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| TasteDC Introduction to the Wines of France: Champagne |
| When: | Oct 02, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $69 | | Phone: | 202-244-3700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Embassy Row Hilton, 20036 |
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LEARN ABOUT THE GREAT FRENCH WINES OF CHAMPAGNE!
Join TasteDC for an Introduction to French Wine focusing on the wines of Champagne!Champagne is a very complex French wine both in taste and in the method used to createthe secondary fermentation and thus the bubbles...
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| Benefit for the Lance Armstrong Foundation at Barrel Oak Winery |
| When: | Oct 02, 2008 (Thu) to
Oct 05, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 540.364.6402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Barrel Oak Winery, 20144 |
| | Fighting Cancer to Win. Raffles and entertainment: Each day, 10% of sales proceeds will go to benefit the Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation.
Free with additional Special Tasting and Tours Fees....
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 South Italy Wine Class & Tasting: Puglia, Campania and Sicilia |
| When: | Oct 02, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $59 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Whittemore House, 20036 |
| | We start this 3-part series on Italy with the wines from the South. From dry southern terroirs to volcanic slopes, we will discover some of the most up-and-coming wines from southern Italy such as Primitivo (ancestor grape of Red Zinfandel), Salice Salentino, Greco di Tufo, Nero D’Avola, Costa d’Amalfi, Aglianico del vultur...
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| Book Signing with Ellen Crosby at Barrel Oak Winery |
| When: | Oct 04, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 540.364.6402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Barrel Oak Winery, 20144 |
| | Local wine country murder mystery novelist Ellen Crosby will be signing copies of The Merlot Mysteries, The Chardonnay Charade and the latest in her series, The Bordeaux Betrayal, at Barrel Oak Winery Saturday, October 4th.
Come meet owners Sharon and Brian Roeder and winemaker Rick Tagg, Ellen’s new technical advisor for t...
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| TasteDC Sushi Making 101 |
| When: | Oct 04, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM | | Cost: | $65 | | Phone: | 202-244-3700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Uni a Sushi Place, 20037 |
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Learn How to Make Sushi with Sushi Lunch (and Wine)!
Click Here for Photos from TasteDC's Sushi Class at Uni!
Join us for a fun and tasty demonstration of basic sushi preparation! Our expertSushi Chef, James Tan spent seven years in the kitchen at local Sushi-Ko...
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| 8th Annual Norton Wine & Bluegrass Festival |
| When: | Oct 04, 2008 (Sat) to
Oct 05, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $15/person in advance, $20/person at the door, free/VIP Club member | | Phone: | 540-687-8222 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chrysalis Vineyards, 20117 |
| | Visit Chrysalis Vineyards in the midst of harvest and experience the hottest festival of the year. Enjoy the bluegrass pickings of many top-named bands throughout the weekend, craft and food vendors, hayrides, vineyard tours, a special tasting of nine wines with commemorative take-home glasses, and much more! Sample all of ...
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| Cooking Class: Recipes from Famous Washington Restaurants |
| When: | Oct 05, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $75.00 | | Phone: | 202-686-5990 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | New venue in Arlington, Virginia |
| | The Washington, DC area is home to some of the country's best and most influential restaurants. Here's your chance to try your hand preparing dishes that draw inspiration from such well-known and respected venues as Restaurant Nora, Citronelle, L'Auberge Chez Fancois and The Inn at Little Washington.
This is very much a han...
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| TasteDC Introduction to the Wines of France: Burgundy |
| When: | Oct 09, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $65 | | Phone: | 202-244-3700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Embassy Row Hilton, 20036 |
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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...
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| Central Italy Wine Class & Tasting: Tuscany, Umbria & Sardinia |
| When: | Oct 09, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $65 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Whittemore House, 20036 |
| | 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 suc...
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| Oct. 12 – A Taste of Tuscany at Veramar Vineyard |
| When: | Oct 12, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $30 per person | | Phone: | 540-955-5510 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Veramar Vineyard, 22611 |
| | 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, ...
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| Wine Class for Beginners (part 1): the Ultimate Sensory Experience |
| When: | Oct 14, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $54 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Whittemore House, 20036 |
| | 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 followi...
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| TasteDC California vs. France: Wine Tasting Showdown |
| When: | Oct 15, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 | | Phone: | 202-244-3700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Whittemore House, home of the Woman's Nat. Democratic Club, 20036 |
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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 ou...
