Rioja Uncorked
Date & Time
Thursday, Oct 1
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location
Rancho Valencia
5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Description
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the wine producers from Spain’s Rioja wine region at the stunning Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. As part of the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, this exclusive tasting event brings together a curated lineup of acclaimed Rioja producers for a deep dive into one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Stroll through the picturesque Rancho Valencia while sampling exceptional Rioja wines as they are paired with bites from Rancho Valencia’s talented culinary team.
Welcome Wines
Viña Pomal Organic Reserva
Don Jacobo Blanco
Carlos Serres Sparkling Brut
Menu Tasting Bites | Rioja Pairing
Hiramasa Crudo, Compressed Green Apple, Olive Oil, Shiso, Yuzu Kosho – Aged White Rioja (Viura-based) | Hacienda López de Haro Clásica Gran Reserva Blanco 2014
Santa Barbara Uni Toast, Seaweed Butter, Lemon Zest – Rioja Rosado | Bodegas Muga Rosado 2025
Chilled Pea Tartlet, White Chocolate, Ricotta Salata, Meyer Lemon – High-Altitude White Rioja | El Pacto Viñedos en el Alto Najerilla
Duck Rillette, Cherry Gastrique, Crispy Shallot – Elegant Reserva Rioja Blend | Bodegas Roda 2022
“Cardiff Crack” Tri-tip sandwiches, Roasted Allium Aioli – Village Rioja Tempranillo | Valserrano El Ribazo
Braised Beef Birria Mini Tacos, Cilantro, Onion, Avocado Crema – Rioja Oriental Garnacha Blend | Beronia Vareia 2020
Compte Gougere, Thyme-Honey Glaze – Barrel-Fermented White Rioja | Monopole
Dark Chocolate Cremeux, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Raspberry – Gran Reserva Rioja | Heras Cordón Expresión 2016


