The French-American Chamber of Commerce invites guests to a special Wine Tasting Dinner at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 30, from 6:30–9:00 p.m. This unique Bordeaux experience will showcase wines from 22 Saint-Émilion producers, with eight château representatives in attendance. Guests will enjoy a relaxed sit-down dinner featuring magnum bottles passed throughout the evening, offering the opportunity to taste exceptional wines while connecting directly with the winemakers and representatives behind them. The evening celebrates the heritage, terroir, and excellence of Saint-Émilion’s renowned classified growths in the elegant setting of the French Embassy. Click HERE to grab your tickets.

Join Immigrant Food Ballston in watching election results. Reservations start at 6:00 p.m., with TV coverage starting at 7:00 p.m. 50% off bottles of wine throughout the evening. Reservations here.

Hen Quarter Prime is raising a glass to bourbon with a special four-course Bourbon Dinner sponsored by Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey. For one night only, you can enjoy a prix fixe menu featuring bourbon-inspired dishes, with each course thoughtfully paired with its own bourbon cocktail. Reservations can be made here!

This 10-class course will be held at the Capital Wine School from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., on the following dates: November 30th, December 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and February 1st. The exam is in person at the Capital Wine School on February 15th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.All WSET study materials, wine tasting samples selected by Jay Youmans MW, 10 in-person class sessions guided by a CWS instructor, the examination, and a digital certificate and digital badge for those who pass the final exam are all included.This course costs $1,695.00 per person. For more information or to register, click here. 

This one-day, in-person course on Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at the Capital Wine School offers six hours of guided instruction and concludes with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines examination. This course costs $495.00. Register by November 2nd to receive study materials by mail before class. Space is limited – early registration is recommended. To register, click here. 

1 1/2 hours, $95New Zealand has earned a global reputation in just a few decades, and there’s far more to it than Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Join Capital Wine School for a tour of the country’s key regions and styles, including elegant Pinot Noir from Central Otago, structured reds from Hawke’s Bay, and crisp whites and sparklers on November 21st from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Participants will talk through the cool climate, the landscape, and the innovative winemaking that make these wines so vibrant.This course costs $95.00. To register, click here.

Blind tasting wine is more than a parlor trick, or a way to impress friends, it is the most effective way to develop tasting skills.Learn to identify grapes and regions by color, acidity, residual sugar, tannin, alcohol, winemaking techniques, flavor, and aroma on November 20th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. These skills will help participants improve their ability to assess, judge, describe, and buy wine (for both consumers and wine professionals). Participants will blind taste 12 wines, each followed by a debriefing and group discussionParticipants may choose to attend in person at the Capital Wine School or virtually on Zoom. This course costs $95.00 per person. For more information and to register, click here. 

From the steep granite slopes of the north to the sun-soaked vineyards of the south, the Rhône Valley produces some of France’s most distinctive wines. On November 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., participants will taste ten carefully chosen bottles that tell the region’s story, from the savory Syrah of Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage and the aromatic Viognier of Condrieu to the generous Grenache-based blends of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Côtes du Rhône. Participants will leave with a clear map of the region and a better sense of what to look for on the shelf.This course costs $95.00. To register, click here. 

This introductory class is designed for those wanting to develop a good foundation of wine knowledge and an understanding of how to taste wine. Participants will taste 10 wines.This class will be in-person at the Capital Wine School on Friday, November 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m and costs $95.00. To reserve a spot, click here. 

The holidays call for wines that can do it all — stand up to a rich roast, complement a cheese board, and still feel festive on their own. In this guided tasting on November 7th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., participants will explore a range of styles suited to holiday entertaining, from crisp sparkling wines to bold reds, with practical tips on what to pour with the favorite seasonal dishes. Whether hosting or bringing a bottle to share this holiday season, guests will leave with a short list of go-to wines.This course costs $95.00 per person and will be offered in person or online. To register, click here.