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SUMMARY:Torres: History Builds Future
DESCRIPTION:Join Miguel Torres Maczassek\, 5th generation of a family which passes on values of excellence from one generation to the next.  He will share how the Torres belief in social\, environmental and economic sustainability\, and by combining the traditions inherited by his ancestors\, will provide the constant innovation to lead the future. \nThe lineup of premium wines includes Cuvée Esplendor by Vardon Kennett 2013 ($55)\, a traditional method sparkling that is making its first appearance in B.C.\, Grans Muralles 2010 ($120)\, Mas La Plana 2012 ($68)\, and Milmanda 2014 ($70). (Estimated shelf prices.) Scroll down for the full lineup. \nModerator: Anthony Gismondi\nPanelist: Miguel Torres Maczassek\, General Manager\, Torres \nMiguel studied Business and Management at the ESADE University in Barcelona and oenology at the Rovira i Virgili University in Tarragona. In April 2001\, he was appointed General Manager at the Jean Leon winery (part of the Torres Group since 1995). In 2004\, he accepted the position of Marketing Director of Miguel Torres S.A.\, responsible for product development\, communications and new launchings. In 2009\, Miguel Torres Maczassek was appointed Executive President of Miguel Torres Chile. He is currently General Manager of the Torres Group. \nFeatured wines:\nCuvée Esplendor by Vardon Kennett 2013\, Alto Penedès: Pinot Noir\, Chardonnay\, Xarel-lo “New Elegantly Elevated Bubbles”\nPazo de Bruxas 2016\, Rías Baixas: Albariño “A Secret Revealed”\nMilmanda 2014\, Conca de Barberà: Chardonnay “1000 Years of History”\nGrans Muralles 2010\, Conca de Barberà: Monastrell\, Querol\, Garró\, Carineña “Ancestral Vines”\nMas La Plana 2012\, Penedès: Cabernet Sauvignon “Legend in Black”\nCeleste Crianza 2014\, Ribera del Duero: Tinto Fino “A Star in Ribera del Duero”\nPurgatori 2013\, Costers del Segre: Carineña\, Garnacha\, Syrah\nSalmos 2014\, Priorat: Carineña\, Garnacha\, Syrah “Discover the Secret of Salmos”\nFloralis Moscatel Oro NV\, Catalunya: Moscatel de Alejandría “The Sweetest of Spain” \nWines subject to change \n“Torres: History Builds Future sees the Vancouver Sun’s Anthony Gismondi in conversation with Miguel Torres Maczassek\, a fifth-generation member of the famous Torres wine family. Numerous wines will be discussed and poured\, from iconic Spanish regions like Priorat and lesser known appellations like Conca de Barberà. There will be lots to talk about\, from winemaking philosophies that have guided the family during the years to sustainable methods being practised in their vineyards.” Kurtis Kolt\, The Georgia Straight \nFamily is Key – Five Generations of Winemaking at Torrres\n \n
URL:https://vanwinefest.ca/event/torres-history-builds-future/
LOCATION:VCC West\, Meeting Room 121\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Sold Out Events,Wine Seminars
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