Eat Spain, Drink Spain 2026 Comes to the Outer Banks with VNE Importers
Eat Spain, Drink Spain 2026 Comes to the Outer Banks with VNE Importers
Vin Noir Explorers & Importers is participating in Eat Spain, Drink Spain 2026 in the United States, bringing a series of Spanish wine tastings and food-and-wine experiences to the Outer Banks of North Carolina throughout September and October.
For wine lovers across Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head and the surrounding Outer Banks, it is an opportunity to explore Spain one glass at a time, without booking a flight across the Atlantic. VNE Importers is partnering with local restaurants, markets and wine retailers to host a series of approachable experiences focused on Spanish wine, regional identity, small producers and the connection between what is in the glass and what is on the table.
What Is Eat Spain, Drink Spain?
Eat Spain, Drink Spain is an international celebration of Spanish food, wine, and gastronomy led by ICEX Spain Trade & Investment through Foods & Wines from Spain and the #SpainFoodNation initiative.
The 2026 campaign brings Spanish products directly to consumers through restaurants, retailers, wine shops, tastings, culinary experiences, and other hospitality partners worldwide. In the United States, the fall 2026 celebration runs from September 11 through October 6, with participating businesses across the country creating opportunities to discover Spanish wines and foods.
Spain Is Not One Wine Story
Trying to describe “Spanish wine” as a single style is a little like trying to describe American food with one dish. Spain stretches from the cool, Atlantic-influenced vineyards of the northwest to Mediterranean landscapes, high-elevation plateaus and regions where generations of growers have learned how to make wine in hot, dry conditions.
That diversity is why a Spanish wine tasting can move from something crisp, bright, and mineral to a structured red with depth and spice without ever leaving the same country.
Tempranillo may be one of Spain's most recognizable grapes, but it is only part of the story. Garnacha, Albariño, Godello, Verdejo, Mencía, Monastrell, and countless regional varieties help create one of the most varied wine cultures in the world. Foods & Wines from Spain similarly highlights this depth of grapes and styles as a defining part of the 2026 campaign.
Eat Spain, Drink Spain Events on the Outer Banks
VNE Importers is working with several of our local partners to bring the campaign to different communities across the Outer Banks.
September 11 and September 25 - Colington Creek Inn
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests will explore a curated selection of wines from small Spanish producers, paired with small bites, in the intimate setting of Colington Creek Inn. The tasting is designed around discovery: the wines, regions, and people behind the bottles.
September 23 - TRiO Restaurant & Market
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Call to reserve a spot at (252) 261-0277
TRIO and VNE Importers will bring food and wine together for an evening featuring six Spanish wines paired with a curated menu. It is a chance to experience one of the things Spain does exceptionally well: putting wine where it belongs, at the table.
September 29 - Marsh Fox Market
Nags Head, North Carolina
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
At Marsh Fox Market, the focus returns to small producers, Spanish wine, and the stories behind the regions represented in each glass.
October 1 - Stormy Seas Bottle Shop
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
The series continues at Stormy Seas Bottle Shop with a lineup of Spanish wines paired with market snacks. Guests will taste through the wines while exploring the regions, producers, and traditions behind them, because knowing why a wine tastes the way it does makes the next sip a little more interesting.
Bringing a Little More of Spain to the Outer Banks
VNE Importers was built around a fairly simple idea: great wine should lead you somewhere. Sometimes that means finding a small vineyard thousands of miles away that is doing something remarkable. Sometimes it means helping a restaurant build a more interesting wine program. And sometimes it means gathering a dozen people around a table in the Outer Banks and opening bottles they might never have discovered otherwise.
Eat Spain, Drink Spain gives us an opportunity to do all three.
As an importer and distributor, our relationship with wine starts long before the bottle reaches a shelf. We get to learn about the producers, regions, grapes, and decisions that shaped it. These events allow us to share more of that journey directly with the people drinking the wine. You don't need to be a wine expert to join us. Curiosity is enough.
Where Can I Attend an Eat Spain, Drink Spain Event in North Carolina?
For the 2026 campaign, VNE Importers is hosting or collaborating on Eat Spain, Drink Spain experiences at:
Colington Creek Inn, Kill Devil Hills
TRIO Restaurant & Market, Kitty Hawk
Marsh Fox Market, Nags Head
Stormy Seas Bottle Shop, Kill Devil Hills
Additional experiences may be announced throughout the campaign. Visit the events page for current dates, ticket information, and reservations. The live VNE calendar currently lists all four participating locations and five scheduled tasting dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VNE Importers participating in Eat Spain, Drink Spain 2026?
Yes. Vin Noir Explorers & Importers LLP, also known as VNE Importers, is participating in Eat Spain, Drink Spain 2026 through Spanish wine tastings and collaborations with restaurants, markets, and wine retailers throughout the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
What is Eat Spain, Drink Spain?
Eat Spain, Drink Spain is an international promotional initiative from ICEX Spain Trade & Investment that introduces consumers to Spanish food, wine, and gastronomy through tastings, restaurants, retailers, and culinary experiences. It is part of the broader #SpainFoodNation initiative.
When is Eat Spain, Drink Spain 2026 in the United States?
The official fall 2026 U.S. campaign runs from September 11 through October 6, 2026.
Where are VNE Importers' Eat Spain, Drink Spain events?
Events are scheduled across the Outer Banks in Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head, North Carolina, including Colington Creek Inn, TRIO Restaurant & Market, Marsh Fox Market, and Stormy Seas Bottle Shop.
Do I need to know a lot about Spanish wine?
Not at all. The tastings are designed to be approachable whether Spanish wine is already a favorite or you are discovering these regions and grapes for the first time. The goal is simple: taste something interesting, learn where it came from, and maybe leave with a new favorite.
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