la bobal and other stories about wine
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La Bobal and other stories about wine - An evening of wine, talk and special preview screening of Zev Robinson’s documentary about the Bobal grape, native to the Utiel-Re-quena region in Valencia, Spain, at Roxy Bar & Screen,128-132 Borough High Street,London SE1 1LB, Monday, December 1, 2008. www.roxybarandscreen.com
Bruno Murciano Gallego, Best Sommelier of Spain 2008, ex Head Sommelier at the Ritz and Sommelier at Michelin rated restaurants, and currently Sommelier at Bibendum`s, will present the wines of over a dozen wine producers, followed by a screening of interna-tional filmmaker and artist Zev Robinson’s documentary.
Please note - entry is free, but limited to the first 100, so early arrival is recommended.
7pm – Presentation by Bruno Murciano Gallego8pm – Screening of La Bobal and other stories about wine (Part 1)9:30pm – 12am – Drinks and discussion
The relatively unknown Bobal grape with its unique flavour is only to be found in this re-gion and not anywhere else in the world. It was once used to profitably produce bulk wine, but the price of grapes are now in free fall and most of the small growers are elderly with no one to take over the family lands. At the same time, small wineries have sprung up, creating high quality bottled wine using the Bobal grape, promoting its unique taste and qualities.
Zev Robinson’s background as an artist informs a personal, poetic approach to the work. Thirty people, winery owners, grape growers and others, speak of their sometimes conflict-ing concerns, providing a powerful insight into the traditions and future of the region to-gether with the artistry and economics of wine-making. Part 1 covers the Bobal grape and the current situation in the area that it is grown. The two further parts will look at the mar-keting of the wine and the wine-making process. For more information on the film and dis-tribution opportunities contact the filmmaker at [email protected]