SPAIN'S GREAT MATCH CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN THE US

More than 300 wines from a cross-section of wine regions are poured

 Serrano Ham is a virtual staple of Spanish cuisine-Alex Velez of Master Ham

 More beauties among the wine bounty of Spain

 Cesar Pitch Rodriguez of Bodega Convento, San Francisco, Spain

 Manager Eric and Marina Lins of Harlem's The Winery

 The lovely Agata Lozano Ambassador for Juan Ramon Lozano Wines of Spain

 Muruve of Castilla y Leon

 Maria Stevens and Michelle Ortago of Palm Bay International

 The architecturally stunning IAC HQ Buidling in Chelsea designed by Frank Gehry

 World famous architect Frank Gehry in his Manhattan office

by Dwight Casimere
Photos by Dwight Casimere

More than 300 wines, and a really nice hoppy beer, were poured in the architecturally stunning IAC (InterActive Corp.)  Headquarters building in Chelsea, designed by award-winning architect Frank Gehry. The superlative setting was only fitting for a day of seminars and tasting of wines from a cross-section of Spain's premium wine regions, from LaMancha to Valtiendas, Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero, Rueda and beyond.

In addition to the wine, the grand tasting featured tapas, Iberian ham, cured meats, cheeses and other delicacies from local producers and restaurants specializing in the renowned cuisine of Spain. The Great Match will be duplicated in Los Angeles on Nov. 8 at the Jose Andres Bazaar.