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Georgetown Foodie Tour
Mangia DC Food Tours @ 3430 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Georgetown is a prestigious neighborhood in DC well known for being home to some of the city’s most notable residents, embassies, local commerce, and culinary gems. This is the perfect neighborhood to eat your way through! Your local expert guide will take you off of the main M Street drag where you will be surprised to learn about the significant political and cultural history of its famous residents including the Kennedys and an Emmy award-winning...
Saturday Jun 10th, 1–4:30pm Eastern Time
Cognac Tasting Online
Cognac tasting online – Discover and enjoy this great liquor in the comfort of your home! Experience spirit like never before: Tremendous knowledge Extensive experience High didactical Elevated animation skills Cognac is an outstanding liquor well appreciated around the world. The USA is the first market for cognac, boasting 40% of the world consumption! In this online tasting session, you will discover why cognac is so popular in America:...
Tuesday Jun 20th, 7–8:30pm Eastern Time
Blind Wine Tasting: Structure
San Francisco Wine School - Virtually Online
Blind Wine Tasting: Structure Learn to accurately assess acid, tannin, sugar and alcohol as our Industry Leading Instructors lead you through a tasting of 16 carefully manipulated wines to help you clearly delineate the different levels of each. This workshop is fun for novice-intermediate tasters and an important tune up for advanced tasters. This workshop is part of the Intermediate Blind Tasting program, crafted...
Wednesday Jul 19th, 6–8:30pm Pacific Time
Tasting, Chemistry & Flaws
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Are you skilled in the sensory evaluation of wine? The practice of wine tasting requires a formalized methodology that includes understanding perceived wine flavors, aromas, and characteristics of wine. Sommeliers understand and can explain the structure, style, balance and quality of wine, as well identify winemaking flaws. This workshop is a must for those seeking to improve or master their wine tasting skills and knowledge. Includes guided...
Tuesday Jul 18th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Component Tasting: Structure
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Learn to accurately assess acid, tannin, sugar and alcohol as our Industry Leading Instructors lead you through a tasting of 16 carefully manipulated wines to help you clearly delineate the different levels of each. This workshop is fun for novice-intermediate tasters and an important tune up for advanced tasters. This workshop is part of the Intermediate Blind Tasting program, crafted by Master Sommelier David Glancy. Zoomers...
Wednesday Jul 19th, 6–8:30pm Pacific Time
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Blind Wine Tasting: Aromas
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Learn to tune up your senses as you identify specific smells and tastes of various fruit, spice, herb and other elements as you blindly identify them in 12 carefully controlled sample wines. This is a far more effective approach than commercially available wine aroma kits made with essential oils that are not consumable or in a wine solution. This workshop is fun for novice-intermediate tasters and an important tune up for advanced tasters. ...
Wednesday Jul 26th, 6–8:30pm Pacific Time
Scotch High-End Online Tasting
Experience spirit like never before: Tremendous knowledge Extensive experience High didactical Elevated animation skills Enjoy a selection of great SCOTCH WHISKIES through an educative and fun experience. Learn how to nose and taste like a pro, compare and then differentiate these great scotch expressions. You will enjoy experiencing these five beautiful and highly awarded expressions: Glen Deveron 20 years old, from the Royal Burgh...
Tuesday Jun 27th, 7–8:30pm Eastern Time
Intro to Blind Wine Tasting
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Learn about the physiology of taste and how to evaluate acidity, tannin, residual sugar (RS) and other structural elements of wine. Start building your wine description vocabulary. Attend this fun session to gain confidence in knowing what kind of wines you like and how to describe them. Or use this as the start of your journey in preparing for entry to mid-level wine exams. This workshop can be taken as your first class, but please consider...
Thursday Jun 29th, 6–8pm Pacific Time
Bourbon High-End Online Tasting
Experience spirit like never before: Tremendous knowledge Extensive experience High didactical Elevated animation skills Enjoy a selection of great bourbons through an educative and fun experience. Learn or consolidate your knowledge on the bourbon production, the categories and the aroma profiles. Learn how to nose and taste like a pro, compare and then differentiate these bourbons. You will enjoy experiencing these five expressions:...
