Toast the Night with Washington Wine Academy

 

by Ashley Eames

Capital Cooking Contributor

Friday night the Washington Wine Academy hosted a special wine event at the Athenaeum in Old Town, Alexandria. It was the perfect opportunity to set the mood for Valentine’s Day and indulge in one of the most perfect combinations: Red wine and chocolate.

Celebrate the Holidays with Washington Wine Academy

This week the Washington Wine Academy is hosting a holiday wine tasting and tour on Thursday night. The evening begins at their Crystal City location with a tasting of ten wines, 5 whites and 5 reds. The wines vary in varietals from Riesling to Zinfandel, so there is something to suit everyone’s tastes. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and provides great detail on the wines coupled with fun stories about varietals from around the world.