MURPHYS — The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance will host its monthly Wines of the World Thursday, July 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ballroom at the Murphys Historic Hotel, 457 Main St., Murphys.

An interactive and educational program on Spanish varietals will be provided by Michael Stange, owner of Metate Hill Vineyards, and Mark Skenfield, owner of Vinescapes.

“During July’s Wines of the World we’re going to hold an interactive wine competition with wines from the best regions in Spain,” said Stange. “There are 77 wine regions in Spain, but there are only three that are considered DOC, ‘Denominations of Origin of the highest quality.’ We’ll be exploring wines from those three regions in a blind tasting – Ribera del Duero, Priorat, and La Rioja.”

Stange has traveled extensively in Spain and will bring a map of Spain and soil samples. “We’ll learn all about Spanish wines and how we in Calaveras County are inspired by the wines from the superior regions in Spain,” Stange shared.

Wines of the World is an integral part of CWA’s educational program. Attendance is open to the public. As space is limited to the first 40 attendees, reservations are requested but not mandatory.

Cost is $15 for CWA members and $25 for non-members. For more information and reservations, call 728-9467 or visit online at calaveraswines.org.

The hotel offers $5 off each entree for attendees staying for dinner.