Monday Jun 26th, 7–8:30pm Eastern Time
Blind Wine Tasting Timing & Technique Drills
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Blind Wine Tasting Timing & Technique Drills In this workshop, Master Sommelier David Glancy guides students to be fast, fluid tasters. Students will continue to practice their improved blind tasting skills using various techniques and drills to sharpen their focus and improve their timing. Master Glancy will also teach students exam preparation and test-taking strategies to help students work smarter not harder. This workshop is part...
Monday Jun 19th, 10am–12:30pm Pacific Time
Blind Wine Tasting Conclusions & Testing Techniques
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
In this workshop, our Industry Leading Instructors guide students to work the deductive tasting grid against the clock. Students will continue to practice their improved blind tasting skills and develop discipline to analyze every wine in the same manner every time. Students will also learn exam preparation and test-taking strategies to help students work smarter not harder. This workshop is part of the Intermediate Blind Tasting program,...
Wednesday Aug 23rd, 6–8:30pm Pacific Time
Blind Tasting Bubbles, Botrytis & Fortified Wines
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Master Sommelier David Glancy helps students tackle the most challenging flights of sparkling wines, fortified wines and non-fortified dessert wines. Learn to identify the similarities and differences in each wine and discuss the major regions and styles globally. Decipher what differences are derived from grape variety, terroir, vineyard practices, winemaking or aging. This workshop is part of the Advanced Blind Tasting program. Requirements...
Monday Jun 12th, 10am–12:30pm Pacific Time
Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting Red Wines
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Our Industry Leading Instructors will coach students to develop their own varietal markers for the most important international red grape varieties. Profile the similarities and differences in the varietals. Global wine regions are also considered as students learn to decipher the differences between regional and varietal influences. This workshop is part of the Intermediate Blind Tasting program, crafted by Master Sommelier David Glancy...
Wednesday Aug 16th, 6–8:30pm Pacific Time
Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting White Wines
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Our Industry Leading Instructors will coach students to develop their own varietal markers for the most important international white grape varieties. Profile the similarities and differences in the varietals. Global wine regions are also considered as students learn to decipher the differences between regional and varietal influences. This workshop is part of the Intermediate Blind Tasting program, crafted by Master Sommelier David Glancy...
Wednesday Aug 9th, 6–8:30pm Pacific Time
Exceptional Bourbon Online Tasting
Experience spirit like never before: Tremendous knowledge Extensive experience High didactical Elevated animation skills Enjoy an exceptional selection of iconic bourbons through an educative and fun experience. Each expression is highly coveted, some almost impossible to find. Indulge yourself or please someone you love! You will enjoy experiencing these five expressions: Blanton’s Original, single barrel, iconic, very first...
Friday Jun 30th, 7–8:30pm Eastern Time
Wine Tasting
Arrowine & Spirits @ 2175 K St NW , Washington, DC 20037
Join us every weekend for free tastings & events.
Free
Wine Tasting
Kabin Lounge @ 1337 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington, DC 20036
Are you bored with the typical wine tastings and are searching for a unique way to experience wine? At the heart of Washington DC’s famous Dupont Circle and Midtown DC Nightclub lies DC’s freshest nightlife hub, Kabin Lounge. Taking inspiration from the Alpine culture, this 3,200- square foot space showcases a lush and unique modern-day Aspen cabin ambience. Our planning is turning this amazing space into our backdrop for a Wine...
$40
Chocolate Tasting
The Chocolate House @ 1904 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
This 90-minute class will introduce you to the rich history of chocolate, the cultivation of theobroma cacao, the process behind manufacturing artisan and fine chocolate. After learning about the background of chocolate you will explore numerous flavor profiles through smelling & tasting exercises that will give you a fresh understanding of flavor & aroma in fine food. Finally, test your new-found chocolate knowledge on 8 artisan chocolates...
