Welcome to the 14th Annual Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival

Thank you for attending a week of Wine and Food at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

Visit our Auction now through Noon (EST), February 17th and bid on some great getaways and gifts, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

The 2013 Festival was extended over several days and will included seminars, tastings, food pairings, dinners, and a signature event each evening.

 

Guests enjoyed multiple, focused opportunities to sample high quality food and wine, meet and greet winemakers, chefs and tastemakers, and continue our tradition of sharing the art, culture and fun of food and wine.

 
…Read More about this years Wine and Food Festival

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Seminar Series Events

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Wine Tasting Room – (Open to the public)

Meet winery representatives in a relaxed and informal setting at the Wine Cooperative Tasting Room!

  • Tuesday – Friday, February 5 – 8, 2013
  • 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Open to the Public
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Regional Wine and Food Celebration – Tuesday

This event will underscore the delicate balance of regional wine and food pairings that have evolved over centuries.

Guests will nibble cuisine from areas around the world while tasting the perfect wines to highlight the flavors.

  • Tuesday February 5th, 2013
  • 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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2nd Annual Sommelier Showdown – Wednesday

In its second year, this exciting event will pit local sommeliers in a challenge for supremacy. As the somms work feverishly to taste and identify a sampling of wines.

  • Wednesday February 6th, 2013
  • 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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International Tasting – Thursday

A Grand Tasting featuring approximately 100 wineries sampling two wines each.
Winemakers and wine professionals will answer questions and provide insight into the winery’s history and the wine-making process.

  • Thursday, February 7th, 2013
  • 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

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The Last Sipper | “Sustainability” – Saturday

This event will feature recipes from Washington DC Chef’s Table, a recently published cookbook highlighting some of DC’s hottest chefs. Guests will enjoy amazing food and beverage focused on sustainability and responsible farming practices.

  • Staturday, February 9th
  • 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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International Tasting – Friday

A Grand Tasting featuring approximately 100 wineries sampling two wines each.
Winemakers and wine professionals will answer questions and provide insight into the winery’s history and the wine-making process.

  • Friday, February 8th, 2013
  • 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

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About Cohn’s Kitchen

This year, we are extremely excited to announce our partnership with Cohn’s Kitchen.

Founded by hospitality legend Paul Cohn and One City Eats Media’s Elizabeth Scott, Cohn’s Kitchen serves to educate, empower and develop young adults in the District of Columbia as the next generation of culinary and restaurant professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs.