In-Store with European Cellars

We are thrilled to highlight Spanish and French wines from importer European Cellars. Sample 17 wines for only $25, including 13 wines from 4 Spanish producers plus 4 wines from 2 French producers.

The small family winery Dominio del Águila in Ribera del Duero is run by vigneron Jorje Monzón who worked at wineries including Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in France and the Vega Sicilia Group in Spain. His elegant, restrained and extremely terroir expressive wines are shaking up the way Ribera del Duero’s wines are seen.

The stunning sparkling wines from Gramona are made by a family of grape growers and winemakers who trace their history back to 1850. Considered pioneers for their work in the cellar and for releasing sparkling wines only after extended aging, Gramona now farms their estate organically and biodynamically.

Albariño from Pazo de Señorans is a staff and customer favorite - bottled early each year following the harvest, it is an example of the fresh, crisp, and vibrant style that has defined Rias-Baixas. One vineyard site, Los Bancales, planted with some of the oldest vines on the estate, now over 45 years old, is kept in tank on its lees for a full 30 months. Aged in bottle for at least an additional year, it is released under the name Selección de Añada, which will also be poured. This wine was originally an experimental cuvée for the family to enjoy and proves the age-worthiness of Albariño.

Terroir al Límit has long stood at the forefront of the movement redefining Priorat. The estate has shifted the region’s style from dense, oak-driven power toward a model built on finesse, transparency, and an almost ascetic respect for terroir. This evolution is most vividly captured in the winery’s principal bottlings, from the regional Terroir Històric wines to the village and single-vineyard expressions that have become benchmarks of Mediterranean fine wine.

Domaine des Bosquets has deep historical roots in Gigondas. Josh Raynolds of Vinous wrote, “Since Julien Brechet took control of his family’s 26-hectare estate in 2006, Domaine des Bosquets has been moving steadily, if not swiftly, up the Gigondas hierarchy, and in 2016 they produced not only some of the best wines of the appellation but of the entire southern Rhône.”

Neal Martin of Vinous describes Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin as “one of the leading producers in Chablis,” and attendees will be able to sample their 2023 release!

WINES TO BE POURED:

SPAIN

Dominio del Águila, Castilla y Leon, Ribera del Duero

2021 Dominio del Águila Picaro

2019 Dominio del Águila Reserva

Gramona, Catalunya, Corpinnat

2021 Gramona Brut “La Cuvee”

2014 Gramona Brut Nature III Lustros

2014 Gramona Brut Celler Batlle

Pazo de Señorans, Galicia, Rias-Baixas

2024 Pazo de Señorans Albariño

2015 Pazo de Señorans Albariño Selección de Añada

Terroir al Límit, Catalunya, Priorat

2022 Terroir al Límit Historic Blanc

2021 Terroir al Límit Historic Rojo (Negre)

2021 Terroir al Límit Terra de Cuques Rojo

2022 Terroir al Límit Pedra de Guix Blanc

2022 Terroir al Límit Les Tosses

2022 Terroir al Límit Les Manyes

FRANCE

2021 Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas

2022 Domaine des Bosquets Cotes du Rhone Les Bosquets

2021 Domaine des Bosquets Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret

2023 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis

Cheese & charcuterie will be served.

All wines poured will be available for purchase at a 10% discount after the event.

ABOUT EUROPEAN CELLARS

Eric Solomon founded European Cellars in 1990 and from the outset championed unheralded wine growing regions and promoted young, innovative winemakers. European Cellars now boasts over 90 properties and is recognized as one of the finest wine importers of Spanish and French wines in the United States. His pioneering efforts have been acknowledged with numerous awards and accolades, including Wine Personality of the Year, Best Importer of the Year, and James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional. Robert Parker, one of the most influential wine critics of our time, has lauded Eric as one of the finest importers in the country, noting his talent for ferreting out spectacular wines from both countries. Eric’s remarkable journey is a testament to his unwavering passion and dedication to the world of wine.

Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours before start time for a refund or transfer to another class or event. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older and pay for admission to the event. This includes designated drivers and caregivers.