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Spanish Wine and Tapas Pairing

  • All levels
  • 21 and older
  • $166.75
  • 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours

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  • $166.75
  • The Chopping Block Lincoln @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
  • 2 hours
  • Price includes 15% fee for the operational and administrative costs.
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What you'll learn in this other wine pairing class:

Enjoying wine with food is one of our favorite pastimes, but understanding how to unite the two can be a challenge. We're going to take the guesswork out of pairing wine with food in this special demonstration class featuring Spanish wines and tapas, so you can wow your guests at your next dinner party. 

From bright, bubbly Cava to spicy Rosado and silky Rioja, you’ll experience how Spanish wine offers unique, delicious flavors especially when paired with Spanish-inspired small plates. Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross will discuss ten easy guidelines guaranteed to get the most enjoyment from your pairings, practice wine words and answer questions including "What does red wine with meat really mean?" This is a fun and delicious seminar for all lovers of good wine and food! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.

Menu:

  • Cava "Pink", Parés Baltà, NV, Catalonia, Spain 
  • Gambas con Ajillo (Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Saffron) Paired with Albarino, Bodegas Lagar de Besada 2021, Galicia, Spain 
  • Bacon-Wrapped Chorizo-Stuffed Dates Paired with Mencia Rosado, Liquid Geography 2021, Bierzo, Spain
  • Sautéed Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Sauce Paired with Rioja Reserva, La Antigua Clasico, 2012, Rioja Spain 
  • Flan Paired with "Isabel" Cream Sherry, Valdespino N.V. Jerez Spain 

You must be 21 or over to attend. Please present valid ID at the time of check-in.

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Refund Policy

All classes have a 4 business days cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps which have a 16 business days cancellation policy.

You must email us at [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation, but please note the 15% service fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

If you cancel within 4 business days, you will not receive a refund or credit for your class, but feel free to send a guest in your place. Our credit card refund policy is 90 days. If your purchase was made prior to that, you will receive an account credit, not a refund to your credit card.

Please note:

  • All virtual class sales are final.
  • All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square (260)

(4.7-star rating across 260 reviews)
  • Spanish Wine and Tapas Pairing

    Anonymous review on 7/8/2023
    Love the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm! Well paced and contextualized with relevant history! Definitely recommend!
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Students love the energy and enthusiasm of the instructor at Spanish Wine and Tapas Pairing classes. The classes are well-paced and provide relevant historical context. Students highly recommend the classes, indicating that they learned valuable skills and knowledge. One student states, "I learned so much about the history and culture of Spanish wine and tapas, and now I feel confident in pairing them together."

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