Fine Wine

Release Date: Tuesday, February 2nd 2010

Get ready for the 11th Annual Washington, DC International Wine & Food Festival taking place from Thursday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. Wine lovers will be able to savor every moment at this four-day, indoor street-festival. Sample more than 600 wines from 100 wineries worldwide—Argentina, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Spain and, of course, the US—and dine on international foods prepared to complement your wine selections. As you roam, get tips from wine experts; enjoy demonstrations by top chefs; attend seminars for connoisseurs and novices; and discover the latest accessories and gadgets related to the wine industry. Two popular chefs, Peter Smith with PS 7's (777 I Street) and Todd Gray with Equinox, will co-host the Festival’s Kick-Off Reception at PS 7's, where festival goers can feast on hors d’oeuvres and sip international wines. Throughout the weekend, you can indulge in special Winemaker Dinners at several restaurants—including Downtown’s Ceiba (701 14th Street), Cure Bar & Bistro (1000 H Street), Jaleo (480 7th Street) and Oya Restaurant & Lounge (777 9th Street)—to enhance your Festival experience. Hurry. Only a limited number of tickets are being sold this year. For more information, visit www.wineandfooddc.com.