An evening with Bodegas Muriel at The River Lee –
a Spanish wine dinner in The Grill Room
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On Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, The River Lee will host an evening of Spanish wine and food in the glamorous surroundings of The Grill Room, featuring Daniel Ramírez of Bodegas Muriel, one of Rioja’s most esteemed winemaking families.
The evening will begin at 7pm with a sparkling introduction to Muriel’s celebrated portfolio, followed by a specially curated six-course menu created by Executive Head Chef Paul Pane, each course thoughtfully paired with wines from across Spain’s famed wine regions. Enjoy a journey through Albariño, Viura and Tempranillo, with Daniel guiding diners through the stories, regions and family traditions behind each wine.
Highlights of the evening include an Oscietra Caviar Royal blini paired with Albariño Viña Eguía 2023 from Rías Baixas, and a delicate Ballycotton scallop carpaccio with pickled fennel and yuzu gel matched with Viura Bodegas Muriel Blanco 2022 from Rioja. A rich wild mushroom risotto with truffled espuma and manchego will be served alongside Tempranillo Bodegas Muriel Crianza 2019, while West Cork wagyu featherblade with celeriac and grain jus will accompany the Viña Muriel Reserva 2016 from magnum. To finish, guests will enjoy The Lost Valley Cork cheese board with Tempranillo Bodegas Ollauri ‘Conde de los Andes’ 2016, followed by petits fours, tea and coffee.
Daniel Ramírez has built a distinguished international career in wine, combining academic expertise with over a decade of experience in Spain’s most prestigious regions. Now Head of Export at Muriel Wines, he represents the third generation of a family deeply rooted in Rioja’s winemaking tradition.
Founded in 1926 by José Murúa, Muriel Wines has since become one of Spain’s most respected and far-reaching wine groups. Today, the family’s eight wineries span Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Rías Baixas, producing wines that balance classic craftsmanship with modern precision. At The River Lee, guests will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from Daniel about the Muriel family’s history, its evolution through three generations, and its passion for sharing the excellence of Spanish viticulture with the world.
The River Lee’s wine dinners celebrate exceptional winemakers in a relaxed and elegant setting, pairing culinary creativity with storytelling and discovery.
The Bodegas Muriel dinner takes place on Tuesday, November 18th, from 7pm, and tickets are priced at €95 per person, including the full six-course menu and wine pairings.
For more information or to book, visit https://sevn.ly/xVmHmOpx
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