Last week's tip from the Daily Candy:  "[W]hen it comes to The Curious Grape's new in-home, educational wine tastings, you're encouraged to be inquisitive.  The pros will come over and help with everything from learning the basics and identifying styles you like to increasing your familiarity with a particular vintage and furthering your appreciation of a favorite region.  Moreover, they're happy to work with both (self-conscious) novices and (self-proclaimed) experts alike to devise a custom program -- anything as small as an intimate tasting for two or as large as an all-out wine fest for 200.  For each event, they provide the wine, food, glasses, and detailed notes.  In other words, just the kind of juicy information you'll be glad to have."  (May 21, 2007) Click here to read the entire the Daily Candy article.

One of the Washingtonian's new recommended Bridal Party ideas:  "With help from The Curious Grape, friends can host a private two-hour winetasting tailored to the bride.  For $20-30 a person*, [Curious Grape Event Coordinator] Jed Gray and his staff come to your location with eight wines, stemware, decorations, and cheese and chocolate to pair with each pour." (June 2007) *Based on a tasting of at least 20 guests

• Go on an in-depth exploration of one of the world's wine regions with your wine tasting buddies
• Take your next outdoor barbecue up a notch with an outrageous selection of great wines for grilling
• Host an elegant shower for a bride-to-be
• Take a spin through the world's top chocolates with some chocoholic friends
• Get the nod as the coolest boss by offering a "Wine 101" tasting for your summer interns

The possibilities are endless!  No matter what type of event you have in mind, we'll handle all the details, from wine, cheese, and chocolate recommendations, to preparation, decoration, delivery and clean up.  Plus, with a Certified Wine Educator* and nine Certified Specialists of Wine* on our staff, you're guaranteed an informative presentation by someone who knows wine! 

Arranging an event is easy and affordable!!

The information we will need from you when you contact us:

• Name, address, telephone, and email

• Date and time of the event

• Possible theme(s) that you are interested in for the tasting (compare grapes, wine regions, single country, etc)

• Number of guests you expect to have at the event

• Budget you're working with

Please contact Events Coordinator Kevin O'Hanlon at kevino@curiousgrape.com or 703.671.8700

*Certified by the Society of Wine Educators