Join District Winery every Friday for an immersive food and wine pairing experience that tantalizes your palate and educates your senses. Discover new flavors and enjoy a lively, expert-led tasting session.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required
Wildlife
History
District Winery was established in 2015 and quickly became a hub for urban wine education and tasting.
Conservation
The winery adopts sustainable practices by recycling, reducing waste, and sourcing local ingredients.
District Winery
Join District Winery every Friday for an immersive food and wine pairing experience that tantalizes your palate and educates your senses. Discover new flavors and enjoy a lively, expert-led tasting session.
District Winery is an urban winery located in Washington, DC. The winery operates a range of guided tastings and experiences that focus on wine education, pairing, and tasting. Weekly programs include Nerdy Thursdays, a wine tasting guided by the Senior Wine Educator that explores a different category each week; Sunday Sips, an interactive Sunday tasting series with rotating activities such as blind tastings and wine bottle painting; and Food Fridays, a weekly food-and-wine pairing tasting led by Wine Educators featuring a rotating menu of cheeses and snacks.
In addition to weekly events, District Winery offers a Wine Tour & Tasting: a behind-the-scenes tour of the winemaking space followed by a tasting of five wines over approximately 60 minutes. Guests are reminded to bring valid identification for tastings. For couples, Date Night for Two provides a guided winery tour and tasting for two with reserved seating, two glasses of wine, and the opportunity to purchase a favorite bottle at a special price.
The programming emphasizes approachable wine education led by trained wine educators and a Senior Wine Educator. Experiences combine tasting, learning, and interactive activities suited for wine enthusiasts and visitors seeking a memorable urban winery outing. Events rotate regularly to ensure fresh themes and pairings. District Winery’s offerings provide clear options for casual tastings, educational sessions, food pairing experiences, and intimate date-night packages in Washington, DC. Scheduled times vary by experience; guests should check availability and book in advance when possible to secure preferred dates and seating and arrival times.
Location
Washington, DC
Located in Washington, DC
Tour Length
60 minutes
Wine tour & tasting duration
Weekly Events
Thurs–Sun
Regular themed tastings and activities
First in DC
DC's first winery
Historic urban winery offering
Select a tour or weekly event, secure seats, and experience DC’s first urban winery led by expert wine educators.
Arrive Early
Get there a few minutes early to secure a good spot and settle in before the tasting begins.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water between tastings to stay refreshed and fully enjoy the experience.
Book in Advance
Reserve your spot early, as these popular Friday sessions tend to fill up quickly.
Bring a Notebook
Take notes on your favorite pairings to remember and reproduce your favorites at home.
Comfortable Attire
Wear casual yet neat clothing suitable for a social tasting experience.
Notebook and Pen
Perfect for jotting down flavor notes and favorites.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the tasting.
Mask and Sanitizer
Incorporate health safety items for added comfort.