#DCTweetUp 37 with Sisarina & Boxwood Winery

Wednesday, April 24
5:30-8pm
Sisarina HQ in Bethesda

Ever wonder what it takes to maintain your brand as you grow your business? We'll give you an insider's view in the most delicious way! Sisarina has teamed with us to organize a special evening for you.

• Brand chat with Rachel Martin of Boxwood Estate Winery (@boxwoodwinery)
• Wine tasting brought to you by Boxwood Winery
• Plenty of finger foods to keep you from getting too tipsy
• Great friend-making un-networking with people you  know (or don't know) from Twitter
• Check out the zen-like Sisarina HQ, you know you want to

RSVP here...it's FREE!

Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing

Wednesday, April 10 6-8pm
Pulpo in Cleveland Park

Join us at Pulpo in Cleveland Park on Wednesday, April 10 from 6-8pm. We'll be begin with happy hour downstairs at 6 then moving upstairs to a seated food and wine pairing at 6:30.

We will sample and learn about 4 Spanish wines that are perfectly paired with small tapas:

Vina Samoza Godello

Juan Gil Monastrell

La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi

Teso la Monja Tinta de Toro

 

$30 all inclusive. Non-refundable. Buy your ticket here!

South African Wine Tasting at Cordial Wines

Wednesday, February 20th
6-8pm

South Africa is a rising star in the wine industry. Join us at the newly opened Cordial Wines in Union Market on Wednesday Feb 20th for a South African tasting $10/person:

De Morgenzon Chardonnay DMZ Stellenbosch WO 2012 ($16.19 special bottle price) - a crisp, dry, S. African Chard that is matured with the slightest hint of neutral oak.

Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc Constantia WO 2011 ($15.29 special bottle price) - a crisp S. African Sauv Blanc with classic notes of white pepper, cut grass and lemon zest.

Kanonkop Kadette Red Blend Stellenbosch WO South Africa 2010
($14.39 special bottle price) - One of the iconic and most lauded red blends from South Africa. This is a robust red blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot with big, bold flavors of spiced tobacco, black cherry, and dried plum.

A.A. Badenhorst Secateurs Red Blend Swartland Coastal Region 2011
($14.39 special bottle price) - A delicately made South African red blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre, and Pinotage. Full-bodied and flavorful with lush notes of blueberry, blackberry, and peppered strawberries.

RSVP here.

Young Winos Discount at Uncorked

We had a great time at Uncorked at the Corcoran Art Gallery on Jan 30! Wine, art, and Winos is a great fit.

Todd Gray's Muse Café has invited us back every Wednesday with a discount of 20% off food during every Uncorked event! Each Wednesday they will feature new wines so it will always be something new to try. When ordering food, please let them know you heard it from us and you'll get the discount!

The event calendar will be updated with the wines as they become available or you can stay in the loop on their website here.

Uncorked at the Corcoran Art Gallery

Wednesday, January 30 5-7pm

Join us as we co-host Uncorked at the Corcoran Art Gallery! $15 attendance fee, includes one drink ticket or free for gallery members. The wines can be purchased by the glass as well. The wines which will be poured are McPherson Sparkling Chenin Blanc and the Shindig White.  Mix and mingle in the finest art establishment in town! http://www.corcoran.org/uncorked RSVP here.

Baby Got Malbec!

1k Wine Walk

with Washington Wine Academy

Crystal City

Saturday, January 12th

If you haven't had the chance to participate in this annual event, you are truly missing out! Held indoors, this 1k is not about running or time. Walk from room to room filled with tons of wines to try.

Some of us been participating for years but this year we'll be forming a Young Winos team of our own!

Interested in joining us? Simple: Sign up for the 2pm heat on Saturday, January 12th. Cost is $40 and includes 20 wines, a glass, a tshirt, a race bib and food along the way from Jaleo and King Street Blues. Also, send us an email and let us know you'll be walking with us! Our team name is Baby Got Malbec (thanks Tanisha for wine-centric name!) and we plan to make uniforms!

Can't join us on that Saturday? The event will also be held on that Sunday. If you're interested in volunteering to pour at the event, let Alex know via email.

Wheels Up Time at Capitol Hill Club

Friday, November 30th
5-8pm
Capitol Hill Club

We've been invited to host Wheels Up Time at Capitol Hill Club on 11/30. This is an every Friday affair but we've been asked to come join in the fun. Here's a little information from their website:

Wheels Up Time!
WHEN: Fridays at 5:00pm
WHERE: Presidential Dining Room

Complimentary Buffet for everyone!
Raffle Drawings at 6:30pm and 7:30pm (must be present to win)
$4 Wine and Rail Drinks

FREE to enter and FREE Food!

Some of us will be behind the tasting bar pouring for our guests and theirs. Exact wines TBD.

*We have no affiliation with either political party. Don't let this deter you. Food and wine for all!*

RSVP.