Welcome to Sunday School: The New Spain! Sunday School is a class and tasting series that allows you to try new wines in a fun setting and boost your wine knowledge and confidence.
Up next: the wines of the New Spain. Not to be confused with the old Spain! What does that mean?
Not even 50 years ago, Spain was ruled by a fascist dictator hellbent on stamping out diversity and dissent, and traditional wine along with it. Franco popularized massive co-ops that churned out bulk table wine meant for profit, not pleasure. It wasn’t until the mid-70s that quality began to take priority over quantity, and small producers got back in the game in a real way.
Those winemakers are what we call “the New Spain.” These producers are taking risks, reviving near-extinct grapes, and creating a new identity for Spanish wine. Get a taste of what they're making in this class with our experts.
