Here are a few events worth checking into this weekend:
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California (Anderson Valley)
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3rd Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival: February 9 - 10, at Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville; see web site for scheduling and other information by clicking here. This event is purportedly the only one of its kind in the U.S., but that’s no big surprise since the Anderson Valley is known for the quality of its wines made from Alsatian varietals (e.g., Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat). To celebrate Alsace-style wines, the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association is providing us all an opportunity to taste some of the best from around the world in one spot. There’s a winemaker’s dinner and a “technical” conference followed by lots of local open houses, but in our view the event not to be missed is the Alsace Varietals Grand Tasting, which lasts from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 9.
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Washington, D.C. Area
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Virginia Wine Showcase: February 9 - 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Dulles Expo Center; see web site for more information by clicking here. An admission fee of $25 will buy you unlimited tastings of over 300 different Virginia wines.
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