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| Poppy Hill Tuscan Kitchen’s Tuscan Harvest Feast |
| When: | Oct 15, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 per person + tax/gratuity | | Phone: | (540) 373-2035 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Poppy Hill Tuscan Kitchen, 22401 |
| | Fredericksburg, VA’s “Poppy Hill Tuscan Kitchen” (www.ciaopoppyhill.com) will celebrate fall harvest season in style with their five-course “Tuscan Harvest Feast.” The event will feature authentic northern Italian dishes made with unique Italian wine varietals and high-end Italian olive oils from small, family-owned, chemi...
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| TasteDC Introduction to the Wines of France: Loire |
| When: | Oct 16, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $59 | | Phone: | 202-244-3700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Embassy Row Hilton, 20036 |
| | Click Here for TasteDC Information and to Purchase Tickets
LEARN ABOUT THE UP AND COMINGFRENCH WINES OF THE LOIRE!
Famous for its natural beauty, magnificent châteaux and picturesque towns, the LoireValley is also renowned for the exceptional quality, variety and affordability ofits wines. The river, and the varied terrain...
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| North Italy Wine Class & Tasting: Veneto and Piedmont |
| When: | Oct 16, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $69 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Whittemore House, 20036 |
| | From the Alps to the plains of the Po river, to the beautiful lakes of northern Italy, we will learn about and taste such prestigious red wines as Barolo, Barbaresco, Amarone, Ripasso, Valpollicella, and white wines such as Asti, Pinot Grigio, or Spumante.
Wine class followed by tasting of 9 wines and Northern Italian appe...
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| Vintage Jazz Wine Festival |
| When: | Oct 18, 2008 (Sat) to
Oct 19, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | 21 years & older: $15 18-20 years old:$10 under 18 w/adult:Free | | Phone: | 301-831-5889 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Linganore Winecellars, 21771 |
| | Relax and enjoy the memorable sounds of Vintage Jazz at Linganore Winecellars’ Vintage Jazz Wine Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2008. You’ll enjoy an afternoon of cool fall breezes and sunshine on our beautiful 230 acre estate with 60 acres of vineyards located in just 39 miles from Baltimore and Washington...
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| Washington Wine Academy: Jay Youmans, MW - An Italian Cellar Tour! |
| When: | Oct 18, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM | | Cost: | $5378* per person, double occupancy only. | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Italian Cellar Tour, Italy |
| | Saturday, October 18, 2008 - Sunday, October 26, 2008: Jay Youmans, MW - An Italian Cellar Tour!
This tour is limited to 40 attendees, please get all the details and pre-register today by visiting http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/youmans-details.htm
Washington Wine Academy With AAA Mid-Atlantic Present: AN ITALIAN CEL...
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| Wine Class for Beginners (part 2): Building a Wine Expertise |
| When: | Oct 21, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $54 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Whittemore House, 20036 |
| | This wine class is the follow up from part 1. We will focus on key information about the world of wine:
Main wine regions and their differences,
Main grapes and blends,
Principles of food and wine pairing,
Differences between new world and old world wines,
Wine etiquette and the meaning of wine pricing.
After this pre...
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| TasteDC Introduction to the Wines of Italy: Wines of Piedmont and the North |
| When: | Oct 22, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $65 | | Phone: | 202-244-3700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Embassy Row Hilton, 20036 |
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Northern Italy Wine Class:from the Barolo of Piedmont to the Valpolicella of Veneto!
Join TasteDC for an introduction wine class on the great wines of Northern Italy! You'll taste and learn about the wines of Piedmont (think Barolo!), Veneto (Amarone!),Trentino-Alt...
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| South African Wines at the Embassy of South Africa |
| When: | Oct 23, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $69 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Embassy of South Africa, 20008 |
| | Please consider joining GiraMondo Wine Adventures as we embark on an evening of food and wine tasting from South Africa.
Early birds get a free class on the wine of South Africa at 6:30pm.
General Admission will start at 7:15pm.
You will get an opportunity to taste 10 wines from the most interesting wine regions of South Af...
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| Art Show of Virginia landscapes in oil |
| When: | Oct 25, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 540-687-3802 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Swedenburg Winery, 20117 |
| | Come meet an up and coming new local artist. Karen Bateman will be on hand to share her latest oil paintings of her favorite Virginia landscapes....
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| 11th Annual Harvest Festival |
| When: | Oct 25, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | TBA | | Phone: | 800-492-9961 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Breaux Vineyards, 20132 |
| | Celebrate the 2008 harvest with Breaux Vineyards! Festivities include live music, winemaking demonstrations, special wine tastings, lobster and other great food, and activities for the kids. Lobster available by reservation only....
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