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Rooftop wine tasting |
Wine Tasting Details
Our core member Jeannie will be hosting this wine tasting event on her rooftop in the Kalorama neighborhood in DC, where we will be tasting wines from Croatia, Hungary and Georgia.During the event, we will be talking about the wine culture in these countries, besides the indigenous grape varieties and the ancient wine-making techniques used for production, in some of these wine producing regions.
We have selected some refreshing wines, ideal for the summer and as we taste these wines we will share some wine pairing ideas and suggestions.
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Our rooftop wine tasting venue |
Getting to Know the Wine Regions
Georgia
Georgia is considered to be one of the most ancient wine region of the world. Through numerous archaeological discoveries it has been found that Georgia has an 8,000 year history of wine-making tradition, and at the very core of this tradition is the use of a clay vessel called Qvevri (Kvevri).![]() |
A vineyard in Kakheti |
Kartli, on flatter land, which also includes Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, produces the wines most recognizable to European palates and is also known for its sparkling wines.
The red Saperavi and white Rkatsiteli grapes are used to make many of the region's distinctive wines.
Hungary
Hungary though small in size has 22 wine regions, each with a different micro-climate producing different tastes and styles. The wines from Hungary are known for their excellent quality largely due to its climate, soil and wine-making traditions which span over a thousand years.![]() |
Winery in Eger |
Tokaji, the sweet wines from Tokaj and Egri Bikavér known as Bull's Blood, a red blend produced in Eger are the most well know wines from Hungary.
Croatia
Croatia a country with many islands and a long coastline on the Adriatic sea is also a land of many vineyards. Croatian wine history dates back to the Ancient Greek settlers who are known to have produced wine around the 4th century BC.![]() |
Croatian vineyard in Dalmatia by Andrej Neuherz |
Plavac Mali is a highly regarded red grape variety in Croatia and the main grape grown on the coast of Dalmatia.
Tribidrag is an old Croatian grape variety which recent genetic studies have shown to be the parent of Zinfandel grape grown in California, the Primitivo grape grown in Italy and the Plavac Mali.
Event Details
Event: Rooftop Wine Tasting - Georgia, Hungary and Croatia
Description: Wine tasting event in Kalorama, DC for members of Grapes & Grains, featuring wines from Georgia, Hungary and Croatia.
Date/Time: Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:00 PM to 9:00PM
Admission: $25 (includes wine tasting and light snacks) / Limited Spots
Tickets must be purchased using this link : Rooftop Wine Tasting
Description: Wine tasting event in Kalorama, DC for members of Grapes & Grains, featuring wines from Georgia, Hungary and Croatia.
Date/Time: Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:00 PM to 9:00PM
Admission: $25 (includes wine tasting and light snacks) / Limited Spots
Tickets must be purchased using this link : Rooftop Wine Tasting
Venue: Jeannie's Rooftop in Kalorama (Address will be emailed to our participating members)
Address: Kalorama, DC, 20008
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