Thursday, May 7, 2026


Embassy & Winemaker Dinner Series

Thursday offers a series of intimate wine dinners with an international flair in homes, restaurants, and Embassies with a host, chef, and winemaker at each.

A special thank you to all of our restaurants, wineries, and hosts that have signed up for our Winemaker Dinner Series. Please contact [email protected] for hosting or sponsorship opportunities for these one-of-a-kind dinners!

To join a waitlist, please contact Heidi Arnold at 703.248.1720 or [email protected] 

Business Attire

1

HOST: Robb Report
WINE: Château Smith Haut Lafitte presented by Candice Bernard-Cathiard
CHEF: Fabio Salvatore, The Jefferson, Washington, DC

The Private Cellar, The Jefferson, Washington, DC
1200 16th Street, NW

6:30 PM  |  18 GUESTS  |  $500 

2

WINE: Château Lynch-Bages presented by Kinou Cazes-Hachemian
CHEF: Cedric Maupillier, Barbouzard

Barbouzard
1700 K Street, NW

6:30 PM  |  24 GUESTS  |  $500 

3

HOST: His Excellency, Francisco Duarte Lopes, The Ambassador of Portugal
WINE: Cossart Gordon presented by Chris Blandy
CHEF: Jaqueline Rodriguez, Residence’s Chef

Residence of the Ambassador of Portugal
2125 Kalorama Road, NW

7:00 PM  |  24 GUESTS  |  $500 

4

WINE: Château Malartic Lagravière and Diamandes presented by Véronique Bonnie
CHEF: Manuela Carbone, Brasero Atlantico

Brasero Atlantico
1066 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

7:00 PM  |  15 GUESTS  |  $pre-sold

5

WINE: Lingua Franca presented by Larry Stone
CHEF: Andrew Cleverdon, Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt Washington, DC

Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt Washington, DC
1201 24th Street, NW

7:00 PM  |  18 GUESTS  |  $500

6

HOST: Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma
CHEF: Paty Cruz, Chef of the Residence

Mexican Ambassador’s Residence
Washington, DC

6:30PM  |  24 GUESTS  |  $500

7

WINE: Continuum presented by Carissa Mondavi
CHEF: Ria Montes, Fish Shop DC

Fish Shop DC
610 Water Street, SW

7:00PM  |  20 GUESTS  |  $500

8

WINE: Château La Lagune presented by Caroline Talec
CHEF: Sébastien Giannini, L’Avant-Garde

L’Avant-Garde
2915 M Street, NW

7:00PM  |  18 GUESTS  |  $500

9

HOST: The Embassy of Romania to the United States
SPONSOR: Michael Herson & American Defense International
WINE: Wines of Romania
CHEF: Ambassador’s Chef

The Residence of the Ambassador of Romania to the United States
3003 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

6:30PM  |  24 GUESTS  |  $pre-sold

10

WINE: Zakin Estate presented by Jan Zakin

The Henri
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

7:00PM  |  20 GUESTS  |  $500

11

HOST: His Excellency Georg Sparber, The Ambassador of the Principality of Liechtenstein
SUPPORTED BY: Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein
WINE: Wine selected by Ambassador Sparber including a selection from the vineyards of the Liechtenstein Princely Family

Residence of the Ambassador of Liechtenstein
2900 K Street, NW

7:00PM  |  10 GUESTS  |  $500 

12

WINE: Bodegas Pinea presented by Hugo del Pozzo
CHEF: Rubén García, Casa Teresa

Casa Teresa
919 19th Street, NW

6:30PM  |  20 GUESTS  |  $500

13

WINE: Domaine Drouhin Oregon presented by David Millman
CHEF: Fortunato Nicotra, Ristorante Tosca

Ristorante Tosca
1112 F Street, NW

6:30PM  |  16 GUESTS  |  $500 

14

Wednesday, April 29 

HOST: Her Excellency, Birgitta Tazelaar, The Ambassador of the Kingdom of The Netherlands

Residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of The Netherlands
2347 S Street, NW

6:30PM  |  16 GUESTS  |  $500

15

WINE: Bouchard Père & Fils presented by Ethan Hunt
CHEF: Andrew Ho, CUT DC

CUT, Rosewood Washington, DC
1050 31st Street, NW

7:00PM  |  12 GUESTS  |  $500 

16

Aperitivo Hour!

