GWS Spargelfest at the German Embassy House

German Embassy House 4645 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

We are at that time of year again for our traditional Spargelfest dinner at the German Embassy House. This year it will be on Friday, May 14, starting with a Sekt Reception at 7:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30.  The price for the event will be $55 for members and $62 for non-members. […]

Summer Solstice Cruise

Georgetown Waterfront 3050 K St., NW, Washington, DC, United States

On Sunday evening, June 20, we will cruise the Potomac.  We will cast off all lines and get underway from Georgetown Harbor, just at the bottom of 31st Street NW at 7:15 pm., aboard the Nightingale.This will be a relaxing, post-dinner cruise so we can concentrate on the wines and the atmosphere.  There are many […]

Oktoberfest in the Pfalz

Harbor Square Party Room 500 N St SW, Washington, DC, United States

Friday, September 17, at 7 p.m. at the Harbour Square Club Room, which provides us a stunning view of the Washington skyline.  The price for this tasting is $20 for members, $27 for guests. In years past, we (virtually) visited the Rheingau and the Rheinhessen to celebrate and learn more about these regions' fine wines.  This […]

Exciting pairing of wines at the National Press Club

National Press Club 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Our special event at the National Press Club is almost upon us -- less than two weeks away. We've prepared a very special evening for you on Friday, August 13. We're heading to the Orient, via the National Press Club downtown, to sample wines specially selected for us by James Kellaris.  The evening's theme is […]

A Vertical Blind Tasting

Friday, October 15, at 7 p.m.  Our educational tasting at the Harbor Square Party Room.Based on reviews by David Schildknecht, and discussions with Phil Bernstein at one of our favorite retailers, McArthur Liquors, we have picked some fabulous wines for this tasting. To make the tasting fun and educational, each table will try to identify […]

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas …

National Press Club 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Our annual holiday paired dinner will be held Friday, December 10, 2010, starting at 7 p.m.This year the dinner will be at the National Press Club. The venue is stunning: a private room, the 1st Amendment, offering us views overlooking the White House, Treasury Building, Willard Hotel, and other historic downtown landmarks. What a terrific […]