Ramón Bilbao’s 100th & The Spanish Wine Master

I had the pleasure of attending the 100th anniversary celebration of the winery, Ramón Bilbao in Rioja this past week. Given that 100th anniversaries don't come along all that often, they pulled out all the stops, inviting a huge array of people who have collaborated with them in the past whether that be as press, sales, consultants or many other interactions. I met a few people in those two fast days that I'd only known online previously. We were gathered at their premises in Haro for a series of events that had their Gala Dinner as the height of the spectacle. It included a mix of live performance, meal, and opening an array of vintages for those in attendance to enjoy. It was immersive on all counts. On top of this were various smaller events including a talk with other centenary wineries from around the world, followed by a tasting…