# Event Details - **Event Name**: Spain & Portugal: Off the Beaten Track - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Spanish wine. Portuguese wine. Paired cheese. No lectures. Just flavour, stories, and a better way to spend a Thursday.About this EventSome wines are easy to find. Others feel like a secret worth sharing.This is an evening for the second kind.Join Raise Your Glass at The Speakcheesy, Gillygate, York as we venture beyond Rioja and Port, exploring the hidden corners of Spain and Portugal, from the rugged hills of Priorat and Bierzo to the terraces of the Douro and the Atlantic coast of Vinho Verde.Not the obvious bottles. Not the supermarket staples. The interesting ones.The kind that transport you to sun-drenched vineyards, long lunches and warm evenings with friends.Across the evening, you'll taste five wines chosen for character, contrast and conversation, each paired with exceptional cheese.Because great wine deserves great company, and sometimes that company is cheese.At the helm is Nick Fildes, our Lead Sommelier, two decades in hospitality and a firm believer that wine should feel joyful, not intimidating.No lectures. No maps. No need to remember regions.Just flavour. Stories. And the quiet satisfaction of discovering something new before everyone else does.You'll leave with:A handful of wines you can actually talk aboutA clearer sense of what you likeAnd at least one bottle you'll want to track down againAll hosted at The Speakcheesy, warm, welcoming, and made for a sociable evening out.This isn't a masterclass. It's a better way to spend a Thursday.Come and see what you've been missing.What's Included5 Spanish or Portuguese wines, guided throughoutPaired cheesesHosted by Raise Your GlassA relaxed, sociable atmosphereThis Is For You IfYou're bored of ordering the same bottleYou enjoy flavour, conversation and discoveryYou like a little sunshine in your glassYou believe wine and cheese should feel joyful, not intimidatingNo prior knowledge required. Just curiosity. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/spain-and-portugal-off-the-beaten-track/100001991988340750 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Love Cheese - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: York - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Love Cheese - **lat**: 53.9634325 - **long**: -1.0847958 - **full address**: Love Cheese, 16 Gillygate, York, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Spain & Portugal: Off the Beaten Track - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ffe0980942f47377f367a39f352ab979d4c759ee70d04f11c5466e9f69d08d87-rimg-w1200-h675-dc747472-gmir.jpg?v=1781667488 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Spain & Portugal: Off the Beaten Track being held? - **A:** Spain & Portugal: Off the Beaten Track takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Love Cheese, 16 Gillygate, York, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Spain & Portugal: Off the Beaten Track? - **A:** Spain & Portugal: Off the Beaten Track is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Spain & Portugal: Off the Beaten Track? - **A:** Spain & Portugal: Off the Beaten Track is organized by Raise Your Glass. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Spain & Portugal: Off the Beaten Track is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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