Step inside District Winery in Washington DC for a 60-minute dive into urban winemaking. Taste five distinct wines while touring a working winery right in the city’s heart.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
60 minutes
Fitness Level
No special fitness required—mostly standing and walking indoors on level surfaces.
Wildlife
History
District Winery is DC’s first fully operational urban winery, symbolizing the city’s emerging craft wine culture amid its political heritage.
Conservation
The winery emphasizes sustainable practices, including recycling grape byproducts and locally sourced materials to reduce its environmental footprint.
District Winery
Step inside District Winery in Washington DC for a 60-minute dive into urban winemaking. Taste five distinct wines while touring a working winery right in the city’s heart.
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 participants must be 21 or older and present a valid photo ID to join the tasting.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your tour starts to ensure timely check-in and a full experience.
Book Ahead
Tours can fill quickly—booking up to a month in advance ensures you get your preferred date.
Plan Transportation
Consider safe transportation options since this tasting involves alcohol consumption.
Valid Photo ID
Required for legal wine tasting participation.
Comfortable Shoes
You’ll stand and walk inside the winery during your one-hour tour.
Light Jacket
For cooler days or if you plan to stay in the surrounding district after the tour.
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Water Bottle
Stay hydrated, especially if you’re attending summer tours.