On the way home from work, I stopped by an extremely generous wine tasting sponsored by the fine folks at Bassins/MacArthur Beverage and the Trimbach winery. They had some of their nicest wines available for a free tasting, and I think it's the first time I've ever had a wine older than me -- in this case, the 1976 350th Anniversary bottling of their "Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre" Gewurztraminer. It was very nice, but I fear that it's indicative of my underdeveloped palate that it wasn't the favorite wine I tasted.
Anyway, the whole event was sponsored at the swanky new Acadiana, which is only two blocks away from Cato, at New York and Ninth Streets. Very nice atmosphere, as could be expected of a place that sponsored such a shi-shi tasting. Although only light apps were served, they were equally as well done and excellent as the wines.
And all this for free. Sometimes, Washington is an okay town. Anyway, don't be a fool: Get on Bassins' email list!
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