Vibrant Rioja Grand Tasting Seminar
By Marisa D'Vari | May 5th, 2011 | Category: News, Rioja, Spain | No Comments »
Vibrant Rioja (#riojabuzz) put on a fabulous grand tasting seminar today, with the most fabulous moderator and panelists! NYC's top wine journalists and educators were treated to an exceptionally well orchestrated tasting, that very importantly, included key questions every fine wine writer and sommelier must address:
1. What is going on in terms of modern vs. traditional styles?
2. What are some great ideas for Rioja that sells well by the glass?
3. What is the latest information about the aging requirements?
With just 8 samples, Moderator Marnie Old and panelists Christina Forner (owner, Bodegas Marques de Caceres), Diego Pinilla (winemaker, bodegas Bilbaninas), Rafael Vivanco (winemaker, Bodegas Dinastia Vivanco), and Paul Grieco (co-owner and sommelier, Hearth & Terroir) were able to answer all the above.
What was really great also is the livestreaming of the event, and also the twitter coverage. Participants were able to ask questions, and also a Vibrant Rioja Internet team were able to relay questions from the Internet audience.
Perhaps the best takeaway point is that Rioja is one of the most dynamic regions in Spain -- affordable, quality-oriented, and now adapting to a more modern, earlier drinking style.
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