Ser Summer Wine Tasting Dinner

1110 North Glebe Road,Arlington VA 22201

28 July, 2021

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Summer 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 Aurelio Cabestrero of Grapes of Spain and Arrowine and Cheese Shop on Wednesday, July 28th from 6:30 to 10:30 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 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 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. $119 per person including tax and gratuity.                                        Menu First Course Salmorejo de Remolacha con Boquerones en Vinagre y Espuma de Queso Azul Chilled Red Beets Soup, Anchovies in Vinegar and Blue Cheese Wine Pairing: Esencia Diviña 2020 / Albariño/ Rias Baixas Second Course Ensalada de Vieiras con Manzana, Canónigos y Bacon Crujiente Bay Scallops Salad, Green Apple, Lamb Lettuce and Crispy Bacon Wine Pairing: Bovale Rose 2020 / Bobal / Utiel-Requena Third Course Bacalao al Ajoarriero con Aceitunas Deshidratadas Codfish Stew, Peppers, Tomato, Onion and Dehydrated Olives Wine Pairing: PAAL 2015 / SYRAH / Navarra Fourth Course Solomillo de Buey a la Parrilla, Flan de Patata, Setas y Salsa de Vino Tinto Grilled Tenderloin, Potato Parfait, Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce Wine Pairing: Elias Mora Crianza 2016 / Tina de Toro / Toro Fifth Course Tartaleta de Frutos Rojos con Sabayón de Regaliz y Sorbete de Limón Mixed Berries Mini Cake, Licorice Gratin and Lemon Sorbet Wine Pairing: Biutiful Brut Rose / Garnacha / Cava 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 Wednesday, July 28th for this exclusive wine tasting dinner. If you have any questions please contact us. Thank you in advance for your support. SER is the winner of the Ballston Business Improvement District's 2014 Restaurant Challenge.  It is an authentic Spanish tavern or “food house” with a casual and friendly vibe. But, take note…it’s not a tapas restaurant. It’s a gastronomical journey and cultural adventure throughout every region of Spain.   The team at SER are your foodie friends from Spain who have a mean kitchen, sharp cooking skills, and comfortable house where you hang out any time of the day or night.   Simple. Easy. Real. Welcome home to SER.