One Year in Washington, DC: A Week of Wine Discoveries
We're celebrating one year since our US launch in Washington, DC. To mark the occasion, we're opening exceptional bottles and inviting you to discover them with us.
From Tuesday, November 3, through Saturday, November 7, join us for a week of complimentary in-store tastings, featuring distinguished wines, fascinating stories, and the pleasure of discovering something unexpected.
Each afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, we'll offer something different. On Tuesday, we welcome a special guest from one of Bordeaux's most celebrated wine families. Then, from Wednesday through Saturday, join our team for an introduction to the art of blind tasting, exploring remarkable wines through their aromas, structure, and character before discovering what's in your glass.
Whether you're an experienced enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, it's an opportunity to explore exceptional wines, meet fellow wine lovers, and experience the expertise that defines Berry Bros. & Rudd.
Bring a friend, put your palate to the test, and help us celebrate our first year in Washington, DC.
Tuesday, November 3: An Afternoon with Kinou Cazes Hachemian
We're beginning our anniversary celebrations with a special guest: Kinou Cazes Hachemian of the Cazes family, whose Bordeaux heritage is connected to some of the region's most distinguished estates.
Join us from 4:30 to 6:30 pm to discover wines from the family's celebrated properties: Château Lynch-Bages, Château Ormes de Pez, and Château Haut-Batailley.
As you taste, discover the stories behind the wines and the family's enduring connection to Bordeaux. It's a chance to enjoy three distinguished bottles in the company of someone who brings them to life.
Wednesday–Saturday, November 4–7: Discover the Art of Blind Tasting
How well do you know what's in your glass?
From Wednesday through Saturday, our team will guide you through the art of blind tasting, pouring a different wine each afternoon from a lineup of five remarkable bottles.
Without the label to guide you, you'll discover how much a wine can reveal through its aromas, structure, texture, and character. Our team will share practical techniques for interpreting these clues, recognizing regional styles, and understanding what makes each bottle distinctive.
Can you recognize a celebrated Bordeaux by its structure alone? Distinguish a Grand Cru Burgundy from the wines of another great region? Identify the character of a benchmark Chilean wine?
Each session offers a fresh challenge and a new perspective on some of the world's most compelling wines. No previous blind-tasting experience is necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to trust your palate.
And with a different wine featured each day, there's every reason to return, bring another friend, and discover something new together.
Join us Wednesday, November 4, through Saturday, November 7, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm for complimentary blind tastings in our store at 888 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006. Each afternoon, we'll reveal a different wine from our five-bottle selection. Tastings are offered while supplies last.
Five Wines. Five Stories Worth Discovering.
Each wine in our blind-tasting lineup has a story that extends beyond the glass, from historic European vineyards to pioneering estates that have helped shape the modern fine-wine world.
2015 Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
A landmark Pauillac estate, Château Pontet-Canet has helped redefine the possibilities of Bordeaux through its pioneering commitment to biodynamic viticulture. The 2005 vintage, celebrated for its depth and structure, offers an opportunity to explore the precision and character that have made this property so distinctive.
2009 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy, France
Enclosed by historic stone walls and cultivated since the Middle Ages, Clos de Vougeot is one of Burgundy's most storied vineyards. Its heritage is inseparable from the Cistercian monks who helped establish its reputation. This celebrated Grand Cru offers an opportunity to explore the individuality of Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most historic sites.
2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, Domaine de la Janasse, Southern Rhône, France
Châteauneuf-du-Pape occupies an important place in French wine history, becoming one of the appellations recognized under France's original AOC system in 1936. At Domaine de la Janasse, old vines and thoughtful blending create wines of depth, complexity, and unmistakable character.
2016 Seña, Aconcagua Valley, Chile
Created through a pioneering partnership between Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi, Seña helped establish a new benchmark for Chilean fine wine. Combining a Bordeaux-inspired approach with the distinctive character of its Chilean origins, it showcases the elegance, structure, and aging potential of the Aconcagua Valley.
2017 Barolo Monprivato, Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio, Piedmont, Italy
Barolo is one of the great expressions of Nebbiolo, prized for its structure, aromatic complexity, and remarkable capacity to evolve with age. Monprivato, a revered vineyard site in Castiglione Falletto, is particularly admired for its finesse and individuality. This bottle offers an opportunity to explore one of Piedmont's most distinguished expressions of the variety.
Celebrate With Us
Our first year in Washington, DC has been a year of building connections, sharing remarkable wines, and welcoming new faces into the world of Berry Bros. & Rudd.
Bring a fellow wine enthusiast, put your palate to the test, and raise a glass with us.
Tuesday, November 3–Saturday, November 7: 4:30–6:30 pm
Complimentary in-store tastings at Berry Bros. & Rudd, Washington, DC.
We look forward to raising a glass with you, both to our first anniversary and to many more discoveries in the years ahead.