Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 7:30 PM Savor wine as you indulge in 4 exquisite cheese pairings Meet other internationally-minded professionals Event Details We cordially request the pleasure of your company for an evening of sumptuous wine and cheese pairings. Learn the art of savoring wine as you indulge in 4 exquisite cheese and wine pairings with your ICDC friends. Paring the right wine to complement the right cheese is a simple indulgence that you can share with your friends! Experience the ultimate palate sensory exploration through the versatility of a variety of wines. Learn how to pair wine with a diverse range of flavors and textures of cheese while seeking the most delicious complement to your wine. Then, complete the ultimate indulgence by experiencing an exquisite pairing of champagne and chocolate! Wine Selections Pierre Boniface, Apremont, Savoie, France – Produced from a gem of a property in the French Alps region of Savoie. This white wine is made of 100% Jacquere, from 40 year old vines. King Estate, Pinot Noir, Oregon – This red wine is farmed from world’s largest contiguous organic property, family owned and operated for 2 generations. Colores del Sol, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina – This red wine is a classic style Malbec from the high altitude region of Mendoza. Segura Viudas Heredad, Penedes, Spain – This sparkling wine is a Grand Reserve aged cava, made with a blend of the traditional Macabeo and Parellada grapes. Cheese Selections Cracked peppercorn Chevre – Matched with the Pierre Boniface because the chevre has a natural musk and earthy flavor which compliments this more mature and refined 100% Jacquere. Reggiano-Parmigiano - Matched with the King Estate Pinot Noir because the aged, hard, nutty texture has a bitter finish which compliments the younger style of the Pinot Noir. Gorgonzola - Matched with the Colores del Sol Malbec, because its aged quality brings the flavors out of the delicately blended Malbec. Finally to pair with the sparkling white Cava, 3-types of house-made truffles. The first is a dark chocolate truffle infused with cayenne pepper, the second with black sea-salt, and the third a white chocolate truffle blended with cardamom. We kindly request that you NOT plan on driving after the event due to the wine-tasting. Please take public transportation or a cab so you can enjoy the evening. Requested Attire Business or cocktail attire requested. Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change) 7:30 PM Check-in and socialize with other attendees. The Wine Tasting Class will start after you have the opportunity to meet and socialize withother attendees. Please make sure you arrive on time. Kindly note that we are unable to issue refunds if you arrive late.  Wine and Cheese will be served following the tasting discussion. 9:00 PM Last call for wine 9:30 PM Evening concludes. Tickets and Registration Tickets are only $39 a limited time and $49 afterwards. Please reserve your tickets soon, as space is limited. Cancellation Policy Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to accommodate cancelations or refunds for online ticket purchases. Address 1606 20th Street NW Washington, DC 20009 Directions Because this event features alcohol, we highly encourage all of our attendees to use public transportation. Environmentally conscious private driving service by CoachRider (www.CoachRider.com): The international Club of DC is pleased to present an environmentally conscious private driving service composed entirely of hybrid vehicles. Coach Rider has arranged for a specially discounted rate for ICDC members. Please contact CoachRider at 1 866 487 4337 and request special pricing for International Club of DC members. If you plan to attend with friends you can share the cost of the ride while saving the environment.