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| | | Oct 06 - Wait Staff Wine Seminar - How to sell wine in a restaurant If you want to train only one or two key wait staff personnel, our regular wine class for wait staff allows you to do this at a very low cost. Our includes the following modules: Main wine regions of the world, varietals, and bending techniques Wine Etiquette Principles of food and wine pairing How to sell wines Role-playing exercises to firm up the acquired knowledge In this session, each participant brings one or two wine bottles for a tasting exercise with the group. Other materials and ... | |
| | | Oct 07 - Best Cellars University Wine Dinner at Willow Restaurant Join us for two-hour dinner/class that will teach you about the different varieties of grapes grown all over America and why they flourish where they do. As the dinner progresses you will also discover why certain wines pair better with certain foods. ... | |
| | | Oct 08 - Wine and Food Tasting at Corner Cuisine, RSVP required Learn how to pair a varied selection of wines with our unique October dishes and hors d'oeuvres. Easy entertaining ideas, suggestions and tips from our knowledgeable food and wine connoisseurs. 21 and over only, RSVP required.... | |
| | | Oct 09 - TasteDC Introduction to the Wines of France: Burgundy Click Here for TasteDC Information and to Purchase Tickets LEARN ABOUT THE ELEGANT FRENCH WINES OF BURGUNDY! Join TasteDC for an Introduction to French Wine focusing on the wines of Burgundy!Burgundy produces some of the world's greatest wines from primarily only two grapes:Chardonnay and Pinot Noir! What's extraordinary is that most wine growers have extremely smallplots of land and all their focus and attention gets placed on a very difficult wine to produce- but in great vintages can be ou... | |
| | | Oct 09 - Central Italy Wine Class & Tasting: Tuscany, Umbria & Sardinia From the gentle hills of Tuscany to the more austere vineyards of Umbria and the plains of Sardinia, we will tour wonderful red and white wines, learn the differences between Chiantis and Super-Tuscans, discover little known treasures of small Umbrian villages and the easy-to-drink wines from Sardinia. We will try wines such as Chiantis, Super-Tuscans, Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Torgiano and di Montefalco, Orvietto, Verdicchio, Vin Santo and Vermentino. Wine class followed by tasting of 9 ... | |
| | | Oct 09 - Paya Thai Wine Dinner International Cellars Wine Dinner Presented by Paya-Thai & International Cellars October 2, 2008 at 7.00pm $ 60.00 Tax and Gratuity Included Menu Appetizers Shrimp Toast Served with: Terrazzo Prosecco Seafood Salad Served with: Balletto Pinot Gris 2006 Entrees Chicken with Basil Leaves Served with: Balletto Gewurztraminer 2006 Honey Roasted Duck Served with: Balletto Pinot Noir 2006 Dessert Mango with Sticky Rice Served with: Malgra Moscato D’ASTI ... | |
| | | Oct 10 - Friday Night Date-Night at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Bring your date for a viewing of the notorious Bond flick "Dr. No" and have dinner catered by Tuscarora Mill Restaurant. Reservations are required; seating is limited.... | |
| | | Oct 11 - TasteDC's Introduction to Wild Edible Plants Class - Fall Edition Learn How to Identify (and Eat!) Wild Edible Plants in a Virginia Forest! Click Here to See a Video of Tim MacWelch Foraging for Wild Edibles Have you ever wondered if a fruit or vegetable you see growing in your backyard or the woods is safeto eat? Do you wonder how Native Indians in North America survived for thousands of years by usingthe bounty that nature gave them? If this is you, then you will really enjoy this exciting event -Join TasteDC as we meet about 90 minutes from DC in south... | |
| | | Oct 11 - Notaviva Vineyards presents Emma Bailey Enjoy an afternoon listening to local artists and sipping some of Loudoun's finest wines with the beautiful countryside as the backdrop.... | |
| | | Oct 12 - Oct. 12 – A Taste of Tuscany at Veramar Vineyard Oct. 12 – A Taste of Tuscany at Veramar Vineyard. Mangia, Mangia...good eats. Enjoy a tasting adventure by exploring Italian food and Veramar Wines, not only a delight for the senses but also an expression of the cultural and traditional heritage. Advanced reservations required. $30/person includes tasting of Italian food, wine tasting and souvenir glass. Guided event begins at 6:30pm. Event 6:30 – 9:00PM. Info: 540-955-5510 ... | |
| | | Oct 12 - Kayak/Canoe Paddle & Wine Tour Tarara Winery has teamed up with River & Trail Outfitters to offer their customers a unique experience on a private paddle and wine tour. River & Trail Outfitters guides will meet you at the winery and guide you on a 4.5 to 7 mile canoe paddle (kayaks can also be used)on the Potomac or Shenandoah river. This gentle stretch is rich in natural beauty and is perfect for novice and intermediates. Finish your trip back at the winery where you will experience a private tasting of Tarara's awar... | |
| | | Oct 13 - The Business of Wine – An Executive Seminar Are you a sommelier, wine director, importer or simply a wine aficionado who is thinking about making a career change in the wine industry: take a day off and attend this full day executive seminar. In this seminar, we will discuss and learn about the most important business trends in the wine industry: Consolidation of both wineries and wine distributors Understanding the evolution and developing sophistication of the American wine consumer Increasing importance of wine marketing (with busines... | |
| | | Oct 14 - Wine Class for Beginners (part 1): the Ultimate Sensory Experience This wine class is geared at people who would like to discover and understand the world of wine. GiraMondo has developed a proprietary methodology that helps anyone train his/her nose. We will go through a number of fun and educational activities to train your nose before tasting six wines. This class will cover the following topics: Where do wine flavors and aromas com from How are these aromas categorized How to recognize these aromas During the class and tasting, you will also taste a plate ... | |
| | | Oct 14 - Cooking Class: Wild Game Improve your skills and dazzle your friends! Learn how to create dazzling canapés, appetizers and main courses from our talented chefs, including Equinox Executive Chef Todd Gray. Classes include dinner, dessert and wine pairings.... | |
| | | Oct 15 - TasteDC California vs. France: Wine Tasting Showdown Click Here for TasteDC Information and to Purchase Tickets YOU BE THE JUDGE:CALIFORNIA VS. FRANCE IN A WINE TASTING SHOWDOWN! Photo from "Judgement of Paris" Book by George Taber In 1976 the unbelievable happened: a white and a red wine from California won in a competitionagainst the greatest wines of France - even more outstanding is the fact that the wineswere judged blind by French wine professionals and journalists! In honor of the fateful "Judgement of Paris" and the Au... | |
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