# Event Details - **Event Name**: Welcome To Wine School World Tour: France - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: WTWS World Tour: France. Guided tasting led by Certified Sommelier Gary Russell. Limited seating. March 14th in DC.About this EventJoin us for a guided wine tasting in Washington, DC led by Certified Sommelier Gary Russell. This intimate March event is a focused tour through France — and yes, I’m biased. If you’ve ever wondered why France is still the reference point for so much of the wine world, come taste the evidence and decide if I’m right (I am).We’ll begin with Champagne as the welcome pour, then move into two white wines, followed by two red flights (two wines per flight). The exact categories and regions will be selected to create contrast and progression, so you can taste differences side-by-side instead of trying to “study” them in your head. Final wine selections will be shared with attendees.This isn’t a lecture — and it’s definitely not a wine “class” where you’re worried about getting the answers right.Instead, expect:Clear, engaging storytellingPractical insight you can actually useA relaxed, welcoming atmosphereA guided tasting format that helps you taste with confidenceWines chosen for both quality and approachabilityAlong the way, you’ll learn a simple pro method for tasting (sight, nose, palate), how to spot the clues that point to style and region, and how to trust your own preferences — whether you’re ordering at a restaurant or buying a bottle for home.Whether you’re just beginning your wine journey or already love exploring new bottles, this experience is built to meet you where you are — and maybe help you see French wine (and your own curiosity) a little differently.Limited to 25 seats to keep the experience personal and conversational.If you’ve been curious about Welcome to Wine School, this is a great place to start.Optional alternate cheeky lines (swap into paragraph 1 if you like)“Come see why I keep saying France is the best — and feel free to argue with me after the second red flight.”“France isn’t just famous. It’s foundational. Come taste why.”“If wine had a capital, it would probably be somewhere in France. Let’s test that theory.”We will share the event location after your tickets are purchased. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/welcome-to-wine-school-world-tour-france/100001981071327670 - **Event Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, wine-tasting, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwelcome-to-wine-school-world-tour-france-tickets-1981071327670 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 107.48, max: 107.48, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Wisconsin Av NW & Hall Pl NW - **lat**: 38.9200704 - **long**: -77.07125769999999 - **full address**: Wisconsin Av NW & Hall Pl NW, Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Gary Russell (https://allevents.in/org/gary-russell/27340777) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9b70e152ea3503d97e7f52fff6a65054bcaf44026b1c0082399d24b7ede6616a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdaecf3-gmir.jpg?v=1768980017 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/37437d1be9eba29827435331a17c3a20800870f746280d9de9a1c8b46027e025-rimg-w400-h400-dcaac0d6-gmir.jpg?v=1768980017 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Wisconsin Av NW & Hall Pl NW, Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 107.48 up to 107.48 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Gary Russell - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, food-drinks, wine-tasting, storytelling - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Welcome To Wine School World Tour: France ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Welcome To Wine School World Tour: France", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9b70e152ea3503d97e7f52fff6a65054bcaf44026b1c0082399d24b7ede6616a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdaecf3-gmir.jpg?v=1768980017", "startDate": "2026-03-14", "endDate": "2026-03-14", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/welcome-to-wine-school-world-tour-france/100001981071327670", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Wisconsin Av NW & Hall Pl NW", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Wisconsin Avenue Northwest", "postalCode": "20007", "addressLocality": "Washington", "addressRegion": "DC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.9200704", "longitude": "-77.07125769999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "WTWS World Tour: France. 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Through private tastings, corporate events, and custom experiences, I bring the richness of the wine world directly to you.Every event is designed to be immersive, engaging, and approachable — blending education with enjoyment so you can explore, discover, and, most of all, have fun.My mission is simple: make wine feel exciting, not intimidating — and help you taste what’s possible." } ] } ] ```