WHAT:

Renowned Chef José Andrés (in addition to Wines From Spain), hosted the Casa José Spanish Barbeque featuring Wines from Spain during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. José Andrés is the chef and owner of three restaurants at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas including China Poblano, Jaleo and é.

Photo Credit: Aubree Dallas

Chef Andrés supplied all attendees with favorites from the Spanish songbook of classics, from Pan Con Tomato to Jamón Iberico Ribs to a selection of artisanal cheeses and embutidos.

Guests sipped on a compendium of signatures from the Wines from Spain portfolio, from albarinos to prioriats and mezcals from the host chef’s homeland.

WHO:

Bold faced names in attendance at Casa José included star chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Jacques Pepin, Tom Colicchio, Giada DeLaurentiis and Jonathan Waxman, industry notables such as Gail Simmons, Andrew Zimmern and Paul Grieco, as well as Food & Wine “Best New Chef” honorees Josh Habiger and Erik Anderson (The Catbird Seat, Nashville) and Jenn Louis (Lincoln Restaurant, Portland).