Capital Wine Festival in Washington DC

The Capital Wine Festival is a two-month long festival in Washington DC that brings together winemakers and wine enthusiasts to celebrate great wine from around the globe paired with seasonal cuisine. The event kicks-off with a Grand Opening Reception featuring more than 45 wines from Oregon, Italy, and California and cuisine created to enhance both wine and food. The Capital Wine Festival continues with a series of eight intimate wine dinners hosted by the winemakers and proprietors of each participating winery. Prior to each dinner, guests will enjoy a reception or seminar before being seated for a festive evening of food and wine pairings. Each dinner is limited to 60 guests.

2011 Capital Wine Festival Schedule

• January 20, 7 p.m. Grand Opening Reception, $85
• February 2, 7 p.m. Poggio al Tesoro and San Polo Wineries, Reception and Dinner, $135.
• February 9, 7 p.m., Martinelli Winery, Reception and Dinner $125
• February 16, 7 p.m., Clos Pegase, Reception and Dinner, $125
• February 23, 7 p.m., Continuum Estate, Reception and Dinner, $145
• March 2, 7 p.m., Ponzi Vineyards, Reception and Dinner, $125
• March 9, 7 p.m., Palmaz Vineyards, Reception and Dinner, $135
• March 16, 7 p.m., Silver Oak Cellars, Reception and Dinner $155
• March 23, 7 p.m., Darioush, Reception and Dinner, $155

Location: The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row, 2100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC

The Fairfax Hotel is a 259-room luxury hotel located along Embassy Row in Washington, DC. The hotel can accommodate up to 250 guests for a wedding or event in The Ballroom. Additionally, state-of-the-art meeting spaces are available for groups of 10-250. For more information, please visit: www.luxurycollection.com/fairfax

Tickets: Visit www.capitalwinefestival.com or call (202) 736-1453.