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Washington, D.C. Wine Tastings & Events
September 18-19
Celebrate the Maryland Wine Festival's 27th Anniversary, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on September 18 and from noon-6 p.m. on September 19. The festival will be held at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster. There will be wine education seminars and a presentation of the Governor's Cup Awards announcements on stage during the festival. The festivities will also include live music, wine tastings, and food from local restaurants. Tickets cost $75 per person, but are discounted for wine club members. RSVP at www.CarrollCountyTourism.com or by calling 1-800-272-1933.
Ongoing
Bourbon Steak has introduced flights of rare and exclusive Scottish and American whiskies to its beverage program. The Whiskey Tasting Trios allow guests to enjoy three whiskies that have at least one common feature, be it producer, region or bottler, while learning about the characteristics that make each drink unique. Pastry chef Santanna Salas has created a Chocolate Trio dessert ($16) to complement the flights: Ovaltine-soaked devil's food cake with chocolate ganache and dehydrated chocolate mousse, chocolate custard with red velvet cake, spicy pecans and chocolate foam and chocolate brownie with Nutella ice cream. Bourbon Steak, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007, 202-944-2026.
Monday-Friday
The "Hour of Power" takes place Monday through Friday from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. in the lounge at The Source by Wolfgang Puck. This happy hour alternative features a trio of food items paired with a flight of wines for $25 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity). Executive chef Scott Drewno kick-starts his new menu with a trio pairing in which guests can enjoy three types of dumplings, each matched with a specially selected glass of wine. Offerings will change frequently and future specialties will include trios of soups, spring rolls and ribs. The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Newseum, 575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-637-6100.
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on wine events, please contact:
Georgetown
Square Wine Shop
10400 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-530-4555 |
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