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The Spanish say it only takes a mouthful of good food, a glass of fine wine and lively conversation to keep a crowd going. That’s the principle behind Spanish tapas – the “little” foods that are served in small bars around Spain.
Spain has more land planted to vineyards than any other country in the world. Yet it is only third in wine production “quantity-wise”, behind Italy and France. That is because they plant their vines further apart, and they keep the yields very low. That makes for some pretty rich and concentrated juice. In other words, sometimes less is better. Especially in the wine world…
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain! And that is good too. Because the best vineyards lie in the higher altitudes of the more mountainous regions, where it is drier and the climate is more moderate.
Join us for a very special event as we will travel to some of Spain’s most famous wine regions for a taste of the countries’ specialties.
Hope to see you there. Buen apetito!
About Holly Howell:
Holly grew up in a food-loving family in Pittsford, New York. Her family has owned a Cooking School called “The Seasonal Kitchen” for over 45 years. She was the wine columnist for the Rochester Gannett Democrat and Chronicle newspaper for 13 years, and has been a wine consultant at Marketview Liquor since 2015. She often speaks at special wine events, judges at international wine competitions, and leads many educational wine seminars and programs in Rochester and the surrounding areas.
Since 2013, Holly has been an official Wine Host for AMAWaterways River Cruises in Europe, leading wine-themed tours through some of Europe’s most picturesque wine regions.
Holly is a CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine) through the Society of Wine Educators; a CS (Certified Sommelier) through the Master Court; and is currently pursuing her diploma through the WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust). Holly loves to teach and has an enthusiastic and fun approach to learning!
About Jan Hull:
Jan grew up in the Finger Lakes and has a passion for wine, cooking, and the pairing of wine and food. She has taken numerous wine education classes (many led by Holly!) throughout Rochester and the Finger Lakes and has been interested in wine, as well as how it pairs with food, for nearly 20 years.
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