On April 10-11, I will be attending one of the many stops of the Capture Artisan Wine Tour, "an epic urban party, celebrating beautiful but affordable artisan wines, paired with cuisine from the hottest local chefs. It's set to great music, in a downtown arts-district venue filled with rebel winemakers, marquee restaurateurs and rising culinary stars". Let's hope it's epic. The tour stops in ten U.S. cities throughout the year, starting in Washington DC April 10-11 at Union Market. There are both matinee and evening events with the former an affordable option at $89 plus a $20 Lyft voucher.
What does admission get you? First an impressive selection of American wine, with Oregon and Sonoma overly represented. Pinot anyone? Then there's the local fare specific to that city which includes fresh, farm-to-table dishes; seasonal locavore specialties; petit-bites; artisan cheeses and chocolates; locally sourced delicacies; and a variety of champagnes, brandies and creative cocktails from top mixologists. Sounds like a good party.
- Adelsheim Vineyard, OR
- Chateau Bianca Winery, OR
- Herzog Wine Cellars, CA
- Kendric Vineyards, CA
- Revelry Vintners, WA
- Alma Fria, CA
- Chehalem Winery, OR
- Honig Wines, CA
- Neal Family Vineyards, CA
- Rex Hill, OR
- Anam Cara Cellars, OR
- Crane Family Vineyards, CA
- J. Christopher Wines, OR
- Patricia Green Cellars, OR
- Senses Wines, CA
- Belden Barns, CA
- Dusky Goose, OR
- Joseph Jewell Wines, CA
- Phelps Creek Vineyards, OR
- St. Barthelemy Cellars, CA
- Calluna Vineyards, CA
- Emeritus Vineyards, CA
- Kapcsandy Family Winery, CA
- Ponzi Vineyards, OR
- Van Duzer Vineyards, OR
