Guests at Woodlands Resort & Inn can find out why Spain’s wines also belong in the winner’s circle at “The Rising Stars of Spain” wine tasting and pairing dinner.

The event, part of the resort’s monthly “Wines of the World” series, takes place on Tuesday, October 21 and begins at 6:30 p.m. with a large cheese and charcuterie selection, followed by a 7:30 p.m. seating and four-course dinner. It will feature wines from the areas of Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Priorat. Reservations are required. br> Executive Nathan Whiting – South Carolina’s only Mobil Five Star chef – and his award-winning culinary team present the following special dinner menu:

First Course Late Season Gazpacho, Rock Shrimp, Celery Leaves, Olive Oil “Albariño, Do Ferreiro, Rias Baixas, Spain 2006”

Second Course Grilled Quail, Patatas Bravas, Piquillo Peppers, Pimenton de la Vera “Monastrell, Bodegas Olivares, ‘Altos de la Hoya’, Jumilla, Spain 2006”

Main Course Flank Steak a la Plancha, Smoked Bacon, Roasted Tomatillo, Brown Rice “Tempranillo, Atalayas de Golban, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2005”

Dessert Almond Bread Pudding, Dried Fig Compote, Fire Weed Honey Ice Cream “Sherry, El Maestro Sierra, Pedro Ximenez, Spain"