Village Jazz Trio!

The West Village Jazz Trio has been a fixture in the New York jazz scene for over 20 years. Made up of three of New York’s top jazz session players this group surprises and delights, playing a mixture of Brazilian, New York and Latin jazz. From standards to originals these guys really swing…Check out the bebop melodies, bass underpinnings and deft brushwork. Close your eyes and experience a world of jazz, with global influences.