National Geographic Live! presents Joshua Wesson, well-known wine consultant and co-founder and wine director of Best Cellars, in a return engagement to celebrate the Wines of France. Recognized early in his career as “Best French Wine Sommelier” in the United States and honored in an international competition in France as one of the top five sommeliers in the world, Wesson has gone on to become a leading authority on the pairing of food and wine, known for his provocative combinations. He is the author of the award-winning book, “Red Wine with Fish: The New Art of Matching Wine with Food.” He writes for numerous magazines, is a regular contributor to NPR’s “The Splendid Table,” and has been a guest on “The Today Show” and “Good Morning America.” Awarded the prestigious Ambassador’s Award from the European Wine Council in 2003 for his knowledge of wine and his educational efforts, Wesson presents at numerous wine and food events, and is a frequent speaker at the Oscars of the food world, the renowned Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
In an evening of Wines of France, Wesson will take the audience on an entertaining gastronomic tour through the French countryside to sample his personally selected line-up of great French wines paired with French cheeses and other accompaniments.
This event is co-sponsored by Best Cellars.
National Geographic Dining Hall
National Geographic Society
1600 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
TICKETS: $70 for members, $80 for non-members. Must be 21 or older to attend.
INFORMATION: (202) 857-7700 and http://www.nationalgeographic.com/nglive