Massican Wine and Cocktails with Dan Petroski
Begin your night at the bar with an Italian-inspired aperitivo of white wine, light cocktails, and some snacks.

L’Ardente
200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

5:00 – 7:00PM  |  $50

History with Diplomatic Corps

2025

France – Residence of the Ambassador of France

Mexico – Residence of the Ambassador of Mexico

Romania – Residence of the Ambassador of Romania

Singapore – Residence of the Ambassador of Singapore

 

2024

Argentina – Embassy of the Argentine Republic

Chile – Residence of the Ambassador of Chile

Liechtenstein – Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein

Romania – Residence of the Ambassador of Romania

 

2023

Argentina – Embassy of the Argentine Republic

Korea – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2022

Argentina – Embassy of the Argentine Republic

Brazil – Residence of the Ambassador

France – Residence of the Ambassador

Liechtenstein – Residence of the Ambassador

Thailand – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2019

Gabon – Residence of the Ambassador

Italy – Residence of the Ambassador

Liechtenstein – Residence of the Ambassador

Netherlands – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2018

Gabon – Residence of the Ambassador

Germany – Residence of the Ambassador

Italy – Residence of the Ambassador

Korea – Residence of the Ambassador

Liechtenstein – Residence of the Ambassador

Netherlands – Residence of the Ambassador

Sweden – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2017

France – Residence of the Ambassador

Gabon – Residence of the Ambassador

Liechtenstein – Residence of the Ambassador

Netherlands – Residence of the Ambassador

Tunisia – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2016

Brazil – Residence of the Ambassador

France – Residence of the Ambassador

Liechtenstein – Residence of the Ambassador

Portugal – Residence of the Ambassador

Netherlands – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2015

Argentina – Embassy

Australia – Embassy

France – Residence of the Ambassador

Iceland – Residence of the Ambassador

Liechtenstein – Residence of the Ambassador

Portugal – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2014

France – Residence of the Ambassador

Netherlands – Residence of the Ambassador

Philippines – Residence of the Ambassador

Singapore – Embassy

South Africa – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2013

Colombia – Residence of the Ambassador

France – Residence of the Ambassador

Gabon – Residence of the Ambassador

Portugal – Residence of the Ambassador

Singapore – Embassy

South Africa – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2012

Australia – Embassy

France – Residence of the Ambassador

Italy – Residence of the Ambassador

Peru – Residence of the Ambassador

South Africa – Residence of the Ambassador

Turkey – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2011

Australia – Embassy

India – Residence of the Ambassador

Luxembourg – Embassy

South Africa – Residence of the Ambassador

Turkey – Residence of the Ambassador

United Kingdom – Embassy

 

2010

Argentina – Residence of the Ambassador

Australia – Embassy

Brazil – Residence of the Ambassador

Colombia – Residence of the Ambassador

France – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2009

Argentina – Residence of the Ambassador

Australia – Embassy

Canada – Residence of the Ambassador

Chile – Residence of the Ambassador

France – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2008

Australia – Embassy

Austria – Residence of the Ambassador

Canada – Embassy

France – Residence of the Ambassador

New Zealand – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2007

Argentina – Residence of the Ambassador

Australia – Embassy

Austria – Residence of the Ambassador

Chile – Residence of the Ambassador

France – Residence of the Ambassador

Italy – Residence of the Ambassador

New Zealand – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2006

Argentina – Residence of the Ambassador

Australia – Embassy

France – Residence of the Ambassador

Greece- Residence of the Ambassador

Italy – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2005

Argentina – Residence of the Ambassador

Australia – Embassy

Chile – Residence of the Ambassador

France – Residence of the Ambassador

New Zealand – Residence of the Ambassador

Spain – Residence of the Ambassador

 

2004

Australia – Embassy

France – Residence of the Ambassador

New Zealand – Residence of the Ambassador