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Kings & Wine: Wines Made Popular By French Royalty

Wed, July 15, 2026 (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Josephine
109 South Saint Asaph Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Join us in for a wine tasting and class centered around the overlapping history of French Royalty and wine trends over the centuries.

French Royalty and their courts have played a key role in shaping wine trends since th ebeginning of French history. Wine has always been a key driver of the French economy, and an important commodity in European trade. The royal family's support of certain wine regions, styles, and producers was incredibly impactful on the trends of their time. Thast influence still stands today, influencing the wines we drink today.

Join us for a casual seated wine class where we will discuss the history of royalty and wine while tasting wines that gained fame with royal influence at Josephine!

Included with your ticket:

  • Seated wine class with certified sommelier and Neighborhood Restaurant Group Wine Director, Erin Dudley, CSW
  • Blind tasting of six fine French wines
  • Small serving of artisanal cheese
  • Discounts on bottle purchases of all wines tasted

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