Come Enjoy Spanish Wines on the Veranda Paired with Paella, Prepared By Our Guest of Honor, Winemaker David Tofterup, & Multi-Course Tapas From Chef Corey Grothe!
Join us for a perfect afternoon on our patio - filled with Spanish Wines, Tapas and Seafood Paella prepared by Chef Corey Grothe and Winemaker David Tofterup! Reservations Required (community seating at our Biergarten tables). $60 per person (plus tax and gratuity).
Wines: Astobizia Txakoli, Acentuado Rosé, Zinio Reserva Rioja, La Nymphina Monastrell & Rizado Monastrell
Paired with: Paella de Marisco, Boquerones en vinagre, Patatas Bravas, Chorizo Stew & Spanish Charcuterie
Danish brothers David and Jonas Tofterup are the talented
winemakers behind Bodegas Trenza. David, twice Winemaker of the
Year in Spain, and Jonas a Master of Wine, combine their global
experience and in-depth knowledge of Spanish wines to create
Bodegas Trenza. In addition to producing their own wines, Bodegas
Trenza will facilitate the export of other respected Spanish brands
and regional wines to the US.
Spanish Wine Tasting & Paella
with David Tofterup
Saturday, April 9th 3pm
*Our Original location - 103 North Side Square*
$60 Per Person (Includes Paella & Tapas)
The Line-Up
Astobiza Txakoli, Txakoli de Alava, Spain
Astobiza is a modern winery in the Txakoli de Alava region, which is the smallest of the Txakoli sub-regions. This appellation enjoys a slight moderating influence from the continental climate, which produces greater body in the wine. The wine is produced with sustainably farmed estate vineyards, comprised of seven separate blocks grown on 25 acres. Our vineyards are planted at 820 feet altitude, and are perfectly suited to Hondarrabi Zuri, the regional Basque grape. The wine is fermented and stored in stainless steel to enhance the minerality, and crisp apple, citrus and stone fruit qualities.
Bodegas Trenza Acentuado Rosé, Castilla, Spain
Acentuado sources organically grown and hand harvested Garnacha from the high planes in eastern Castilla. The vineyard consisting of 30 year old bush vines is southeast facing. The high altitude contributes to the fresh acidity in the wine, as well as concentrated flavors due to the reduced harvest size. Our organic fruit is whole cluster pressed using only “free run juice” from the first pressing. The resulting wine is extremely pale in color and fermented completely dry.
These vineyards consistently produce prominent aromas of ripe raspberry and wild sweet strawberries, and rubbed herbs. The palate is clean and crisp with layered textures and bright acidity.
Zinio Reserva Rioja, Spain
Zinio Vendimia Seleccionada is crafted with grapes from our Uruñuela vineyards, selected from a series of blocks with elevations between 1800-1900 feet. Our low-yielding vineyards are made up of 22 different soil types! These sustainably farmed family vineyards in the Rioja Alta region are surrounded by mountains (South of Sierra Cantabria and North of Sierra de la Demanda) and moderated by three rivers (Ebro, Yalde and Najerilla)
Total fermentation time for the Crianza takes about 20 days. Our winemaker uses French and American oak barrels, and ages the wine for 14 months before bottling. We achieve complex phenolic aromas and flavors of red fruits and spices which produces expressive, elegant and balanced wines.
La Nymphina Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain
Only 70+ year old Tempranillo vines are used for Zinio Reserva. These old bush vines are among the highest vineyards we have planted in the Rioja Alta. The poor calcareous‐clay soils keep yields low, and phenolics and quality high. Our vineyards are farmed sustainably, and green practices are a core value to Zinio Bodegas. Our mountain Tempranillo goes through careful sorting and prior to destemming and a 10—day cold soak which extracts optimal color and additional phenolics. After alcoholic fermentation the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, then is barrel aged for 18 months in toasted French and American oak barrels. The wine wills pend a full two years in bottle to gain balance before being released.
Rizado Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain
Rizado is the highest expression of what Monastrell can be. Building on the tannins associated with Monastrell, the two bothers have created layer upon layer of intense color and complexity. The intricate aromas and flavors reveal a balance of ripe fruit, dark spices and toasty oak. This signature wine from Bodega Trenza is the smallest production from the winery, and one of the most highly rated wines.
It is made from 100% Monastrell harvested from a high altitude vineyard in the Campo Arriba. This old, head trained vineyard was planted in 1967. Look for a deep ruby red color, and complex wine wine layered with dark red and black fruit, ripe tannins with intricate texture and finish.