City of Wine

LOS ANGELES, CA – November 9, 2006 — World-renowned architect Frank O. Gehry unveiled his latest creation, the new Marqués de Riscal “City of Wine,” winery, hotel and spa in El Ciego, Spain during a star-studded event last night at the W Hotel in Westwood. The new “wine destination” is part of a $100 million dollar renovation of the 139 year old Marqués de Riscal estate and is one of the most ambitious projects ever carried out by a Spanish winery. Gehry was also honored with the presentation of the very limited and exclusive “Frank Gehry Selection Reserva 2001” wine by Don Alejandro Aznar Sáinz, Chairman of Marqués de Riscal. Celebrities joining the celebration and enjoying special tapas created by Chef Francis Paniego, one of Spain’s top Michelin Chefs flown in for the event, included Laurence Fishburne, Anjelica Huston, Bill Maher, Carol Burnett, Eric McCormack, Ian McShane, Jody Watley, Gil Cates, Kathleen Brown and other Hollywood and Los Angeles leaders.
The spectacular 24-acre Marques de Riscal “City of Wine” is located in the Rioja region of Spain. Visitors will enjoy a one-of-a-kind destination that includes the Marques de Riscal Hotel, part of the Starwood Luxury Collection, a Caudelie Vinotherapie spa, exclusive restaurant, meeting and conference centers, the original winery and wine cellars including the historic “wine cathedral” – a collection of wines bottled from 1860 on, and a visitors center with tasting room and wine bar.