Gala Event - Because of events beyond our control, we are obligated to cancel the Gala Event on Friday, May 16. However, The Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor on May 17 and 18 is proceeding as planned.

 

Special Events
(A general admission ticket must be purchased.)

Saturday, May 17, 2008
SOLD OUT - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center presents:
A special wine and cheese tasting held at Gaylord Hotel’s signature restaurant, Old Hickory Steakhouse, overlooking the meandering Potomac River. Presentations by Executive Chef, Wolfgang Birk; Maitre d’ Fromage, Carolyn Stromberg; and Gaylord’s Bill Hunter.
Ticket price: $25

Sunday, May 18, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Washington Wine Academy presents
Pinot Noirs: A Comparative Tasting from Around the World
Master of Wine, Jay Youmans, leads a tasting which examines the different expressions of Pinot Noir produced in Burgundy, California, Oregon, New Zealand and other countries. The tasting will be conducted in a blind format and will focus on the impacts of climate, soil and winemaking techniques. Jay Youmans MW is owner of Rock Creek Wine Merchants, co-publisher of the International Wine Review, and an instructor for the Washington Wine Academy and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Ticket price: $25