About us
Have you ever felt lost in a wine shop or wished you could banter with a sommelier at a restaurant? Do you want to not only enjoy wine but learn more about it. This group is for all wine lovers, from the novice to the expert. The only requirement to join is a love of wine. Types of events could be exploratory wine tasting where we compare different or unique wine styles, blind tastings, visits to local restaurants and wineries (when it is safe to do so), and general get-togethers to drink and talk wine.
While there are no dues to join, some events might require a cost to attend. For example, if we do an exploratory wine tasting of orange/amber wine then costs will be split among attendees. Similarly, events at restaurants and visits to wineries might require an additional cost to attend.
This group is not affiliated with any brand or business.
Upcoming events
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SOLD OUT - Wine and Chocolate—A Perfect Pair @ Total Wine Ballston
Total Wine, 800 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, USPlease join DMV Wine Explorers on Thursday February 12th at Total Wine Ballston at 6:30PM for a wine and chocolate pairing class.
** Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here **
Some things really are better together. Wine and chocolate! Pairing the right wine with the right chocolate creates new and unexpected tastes to delight the senses. Featuring premiere chocolate from a world-famous maker, this is a delish class for wine lovers with a sweet tooth!
14 attendees
Planet Wine's Australian Wine Tasting
Planet Wine, 2004 Mount Vernon Avenue, alexandria, VA, US** Tickets are $55.20 and can be purchased here. Make sure you purchase your ticket under the 3:00 - 5:00 Session. **
Please join us on Saturday February 21st at 3PM for a seated wine tasting where we will taste 30 of our favorite wines from Australia in the Number 9 Lounge!
11 attendees
Bordeaux Dinner at Lyon Hall
Location not specified yetJoin DMV Wine Explorers at Lyon Hall in Clarendon for their Bordeaux Dinner! You must purchase a ticket here.
Total cost with tax and tip is $167.03Château Mondesir-Gazin
Bordeaux Wine Dinner at Lyon Hall
Special Guest: Wine Maker Jean Pierre Simons
5 Courses Paired with 5 Wines
Tuesday February 24th 2026
6 PM Start Time
$125/Person1st course
Grilled Oyster Brulé
wellfleet, diced apple, brie cheese, herb bread crumb
Chateau Mondesir-Gazin, “Chenu” Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux Blanc 20222nd course
Smoked Duck Salad
radicchio, mint, micro-greens, walnuts, orange vinaigrette
Chateau Mondesir, Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux Rouge 20223rd course
Braised Lamb Ribs
linguine, sofrito, tomato, oregano
Chateau Mondesir-Gazin, “Haut-Mondesir” Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux Rouge 20224th course
Grilled Venison Loin
potato gratin, caramelized apple, lingonberries, veal reduction
Chateau Mondesir-Gazin, “Ému” Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux Rouge 20225th Course
Lemon Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Raspberry sorbet, cassis, noisette
Chateau Mondesir-Gazin, “Bardon” Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux Rouge 2022Buy Tickets here: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=43540&restref=43540&experienceId=645099&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared
8 attendees
MASTERCLASS Presents: Recaredo
Del Mar, 791 Wharf St., SW, Washington, dc, US** Tickets are $195 plus tax & gratuity, paid at the restaurant at end of dinner. Make your reservation via Resy here. **
Please join us at Del Mar DC for an all sparkling wine dinner with Recaredo. Experience four chef crafted dishes paired with the following award winning wines:
- Recaredo Terrers 2019
- Recaredo Intens Rosat 2020
- Recaredo Serral del Vell 2018
- Recaredo Reserva Particular 2014
- Turo D'en Mota 2009
Recaredo is a family of grape growers and winemakers specialising in terroir sparkling wines that speak of their origins with honesty and transparency.
"Since 1924, we have been learning from time, and we continue to add new chapters to a story of passion and dedication to craftsmanship.
We produce only vintage Brut Nature wines, using grapes from vineyards cultivated in accordance with the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture. We harvest by hand, age our wines under natural cork, and disgorge manually without adding sugar.
This approach to winemaking — grounded in deep respect for the land — allows us to express the purity of the Corpinnat landscape through wines of remarkable depth, ageing potential, and vibrant spirit."
4 attendees
Past events
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