One Invitation. Two Cities. Endless Flavor.
Sip five distinct wines and step behind the curtain at District Winery in Washington, D.C. This one-hour, guided tasting combines production insights with an exclusive retail deal—perfect for food-and-drink travelers with limited time.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
60 minutes
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; accessible for most visitors who can stand for short periods
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History
Washington, D.C. was established as the nation’s capital in 1790; the city's modern culinary scene now includes urban producers and tasting rooms that bring production to neighborhood storefronts.
Conservation
Urban wineries reduce travel-related emissions by bringing multiple regional wines to one city location; visitors can support sustainability by recycling packaging and buying local products.
District Winery
One Invitation. Two Cities. Endless Flavor.
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.
Bring valid ID
All guests must be 21+ with photo ID; staff will check IDs at check-in.
Arrive early
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start time—tours begin promptly and late arrivals may be denied entry.
Book in advance
Tours can be reserved up to one month ahead; popular weekend slots fill early.
Take advantage of the bottle deal
If you find a favorite, the tour retail price is often significantly lower than walk-in retail price—buy on-site to save.
Valid photo ID
Required for entry and age verification.
Light jacket or layer
Spring evenings can be cool in the city; a layer keeps you comfortable between stops.
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Comfortable shoes
You may stand and walk a short distance around production areas during the tour.
Notebook or tasting app
Bring a small notebook or phone app to record tasting notes and bottle details.