Join us for our Monthly Charity Wine Dinner & Other Events

 All wine dinner tickets are nonrefundable. If you are unable to attend we will do our best to try to resell the tickets for you if possible but we can not make any guarantees thank you for understanding, all of the food and wine for these events is purchased solely for the event and they are to raise money for charities.

if you are less then 4 diners you will be seated with other diners.  

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Virtual Charity Wine Dinner Sunday, June 29 @ 6 pm

Eat & Drink for a great cause!

10% of each dinner & 100% of  Our cash wine raffle will be donated to Wellness House 

 $150 for 2 ( $95.00 for 1) 3- 750 ml bottles of  wine

Pick up between 4 & 5, the virtual call will begin at 6 pm

Please email Erin with any questions and for menu changes. gluten-free or vegetarian options  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Marci Weinstein serves as the Mid-Atlantic Area Manager for Distinguished Vineyards, where she has been a key player for the past seven years. In her role, Marci oversees the DC, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina markets, driving growth and fostering valuable relationships within the industry.

During Marci’s tenure at Distinguished Vineyards, a notable achievement was establishing a partnership with The Oyster Recovery Partnership. This partnership has made a significant environmental impact by funding the planting of one million water-filtering oysters in the Chesapeake Bay every year. This initiative underscores her commitment to both the wine industry and environmental stewardship.

Before her tenure at Distinguished Vineyards, Marci accumulated

12 years of experience with a local distributor in Washington, DC, where she developed a robust understanding of market dynamics and client management.

Marci holds an undergraduate degree from Boston University and earned her Master's in Wine Business from the University of Adelaide in South Australia. She is also WSET Level 3 certified, reflecting her deep expertise and commitment to the wine industry.

Outside of her professional life, Marci is an avid foster parent for puppies, enjoys speed puzzling, makes her own ice cream, and loves to travel. These interests reflect her vibrant personality & diverse passions.


This month's theme is 

Red, White, and Brut …. 

 

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1st course

Coconut Shrimp with Strawberry Basil Salsa

Pairing: Argyle Winery Brut Rosé, Willamette Valley 


2nd course

Summer Asparagus Tart 

Pairing: Markham Vineyards,  Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 

 

3rd course

Grilled Beef Medallions over Parmesan Risotto 

Pairing: Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

 

4th Course

Tiramisu 

  

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July In-House Wine Dinner Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30

 4 courses with 6 wines $85 per person, not including gratuity 
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions and for vegetarian and gluten-free options
*Please arrive at 6 pm if you would like to enjoy a drink before we begin
*Please note that if you book under 4 diners, you will be seated with other guests 

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A person holding a wine glassAI-generated content may be incorrect.Rita Roane Blackwell is the Regional Sales Manager for Cape Classics Wine in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DC, DE, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV). Cape Classics is a portfolio of diverse South African and French Wines. Rita’s wine career began in 2006 after earning her Certificate of Wine Studies at the French Culinary Institute in New York City and later from The Culinary Institute of America in Napa, California. Rita previously ran her own wine-tasting company, Wine Express Tastings, and has been the Private Client Manager at Penfolds Wines and the Portfolio Specialist representing the Moët Hennessy portfolio of wines and spirits. Rita was the professor of wine studies at Prince George's Community College Culinary Department.

Rita is convinced that wine should be presented in a fun, accessible, and non-intimidating way. For Rita, wine is as multidimensional as food and evokes an undeniable spirit in people. Her mission is to bring a fresh, modern, non-typical approach to how people experience the world of wine. Rita consistently explores the world of wine through travel and continued studies.

We will be offering a side-by-side tasting with 2 courses

 

 

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1st course

Prosciutto & Melon 

Pairing: Boschendal, Brut Methode Cap Classigue Western Cape 


2nd course

Smoked Salmon crostini with a caper sauce

Pairings: Ratts Family Wines, Chenin Blanc Original Unwooded Stellenbosch

                Domaine Vincent Careme, Vouvray Chenin Blanc Spring

 
3rd course

Grilled Beef Medallions over Parmesan Risotto 

Pairings: Paul Buisse, Chinon Cabernet Franc

Ratts Family Wines, Jasper Red Blend Stellenbosch 

 

4th course

Summer Peach Tart 

Pairing: Clos du Gaimot ‘La Monaco’ Vouvray

  

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 Virtual Charity Wine Dinner Sunday, July 27 @ 6 pm

Eat & Drink for a great cause! 10% of each dinner & 100% of our cash wine raffle will be donated to AACPL Kindergarten Readiness Program

 $150 for 2 ( $95.00 for 1)

4- 750 ml bottles of  wine | Pick up between 4 & 5, the virtual call will begin at 6 pm

Please email Erin with any questions and for menu changes. gluten-free or vegetarian options This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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katie.pngKatie Dorazio has been in the wine business for over 20 years and has been the Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager with Dalla Terra Winery Direct® since September 2011. Dalla Terra means “of the earth” in Italian. We are a national agent and direct importer of a small and select group of leading, family-owned wineries and spirits 

producers in Italy. Economical and consumer-friendly, putting quality wines on American wine lovers' tables at affordable prices. The Dalla Terra Winery Direct roster reads like a who's who of some of Italy's most esteemed and iconic family-owned wineries. Each producer represented has played a major role in the significant strides Italy has made over the last 30 years in improving the quality of its wines.

 

 

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1st course

Arancini 

Fried risotto balls with roasted red pepper aioli 

Pairing: Garofoil, Sierra del Conte Verdicchio dei Castellini di Jesi

 

2nd course

Shrimp Francese with crostini 

Pairing: Fattoria La Valentina, Colline Pescaresi Pecorino

 

3rd course

Italian Charcuterie 

Regional cheeses and cured meats

Pairing: Masseria Li Veli, Salentino Primitivo Orion

 

4th course

Lasagna topped with our Beef Ragu sauce 

Pairing: Aia Vecchia, Toscana Lagone

 

5th course

Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry

  

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 Dining Under the Stars