About this Event
A Wine Tasting Where Strangers Become Friends
This one's a little different and we think you're going to love it!
Join us for our first event at District Winery, DC's first working winery on the Navy Yard waterfront. Instead of our traditional seated dinner format, this is a 4-flight wine tasting experience with light bites.
Think craft wines made on-site, a charcuterie spread, and a summer evening on the water with a room full of interesting people you haven't met yet.
"Loved the location; good group of people. The conversations were interesting. The food and service was impeccable." — DC Guest
About the Venue
District Winery is DC's first operational commercial winery — a boutique winery set in the heart of The Yards along the Anacostia River in Navy Yard. Winemaker Phil Arras produces premium small-batch wines on-site, combining traditional technique with creative experimentation. The co-founders, Brian Leventhal and John Stires, previously opened Brooklyn Winery in Williamsburg before bringing the concept to DC.
This is our first event at District Winery, and our first wine tasting format in DC. We couldn't think of a better setting to try something new.
The Experience
- Mix & Mingle — Arrive and start meeting the group in the tasting room
- 4-flight wine tasting — A curated selection of white and red wines, all made on-site at District Winery
- Light bites — Chef's whim charcuterie boards, Caesar salad, chicken bites, rigatoni, and fresh focaccia to share
- Seat rotations so you meet everyone in the room
- Conversation prompts to keep things flowing (light and optional)
- Intimate group size — Up to 20 guests, curated for good energy and real connection
Agenda
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Mix and Mingle
- Come and meet with other Dinner Table guests, get to know who you'll be dining with!
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: 4-flight Wine Tasting
- Guests will switch seats between pours!
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Closing Announcements
- Closing remarks to conclude the afternoon.
- This is your chance to exchange contact information with those you've met!
Light Bites to Accompany the Tasting Experience
Family-style food spread consisting of:
- Chef's Whims charcuterie boards
- Caesar Salads
- Chicken Bites
- Rigatoni
- Focaccia
FAQs
- What is the general age range of your events? We encourage guests from all ages and backgrounds to attend our events. Our programming is tailored to anyone looking to meet others. Generally, we've seen the age range of our events to be between 25-40 years old. That's not to say anyone outside of that range can't attend!
- What's the difference between General Admission tickets and Men & Women tickets? Any ticket purchase gets the same experience, there is no difference.We've created gendered tickets to ensure a relatively even distribution of guests at our events. GA is open to anyone.
- Can I come alone? Yes, we encourage it! Our goal at The Dinner Table is to create meaningful connections through cuisine and art. Many of our guests leave with new friends at the end of the event.
- What is your refund policy? We understand sometimes things come up, and that's why we offer a full credit to your next event if you cancel ten days before the event
- If you have any other questions or concerns, all guests are welcome to reach out to us by email at [email protected]
- Please be aware that photos and videos taken at the event may be used for promotional purposes.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
District Winery, 385 Water Street Southeast, Washington, United States
USD 81.88
