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Tapas Fantasticas 2012 - Day One

The first half of this year's exciting two-day event

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Live from under the shadow of London's Tower Bridge was this year's Tapas Fantasticas. We're bringing you interviews with some of Rioja's greatest winemakers, plus a fabulous sneak peak of what might be coming stateside in 2013. Don't forget to RSVP and support our effort to bring Tapas Fantasticas 2013 to the United States! Join the party!

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Day One: All the Action

Here is a brief take on all the action from day one at Tapas Fantasticas 2012. You'll get an idea of how much goes on at the event from this entertaining look at all the lip-smacking activites.

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Contest Winner

Keith Dybus was the winner of our Tapas Fantasticas trip this year. Listen in as he tells us all about winning and the event itself.

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Baron de Ley

We speak with Alex Tome, export manager for Baron de Ley.

Wines tasted:

Baron de Ley Reserva 2007

Baron de Ley Gran Reserva 2004

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Vina Ijalba

Talking with Bernard Robin, export consultant for Vina Ijalba.

Wines tasted:

2010 Vina Ijalba Maturana Tinta

2010 Vina Ijalba Graciano

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Bodegas Navajas

Speaking with Jaime Delage, who represents Bodegas Navajas.

Wines Tasted:

2009 Bodegas Navajas Blanco Crianza

2009 Bodegas Navajas Crianza

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Campo Viejo

Speaking with Alfredo Del Rio, brand ambassador for Campo Viejo.

Wines tasted:

2010 Campo Viejo Tempranillo

2007 Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva

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Baron de Ley Rioja Reserva (2007)
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Baron de Ley Rioja Gran Reserva (2004)
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Ijalba Maturana Tinta Cosecha Bodegas Viña Ijalba S.a (2010)
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Navajas Blanco Crianza Rioja Doca (2009)
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Navajas Crianza Oak Aged Rioja (2009)
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Campo Viejo Tempranillo Blend Rioja Crianza (2010)
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Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja Crianza (2007)
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Bodegas Muga Blanco Barrel Fermented (2010)
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Bodegas Muga Tempranillo Blend Rioja Reserva Selección Especial (2006)
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Tierras de Murillo Blanco (2011)
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Tierra de Murillo Crianza (2008)
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Monte Real Blanco Barrel Fermented (2010)
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Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Monte Real Gran Reserva (2004)
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Heredad Ugarte Tempranillo Blend Rioja Crianza (2008)
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Martin Cendoya Reserva (2005)
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Dinastia Vivanco Rioja Blanco (2010)
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Dinastía Vivanco Tempranillo Blend Rioja Reserva (2005)
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Bodegas Bilbainas Tempranillo Rioja Viña Zaco (2009)
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Vina Pomal Reserva Rioja Tempranillo (2006)
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