WINE CLASS - Wines of Virginia

2000 Mount Vernon Avenue,Alexandria VA 22301

12 April, 2022

Description

Join our Wine Director and Certified Sommelier Erin Dudley to explore the wines of this exciting wine region in our own backyard! Since the first European settlers landed in the state, there have been dreamers keen on creating an internationally acclaimed wine industry in Virginia. Perhaps the most famous of these dreamers was Thomas Jefferson, who saw the potential of the land to support an agricultural industry that could fund a revolution and legitimize the United States as a key member in the global economy. While Jefferson was able to inspire the beginnings of Virginia Wine production, the development of the industry he dreamed of was not accomplished in his lifetime. In fact, it wasn't until the past decade or so that Virginia wines started to truly impress wine experts from around the world. Today, as prestigious and knowledgable winemakers flock to the region, and investors fund critical improvements in technologies and facilities, we have front row seats to the development of that same industry that so many before us have worked towards. The wines being made in our state are starting to turn heads, and if we pay attention, we could witness the start of a fine wine region here in our own backyard. Join us for a casual seated wine class where we will go over the history, growth, and major successes of the Virginia Wine Industry while sipping some of our favorite local wines in the Number 9 Lounge. At this class, our Wine Director, Erin Dudley, will show off bottles from our state to be proud of while she converts even the most discerning of sippers into true fans of Virginia Wine. Included with your ticket: Seated wine class with certified sommelier and Neighborhood Restaurant Group Wine Director, Erin Dudley CSWTasting of six fine wines from VirginiaSmall serving of artisanal cheese and bread to accompany your tastingDiscounts on bottle purchases of all wines tasted