Wine in the New Year

Over the past few weeks I have been exploring the wine scene in Shanghai.... It started with a wine tasting at the Kathleen's 5 on Nanjing Lu near the Shanghai Art Museum and sponsored by Discover California Wines:   http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/.
This event was packed... at one point they even ran out of tasting glasses. The Via Pacifica table stayed busy with David Duckhorn and Tony Wang pouring and explaining all of our amazing California wines. It was clear that people in Shanghai are not only interested in drinking wine but also interested in learning more about wine...how inspiring!

Later on in the week I went to the newly renovated and recently opened Pata Negra located on 913 Julu Lu and Changsu Lu. From the moment I entered the space I knew I could sit back, relax and catch up with my friends.
                   We tried several Spanish wines including:  el perro verde (one of my favorites)

 Our food was amazing especially the ham.  The pig is KING here. If anything, come here with a group of friends for a bottle of wine some cheese and ham and see where the night takes you. The owner, Miguel Johnson,  knows quality and it is clear from the melt in your mouth food to the inspiring artwork on the walls.

Until next time..

Cheers!