Wine Fest

February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 19
Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel; 2100 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
$85-$145; http://www.capitalwinefestival.com
The first annual Capital Wine Festival features more than 50 wines from around the world and includes an intimate, four-course dinner to complement the wine selection. Plus, 20% of the proceeds from the tickets will be donated to the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund.

January 22, 2010 – Grand Opening Reception
January 27, 2010 – Far Niente hosted by Larry Maguire
February 3, 2010 – Frog’s Leap hosted by John Williams
February 10, 2010 – J. Phelps Vineyards hosted by Damian Parker
February 17, 2010 – Cliff Lede Vineyards hosted by Jack Bittner
February 24, 2010 – Pio Cesare hosted by Pio Boffa
March 3, 2010 – Alex Gambal hosted by Alex Gambal
March 10, 2010 – Hanzell hosted by Jean Arnold Sessions
March 17, 2010 – Duckhorn Wine Co. hosted by Dan Duckhorn
March 19, 2010 – Closing Reception