Hosted by Manuel Muga, executive vice-president and 3rd generation of Bodegas Muga, and Ines Salpico, Decanter’s Spain editor, this lunch will provide a unique opportunity to explore Rioja’s enduring tradition and ongoing changes.

One the leading names of Spain’s flagship fine wine region, Bodegas Muga has long set a benchmark for the ageworthiness, balance and authenticity the region is known for. During this intimate, exclusive lunch, guests will taste through stand out vintages of Selección Especial and Prado Enea, and discuss the wines evolution, character and potential.

The experience includes:

• A delicious three-course lunch of modern British classics
• Specially selected wines, including rare bottles from private cellars
• The company of a visiting winemaker and a Decanter editor for engaging, behind-the-scenes conversations
• Access to the Friday Grand Tasting 3PM - 8PM

(LUNCH AT 1PM, SPECIAL EARLY ACCESS TO THE DWWA BAR FROM 2:30PM, GRAND TASTING DOORS OPEN 3PM)

Co-owner and Executive Vice-president

Manuel Muga is the current Executive Vice-president of Bodegas Muga. He has a degree in Economics and Business Sciences from the University of the Basque Country.

After completing his academic training, Manuel moved to France where he worked in La Mondiale, a major international insurance company and, after returning to Spain, he continued his professional career in the financial sector, working in MAPFRE another prestigious company of Spanish origin. Diageo, one of the world's largest producers of spirits and beers was the last company he worked for until in 1994, as a member of the family’s third generation, he joined Bodegas Muga.

On the personal level, his main hobbies are skiing, riding, padel, tennis and windsurfing.

Regional Editor (Spain, Portugal and South America)

Ines is Decanter’s regional editor for Spain, Portugal and South America. Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, she grew up chasing her grandfather among his vines in Ribatejo and thus her love for all things wine began. After completing her Masters Degree in Architecture, Ines worked as a project manager while writing about wine and doing cellar consulting on the side.

After moving to London nine years ago, she decided to dedicate herself fully to the wine industry and joined the sommelier team at Michelin-starred Spring, Somerset House. Stints at Noble Rot and The Laughing Heart followed, while completing her WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits.

Her work as a judge and writer eventually became her full time commitment and she joined Decanter in 2019 as wine database editor.