$45
Thirsty Thursday Beer Tasting
Washington Wine Academy Education Center @ 220 20th St S, Arlington, VA 22240
Join fellow beer lovers for a free tasting EVERY Thursday at the Crystal City Wine Shop. They have different craft beers every time and knowledgeable folks pouring the beers.
Free
Wine & Truffle Tasting
IA&A at Hillyer @ 9 Hillyer Court NW, Washington, DC 20008
This Valentine's season, join us at IA&A at Hillyer for a one-of-a-kind wine and chocolate tasting experience. At this guided tasting session, you will be introduced to the rich history of chocolate, the cultivation of cacao, and all that goes into the creation of artisan chocolates. Explore an array of flavor profiles in a selection of 5 artisan chocolates crafted by a master chocolatier at Brian Beal Moore Catering, paired with complimentary...
$40
"2015 Vintage Grands Crus Bordeaux Tasting"
Calvert Woodley Wine & Spirits @ 2401 M Street NW , North Washington, CO 20037
We are honored and excited to be hosting the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC) delegation for what promises to be a magnificent wine tasting on Thursday, January 18, 2018. The UGC is made up of some of the best and most well-known châteaux from the top appellations in Bordeaux. They tour North America each year and this trip will showcase the wines of the soon-to-be released 2015 vintage. This is a rare opportunity to ...
$85
Taste Wine Every Night!
Cork Market and Tasting Room @ 1805 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
We open unusual and celebratory wines to taste.
Free
The Many Tastes of Tuscan Sangiovese
DCanter Wine Boutique @ 545 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
“What’s in a name?” Juliet was pondering roses, but in this class we’ll ponder the tastes of Tuscany’s signature grape: Sangiovese. From Chianti, to Brunello, to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, there is a world of tastes to discover in this one small region of Italy. You’ll taste six different styles and appreciate just how different one grape can be. - Six Tuscan sangioveses will be tasted. - Artisanal cheeses will be served. - Discounts...
$49
The Italian wines of Kobrand
Calvert Woodley Wine & Spirits
Join us to taste the Italian wines of Kobrand![...]
Free
Friday Night Wine Down
Arrowine & Spirits @ 4508 Lee Hwy, Washington, DC 22207
Join us every weekend for free tastings & events.
Free
Leaving Port: The Wines of Portugal
DCanter Wine Boutique @ 545 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Portugal is home to over 250 native grape varietals producing a wide array of world-class wines. While the country's natural diversity is its greatest asset, it's also Portugal's greatest challenge. How is a wine lover supposed to make sense of it all? During this tasting class, we'll break down Portugal's primary wine regions and its characteristic blends. - Six wines will be tasted. - Artisanal cheeses will be served. This is a seated...
$39
Mad about Malbec
DCanter Wine Boutique @ 545 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Over the past few years, malbec has emerged as one of America's favorite wines, praised for its full flavors and consistent style. But are you aware of the many styles, flavors, and aromas that this historically humble grape can produce? Find out during this tasting class as we trace the trail of malbec from its ancestral home through Argentina and onto emerging malbec producers here in America. Six malbecs will be tasted. Artisanal...
$39
Wine of Eastern Europe and the Birthplace of Wine
DCanter Wine Boutique @ 545 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Eastern Europe is not a region that many North Americans consider while contemplating the great wine producing regions of the world. But like all great wine regions, these countries have been growing grapes and making wine since time immemorial. Come consider the Europe that lies to the east of France, Germany, Italy and Spain – rolling hills, beautiful countryside, and delicious wines await! Six wines will be tasted. Artisanal cheeses...
$39
Valentine's Day Champagne
DCanter Wine Boutique @ 545 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
What’s Valentine’s Day without Champagne? And what is it about Champagne that – more than any other beverage in the world – has made it so inextricably linked with celebrations of love? Is it the grapes? Is it the bubbles? Is it the stories? On this Valentine’s Day, we’ll sort it all out while you sip on six distinctly different styles of this romantic elixir! Experience it all, from classic blanc de blanc and blanc de noir, to vintage...
$49
