Italy vs France vs Spain | Arts District: Saturday, October 10th at 1PM

EDUCATOR IAN BLACKBURN and food pairing expert will craft a unique day of fun pairings with a dazzling set of wines. THIS PROGRAM goes from 1-3 on Saturday and 3-5 on Sunday (A change of times)
Three glasses: wines initially served blind but paired and revealed as we discover some of the magical wines of FRANCE vs SPAIN vs Italy - one glass will always be from SPAIN but which? Learn, Laugh, Love and enjoy amazing pairings. The food is hand made and guests will think of this like a light lunch portion - quality over quantity here.
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