International Wine Challenge at Bacchus

The summer international games are coming up live from Rio! Be part of the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat when you join us for a special International Wine Challenge: USA v. The World on Wednesday, August 17.

The competition will be fierce, but who will come out on top? Find out as we pit USA varietals against tough competition - their counterparts from Germany, France, Australia, Italy, and Spain!

Get ready for a lively and tasty clash as you dine, sip, and vote for the winner of each round! Executive Chef Nick Wirth will create a menu to give you the full experience of each wine.

Round 1 - Riesling: USA v Germany Carmel Road, Monterrey, California v SA Prüm, Mosel, Germany

Round 2 - Chardonnay: USA v France Hartford Court, Russian River, California v Moillard Grivot Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France

Round 3 - Syrah/Shiraz: USA v Australia Cambria Estate, Santa Barbara, California v Yangarra Estate, McLaren Vale, Australia

Round 4 - Merlot: USA v Italy Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, California v Arcanum Valadorna, Tuscany, Italy

Round 5 - Sparkling: USA v Spain Domaine Chandon Brut Classic, California v Chic Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain