On August 8th and 9th, 2008, TAPAS will be sponsoring an event at Copia in Napa. Here is the quick description:
Grapes indigenous to Spain- - -Grown into Wines in the USA- - -Informative Seminars,
Featuring a Walk-around Winetasting August 8/9, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Take the “Spanish Trail” to Copia for the most extensive tasting of American produced Iberian grape varietals ever offered. This “Fiesta Primera” includes the increasingly popular Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, Graciano, Mourvedre, the Tourigas, Verdejo and don’t forget Bastardo! These domestic delights from Arizona, California, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and beyond range from crisp, refreshing whites through big, full bodied reds to elegant varietally correct ports. Discover, savor and celebrate this treasure chest of exotic, but delightfully food-friendly wines and you will gain appreciation for what these visionary winegrowers are doing here on American soil.