Chocolate Seminar Tonight (Mar 5) + Cabernet Event

DON'T MISS TONIGHT'S WINE & CHOCOLATE TOUR OF ITALY (Wed, Mar 5, 6 & 7 pm)!

PLUS:  RESERVE NOW FOR MONDAY'S CALIFORNIA CABERNET EVENT!

ITALIAN REGIONAL CHOCOLATE SEMINAR TONIGHT (Wed, Mar 5, 6 & 7 pm) -- Want to experience some of the world's newest, top chocolates, paired with a fascinating array of wines?  We still have a few spaces available in Italy:  The Cutting Edge, the next installment in our popular regional chocolate seminar series.  While Italy may not be the first place you think of for top-notch chocolates, in many ways, renegade Italian chocolatiers are leading the pack, particularly with their focus on preserving and renewing heirloom species of cacao that produce the best chocolate.  Tonight's seminar features chocolates from all of Italy's cutting edge producers, including names like Amedei and Domori that you may already know, as well as the debut of one top new producer that you don't want to miss!  Of course, the chocolates will be paired with a diverse selection of complementary Italian wines.  Plus, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorite wines, as well as a special discount on any 4 bars of the chocolates being sampled.  While the seminar is FREE, space is limited so reservations are required.  Just give us a call at 703-671-8700 to reserve for the 6 pm or 7 pm session.

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WINEMAKER TASTING OF NAPA CABERNETS (Monday, March 10, 7 pm) --Looking for an eye-opening wine tasting experience?  RESERVE NOW for NEXT MONDAY'S exclusive winemaker seminar and tasting exploring a top-notch array of Cabernets from all over Napa, Monday, March 10 at Signature Theatre.  The evening begins with a pair of impressive Napa whites from Provenance and Flora Springs, followed by a seated presentation on what makes Napa unique, presented by master Napa winemaker Richard Sowalsky.  The presentation will be followed by a walk-around tasting of stellar, hand-picked examples of Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa's signature wine, including: 

• 2003 Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon -- "This 50-acre Spring Mountain estate, which has been hitting on all cylinders over recent vintages, is emerging as one of the region's finest producers." -- Robert Parker
• 2005 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon -- 89-91 Points, Wine Spectator
• 2004 Anderson's Conn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve  -- 94 Points!  Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

As you taste, you'll sample a specially prepared menu of hors d'oeuvres, each designed to enhance the wines, including:

Award-winning California cheeses including Vella Special Select Dry Jack, Fiscalini San Juaquin Gold & Cypress Grove Midnight Moon

A selection of cured American meats, including Wild Boar Saucisson Sec with Blackcurrant Mustard

Caramelized Onion & Fig Crostini

Korean-Marinated Beef Skewers

Cabernet-Infused Chocolate Truffles

It's a one-of-a-kind event that you won't want to miss!  Plus, you'll have an opportunity to purchase your favorite wines at special discounts available only at the tasting!  The cost of the seminar and tasting is $75 per person.  To purchase tickets online, simply click on this link or go to sig-online.org.  You may also reserve over the phone by calling Signature's Box Office at 703-820-9771.  The event kicks off Signature's historic Kander & Ebb Celebration, featuring works of the longest-lasting songwriting team in musical theatre history.  To learn more about the Celebration, check out sig-online.org. 

The Curious Grape
4056 Campbell Avenue
Shirlington Village
Arlington, VA 22206
703-671-8700
FAX 703-671-0100
www.curiousgrape.com

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