Spring Wine Fling Ends This Weekend

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington and the Washington City Paper are proud to introduce the 2014 Spring Wine Fling.

Uncork spring and enjoy seasonal wine pairings, tastings and flights at participating Metropolitan Washington Restaurants, March 24 - 30, 2014.

701 Restaurant | 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 | (202) 393-0701
Offering: Flights
Located in Washington DC's historic downtown, 701 Restaurant is pleased to offer a $15 flight from any two of our white wines by the glass complemented with a glass of sparking wine. For those who wish to travel Europe by the glass, we offer a $25 wine progression, featuring wines from Austria, Italy and France. Book a Table

Alba Osteria | 425 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 | (202) 733-4454
Offering: Flights
Mount Vernon Triangle’s Alba Osteria is offering Spring Wine Fling guests a three flight tasting of Piemontese Wines. Focusing on cuisine from the Northern Italian region of Piemonte, the flights are the perfect representative and pairing for the region’s dishes. Piemonte is home to some of the best red wine in the world, do not miss this chance to sample three of our favorites. Priced at $10  (plus tax & gratuity), guests can anticipate Barbera, Tenuta Rosone 2012, Dolcetto, Pecchenino San Luigi 2012 and Nebbiolo, Sylla Sebaste 2009. Book a Table

Ambar | 523 8th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 | (202) 813-3039
Offerings: Pairings
Located on Barracks Row just across from Eastern Market, the Balkan cuisine focused Ambar is offering Spring Wine Fling guests the following pairings: a 2007 Vino Budimir Prokupac Trida with their Sesame crusted salmon, a 2012 Agrina Portugizer with the Mezze Platter, and a 2012 Stobi Zilavka with an Almond-crusted chicken. Book a Table

Ardeo+Bardeo |  3311 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008 | (202) 244-6750
Offering: Flights
Ardeo + Bardeo is the perfect place to savor great wine and exquisite Modern American Cuisine. The incorporation of Asian, Mediterranean, and American flavors creates a truly memorable dining experience. A neighborhood favorite, the restaurant underwent a major renovation in November 2010 to enhance the modern bistro and wine bar, uniting the two restaurants with a 24-seat island bar. Offering a Rosé flight and Melbac flight during the Spring Wine Fling. Book a Table

Art and Soul | 415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 | (202) 393-7777
Offering: Pairings
A few showcase items from our signature seasonal menu are paired with a selection of three older or more rare wines from our library. Those wines are poured using the Coravin preservation system a new piece of wine technolgy. Premiur Cru White Burgundy, Vintage Barbaresco from the 90’s, Single Vineyard and Monoclone Pinot Noir from Sonoma and the obscure Austrian grape Neuburger from 1975 are all items that can be found on the menu. If you are looking for a wine with age or a wine that you haven’t seen before come in and try our Coravin menu. Book a Table

Bastille | 1201 N Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314 | (703) 519-3776
Offering: Flights
Celebrate spring with a favorite vintage or create something entirely new at Bastille-the contemporary French bistro located in Old Town Alexandria is highlighting the changing of the seasons by featuring the Spring Wine Fling, which allows guests to choose their own wine flight!  With a “By the Glass” list of 15+ wines that changes frequently, each guest will be able to choose any 3 wines (3 oz for each glass) for just $15. This promotion is not valid in combination with any other discount. Book a Table

Bibiana | 1100 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 216-9550
Offering: Flights
Italian cuisine in a sophisticated, modern setting, Bibiana, named to Washingtonian’s list of the top one hundred restaurants in the nation’s capital, instantly became one of Washington’s most popular hot spots. Nick Stefanelli’s regional Italian fare features a variety of well executed small plates, antipasti and standouts including his whole roasted fish. Join us during Spring Wine Fling to enjoy dessert, sparkling or red wine flights. Dessert flight for 12.00; Sparkling flight for 14.00; Red flight for 12.00. Book a Table

Bistro Cacao | 320 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002 | (202) 546-4737
Offering: Pairings
Bistro Cacao, one of the best and most romantic restaurants in Washington, DC offers the following pairings for the Spring Wine Fling.
Pan-seared duck breast with braised endives, potato gratin, port wine blueberry sauce and 2009 Chateau Gigault; Herb, mustard, bread crusted rack of lamb with roasted potatoes, asparagus, sautéed mushrooms, rosemary jus and 2009 Chateau Tour Des Termes; Grilled Mahi-Mahi in lemon butter sauce, roasted potatoes, green beans and 2008 Maison Alex Gambal, cuvee Prestige. Book a Table

Carmine’s | 425 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004| (202) 737-7770
Offering: Tastings
NYC's Legendary Family Style Italian offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine in the heart of Penn Quarter DC. Enjoy a tasting of Carmine’s private label Trebbiano and Montepulciano for $5 dollars from 4-7pm in our Bar Area during the Spring Wine Fling. Book a Table

Ceiba | 701 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 393-3983
Offering: Flights and Pairings 
A contemporary Latin-American inspired restaurant in Washington's historic Colorado Building, Ceiba brings a Latin sizzle to DC. The name "Ceiba" pays tribute to the imposing umbrella-shaped tree found throughout the new-world tropics, and the menu draws inspiration from the Yucatan (Vera Cruz and Cancun), Brazil (Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), Peru, and Cuba. The wine list is extensive and well representative of Latin America's finest, and offer the perfect complement to the cuisine.  For Spring Wine Fling, Ceiba will offer wine flights each Monday-Friday of different varietals and regions. Pairings are also available on the Passport to Latin America Tasting Menu, which features Bolivia in March. Book a Table

DC Coast  | 1401 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 216-5988
Offering: Flights and Pairings
DC Coast is a chic, comfortable atmosphere in which impeccable service meets first-class cuisine. It's cavernous space within the stunning Art Deco Tower Building anchoring the bustling K Street corridor is the sleek setting for Chef/Owner Jeff Tunks' menu, executed by Executive Chef Miles Vaden and inspired by America's coastal regions: mid-Atlantic, Gulf Coast, and West Coast/Pacific Rim. The wine list is carefully crafted to complement this cuisine and is diverse in region. Both Old World and New World are well represented! Try a Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay flight during Spring Wine Fling. Pairings are also available with the Coast to Coast Tasting Menu, which features Spain in March. Book a Table

ENO Wine Bar | 2810 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC  20007 | (202) 295-2826
Offering: Tastings
ENO Wine Bar is set in the heart of Washington DC’s historic Georgetown. A modern atrium design opens this vibrant space, allowing guests to gaze down on all of the action from the spaces three-levels. Casual and friendly, this chic wine bar is celebrating Spring Wine Fling by offering guests the opportunity to sip all of its wines on tap for $5 from March 24 - March 31. Enjoy wines from California such as Copain's Syrah/Mourvèdre and Washington State's Boomtown Cabernet Sauvignon. We love wine. Really. And while we’d be thrilled to paint you a word picture of our deep and passionate love affair with grapes, it would be way more fun if you join us for a glass. Book a Table   

La Tasca DC | 722 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 | (202) 347-9190
Offering: Flights
Get creative and build your own wine flight from our "Spring Fling" selections at La Tasca.  Or join us for our "Spring Fling Wine and Dine” package which includes your choice of three “perfect-for-spring” wines paired with four season-inspired tapas that will surely help you shake off those winter blues. Book a Table

Le Chat Noir | 4907 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016 | (202) 244-2044
Offering: Pairings
Le Chat Noir located in Friendship heights, a French casual bistro-style with Parisian left-bank feel is offering pairings with any dishes of your choice:  Our boeuf Bourgignon with a 2010 Madiran, our Calf liver with a 2009 Medoc or a Bouillabaisse with a 2012 Rousanne Rhone. Book a Table

Le Grenier | 502 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 | (202) 544-4999
Offering: Pairings
The little gem on H Street, Le Grenier is offering pairings with any dishes of your choice:Our braised lamb with a 2009 Corbieres, cassoulet with a 2009 Grenache Languedoc or our seafood marmite with a 2011 Melon de Bourgogne. Book a Table

Maple | 3418 11th St., NW Washington, DC 20010 | (202) 588-7442
Offering: Flights
Maple is an Italian-influenced, wine-focused restaurant and bar in the vibrant Columbia Heights neighborhood. For the Spring Wine Fling, Maple will offer a $10 rosé flight, including rosé styles from France, Spain and Italy.​ 

