Among the activities carried out were brandy tastings Cardenal MendozaMasterclasses, seminars, pairing events and cocktail sessions conducted by the most respected mixologists and professionals in the world of spirits.
The Sánchez winery Romate She is the producer of this fantastic brandy Solera Gran ReservaIts pleasant and balanced flavor, as well as its intense finish, make it perfect for pairing with cigars, chocolates, and other spirits to create the most exclusive and innovative cocktails.
The prestigious magazine Drinks International recognized Cardenal Mendoza as one of the 10 best brandies in the world, along with some cognacs and armagnacs.
During Golden Week, more than 50 private events were held in different parts of the world, including Russia, the United States, China, Spain, Panama, Puerto Rico, Romania, Ukraine, Italy, Colombia, and Germany.
The wide variety of participating countries is a testament to the enthusiasm for Cardenal Mendoza in places with diverse tastes and cultures. Furthermore, the activity generated on social media shows how brandy is being discovered by a new type of consumer. Unlike other spirits such as vodka and whiskey, brandy is a grape distillate aged in barrels that previously held sherry. This makes it a natural source of interest for those who want to delve deeper into the world of wine.
Some of the most important events have included vertical tastings (in which between 3 and 4 types of Cardenal Mendoza were tasted in order of age) and the first worldwide event to pair pipe tobacco with Cardenal Mendoza.
In China, the winery’s oenologist, Reyes Gómez, hosted several events held in various cities across the country, while in the United States, tastings took place in several prestigious venues.
Miami had the opportunity to attend two sold-out evenings. At these events, the revered mixology magazine “Chilled” brought together the nation’s best mixologists and bartenders for “The Chilled 100 Roundtable Series of Masterclasses and cocktail workshops.” One of the hosts was Julio Cabrera, named by GC as “The Most Imaginative Bartender in America.”
“The brandy Cardenal Mendoza It has an exquisite flavor. It has an intoxicating sherry finish that makes it especially appealing. It’s very versatile in cocktails and blends incredibly well with the cocktails we tasted.”
Cardenal Mendoza He has been honored throughout Spain, from his birthplace, Jerez de la Frontera, to Bilbao or Barcelona, passing through Segovia.
In Madrid, the renowned GL Pease pipe tobacco was paired with Cardenal MendozaRoyal Charter and NPU. A world first.
CM’s Golden Week also celebrated the culmination of the Copa Mendoza contest. A three-month competition in which participants had to create a photograph that exemplified the concept of the “art of living” along with Cardenal MendozaAs a result, a large number of photos were received showing Cardenal Mendoza with a wide variety of extras: chocolate, coffee, cigars, cocktails as well as photos capturing moments full of emotions such as love and friendship.
