We are thrilled to celebrate Rioja Women’s History Month Tribute with our long time colleague and rockstar owner of Wine Watch Andy Lampasone.  This  very special tasting and dinner spotlights our  featured winemakers and  will include rare back vintages, futures, and wines to serve and gift as Springtime emerges. All will be paired with Chef “Toni’s” culinary masterpieces from  her Wine Watch kitchen.   Wine Watch is truly a  “destination” known for Andy’s signature style, wines, spectacular artistic setting and events that dazzle.   

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.winewatch.com/wine-events-d6/march-events-c57/rioja-wine-tasting-featuring-bodegas-ontanon-cvne-and-more-with-special-guest-ana-fabiano-celebrating-rioja-women-s-history-month-e3694/

We are thrilled and honored  to partner with VINYA and the  amazing “Female Founder” and Partner Allegra Angelo  to feature the world class  winemakers and wines of C.V.N.E,  Montecillo and Ontañon.  Each winery will feature three special wines that Vinya will pair with delicious creations from their culinary team.  At the table, incredible insider bites about each of these amazing women will be shared in the context of their work, wines, and legacy.  These allocated special selections are perfect for Springtime  gifting as well as additions to the private home cellar.  Wines will also be available for purchase. Tickets will sell out fast and it is recommended to book early.  

Tickets can be purchased here: https://vinyawine.com/products/rioja-womens-history-month-tribute-with-ana-fabiano#/

Friday September 20, 2024

Join us for a delicious evening at the new FLORA restaurant headed by the talented Chef Miguel Somoza at the lovely Gardiner House in Newport Rhode Island. 

Our evening will begin with two selections of award winning Cava followed by a delectable 4 course Dinner. 

This event does not require Newport Wine and Food Festival Tickets. Dinner will be held in the Sun Room at Gardiner House.

For additional information call: 401.436.0400.

Dinner tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spanish-wine-dinner-tickets-988968129297?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are thrilled to partner with ARTSMART  for an enchanting afternoon recital at the Blue Gallery NYC with the world class and absolutely delightful Soprano Latonia Moore.

 Prior to the recital the event will open with Special Selections from these World Class Rioja properties  all available in the USA,  New York and wine.com.

Marqués de Riscal (1858)  the oldest Rioja winery perched in El Ciego, Rioja Alavesa voted Best Winery in Europe and with a centenary history of award winning vintages.  

Bodegas Beronia, located in the historic village of Ollauri in Rioja Alta and recipient of the prestigious LEEDS Sustainability award recognized as the most sustainable winery in Europe in 2023.

Gomez Cruzado, a  boutique centenary winery with artisanal  wine selections from coveted vineyards and located in the very historic village of Haro, epicenter of centenary wineries.

Truly a relaxing Sunday afternoon treat. Taste, listen, and feel the satisfaction of contribution to proven programs changing the lives of children and teens through the empowerment of music.

Tickets are tax deductible and  can be purchased at:

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013c00001uROtbAAG/events/vevt:36b10ce8-0cab-46c1-9dc1-877273de40cb/home/story

Join us for exquisite evening featuring accomplished female leaders from  winery ownership to winemaking, advocacy and hospitality management  all bundled together with expertise and a Caribbean touch.

I am thrilled to moderate a  four course dinner for $95 with reservations starting at 7 pm. Authentic Rioja and Cava will be paired with a menu created by Peruvian Chef Wilmer

Reservations can be secured on Open Table experience :

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1240942&restref=1240942&experienceId=263279&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

We are so stoked to work again with the rockstar team at VINYA.

Truly WORLD CLASS where approachable expertise in an artisanal studio feels warm and trusted. Both  boutique and worldly stand and sit side by side at Vinya. At this signature event we are enamored

to share surprise GEMSTONES of the iconic centenary Haro winery LA RIOJA ALTA (est. 1890) with a special feature of Viña Arana celebrating its 50th birthday this year!!  

These great classic wines are the epitome of authenticity, mastery, generations and dedication  all wrapped up in Valentine love. 

This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to taste these allocated wines and make purchases for your home, gifting or cellar collection.

Calling all Floridians friends to join me and all other friends to take advantage of this great excuse to jet or drive to Miami to join me at Vinya. 

You won’t regret it! 

Purchase tickets here:

https://vinyawine.com/the-very-extraordinary-wines-of-the-universe-an-exclusive-sneak-peek.html

Live from New York we are excited  to host our 4th annual Rioja Gran Reserva Holiday Tasting.  

This event has been such a success with wine lovers but also media and trade  sharing comments about how much they have learned, enjoyed and been uplifted by these crown jewels.  

GRAN RESERVAS of Rioja are singular to the DOCa of Rioja in their quality, heritage and definition as they adhere to stringent quality control.  They originate in coveted vineyards, special vintages, special blends, careful long barrel and bottle aging at the winery. All this white glove care and signature styles unique to each winery are singular- like a piece of fine art work. GRAN RESERVAS OF RIOJA are the perfect wines to gift, serve, and collect.

 There is  no better way to make your heart, guests  and table sparkle! 

