Spain is a very ancient wine land and has been making wine long before the Romans.
Spain has the largest vineyard plantings on earth, but is third in production because they do not irrigate.
A Taste of Spain
featuring the wines of Olé Imports
Thursday, October 19, 2006
6:30 pm Walk-Around 7:00 pm Dinner
Please join us on Thursday October 19, 2006 as we explore the wines of Spain. Patrick Mata owner of Olé Imports will co-host this event. Started in 1999, Olé Imports has a unique wine portfolio of Spanish wines that has grown from 3 wines to now 100 wines. 
They look for wines that have three common elements: quality, value, terrior. We will feature a “walk-around” before dinner that will feature six wines that offer superb value in today’s wine market. Dinner will showcase a seven course dinner that will feature Olé Imports most prestigious wines.
Spain represents one of the world’s most exciting areas, largely because it has done as outstanding job both in maintaining respect for its traditions of the past while also looking to the future. Spanish winemakers are willing to attempt what old-timers and reactionaries would consider unorthodox, anti-establishment viticulture and winemaking techniques. The country is enjoying a qualitative revolution in cuisine, wine and arts. With respect to wine, many young men and women are reclaiming indigenous varietals that have long been ignored or sold off to huge cooperatives, and rediscovering areas that were once considered backwater wine regions of little interest. Moreover, it is irrefutable that Spain, along with southern Italy and to a lesser extent southern France, is leading the world in terns of sensational wine bargains that possess considerable character and soul.
the Menu
A Walk-Around / A Selection of Tapas
Imported Olives accompanied with toasted Spanish almonds
Cava “Brut Reserva” Blanc de Blanc, Bodegas Naverán, Penedès, NV
Georges Bank Cod, Provençal Tapenade
Georges Bank Cod, seared, with a tapenade crust of roasted tomato, anchovies and Niçoise Coquillos olives and capers served with a saffron/tomato broth.
White “Verdejo/Viura”, Bodegas Ipsum, Rueda, 2005
Seared Indiana Duck Breast, Michigan Cherry Glac
A lightly peppered breast of Maple Leaf Farms duck breast served over a duck confit timbale wrapped with Napa cabbage, sauced with a California raisin and sweet Michigan cherry
Garnacha “G5”,, Vinos Sin-Ley, La Mancha, 2005
Cordero, Sauce an Naturel
An oven roasted lamb chop with an herb crust served with roasted tomatoes, olives and roasted red peppers served with a lamb glace de viande.
Rioja “Tinto”, Cortijo III, Rioja, 2004
Cocido of Rabbit, Pork and Chorizo
A medley of braised rabbit loin, roasted pork tenderloin and chorizo, served with leeks, baby carrots, turnips, Yukon gold potatoes, English peas and fine egg noodles, topped with a rich pork and rabbit broth.
Vizcaraa Roble, Bodegas y Viñedos Vizcarra Ramos, Ribera Del Duero, 2004
*Viscarra Roble Celia, Bodegas y Viñedos Vizcarra Ramos, Ribera Del Duero 2003*
*supplemental $8.00 for 1.5 oz. pour*
A Spanish Cheese Course
A selection of fine Spanish cheeses with Manchego “aged 12 months”, Cabrales Tipo Picon “blue-veined”, Tetilla cheese served with a date and an almond/fig cake and fruit bread.
Abat Domenech, Bodega Cesca Vincent , Priorat, 2000
Quinta Quietud, Bodegas Quinta Del La Quietud, Toro, 2001
Chocolate Ganache Tart, Seasonal Berries
A rich chocolate ganache pâté, served with a Miriam Blackberry coulis with pistachio ice cream.
“Late Bottle Vintage” Porto 2000, Dow’s, Douro Valley, Portugal
$85 per person
Tax & Gratuity not included