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The Coolest Wines from the Hottest Regions

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The Coolest Wines from the Hottest Regions
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The Coolest Wines from the Hottest Regions

Spring Wine Adventures: A New Season of Wines

Evening Lecture/Seminar

Friday, ​May 22, 2026 - ​6:00 p.m. ​to 8:00 p.m. ET​
Code: 1T0063
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This online program is presented on Zoom.
Registration
$70
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$85
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REGISTRATION ADVISORY: Please read through the complete program description before registering. This program includes a wine tasting kit as part of its registration price that must be picked up from a local Washington, DC wine bar.

Spend a fascinating evening expanding your knowledge of wine as you travel the world with sommelier Erik Segelbaum in a series of delectable wine-tasting adventures. The immersive program includes a curated personal tasting kit to enhance the experience.

Many of the world’s best winemakers are applying new techniques and technologies and thus changing the rules of winemaking. This seminar explores wines that are both literally and figuratively cool (from a cool climate and/or an exciting region) and hot (from a warm climate and/or popular wines) from some of the most influential producers around the globe.

Wine Tasting Kit Information

  • The cost includes a curated personal tasting kit with enough wine for one person to sample the full lineup of wines.
  • Additional participants must register individually to receive their own tasting kit, which is an essential component of the workshop.
  • Update: Kits are available during two scheduled pick-up times the day before the program between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and the day of the program between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Cowbell Seafood & Oyster (Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC; Metro: NoMa–Gallaudet U station, Red line).
  • NOTE: Patrons will receive additional wine tasting kit pick-up information by email prior to the program.
  • Due to state and federal laws, Smithsonian Associates cannot ship wine kits. However, SOMLYAY may be able to provide kits to participants outside the Washington, D.C., area (who must cover shipping costs). Please contact erik4wine@gmail.com for more information.

About Erik Segelbaum

Erik Segelbaum, who holds the designation of Advanced Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, is one of fewer than 600 specialists in the world who hold this level of certification. He is the former corporate wine and beverage director for Starr Restaurants, Food + Wine Magazine Sommelier of the Year 2019, and Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker 2020.

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