Events

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Spring Wine Festival (Washington DC)

Saturday, May 17

Four Points Sheraton, 12th & K St NW, Washington DC

VIP Tasting: 12:30pm - 2:00pm NEW - START TIME IS NOW 12:30PM vs. 1:00PM TO GIVE YOU MORE TIME TO TASTE WINE!

Grand Tasting: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Grand Tasting Tickets: $40

VIP Tasting Tickets (includes Grand Tasting): $60

Click HERE to buy tickets

The Spring Wine Festival is one of the best wine tasting values in Washington every year. Taste over 150 wines from around the world for $35! This is a walk around event where sales reps pour the wines so you can learn about the wines as you taste. And even better, all the wines are offered for sale at low one-day only prices. It's a great time to stock up for your summer BBQs, pool parties and trips to the beach. Casual attire. Volunteers needed. Folks that want to volunteer should send an email to volunteer@winetasting.org

The VIP portion of the event sells out every year so don't dilly dally. VIPs arrive one hour before the rest of the folks to taste over 50 expensive wines that are not included in the Grand Tasting. VIPs also receive a Mark Phillips Wine Glass, a $20 value. Wow, depending on how you look at it, you're getting all the expensive wines or the glass for free!

Enjoying Wine the Mark Phillips Way (Chicago)

Thursday, May 8
Stan Mansion, 2408 N Kedzie, Chicago, IL
In Logan Square, three blocks from the Blue Line.

Reception: 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Presentation: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Admission is $40 per person. SOLD OUT

Mark Phillips, the entertaining and innovative wine expert and host of the most-watched wine show ever broadcast by PBS, “Enjoying Wine with Mark Phillips”, will present his Progressive approach to wine as he demonstrates a fresh new way – a fun, non-snobby way – to enjoy wine.  Whether you’re new to wine or have been drinking it for years, you’ll see the world of wine with fresh eyes and a new palette.

In his hugely popular wine talks, Mark reveals little-known secrets and debunks long-held myths and mysteries about wine as he addresses topics like freezing and microwaving wine; the reason conventional wine ratings are so silly; why buying expensive wines is often a waste of money; what one ingredient makes wine and food pairings work; and so much more.

Be there for the Chicago debut of the seriously funny – and decidedly non-snobby – wine expert who’s won millions of fans around the country, and don’t miss your chance to sample some of Mark’s favorite wines throughout the evening. Also, experience the wine glass one prominent wine expert calls “the only wine glass that leaves me breathless” – the Mark Phillips Wine Glass, available at a discount at this event.

The event will be held at the Stan Mansion. Formerly a Masonic temple, Stan Mansion was designed by architect Moritz F. Stranch and built in 1921. Stan Mansion’s own castle-like façade and elegant grounds provide a prime example of the rich authenticity achieved by the city’s early architects and designers.

Cheese and bread will be served. Casual attire. Volunteers are needed.