Spain vs. USA: Rioja vs. Walla Walla. Wine Dinner with Conde de Valdemar

Spain vs. USA: Rioja vs. Walla Walla. Wine Dinner with Conde de Valdemar

Overview

Wine tasting experience comparing Rioja tradition and Walla Walla innovation from the same renowned winemaking family across two continents.

CONDE VALDEMAR TAPAS & WINE DINNER

Spain vs. USA — Rioja vs. Walla Walla

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM | SER Restaurant

We are thrilled to invite you to a one-of-a-kind wine dinner experience celebrating the legendary Spanish winery Bodegas Valdemar, in collaboration with Well Crafted Wine & Beverage Co.

This exclusive evening explores a unique “Spain vs. USA” tasting journey, featuring wines from the same historic family crafted in two iconic regions: Rioja, Spain and Washington State’s Walla Walla Valley through Valdemar Estates.

THE EXPERIENCE

Hosted by Jesús Martínez Bujanda, 5th-generation CEO of the Valdemar family, guests will be guided through a curated side-by-side tasting that reveals how terroir, climate, and tradition shape two expressions of the same winemaking philosophy across continents.

Our chefs David Sierra and David Cardona have created an exclusive 3-round tapas-inspired tasting menu, designed to perfectly pair with each wine flight.

WINE PAIRINGS & MENU

ROUND ONE — Tapas Frías | Cold Tapas

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
Pan Catalana
Boquerones Fritos

Wine Pairing:
Conde Valdemar Tempranillo Blanco,Rioja

Valdemar Estates Chardonnay, Columbia Valley

ROUND TWO — Tapas Clásicas

Croquetas de Puchero
Gambas al Ajillo
Tortilla Española

Wine Pairing:
Valdemar Estates Roussanne, Columbia Valley

Conde Valdemar Crianza, Rioja

ROUND THREE — Tapas Contundentes

Pulpo a la Plancha
Carrillera de Ternera Estofada
Paella Valenciana

Wine Pairing:
Conde Valdemar Reserva, Rioja

Valdemar Estates 'Entre Nosotros' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

DESSERT

Cuajada con Rioja & Columbia Valley Wine Reduction

ABOUT THE WINERY

Founded in 1889, Bodegas Valdemar is a family-owned estate known for innovation and tradition in Rioja winemaking. From elegant Reservas and Gran Reservas to expressive whites and modern varietals, the winery continues to shape contemporary Spanish wine.

The same family also produces wines through Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, Washington, bringing their Rioja heritage into a bold New World expression.

ABOUT WELL CRAFTED WINE & BEVERAGE CO.

Well Crafted Wine & Beverage Co is an importer and distributor of fine wines and craft beverages across the United States, operating in DC, Virginia, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. They specialize in discovering and building artisan wine brands with a global reach and local impact.

EVENT DETAILS

6 Wines • 9 Tapas • Spain vs USA Experience
$140 per person (tax & gratuity included)
Limited seating — reservations recommended

An intimate evening of wine, food, and storytelling celebrating one family’s vision across two continents — from Rioja’s timeless elegance to Washington’s modern edge.

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Highlights

  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • ages 21+
  • In person
  • Paid parking
  • Doors at 4:45 PM

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

SER Restaurant

1110 North Glebe Road

Arlington, VA 22201

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