Tasting Bar Events
July 10, 2025 - Beer New Arrivals
The beer section is always changing, with new beers arriving every week. With the enormous variety of craft beer available, there are always way too many new beers to try at once, but every month we pick a handful of the ones we're most excited about to open and share. Join us this Thursday to see which new beers we've got on the bar for you to taste! This tasting is free and runs from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Learn More...
July 11, 2025 - Fernando Cantini of Uco Deus
We are delighted to be hosting winemaker Fernando Cantini of Uco Deus Winery at the tasting bar this Friday. A family-owned winery in the Uco Valley, with 77 hectares of organically-farmed vines, under Fernando's guidance, Uco Deus produces elegant wines of great freshness and expressiveness. Join us at the bar to try the wines and meet Fernando! This tasting is free and runs from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Learn More...
July 12, 2025 - Patrick Green of Fantasma Wines
We always love it when Patrick drops in, because we know we are going to get honest opinions, wines, and great service to back it up. He's representing the DMV's newest wine importer and distributor, Fantasma Wines. Their focus is on "small, honest producers making wines where joy and beauty are tantamount." The wines they represent tend to be farmed and made with minimal inputs and the utmost intention. This tasting is free and runs from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Learn More...
July 13, 2025 - Wine Seminar: The Art of the Blend
In this seminar, we'll dive into the art and science behind why winemakers blend wines and how different varietals can come together to create something greater that the sum of their parts. First we'll taste single varietal wines on their own to get a feel for the unique characteristics of each grape, and then the fun will really begin as we get hands-on and experiment with our own blends. Join us! This event runs from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; tickets are $15, and the wines are 10% off. Learn More...
July 16, 2025 - Vive La France!
This week, in honor of Bastille Day, we turn the bar over to our resident Francophile, Lyndon, for a celebratory tasting of French wines! France is home to some of the world's most famous wine regions and produces some of the world's greatest wines. Lyndon has chosen some classic French wine styles to showcase some of this greatness. Join us! This tasting runs from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm; tickets are $15, and the wines are 10% off. Learn More...
July 17, 2025 - Denizens Brewing Co.
Denizens has been a staple of the DMV since 2014 with a blow-your-socks-off flagship lineup, killer one-offs of classic styles, and an amazing team of people behind it all! We are delighted to have them with us this week. Come chat with them and learn more about their beers and their location in Riverdale Park! This tasting is free and runs from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Learn More...
July 19, 2025 - Tiana Estremera of Free Run Wines
This week, we are delighted to welcome Tiana Estremera from Free Run Wine Merchants back to the tasting bar! Free Run is an "importer and distributor specializing in authentic, responsibly-grown and artisan-crafted wines" and "dedicated to supporting the historical, independent, and family artisans." We've worked with Free Run for a long time, and we're always happy to have them at the bar. This tasting is free and runs from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Join us! Learn More...
July 25, 2025 - Summer Six-Pack!
We are releasing our 2025 Summer Six-Pack on Wednesday, July 23! And we'll be pouring the wines on the tasting bar the following Friday. We've chosen six fun and interesting wines to share and pair and help you beat the summer heat. So come in this Friday to taste the wines and pick up yours! This tasting is free and runs from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Learn More...