The Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel, in conjunction with its
signature restaurant, 2100 Prime, will host
the Third Annual Capital Wine Festival starting January 19. The 10-week dinner event
kicks off with an opening reception on January 19 at 7 p.m. which will highlight
the 10 wineries sponsoring the event.
Founder of the event, Daniel Bruce has invited ten phenomenal wineries to
participate. Menus will be created by the 2100 Prime chef to complement the
vintner’s selection for each dinner. Dinners will take place in 2100
Prime or one of the ballrooms, depending on the size of the event. The wineries
and hosts participating in this year’s Capital Wine Festival are listed
below, along with the dates of their participation:
January 25, Beringer Vineyards: Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously run and operating
winery in Napa Valley. Longtime winemaker, Laurie Hook,
will host this dinner featuring many varietals including the Private Reserve chardonnay
and cabernet.
February 1, Frog’s Leap Winery: Founder John Williams hosts this event as he displays the full
scope of Frog’s Leap’s philosophy in sustainable farming and their
organic approach.
February 8, Heitz Wine Cellars: The winery situated near the eastern hills of Napa Valley,
is know for its earthy Bordeaux-style wines, especially its production of
cabernet sauvignon. Jeanne Cabral returns to share wines from Heitz’
portfolio and discuss the winery’s unique single-vineyard concept.
February 15, Argyle Winery: Founder Rollins Soles will lead a discussion of Oregon’s premier winery
including his single-vineyard pinots and sparkling wines.
February 22, B.R. Cohn Winery: Award-winning winery, B.R. Cohn, founded by Doobie Brothers
manager, Bruce Cohn, will focus on the aroma and balanced flavors of this
prestigious winery. His son, Dan Cohn, will also host the event.
February 29, Cakebread Cellars: Owner, Dennis Cakebread will host an evening featuring a variety
of their sauvignon blanc, merlot and reserve wines from the Napa Valley.
March 7, Cain Vineyard & Winery: Join Chris Howell, winemaker and general manager, as he shares
Cain’s blended cabernets from Napa’s
glorious Spring Mountain district.
March 14, Chappellet Winery: Second generation co-owner Cyril Chappellet will host this dinner
as she explains and tastes the wines with wonderful fruit extraction from a
winery devoted to sustainable farming.
March 21, Martinelli Winery: Consulting with legendary winemaker Helen Turley, Martinelli
Winery has positioned itself as one of the premier wineries in Sonoma. Regina Martinelli
returns, by popular demand, to host this event.
March 28, Cliff Lede Vineyards: A relative newcomer in Napa
Valley, Jack Bittner
presents an opportunity to sample an assortment of their wines, including the
meritage blend, Poetry.
Tickets for The Capital Wine
Festival can be purchased on www.capitalwinefestival.com.
Each dinner is priced in the $125-145/person range and includes gratuity or
tax. Large group reservations can be taken over the phone by calling
202
736-1453.
Located
in The Fairfax at Embassy Row at 2100
Massachusetts Avenue, NW, two blocks from the Dupont Circle’s
Red Line Metro stop, 2100 Prime is open for breakfast every day and dinner
Tuesday – Saturday. To learn more about 2100 Prime, visit www.2100prime.com.
Follow 2100 Prime on Facebook and Twitter.
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