Trade Only · Dallas, TX
Rioja DOCa Grand Tasting
A Master Class, Rapid Rioja sessions, and a Walkaround Tasting spanning 85 wines from 34 wineries — Tuesday, September 22, at The Swexan Hotel, Dallas.
Rioja Heads to Dallas for a Grand Tasting
On September 22, wine professionals from across the Dallas market will gather at The Swexan Hotel for the Rioja DOCa Grand Tasting — an invitation-only Master Class, a series of Rapid Rioja sessions, and a Walkaround Tasting spotlighting the depth of Rioja’s wineries.
The event is reserved for sommeliers, buyers, distributors, and accredited wine media; it’s part of a wider wave of Rioja programming bringing DOCa Rioja’s wines to new markets across the U.S. Take a look at the wines being poured below.
| Event | Rioja DOCa Grand Tasting |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
| Venue | The Swexan Hotel, 2575 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX 75201 |
| Master Class | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Steven McDonald, MS |
| Rapid Rioja Sessions | 1:30 – 3:20 PM · Jonathan Eichholz, MS · limited seating |
| Walkaround Tasting | 1:00 – 4:00 PM · The Swexan Hotel Ballroom |
| Credentials | Trade only — sommeliers, buyers, distributors, importers, retailers, restaurateurs & accredited wine media |
| Registration | Register Now |
Rioja Master Class
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Steven McDonald, MS · 9 wines
Rapid Rioja Sessions
1:30 – 3:20 PM · Jonathan Eichholz, MS · limited seating · 7 wines
Walkaround Tasting
1:00 – 4:00 PM · The Swexan Hotel Ballroom · 85 wines
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Bring Rioja Into Your Program
Sell sheets, tasting notes, brand assets, and market data for every wine poured at the Grand Tasting — and beyond — live in the Rioja Trade Tool Kit.