Ask wine enthusiasts what makes a wine good and each of them would have a different answer. Most are informed by its tasting notes, while some are about where it comes from. Others, however, put it simply and focus more on the feeling it gives.
Not all wines are the same, after all. There are around 10,000 wine grape varieties in the world, and several of them are put together to produce unique flavor profiles with tastes that vary from one to another.
The wine scene is big, which is what makes it worth exploring. One way to do so is by indulging in a wine dinner. While you’re not able to feel the sun and take a walk in vineyards just like in wine tours, it’s still more than sipping booze—it’s a multisensory experience that lets you know what each bottle has to tell accompanied with good food and good atmosphere.
That’s what we got a preview of at Samira by Chele Gonzalez’s wine dinner series, which is showcasing different wine destinations throughout 2025. The well-orchestrated adventure kicked off with Spain’s Ribera del Duero, which is one of the most renowned wine regions with offerings mostly made from Tempranillo, a red wine grape variety.