Fall is finally here, and this weekend is THE weekend for wine tastings. You have no excuse not to try any of the great outdoor wine events happening in the greater DC area. Enjoy the turning leafs and the crisp, cool air while getting unabashedly drunk in public for less than $20.
September 19: 3rd Annual D.C. Taste for Sight. Help support retinal degenerative disease research and attend this event sponsored by the Foundation Fighting Blindness. The event location, the Cafritz Mansion in Northwest DC, has spectacular views of Glover Park, the National Cathedral, and Lincoln Memorial on all sides. $85 at the door. 7pm-10pm. 2301 Foxhall Rd. NW. www.blindness.org.
September 20: Festa Vino 2008. The event's full name is FestaVino Di San Gennaro. I'm not sure what that means exactly, but it sounds good. In addition to unlimited wine tasting featuring Italian, international, and local Virginia wines, the event will feature a parade, Italian Market with over 50 vendors, even a bocce tournament. Bocce and wine? This could be very interesting. $25 at the door; includes unlimited tastings, wine glass, and gourmet cooking demonstrations. 12pm-7pm. Reston Town Center. www.festavino2008.com.
September 20-21: Maryland Wine Festival. Why should Virginia get all the attention? Enjoy delicious reds, whites, and pinks from the state that also produced Michael Phelps. So you know they must be good. $20; includes a souvenir wine glass, unlimited wine tastings, educational seminars, and a tour of the museum. Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 12-6pm. Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster. www.marylandwine.com/mdwinefest.
September 20-21: Great Grape Festival at Tarara Winery. For those of you who haven't gotten around to visiting a real Virginia winery, don't miss this great event. You can even channel your inner Lucy Ricardo and participate in the grape-stomping competition. Come on, you know you want try it. $15. Saturday, 11am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Tarara Winery in Leesburg. www.tarara.com.
September 21: 2nd Annual Vintage Crystal: A Taste of Wine and Jazz. Area restaurants like Jaleo, Bebo Trattoria, and Portofino will be serving up gourmet food and wine with music provided by the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival. 2pm-6pm. 2200 Crystal City Drive in Arlington (Metro: Crystal City). $20; includes wine glass and food and wine tastings. www.crystalcity.org.
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Summary: Choosing wines (at every price point)
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wine for your holiday gatherings (at various price points), and
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