Nage Bistro | 1600 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036 | (202) 448-8005
Offering: Flights
Nage Bistro sprung into the city in the Spring of 2006. Offering contemporary American cuisine it quietly become a "Foodie's Delight"; equivalent to the original beach location. Nage will be offering a selection of 4 different wine flights to take you on a journey of our wine list. Along with two wine centric cocktails. For $6 " Kissed from a Rosé" Francis Coppola Sofia Rosé, elderflower liqueur, rose water, orange bitters, and sparkling wine;  and the Scarborough Fair with Parsley simple, fresh Sage, Rosemary rum,  and Angeline Sauvignon Blanc Wine for $8. This is a trip you're not going to want to miss as a special frequent Wine Flier will be awarded. Book a Table

NoPA Kitchen + Bar | 800 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20004| (202) 347-4667
Offering: Flights
Franco-American Wine War of 2014. Nopa Kitchen + Bar is offering old world vs new world wine flights. Choose two reds and two whites by grape varietal among a total of 8 different varietals. White selections include Domaine Michaud "Val de Loire" from Touraine vs. the 3CV Sauvignon Blanc from Happy Canyon, California and the Bouchard Bourgogne Resrerve vs. the Raymond Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California. Red options inlcude Bouchard et Ains Bourgogne vs. the Paraiso Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, California or the Chateau Le Bergey Bordeaux vs. the Kunde Cabernet Sauvignon. These representative wines show the attributes of each regions’ influence on a particular wine. Book a Table

P.J. Clarke’s | 1600 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006 | (202) 463-6610
Offering: Flights 
The spot for an afternoon business meeting, patio lunch, or even an evening nightcap, P.J. Clarke’s DC makes home to politicos, bloggers, and tourists alike. P.J. Clarke's is offering Spring Wine Fling guests the choice of a Red or White Flight, featuring our new spring wines, as well as a few of our timeless favorites. Flights are $10.00 Each
White Wine Flight:  Annabella Chardonnay, St. Michelle Chardonnay, Anne Pichon Rose, Mapuche Sauvignon Blanc. Red Wine Flight:  Hahn Cabernet, Columbia Crest "H3" Cabernet, Angeline Pinot Noir, Araldica Barbera d'asti. Book a Table

Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar | 223 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 | (202) 544-8088
Offerings: Flights
Capital Hill's pioneering wine bar and farm to table restaurant, Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar will be offering a $10 flight special 'Ring Around the Rosé' specially designed to bloom into spring. The flight will include our 'Lovisolo Brut, Nebbiolo Spumante Rosé' from Piemonte a 'Brugioni Vineyard "Belle Glos", Pinot Noir Blanc from Sonoma Coast and lastly a 'Sangiovese Rosé' from Italy. Book a Table

Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place |  3000 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20007 | (202) 944-4545
Offering: Pairings
Anytime of the year is a great time to take in a panoramic vista of a skyline on the water. Tony & Joe's Seafood Place is a family-owned restaurant located in Georgetown's Washington Harbour, serving only the freshest seafood and is the perfect spot to drink it all in. During the Spring Wine Fling, join us for half priced wine pairings with raw bar/oyster orders. Book a Table

TRIO Grille | 8100 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042 | (703) 992-9200
Offering: Flights
TRIO blends urban sophistication with the relaxed ambiance of a neighborhood grill. Complemented by an extensive wine program and classic cocktail offerings, the menu provides dining options from signature steaks to seasonal seafood. Enjoy our Wine Flight, the "Old World Tour" during the Spring Wine Fling at $25 per person including:
Norwegian Smoked Salmon Amuse Bouche*(Served with the Champagne), 1st - Champagne*, Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut, France, 2nd - Falanghina, Fuedi Di San Gregorio, Campania, Italy, 3rd - Monastrell, Bodegas Juan Gil, Jumilla, Spain. Book a Table

Wildfire | 2001 International Dr., McLean, VA 22102 | (703) 442-9110
Offerings: Flights
Jazz up your Spring Wine Fling experience at Wildfire. We will be featuring Wine flights, four carefully selected wines per flight.  Try the White Varietals, Jazzy Reds or Premium Reds.  If you prefer to have your meal paired with wine we offer a 3 Course dinner with a pairing option.  Best of all, join us on Monday and enjoy our 50% off wine list! Book a Table

Zengo | 781 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 | (202) 393-2929
Offering: Pairings
Located in the heart of Chinatown, the Latin-Asian fusion Zengo is offering Spring Wine Fling guests the following pairings: a Tagalog-style churrasco steak with the 2009 Mendoz Achaval Ferrer Malbec, our Chinese braised beef shortribs with a 2011 napa valley Girard Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Chipotle miso glazed black cod with the 2008 Domaine Thomas “La Crele” Sancerre. Book a Table