13th Annual Washington DC Wine & Food Festival Sommelier Showdown February 9, 2012

See top DC Sommeliers flex their knowledge at the Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival's inaugural Sommelier Showdown. On Thursday February 9th from 7 to 9 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, our experts will engage in a friendly tête-à-tête. Five professional oenophiles will compete in a race of the taste, using deductive tasting to identify wines with hidden labels.

To complement the wines presented, the Showdown will feature five of DCs most noted chefs who will be tasked with bringing food and wine together. Focused on only the finest ingredients and products, these chefs will be responsible for setting the standard for undeniably perfect pairings.