Join us from anywhere on instagram on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 6:30 pm (18:30) EST.  

https://www.instagram.com/anafabianorioja/

Join us at Total Wine Miami Beach to meet our fabulous core team member Valentina Arce-Ceron  and taste perfect Holiday solutions to serve and gift from the world class Marqués de Riscal Centenary Rioja winery.  

Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2019,  a delicious modern classic and the Gran Reserva  2016 a wine that  will make treasured table memories  or serve as an impressive enduring gift.

https://www.totalwine.com/store-info/florida-miami-beach/926 

We are thrilled to partner with The Palatum to host a singular spectacular journey through Rioja.  This highly curated time will encompass travel through vineyards, culinary traditions, Michelin starred gastronomic experiences, and ancient culture at UNESCO world heritage sites. Lodgings are world class, extraordinary and historic properties that cannot be replicated.  Most importantly, this sojourn embraces personal encounters with friends who are Riojan luminaries and legends. What is promised is a singular limited edition travel experience that will endure a lifetime. 

For more information contact: https://thepalatum.com/rioja-cuvee-with-ana-fabiano/  

Or ana@anafabiano.com

The WineandCulture Fest is a proud production of The Hue Society and celebrates its 3rd year in 2023.  Through the lens of the Black Wine Community it’s  mission is to educate and  empower, to create equity and inclusion in the wine industry.  This trade and consumer community is highly inspired, motivated and in a very short time  recipients of prestigious awards, grants, scholarships, certifications and industry positions.  We are thrilled to educate and empower this significant segment of our wine community.  Our Rioja Master Class, “Rioja in the 21st Century”  will  feature world class Doca  Rioja wines.   They  all exude the authentic and  rich history, culture, talent and dedicated professionals behind them.

Tickets can be purchased to individual events or by package: https://www.wineandculturefest.com/tickets

MICHAEL TOWNE WINES  is a historic landmark and destination in Brooklyn Heights, New York. We are thrilled to co-host a Marqués de Riscal tasting at this iconic store that shares a corner spot where parts of The Godfather were filmed here in the “Heights”.  This neighborhood’s charm, MARQUES DE RISCAL  world class wines, and the essence of the NY Independent Retailer are  destination worthy!!!   Come taste with us and meet Daniela Gazal.  Daniela is a bright multilingual Peruvian-Armenian and a valued team member.  She has written, tasted, and created content about Marqués de Riscal as the oldest winery in Rioja and also the recipient of the BEST IN EUROPE for consecutive years.  In Daniela’s words, “For me and my contemporaries these wines are not just versatile but an absolute essential for any wine lover's collection”. In my words both of these award winning  wines the Reserva and Gran Reserva are the essence of RIOJA ALAVESA  and a staple for what to stock and gift during the Spring season of gifting, connecting and celebrating. Located on Clark Street Michael Towne Wines is easily accessible and also by MTA metro 2&3 and A&C.

https://www.michaeltownewines.com/

Approaching a quarter of a century into the 21st century RIOJA continues a renaissance that only gets better.  Diversity of viticulturists,  winemakers, zones, indigenous grape varieties, terroir, multiple generations and  exciting new  designations to name a few! The diversity is delicious and inspiring yet still deeply rooted in  what defines Rioja:  quality, pride,  authenticity and heritage. Nothing beats experiential learning! Join us for an empowering, delicious and fun deep dive into the waters of Rioja on the St. Augustine Floridian coastline.

Package or Individual event tickets can be purchased  at: https://904tix.com/events/st-augustine-food-wine-5-4-2023

Join us on  March 1st at the abundant RIOJA  Fermentation Class by Matthew MacCarthney at 41 North in Newport Rhode Island.    The tasting will feature 6 Rioja wines shared by a Culinary and Wine Expert.  Matthew’s  training in both the Culinary Arts and the Institute of Master of Wine uniques equips him to curate pairings and ideas that are delectable.  Matthew will lead the tasting and I will join in too.  This will be an enjoyable and empowering  opportunity to plan a getaway, beat winter blues and find  authentic special wine solutions  for the coming seasons.

Tickets can be purchased at: thegrill@41north.com  or by calling 401-846-8012

We are excited and honored  to share a portfolio selection of Ontañon Wines of the Rioja Oriental zone and village of Quel at Wine Watch in Fort Lauderdale Fla.  

Wine Watch is an highly respected and destination artisanal wine boutique

that waves the flag of the beauty of the independent retailer in the USA.  Join us on October 19th Wine Wednesday to experience the authenticity, heart,  soul and quality of Bodegas Ontañon. For reservations call 954.523.9463 or email andy@winewatch.com 

"Finally, after over two years, I will be landing in Rioja for a research trip!! So many exciting strides have taken place during this time but it is often during challenges when we grow the most. From new wines with rare indigenous grapes, the VS designation, to small bottlings by serious stellar growers and iconic winemakers, new tourist lodgings to lay your head and Michelin stars shining bright, and MORE. Join me on April 26th at 6 pm EST live from RIOJA on Instagram Live."

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