Grandes Pagos de España Certification Program – Meseta North Module - $95

Dates: Wed, Mar 11 (6:30pm - 8:00pm) & Thu, Mar 12 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

This class is part of the Grandes Pagos de España Certification Program. You may enroll in this module as a standalone class, or complete it as part of the full certification program to earn the Grandes Pagos de España Certificate.

Students may also complete each module of the certification program over time, at their own pace, to qualify for the certificate.
To learn more about the full certification program, please visit the program overview page.

Module Overview: Meseta North

The Meseta North module focuses on the wine regions, grape varieties, and Grandes Pagos de España (GPE) producers of north-central Spain.

Meseta North includes some of Spain’s most important inland wine regions, shaped by a continental climate and high elevation. These conditions produce bold, structured red wines, especially from Ribera del Duero and Toro, as well as fresh, expressive white wines such as Rueda.

You will study key grape varieties including Tempranillo (locally known as Tinto del País and Tinto de Toro), along with Mencía and Verdejo, and explore how altitude, climate, and soils influence wine style. The session also examines Garnacha, highlighting its modern renaissance through the elegant wines of Secastilla from DO Somontano.

The tasting features wines from leading Grandes Pagos de España producers located in the region, including Abadía Retuerta, Numanthia, and Aalto among others. You will also be introduced to Fuentes del Silencio, a producer focused on restoring small, old-vine vineyards and producing single-vineyard wines that emphasize site and vine age.

What Is Included

• An online study guide introducing Grandes Pagos de España and Spain's wine landscape, including history, culture, climate, geography, terroir, and the key regions.
• Detailed profiles of each of the Meseta North GPE producer, including key facts, terroir, viticulture, winemaking, winery singularities, and the wines produced.
• 3 hours of instruction focused on Meseta North through lens of its Grandes Pagos and their single vineyards.
• A guided tasting representing all Grandes Pagos de España producers from Meseta North.
• A 15 minute multiple-choice exam at the end of the course
  • Students achieving a minimum score of 70% will complete the Meseta North requirement toward the Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop Certificate.

Class Format

This class is offered in person at Blind Bishop (310 Sunset Ave. Dallas, TX 75208) or remotely via Zoom. For distance learners, 2 oz tasting portions can be provided:

• Pick-up within 2 days of the first class at Blind Bishop at no additional cost, or
• Shipped to the participant’s address for an additional shipping fee based on location

Dates and Times:

Wednesday March 11, 2026 (6:30pm - 8:00pm) and Thursday March 12, 2026 (6:30pm - 8:30pm) including the 15 minute exam at the end of the course.

GPE Meseta North Registration Form

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All participants must be at least 21 years of age on the event start date.

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Wed March 11 (6:30pm - 8:00pm) and March 12 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

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A full refund minus 5% finance fee will be provided for all cancellation requests received in writing at admin@dallaswinecenter.com at least 10 days prior to the event start date. We will not be able to provide refunds for cancellation requests within ten days of the event start date.

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