Ser Wine Tasting Dinner

1110 North Glebe Road,Arlington VA 22201

27 May, 2021

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Wine Tasting Dinner with Aurelio Cabestrero of Grapes of Spain and Arrowine and Cheese Shop. We cordially invite you to join us for an exclusive wine tasting dinner with the Aurelio Cabestrero of Grapes of Spain and Arrowine and Cheese Shop on Thursday, May 27th from 6:30 to 10:00 in the evening at SER Restaurant. Guests will enjoy a five course menu prepared by award winning Chefs David Sierra and David Cardona exclusively for this event. Each course will be paired with the illustrious wines of Grape of Spain. Throughout the dinner, Aurelio , the Grapes of Spain Owner, will explain the wines being served, the tale behind each wine, and while one wine might be sipped in nearly reverent contemplation, while another is enjoyed alongside the first joyous ray of light and blossom of spring. Please scroll down to learn more about Grapes of Spain and Arrowine and Cheese and to view our dinner menu for the evening. About 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 PHILOSOPHYMy 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 AURELIOAurelio Cabestrero, owner, is originally from Madrid, Spain. He worked at Madrid's Cafe 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 Ajo Blanco Malagueño con Uvas y Huevas de Salmón Almond-Garlic soup with grapes and salmon roe Wine Pairing, Mantel Blanco 2020 / Verdejo / Rueda Second Course Crudo de Atún y Sandía con Tomate y Albahaca Tuna tartare and watermelon with basil and tomato compote Wine Pairing, Solarce Rose 2020 / Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo / Rioja Third Course Salmón Gratinado con Holandesa, Ajetes Verdes y Naranjas Torched salmon, hollandaise sauce, garlic scapes and oranges Wine Pairing, Finca Luna Beberide 2018 / Mencia / Bierzo Fourth Course Pechuga de Pato a la Plancha, Salsa de Moras y Ensalada Fresca de Berros e Hinojo Grilled duck breast, blackberry sauce, watercress and fennel salad Wine Pairing, Viña Otano Reserva 2015 / Tempranillo / Rioja Fifth Course Peras al Vino Tinto con Helado de Vainilla y Reducción de Pedro Ximenez Pear in red wine sauce, vanilla ice cream and Pedro Ximenez reduction Wine Pairing, Bertola Cream / Palomino /, Pedro Ximenez / Jerez - Xeres Sherry About Arrowine and Cheese: We are a "neighborhood" store with a national reputation. We taste between 400 and 600 wines a month to select the best wines and wine values for our customers. We travel to the wineries to hand select what we sell. We carry hard-to-find wines with character and uniqueness that speak of the place that they were grown in. We are about wines that offer "real value." We support artisan wine makers, organic agriculture and hand harvesting. Our dedicated and passionate staff will cater to customers at any level of interest, consulting with you to select the perfect wine to fit your taste, meal, and budget, whether it's for your book club, wine-tasting club, dinner at home or to cellar for years. We can also special order wines for you. All you have to do is ask. Our prices are competitive and often the lowest in the country. We negotiate the best price from distributors and pass that savings along to our customers. And our email offerings provide even greater discounts directly to you. A wine doesn't have to be expensive; it has to offer real value and taste good. Our goal at Arrowine is to foster a welcoming environment that encourages people to explore. It's a place to learn, enjoy, and have fun. Our products need to offer real value and taste good. And we work harder than our competition to bring that to you! We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 27th for this exclusive wine tasting dinner. Due to COVID-19, we will seat all parties in separate tables, as you purchased the tickets and all the tables will be social distanced. Weather permitting, seating will be outside on our beautiful terraza. If you have any questions please contact us. Thank you in advance for your support.