Calling All Bartenders for the Tío Pepe Challenge Last Chance to Submit Cocktail Recipe for NYC Finals
(PRWEB) February 27, 2018 -- The 2018 Tío Pepe Challenge has come to the U.S. for the first time in its history, and bartenders have until Friday, March 2 to submit their best Sherry cocktails using Tío Pepe. The competition’s sponsor, Tasting Panel Magazine, will select six finalists from the top cocktail recipe entries and host the winners in New York City to compete on March 20, for a chance to represent the U.S. at the 5th Annual Tío Pepe Challenge International Final this May in Jerez, Spain.
To register and submit a cocktail for consideration, please visit: http://www.tastingpanelmag.com/thetiopepechallenge.aspx.
The Tío Pepe Challenge competition and cocktail presentation finals will take place at the famed Leyanda bar in Brooklyn, NY on March 20 and will be open to the public. Julie Reiner and Ivy Mix of Leyenda will judge alongside Mixologist Zane Harris and González Byass Brand Ambassador Alvaro Plata.
The winner will go on to compete at the Tío Pepe Challenge International Final, held in Jerez, Spain, during the world famous Feria de Jerez in May 2018. The top 14 selected bartenders from around the world will compete and battle it out live in front of a panel of renowned, international experts and be tested on their knowledge of Sherry, the use of a venencia and, of course, their ability to make delicious and innovative Sherry cocktails.
The Tío Pepe Challenge allows aspiring Sherry experts to test their knowledge about this wonderful fortified wine. The contest is open to all U.S. bartenders and is an opportunity to find out about the variety and scope that Sherry has to offer.
Bartenders interested in entering a Sherry cocktail using Tío Pepe must do so by March 2. The six finalists will be announced March 6. Please visit: http://www.tastingpanelmag.com/thetiopepechallenge.aspx.
About González Byass
González Byass is a family-owned, collection of wineries founded in 1835 which spans across Spain’s most important wine producing regions. From its foundation the González family have been dedicated to making fine Sherries and brandies in Jerez, Spain, creating such well-known brands as Tío Pepe Fino Sherry and Lepanto Brandy de Jerez.
Today the fifth generation of the family are the custodians of these exceptional brands having built the company into a family of wineries which produces wine in some of Spain’s most famous regions; Bodegas Beronia (Rioja and Rueda), Cavas Vilarnau (Barcelona), Finca Constancia (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla), Finca Moncloa (Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz), Viñas del Vero (Somontano) and Pazo de Lusco (Rías Baixas). In each of these regions the family strives to make the best possible quality wines respecting the local terroir and the environment.
At the same time the company has also expanded its interests further in the premium spirits business and has created pioneering brands such as The London No.1, MOM Gin, Druide Vodka and Nomad Outland Whisky.
González Byass is now one of Spain’s most well-recognized brand owners world-wide. Their passion for quality wine production and respect for long-standing traditions -whilst at the same time innovating- have been the guiding principles that have led to the company’s global success.
Learn more at http://www.gonzalezbyass.com.
Rebekah Polster, Donna White Communications, +1 917-583-5958, [email protected]
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