Sips of Spain

An Evening of Wine, Spirits & Culture at the Spanish Cultural Center

Join us at the Spanish Embassy’s Cultural Office on Friday, September 19th, from 6–9 PM for an evening that’s sure to impress your taste buds.

Sip your way through Spain with an impressive list of Spanish wines from regions such as Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Cava, Jumilla, Rias Baixas and more. Celebrate traditional flamenco dancing and indulge your taste buds with Spanish bites, a jamón carving station, and a gourmet selection of Spanish meats and cheeses from our very own La Cheeserie 🧀.

We are happy to offer an exclusive VIP Tasting + Early-Access ticket, where guests will be able to arrive at the event one hour before the other guests (at 6:00pm) for a three-hour tasting experience. VIPs will enjoy a selection of exceptional wines only available during this early-admission hour in addition to an enhanced menu of delicious Spanish tapas. And partake in an exclusive paella offering from .

🎟️ Snag your tickets now and score Early Bird pricing before it’s gone!

✨ VIP Hour (6–7 PM):

$175 per person -50 people maxIncludes entrance into main tasting.Wines being poured*:

• Marqués de Murrieta "Castillo Ygay" Grand Reserva Rioja 2012
• La Rioja Alta "904" Gran Reserva Rioja 2015
• Muga "Torre Muga" Rioja 2019
• Exopto "La Mimbrera" Rioja 2019
• LAN "Culman" Reserva Rioja 2019
• Soto Manrique "Alto de La Estrella" Viñedos de Gredos 2021
• Protos "Finca El Grajo Viejo" Ribera del Duero 2021
• Ponce "Ponce" Manchuela 2021

*vintages and cuvées may change slightly due to availability

🍷 General Admission (7–9 PM):

$100 per person (early bird pricing) - 150 people maxCava

• NV Marqués de Cáceres Brut

Campo de Borja

• Borsao "Tres Picos" Garnacha 2021
• Borsao "Selección Tinto" Garnacha 2022

El Bierzo

• Mengoba "Brezo" Godello Blanco 2023
• Mengoba "Brezo" Mencía 2023
• Mengoba Mencía-Alicante Bouschet 2021
• Mengoba "Espanillo" Mencía 2020
• Vino de Arganza "Flavium Selección" Mencía 2021

Gredos

• El Galayo Albillo Real 2023
• El Galayo Garnacha 2023
• Soto Manrique "Las Violetas" 2021
• Soto Manrique "La Mira" 2021

Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

• Hartley & Gibson "Fino" NV
• Hartley & Gibson "Amontillado" NV
• Hartley & Gibson "Oloroso" NV
• Hartley & Gibson "Predo Ximenez" NV

Jumilla

• Castillo de Jumilla (Bodegas Bleda) Blanco 2024
• Castillo de Jumilla (Bodegas Bleda) Monastrell 2024

Manchuela

• Ponce "Buena Pinta" 2021
• Ponce "Pino" 2021
• Ponce "Clos Lojen" Bobal 2023
• Ponce "La Casilla" 2021

Navarra

• Matias Michelini "GarnaCHE" 2022

Rías Baixas

• Quinta de Couselo "Turonia" Albariño 2023
• Quinta de Couselo "Rosal" 2023
• Martin Códax "Burgáns" Albariño 2023
• Pazo Barrantes Albariño 2021
• La Caña Albariño 2023
• Fillaboa Albariño 2023

Ribera del Duero

• Bodegas Aster by La Rioja Alta Crianza 2020

Rioja

• Exopto "Field Blend" Blanco 2023
• Exopto "Cosecha" 2023
• Exopto "Horizonte" 2022
• Exopto "Espinal" 2021
• Exopto Graciano 2021
• La Rioja Alta "Viña Alberdi" Reserva 2020
• La Rioja Alta "Viña Ardanza" Reserva 2017
• Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva 2016
• Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2019
• Muga Rosado (Rosé) 2024
• Muga "El Andén de La Estacion" 2022
• Muga Reserva 2019
• Lopez de Haro Reserva 2018
• Lopez de Haro Crianza 2021
• LAN Crianza 2021
• LAN Reserva 2018
• Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 2019
• Marqués de Cáceres Reserva 2018
• Marqués de Cáceres Blanco 2023

Rueda

• Javier Sanz Verdejo 2024
• Javier Sanz "Malcorta" Verdejo 2023
• Protos Verdejo 2023

Toro

• Sin Complejos Tempranillo 2021

Txakoli

• Hiruzta "Txakoli" Txakolina 2024

Valderras

• Avancia Godello 2021

*vintages and cuvées may change slightly due to availability

Must be 21+ to attend.Tickets available soon. Capacity is limited.

Where:

Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain2801 16th St NW,Washington, DC 20009

When:

Friday, September 19thVIP access from 6:00pmGeneral admission from 7:00pmTasting ends at 9:00pm

Cost (Early Bird Pricing):

VIP Tasting + Early Access - $175 per person (includes entry into main tasting)

General Admission - $100 per person*Prices do not include taxes and fees*

Host or Publisher Calvert Woodley Fine Wines & Spirits