Next Thursday is Beaujolais Nouveau and, as in years past, the celebration of Beaujolais wine is going strong at the French Embassy. The event runs from 7:00-10:00 with a VIP reception from 6:00 to 7:00. This is one of my favorite events at the Embassy and a great time!
More details from their press release:
As part of the national celebration Nouveau Expression, French Beaujolais winemaker and longtime arts supporter Georges Duboeuf is bringing a party of the senses to Washington D.C. at a Nouveau Expression food and wine tasting on November 17th from 7-10pm at La Maison Française, Embassy of France.
Presented by the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) - Washington, D.C. Chapter, the festivities will include a jazz ensemble, D.J., dancing, raffle drawing with great prizes, games and more, as French gourmet foods and pastries from Paul Bakery & Cafe will be paired with the 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, and wines from other regions of France. There will be a live piano interlude from 6-7pm for the VIP reception.
The event also celebrates the first taste of the 2011 vintage as it coincides with the arrival of the 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, a fresh and fruity red wine made from the local Gamay grape that is released after midnight annually on the third Thursday in November. The 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, with a first-ever graffiti-inspired label designed by renowned Brooklyn artist “Kaves,” will be available nationwide at a retail price of $10. Nouveau is a very popular wine for serving during the holidays; its ripe berry aromas and flavors are food-friendly and versatile with many dishes.
Nouveau Expression is a celebration of creativity, self expression and enjoying the moment. It's a fun, vibrant new way for Duboeuf to connect with its Beaujolais Nouveau’s enthusiasts through art and for people to connect with each other through social media and celebrations around the U.S. We’re planning Nouveau Expression parties around the nation and are delighted to be celebrating in Ashbury Park, said Franck Duboeuf, co-proprietor of Les Vins Georges Duboeuf.
You can purchase tickets at the French-American Chamber of Commerce site.
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