Sherry'sWineandSpirits Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Rhone Renaissance A French Wine Society Event APRIL 17th, 2008 3:00 to 6:00 pm - Trade & Media pre-opening 6:00 to 8:30pm - Consumer tasting Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 Consumer cost: $65 FWS members, $79 non members Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, April 17th, 2008 at 6:00 to 8:30pm WHO: French Wine Society, Côtes du Rhône, French International Culinary Society, MacArthur Beverages WHAT: Enjoy an evening of fine Rhône Valley wines paired with a large selection of hors d'oeuvres prepared by 10+ talented local chefs. Taste a vast and diverse selection of wines from prestigious appellations including Crozes-Hermitage, Tavel, Côte-Rôtie, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Saint-Joseph, Châteauneuf-du-pape & Côtes du Rhone...Wines will be available for purchase with special prices through MacArthur Beverages. Chef demonstrations, educational lectures, raffle & silent auction benefiting the scholarship program of the French International Culinary Society will be some of the many features at this epicurean event! WHEN: April 17th, 2008 from: 3:00 to 6:00 pm - Trade & Media pre-opening 6:00 to 8:30pm - Consumer tasting WHERE: Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 Media & Trade, please RSVP to www.frenchwinesociety.org/rsvp or at (202) 466.3330 Consumers: www.frenchwinesociety.org -More- About French Wine Society The French Wine Society (FWS) is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to the promotion of French wine in the United States. The mission of the FWS is to promote the quality and diversity of French wines, to educate the public about the richness of the national and regional savoir faire, and more generally, to celebrate the French Art de Vivre: the conviviality of an excellent meal paired with delicious wines, shared amongst friends. About French International Culinary Society The French International Culinary Society is an exclusive membership organization dedicated to preserving the traditions of quality in the French culinary arts, through education and professional development. About MacArthur Beverages MacArthur Beverages has a cellar that includes some of the best and most sought after wines in the world. 4877 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20007 About Côtes du Rhône The Côtes du Rhône wines council represents all the producers and negociants of the region. Its role is to promote the appellations d'origine contrôlée from the Rhône Valley: the Côtes du Rhône, the Côtes du Rhône Villages, and 14 of the local crus (Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Château-Grillet, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Péray, Vinsobres, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes-de-Venise, Lirac, Tavel). For more information, visit www.rhone-wines.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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