Upcoming Local DC Events
WTWS World Tour: France
Saturday March 14th 12pm - 4pm
Welcome To Wine School is continuing a very special limited series:
The Welcome To Wine School World Tour!
Stop #2: France, a guided tasting built around the country that basically wrote the blueprint — and the lesser-sung regions and styles that still surprise people. This is a daytime experience that’s structured, fun, and designed to make wine feel simple without dumbing it down.
You’ll taste seven wines total, including a welcome sparkling, a white flight that’s all about tension vs texture, a Rhône flight that makes “North vs South” actually make sense, and a final round that turns “Left Bank vs Right Bank” from a phrase people toss around into something you can actually taste.
The lineup (7 wines)
Welcome sparkling
Bruno Dangin Crémant de Bourgogne | NV
Flight 1: whites
Domaine Gérard Metz Riesling Grand Cru Muenchberg | 2018
Domaine Vincent Carême Vouvray Le Clos | 2022
Flight 2: Rhône reds (North vs South)
Domaine Jolivet Saint-Joseph L’Instinct | 2022
Domaine de la Solitude Famille Lançon Gigondas Bellecoste | 2020
Flight 3: Bordeaux finale (Left Bank vs Right Bank)
Château Prieuré-Lichine Margaux | 2015
Château Dassault Saint-Émilion Grand Cru | 2015
Lite bites provided by RIS Catering. I chose RIS Catering, led by Chef Ris Lacoste, because WTWS is curated start to finish — always the highest standards, down to the last detail.
**Lineup is subject to change based on wine availability**
WTWS World Tour: Spain
Saturday April 11th 12pm - 4pm
Welcome To Wine School is continuing a very special limited series:
The Welcome To Wine School World Tour!
Stop #3: Spain, a guided tasting built around one of the world’s greatest value-meets-greatness wine countries — where the classics hit hard, and the deeper cuts are just as compelling. This is a daytime experience that’s structured, fun, and designed to make wine feel simple without dumbing it down.
You’ll taste six wines total, including a welcome sparkling (we’ll skip the full certified grid on this one and just enjoy it), a white flight that moves from coastal tension to inland texture, and a featured red flight that puts Crianza vs Reserva vs Gran Reserva side-by-side so you can finally taste what those words actually mean.
The lineup (6 wines)
Welcome sparkling
Raventós i Blanc Conca del Riu Anoia De La Finca | 2022
Flight 1: whites
Do Ferreiro Rías Baixas Albariño | 2023
Alvaredos-Hobbs Valdeorras Godello | 2023
Flight 2: featured reds (Crianza vs Reserva vs Gran Reserva)
Protos Ribera del Duero Crianza | 2021
Protos Ribera del Duero Reserva | 2020
Protos Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva | 2017
Lite bites provided by RIS Catering. I chose RIS Catering, led by Chef Ris Lacoste, because WTWS is curated start to finish — always the highest standards, down to the last detail.
**Lineup is subject to change based on wine availability**
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Serve The Wines Everyone Will Be Talking About This Holiday Season - A festive guided tasting led by Certified Sommelier Gary Russell
Join Certified Sommelier Gary Russell for an unforgettable afternoon of wine, food, and festive inspiration.
You’ll taste an exceptional lineup of sparkling, white, and red wines—all personally selected for their quality, versatility, and gift-worthiness. Every bottle featured retails between $30 and $100, making it the perfect addition to your holiday table or a thoughtful present for the wine lovers in your life.
A curated assortment of artisanal meats and cheeses will accompany the tasting, designed to complement each wine and elevate your experience. But make no mistake—the wines are the stars of the show. I really wanted to splurge on the quality of the wines to celebrate the holiday season. We’ll be enjoying many outstanding wines from Special Club Champagne to Second Growth Bordeaux!
The tasting is led by one of DC’s favorite sommeliers — Gary Russell. He’ll guide you through each pour with insights, stories, and a few surprises along the way.
Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase their favorite wines directly through District Champagne, with pickup available in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Come sip, learn, and celebrate the season in good company.