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An Evening of Rioja at Rancho Valencia

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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Funded by the European Union

Del Mar Wine & Food Festival

October 1–4, 2026 · Surf Sports Park, Del Mar, CA

Rioja Uncorked at Rancho Valencia

The Rioja experience continues with an exclusive evening at the stunning Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Guests will explore a curated selection of Rioja wines paired with an exceptional menu from Rancho Valencia’s culinary team — from hiramasa crudo and Santa Barbara uni to birria tacos and Gran Reserva paired with dark chocolate crèmeux.

Part of Rioja’s sponsorship of the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, San Diego’s premier culinary celebration.

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Wine & Pairing

Eleven Rioja wines, matched course by course to Rancho Valencia’s tasting menu

Bodegas Bilbaínas Viña Pomal Organic Reserva
Viña Pomal Organic Reserva
2019 · Organic Reserva Tinto
Welcome Wine
Bodegas Bilbaínas

Bodegas Corral Don Jacobo Blanco
Don Jacobo Blanco
2024 · Blanco
Welcome Wine
Bodegas Corral

Bodegas Carlos Serres Brut Sparkling
Brut Sparkling
2022 · Espumoso de Calidad
Welcome Wine
Bodegas Carlos Serres

Hacienda López de Haro Clásica Gran Reserva Blanco
Clásica Gran Reserva Blanco
2014 · Aged White Rioja (Viura-based)
Paired With
Hiramasa Crudo, Compressed Green Apple, Olive Oil, Shiso, Yuzu Kosho
Hacienda López de Haro

Bodegas Muga Rosado
Rosado
2025 · Rioja Rosado
Paired With
Santa Barbara Uni Toast, Seaweed Butter, Lemon Zest
Bodegas Muga

Viñedos el Pacto en el Alto Najerilla
En el Alto Najerilla
2024 · High-Altitude White Rioja
Paired With
Chilled Pea Tartlet, White Chocolate, Ricotta Salata, Meyer Lemon
Viñedos el Pacto

Bodegas Roda Reserva
Reserva
2022 · Elegant Reserva Rioja Blend
Paired With
Duck Rillette, Cherry Gastrique, Crispy Shallot
Bodegas Roda

Valserrano Finca El Ribazo
Finca El Ribazo
2022 · Village Rioja Tempranillo
Paired With
“Cardiff Crack” Tri-Tip Sandwiches, Roasted Allium Aioli
Valserrano

Bodegas Beronia Vareia
Vareia
2020 · Rioja Oriental Garnacha Blend
Paired With
Braised Beef Birria Mini Tacos, Cilantro, Onion, Avocado Crema
Bodegas Beronia

CVNE Monopole Rioja
Monopole Rioja
2024 · Barrel-Fermented White Rioja
Paired With
Comté Gougère, Thyme-Honey Glaze
CVNE

Heras Cordón Expresión Gran Reserva
Heras Cordón Expresión
2016 · Gran Reserva Rioja
Paired With
Dark Chocolate Crémeux, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Raspberry
Heras Cordón

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