On Your Mark, Get Set, SIP!
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Contact: Abbey Watson, awatson@scottcircle.com |
| January 12, 2011 |
202-207-3660, c: 202-251-4637 |
On Your Mark, Get Set, SIP!
Crystal City’s 1K Wine Walk - Putting Some Sip in your Step
February 26, 2011 – 2 PM - 6 PM
CRYSTAL CITY, VA— Calling all athletes and couch-potatoes alike! Cross the start line into the shops of Crystal City, and rest your weary legs periodically at our hydration stations along the race course- but you won’t find any sports drinks or bananas here- just wine! Presented by the Crystal City Business Improvement District in partnership with the Washington Wine Academy, the 1K Wine Walk promises “racers” the opportunity to taste 20 of the 45 wines available as they make their way through the shops and interior walkways of Crystal City.
On Saturday, February 26th, tasters will have the option of heats taking place every half hour from 2 PM to 5 PM to make their way through 20 tastes (tasting tickets) while snacking on cheese and bread. In addition to great wines, tasters will also have the opportunity to take in photographs on display from finalists and youth category winners from FotoWeek DC before ending up at the “finish festival” in the former food court turned tasting lounge.
Advanced purchase required - registration for each heat closes 10 minutes prior or when sold out. No advance tickets will be issued. Please bring your purchase receipt with you. Must be 21 to attend.
| What: |
1K Wine Walk – a tasting tour through the interior walkways of Crystal City featuring 45 different wines, light fare and photographs from finalists and youth category winners of FotoWeek DC. |
| Who: |
Washington Wine Academy and the Crystal City BID |
| Where: |
Crystal City Shops and Interior Walkways – |
| When: |
February 26, 2011 2:00-6:30 PM. – Wine pouring ends at 6 PM |
| How: |
Tickets available at www.washingtonwineacademy.org |
| Media R.S.V.P.: |
Members of the media who would like to attend or need further information should contact Abbey Watson at awatson@scottcircle.com or at 202-207-3660, c: 202-251-4637. |
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About the Crystal City Business Improvement District
The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is a public-private partnership established in April 2006 to promote the vibrant Crystal City business, retail, restaurant and residential community. The BID is committed to showcasing the area as a world-class destination for visitors, employees and residents. Crystal City is ACTIVE, ARTFUL, ACCESSIBLE, and GREEN. For more information, visit www.crystalcity.org.
About Washington Wine Academy
Founded in 1999, the Washington Wine Academy is a 501(c)3 not for profit that offers multi-level wine education to residents in the Washington, DC area. Named one of Food and Wine’s “5 Best Places to Study Wine” in 2009, its offerings range from introductory classes designed to reach a broad and elementary audience to several of the most advanced certifications in the industry, including the WSET, the French Wine Scholar series, and the Certified Specialist of Wine. Over 3,000 students will learn about wine from the Washington Wine Academy in 2010, not including thousands who will participate in other events including tastings, wine cruises, winery tours, wine night at the movies, and participation in major area food and wine festivals.
