Looking for a unique entertainment idea to "Wow!" your friends? Why not book one of today's hottest party ideas:  A private wine, cheese and/or chocolate tasting designed especially for you and presented by the pros from The Curious Grape!

A recent 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 magazine’s recommended Bridal Party ideas: "With help from The Curious Grape, friends can host a private two-hour winetasting tailored to the bride.... [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)

Recommended by Washington Post’s Going Out Gurus: “The Curious Grape, a Shirlington wine shop, organizes in-home tasting events for the bride with a sophisticated palate. Over the course of the two-hour tasting, the wine consultant presents eight kinds of wine with a selection of cheese and chocolate pairings. For bridal celebrations, the shop can present wines from the bride and groom's favorite regions or the countries their families are from. … [Private Events Coordinator Jed] Gray assures me that the presentations aren't all notes-of-oak and aged barrels. "People aren't as interested in some bah-humbug presentation, they want something lighter and more fun," he says.” (June 14, 2007)

No matter what kind of group you're hosting, a custom tasting is a great way to get the party started!  Fun, fast-paced, and informative, our tastings cover all the bases of great entertaining, leaving you to relax, mingle, nosh, or network.   When it’s this easy and affordable, there’s no reason not to:

• 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 as a reward or team-building exercise for your staff

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!  For more information and a custom proposal, contact Events Coordinator Megan Sewak at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703.671.8700.

*Certified by the Society of Wine Educators