We are a group of black professionals who enjoy a glass of wine or a gin and tonic. Join us as we explore the world of wines and spirits. Whether it's a happy hour or a tasting you are guaranteed a good time!

UPDATE:  Effective 2.4.13, this group is now closed.  All 20s & 30s Food and Wine Group events will be posted as events under our big sister group, the 20s & 30s Going Out Group.  Please join that group for a full list of events.  http://www.20sand30sgroup.com/ -- Join other young professionals in the DC area as we embark on culinary explorations with cooking classes, wine tastings, wine & dinner events, and much more!

Meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you and learn about the fascinating world of wine! You don't have to be a member to attend one of our local GiraMondo Wine Events like our Champagne Festival or Wine for Beginners, Organic wine tasting or Rose wine tasting. In addition, if you do become a member of the GiraMondo Wine Adventurers Club, you can attend free member only wine events including meeting with winemakers, wine importers, journalists, and more! You will learn everything from Alsace to …

If you are a fan of beer, wine and spirits, and you like to sample different kinds of them, then this meet-up is for you. We will meet other like minded enthusiast and sample brews from around the world. We will also sample different liquors and a variety of wines. We have many different local wineries and breweries in the area and we will tour many of them and sample their products. We will try to find the best places to drink and eat, great pubs and bar food. We will also explore beer parings, …

This group has been created for people who enjoy learning about wine and culture at the same time. Each quarter of the year, we host a wine event at an embassy in Washington DC to share and learn about the wine culture of the hosting country. You don't have to be a member to attend those embassy events. Come and join us for cultural adventures around a glass of wine.

"In victory, you deserve champagne; in defeat, you need it" ~ Napoleon Bonaparte Join us as we explore the smells and tastes of all sparkling wines: Cavas, Proseccos, Champagnes, and more! Enjoy tasting festivals, classes, specials at wine stores, and special celebrations. This group is for those who love sparkling wines, social gatherings, and sharing a glass with fellow enthusiats. We host exciting events in the DC area and want you to be a part of our Champagne and Other Bubbles Society!

Just as clarification, "Goddess" isn't in reference to spiritual, holistic or new age beliefs. Just a fun group of women who like to drink some wine, have a good time, discuss interesting topics, laugh and develop friendships. Now... the original description... Meet other women in their 30's and 40's in our community who celebrate being smart, beautiful, fun, funny, adventurous, and independent. We are past the bar/club scene of our 20's but still enjoy going out on occasion, happy hours, girl t …

PIAZZA ITALIA - U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA ! Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE & ITALIAN CULTURE in Washington,DC ... FREE MEMBERSHIP !  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  PIAZZA ITALIA is the BEST and ONLY Italian Language & Italian CULTURE social club for "EVERYTHING ITALIAN" in DC with a NATIVE Italian language speaker/group founder/organizer, and the fastest growing Italian meetup group WORLD-WIDE with 1,400+ multi-ethnic, multi-cult …

Being new to the Logan's Circle area, we would love to get to know our new neighbors by creating a way for us all to taste fun wines while taking the opportunity to meet new people and create friendly bonds. Our group will include casual wine tastings, excursions to vineyards in Maryland and Virginia, wine maker dinners at local restaurants, and even wine movie night! We are open to new ideas, so feel free to post comments on our discussion board! All are welcome to join. Anyone who has had a …

We at City Grapes believe in learning and tasting wine in an unpretentious and fun atmosphere. We're open to anyone interested in wine tasting whether they are a novice or a connoisseur (newbies, enthusiasts, wine snobs, and cork dorks welcome). Great Times occur around Good Food, Wine and Fun conversations. Our objective is simple: organize affordable, fun wine tastings and food pairing events in diverse, convenient locations in the Washington DC Metro area to allow our members to learn and enj …

Introduction: Our founder decided to start this group because she enjoyed wine and want to get to know other people in their 20s & 30s that like wine too.  It worked!  Since getting started in April 2010, we have attended 250 tastings, wineries, dinners, festivals, happy hours, parties, and almost any other idea, as long as it somehow involves wine, with many more planned! We look for a great mix of men and women in their 20s & 30s - single, married, couples, just friends, it doesn't matter - th …

This group is for all the DC-region wine lovers out there. We'll be organizing weekly wine tastings, and tours of Virginia's wine country. If you want to learn more about wine, discover great local vintages, and meet new people, sign up for this group today and join one of our meetups!

