The Grand Tasting event of the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival will be held at the River House. The event, which will benefit Council on Aging, will feature a taste sampling of more than 100 authentic Spanish wines along with delicious hors d'oeuvres and Spanish music by guitarist Dennis Fermin.
The Grand Tasting event is a part of the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival, which celebrates the 500th birthday of Pedro Menéndez (St. Augustine’s founder) and Spanish wines.
“If anyone wants to immerse themselves in Spanish wine, then the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival is the way to do it,” said Joseph Boles, president of the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival Board of Directors. “Remember, our founder, Pedro Menéndez, arrived on our shores with 800 casks of wine, one for each person.”
The St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival began in 2012 to connect St. Augustine to our city’s Spanish history through a series of events that feature Spanish wine, cuisine and culture while also raising money for local charities. Since the festival began, more the $325,000 has been donated to local charities.
Tickets to the Grand Tasting are $75 per person and are available to purchase at www.SpanishWineFestival.com or by calling (904) 460-8763. The River House is located at 179 Marine Street.
