Spain’s Great Match 2023

Join for the return of Spain’s Great Match and prepare to immerse yourself in the largest, liveliest celebration of Spanish wines, artisan spirits, and Spain’s rich gastronomic heritage in the U.S.!

Experience firsthand the diverse array of Spain’s most important and lesser-known grape varieties and regions as you taste your way through Spain (300+ wines will be poured!), sample a made-to-order Spanish artisan cocktails while watching the excitement of a live wood-fired Spanish cooking demo, or attend a mini-seminar on essential Spanish varietals led by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein.

Wine Tastings and Culinary Workshop
Along the way, attendees can look forward to sampling 300+ new vintages from many of the country’s leading wineries alongside producer tastings of premium EVOO’s, mono-varietals and blends, a selection of cheeses and cured meats from Spain, and more, at one of the country’s largest celebrations of Spain’s culture and gastronomy.

Walk-around food and wine tastings showcase delicacies including:
A variety of Spanish jamón and cheese
Albondigas– traditional Spanish meatballs
Croquetas de jamón
Boquerones
Tomato Gazpacho with Spanish sherry and EVOO
Patatas Bravas– spicy Spanish potatoes
Manchego & wild mushroom bikini sandwiches
Wood-fired Paella
Jamón Ibérico carving, and more…

Events include:
Walk-around wine and food tastings, including gastronomy-driven tapas, Jamón Iberico, cheese from Spain, and more
Live cooking demos
Master Sommelier-led mini wine varietal flights
Regional food sampling
Food and wine pairing challenges
Mixologist-led Spanish Artisan Cocktail Bar
Master Sommelier-led culinary & wine seminar (VIP offering)

Admission
VIP Access | 5:45–6:30 PM
Evening Tasting Access + VIP Access to include a Master Sommelier led “Spanish Wines & the Cheeses that Love Them” pairing seminar PLUS exclusive 30-minute early access to producer showcase (wine tasting) featuring the Spanish artisan cocktail bar and all food offerings. Quantities limited. Extra half hour from 6:30PM-7:00PM to enjoy the main floor before the crowds get here Post-Seminar.

Evening Tasting Access (General Admission) | 7:00–9:00 PM
Ticket-holders receive access to the Grand Tasting featuring 300+ new vintages, “Essential Spain” mini-seminar, Spanish Artisan cocktail bar, and robust food offerings and cooking demos.