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Join us for a lively, interactive, walk-around tasting featuring an elite, 11-bottle lineup that journeys from the effervescent hills of Catalonia to the ancient, slate-soaked valleys of Valdeorras, and into the prestigious, bold cellars of Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a casual fan of a crisp white or a connoisseur of deep, age-worthy reds, this lineup is a masterclass in Spanish viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the Glass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou will be tasting your way through a curated, high-low exploration of Spain's iconic regions, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sparkling Opener:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCodorníu ARS Collecta Blanc de Blancs – An artisanal, ultra-creamy Cava bursting with delicate stone fruit and toasted brioche.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hidden Gems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRare, vibrant, mineral-driven Atlantic whites and reds from Virgen del Galir (featuring the highly-coveted Godello and Mencía grapes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Everyday Staples:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCrowd-pleasing, juicy, and beautifully balanced expressions like Raimat Albarino and Hacienda López de Haro Crianza.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grand Finales:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePowerful, legendary heavy-hitters from CVNE, including the velvety Cune Reserva and the magnificent, highly-allocated Imperial Reserva—a textbook definition of world-class Rioja complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Burning Question on Every Wine Lover's Mind:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What actually makes a 'Reserva' or 'Crianza' worth the bottle price, and how do Spain's unique soils alter the taste of the exact same grape?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever typed \"What is the difference between Crianza and Reserva?\" or \"Why is Spanish wine such a good value?\" into Google, you are not alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow this tasting answers that for you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstead of reading about it online, you will actually taste the progression side-by-side. You'll feel the difference between the bright, youthful fruit of a Crianza and the rich, complex, oak-aged velvet of an Imperial Reserva. Our experts will show you exactly how the slate soils of Valdeorras give the wines a distinct \"salty\" minerality that you can't replicate anywhere else in the world. You’ll walk out not just loving Spanish wine, but genuinely understanding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Details \u0026amp; Special Incentive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e$48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYour ticket includes a $30 retail credit to use that evening toward any bottle from the tasting line-up. Find a new favorite? Take it home with you at a massive discount!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpaces for our walk-around tastings fill up incredibly fast. Secure your glass, bring your curiosity, and let's taste Spain together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour $30 credit applies directly to any of these bottles.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE WALK-AROUND LINEUP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▸ Codorniu ARS Blanc De Blanc\u003cbr\u003e▸ Raimat Albarino 2024\u003cbr\u003e▸ Virgin del Galir Godello 2024\u003cbr\u003e▸ Virgen Del Galir Mencia 2022\u003cbr\u003e▸ Rene Barbier Sindicat La Figuera 2022\u003cbr\u003e▸ Bela Ribera Del Douro  2022\u003cbr\u003e▸ Vizacarra JC Tinto 2021\u003cbr\u003e▸ Havienda Lopez de Haro Criana 2021\u003cbr\u003e▸ Cune Reserva  Tinto 2020\u003cbr\u003e▸ La Antigua Reserva 2015 \u003cbr\u003e▸ Imperial Reserva 2020\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, May 23rd, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2:00 PM to 5:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Add to your calendar\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/event?action=TEMPLATE\u0026amp;tmeid=MTcwbWJvamM0N3VvMzFvZXJndjBrZ2gyY2ogY180YTA4ZTY2NmRkMGE4MGIyMzI3ZTQ5MDRjYTBmNjIzM2JmZjczNmUyMGE2OTQ1NzI0ZGVjYmRmNjM3N2RiMmFkQGc\u0026amp;tmsrc=c_4a08e666dd0a80b2327e4904ca0f6233bff736e20a6945724decbdf6377db2ad%40group.calendar.google.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick \u0026amp; Add to Calendar 📆\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtisan Wine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2495 Old Middlefield Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain View, CA, 94043\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e650-917-8080\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"2:00 PM to 5:00 PM","offer_id":53357813530989,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/serendipityspanishcollage.png?v=1779415572","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/5-23-the-ultimate-spanish-wine-tour-from-crisp-coastlines-to-bold-historic-riojas","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}