Wine Series: Rioja
Comm Ed - Lifestyle | This program is completed
A new look for an old region: Dynamic changes in Rioja, Spain which has what many consider to be among the best vineyards in the world. Of all of the old guard wine regions, Rioja may be the one posed for the most dynamic growth and development over the next few years. This is both because of new regulations in the region focusing on single village and single vineyard wines, but also because the quality of production has just continued to grow and develop over the years. Join us to find out why the ancient vineyards of Rioja are suddenly enjoying world acclaim!
There will be a reception before the tasting starting about 5:45 pm with heavy hors d’oeuvres by our CAHMI Culinary Team followed by the tasting/learning session.
Location: Le Culinaire Dining Room, CAHMI
Cancellation Policy: 100% refund if canceled at least 7 days before the class date. Cancellations occurring within 7 days of the class date will only receive a refund only if the class spot can be sold.
Kenneth Lipsmeyer
Kenneth Lipsmeyer, DWS
Ken Lipsmeyer’s love affair with wine began in the early 1980’s while a studying in Budapest. Friends in university were headed out to harvest grapes inviting Ken to join in. What followed was a week-long adventure of grape picking, wine making, and Hungarian Goulash made by camp fire while drinking Egar Bikaver, a local wine.
That early experience preceded years of exploring wine regions across the globe including France, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Canada, and the USA. Much of this time, Ken worked in the industry as a Sommelier on cruise ships and in formal restaurants, including one that he owned, 9 Jones Restaurant, in New York City.
Ken has been teaching and training about wine and spirits since the 1980’s. He has been a full-time wine instructor since 2010, when he joined Pulaski Tech’s Hospitality program. His credentials include certifications with several international wine-education organizations, but he is most proud of his Diploma of Wines and Spirits, awarded by the Wine and Spirits Education Trust.
Ken’s philosophy of wine education is to start by understanding the flavor preference of one’s own palate and then try to understand the impact nature plays on wine so that students can better navigate the wine list and shelf to find wines they enjoy.