Southern Montgomery County Words and Wine is social book club for women in their 30s and 40s. We typically have two events a month – a book discussion and a social event. Each month we meet at a member's home or at a local restaurant to discuss our book selection. We spend about 30 minutes talking about the book while enjoying great food and a bottle of wine. The rest of the time we get to know one another. Members are encouraged to bring their book suggestions, because we like to read a variet …

Welcome! The Annapolis Young Women Food, Wine and Fun group is for us young ladies who are interested in meeting other fun, friendly 20 to 30-something year olds in the Annapolis area. Whether or not you are new to the area, looking to expand your circle of friends, or are looking for a new experience I think this group is for you! I created this group with the intention to give others like myself who are no longer in college, possibly a transplant, or just have a hard time making new friends th …

Have you noticed that once you get busy with your job, pleasure reading falls by the wayside? Everyone wants to read more, it's just hard to find the time. So let's combine books and socializing! We will meet in local federal hill establishments once a month to discuss our book, drink some wine, meet new people and have fun! Join us!

LET'S MIX & MINGLE~WINE & DINE This group is targeted at the kewl crowd who want to take advantage of all the great local spots in DC MD VA with other Wine & Dine Enthusiasts. We'll meet for week nite dinners, after work happy hours, or weekend Lunch/Brunch or Dim Sum. Let's share food, fun, wine & laughter in a casual relaxed setting. What better way to meet people & make new friends?  We look forward to seeing you at our next event! Cheers~ Manan Singh Katohora

Meet new people in the DMV through painting and wine. Socialize with friends, meet new people, bring a date and experience a new way to have a night of fun in DC.

A group of late 20's to mid-30's ladies interested in wine, food, books, new friends and intelligent conversation, living in the Fells Point area (a chance to be social with out giving up your parking spot!) The hope is to establish a small group of regulars to meet up a few times a month in and around Fells Point for happy hours, dinners, brunch and wine tastings. If you've been looking for some neighborhood gals to hang out with, this group is for you!

See recent updates at the end.  Here's what we're about: Come out and meet other ASL users!  I want this group to be beginner-friendly first, no matter what signing levels may attend.  As an alternative to some other ASL groups, all in a single meet or spread among a few differing events: - A non-threatening experience for beginners, who are the reason this group was formed.  Sure, I'm getting a little better after some time, but I keep a "beginner's mind" about it.  It's a fun way to communicat …

I know there are some nice, liberal 20s-30s brainiacs out there in Bethesda...and I think it's past time for everyone to meet up! If you are an open-minded "young professional" dork, geek, science nerd, etc (you get my drift) but you also love being social and having a glass or two of wine, come on out and enjoy a happy hour with like-minded folks. People often message me about the age range -- we're a fairly young group!  If you're looking for something a bit different but still Nerdy, check ou …

This is a group for people who are interested in not only drinking great wine but learning about it as well. Let's plan events that are fun and educational. Let's find out why Chardonnay tastes different in Burgundy then it does in Napa. What wines should we drink now or lay down for 20 years? Let's find out together while drinking great wine and having fun. This is a group for wine enthusiasts of all levels who want to learn more about what's in our glass. Events will include the standard wine …

Split the Bottle is for D.C. area wine lovers of all levels of sophistication, from Franzia aficionados to Cabernet collectors.  We primarily meet up to split bottles of wine over appetizers and meals at local restaurants. We split the bottle because: By sharing the bottle we also share the experience of drinking a particular wine.  This gives everyone the opportunity to practice describing what they're tasting.  For many, this is the most intimidating aspect of wine snobbery, so some may be mo …

"Wine is something larger than we might imagine. Wine is passion. It's family and friends. It's warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is culture and refinement. And wine is the very essence of civilization and what we mean by the Art of Living." -Robert Mondavi Calling all those in the Washington DC metro area that love to drink and learn about great wine and enjoy everything that accompanies it – great food, travel, culture, building friendships, great conversations, laughter and mem …

Are there any women out there that love wine, learning new recipes, and meeting new people? I'd like to start a group of 30-something women to get together monthly to try new recipes, drink wine, and enjoy conversation. Members could participate by hosting the Meetup at their home and/or by bringing a bottle of wine or a dish to share with the group. I can host the first Meetup in my home in Columbia, but I'll wait until we get a few members before posting the details. Are you interested? A prop …

Fun group of people coming together to enjoy wine and good company.

This is a group for anyone who wants to explore the restaurants that Alexandria has to offer. I started this group to meet new people and socialize while enjoying good food and wine. If you see a posted meetup that's full and you want to go, still add yourself to the waiting list. About 3 days before the event, I'll send out a reminder for everyone to update their RSVPs and more spots become available. Also, meetups that are posted more than 2 weeks out will be waiting list only. I'll manually o …

Calling All Wine Lovers, The Uncorked Club is a monthly group of wine lovers. We get together once a month for wine tasting and food pairing. But we also get together for networking, shopping, fun and friendship. Each month different vendors are invited and we also throw in the occasional fun field trip!!

A social community centered around cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying tasty dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish is fi …