We cordially invite you to join us for an exclusive wine tasting dinner featuring Ser Spring Menu with the Aurelio Cabestrero of Grapes of Spain on Sunday, March 21st.

Guests will enjoy a six course menu prepared by award winning Chefs David Sierra and David Cardona featuring our Spring Menu . Each course will be paired with the illustrious wines of Grape of Spain Collection. Throughout the dinner, Aurelio, will approach and explain the wines being served at teach table, the tale behind each wine, and while one wine might be sipped in nearly reverent contemplation, another is enjoyed alongside the first joyous ray of light and blossom of spring.

Please scroll down to learn more about the Grapes of Spain and to view our dinner menu for the evening.

About Grapes of Spain: Grapes of Spain, Inc. was established in November 2001, with its first container landing in the United States in Spring 2002, representing 8 producers. The company imports wines exclusively from Spain and currently represents 36 producers with a portfolio of 90+ wines from all corners of Spain. All of the wines are new to the U.S. market and are from family winegrowers and that focus only on high quality and limited production.

The Company's temperature-controlled warehouse is located in Lorton, Virginia and all the wines are shipped from Spain to the warehouse in refrigerated containers. Our wines are currently represented in twenty-five states and the District of Columbia.

AURELIO'S PHILOSOPHY

My goal is to look for gems regardless of Denominacion de Origin as there are equally exciting wines from Alicante, Pla de Bages and Almansa as from Rioja, Ribera del Duero or Toro. It's not as if a wine's origin is unimportant however I'm not selling a D.O., I'm selling an individual wine. Another key to the style of wines in my portfolio is that many of the winemakers are young and talented; representing the new face of Spanish winemaking. They bring a new point of view to wine quality as many have traveled internationally and have had a broad exposure to the world of wine. Furthermore, many of these winemakers are inheriting old vineyards, a further key to quality.I hand select each wine and my wines reflect the true personality, quality and character of each vineyard, grape and people who make it. The wines are modern but not international with a balance between fruit and oak, where oak frames fruit flavors. Concentration of fruit character comes from hard work in and understanding of the vineyard not extraction during fermentation. Finesse, not exclusive of concentration of fruit, is paramount to the style of wines I search to represent. I always search for wines that provide the best value for the money whether at $10 per bottle or $100. Finally I believe the wines in my portfolio represent an authentic expression of Spanish wine.

ABOUT AURELIO

Aurelio Cabestrero, owner, is originally from Madrid, Spain. He worked at Madrid's Café de Oriente Restaurant for three years before coming to the US to work as Sommelier for Taberna del Alabardero in Washington DC. He worked at Taberna del Alabardero for three years and also worked as Sommelier at Marcel's in Washington DC before pursuing his passion to import wines from his country, Spain.Aurelio has also won the Ruinart 1993 prize as the Best Sommelier in Spain, Best young Sommelier in 1994 by Wine and Gastronomic Magazine and came in second place at the National Sopexa Competition of French Wines and Spirits 1994. He is also founding member of Madrid Association of Sommeliers.

$99 per person including tax and gratuity.

Menu

First Course

Vieiras Ahumadas al Bourbon (GF) (*)

Smoked Raw Scallops, Old-Fashioned Dressing, Scallions

Wine Pairing, Mar de Viñas 2019 / Albariño / Rías Baixas

Second Course

Carpacho de Pluma Ibérica (*)(GF)

Iberian Pork Flank, Almonds,Tomato, EVOO, Mâché

Wine Pairing, Evolet 2015 / Tempranillo / Valtiendas

Third Course

Salmonetes Fritos

Whole Fried Red Mullets, Orange, and Cayenne Salad

Wine Pairing, Viña Otano Crianza 2016 / Tempranillo / Rioja

Fourth Course

Pulpo a la Gallega con Ensalada de Garbanzos

Octopus, Paprika, Chickpeas, Peppers, Onions, Sherry Vinaigrette, Olives

Wine Pairing. Porta Regia 12 meses 2015 / Monastrell / Jumilla

Fifth Course

Costillas Asadas (GF)

Short Ribs, Thyme, Potato Foam

Wine Pairing, Roque Colás 2012 / Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon / Calatayud

Sixth Course

Cabrales Curado en Jerez

Cabrales Blue Cheese 3 Months Cured in Bertola Medium, Apple - Cinnamon Sauce

Wine Pairing, Bertola Medium Palomino (Amontillado), Pedro Ximenez, Jerez - Xeres Sherry

We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, March 21st for this exclusive wine tasting dinner. Due to COVID-19, we will seat all parties in separate tables.

If you have any questions please contact us. Thank you in advance for your support.