The 2019 Christmas Party of the German Wine Society (Washington DC Chapter) took place at the Cosmos Club at 2021 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, in the heart of Embassy Row.
Cosmos Club
The Cosmos Club, founded in 1878, is a private social club for men and women distinguished in science, literature and the arts, a learned profession or public service. Members come from virtually every profession that has anything to do with scholarship, creative genius or intellectual distinction.
Among its members have been three Presidents, two Vice Presidents, a dozen Supreme Court justices, 36 Nobel Prize winners, 61 Pulitzer Prize winners and 55 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Club offers an impressive array of programs for every member interest: international affairs, science, the arts, and economics—to name a few.
The elegant Clubhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a District of Columbia Landmark.
Inviation
Ho, Ho, Ho, German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wines, it’s nearly time to hang the stockings and dream of delicious German wine!
So, please plan to attend the GWS Holiday paired dinner at the Cosmos Club, Saturday, December 14, 2019 starting at 7 pm, with registration and service of welcoming sekt and hors d’oeuvres beginning at 6:30 pm. We are very fortunate to have access to this elegant and festive venue again this year.
The address for our holiday dinner is 2021 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, in the heart of Embassy Row. Metro is near (Dupont Circle Red Line) and parking is available to the rear of the club. The stunning venue is, as in past years, the wood-paneled Members Dining Room on the 2nd floor in this landmark building. Perfect for a special holiday wine event with family and friends!
The paired dinner includes a variety of German wines, among them high-prädikat selections, and a three-course meal preceded by hors d’oeuvres. In addition, there will be entertainment - holiday piano music, guest vocalist Angela Mariano, and an opportunity to sing some German and other traditional songs together! This year, we are offering a choice of three different entrees with different prices - be sure to register for the one you want, and if there are multiple people on your order, register separately for each different entree choice.
The paired menu will be as follows:
Welcome and hors d’oeuvres
Vegan Artichoke & Corn Falafel, Siracha Hummus
Chevre Goat Cheese & Bacon Boats, Red Endive
Prosciutto Braised Fig
nv Dr. Loosen “Dr. L” Sparkling (Sekt) Dry Riesling (12% alc.)
Salad appetizer
Roasted Mushroom Salad, with red endive, local lettuce, roasted acorn squash, candied pecans, yogurt dressing
Popover Bread
2017 Ürizger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett Mosel (8% alc.)
2018 Emrich-Schönleber Halenberg Riesling GG Trocken Nahe (12.5% alc.)
Entree (choose one dish when registering)
Herb Infused Filet Mignon with roasted truffle potatoes, baby carrot, romanesco, red wine sauce
Sautéed Black Bass with uni, cracked Carolina gold rice, asparagus
Spinach Fettuccine with butternut squash, kale, almond pesto (vegetarian option)
2011 Gunderloch Weingut Nackenheim Rothenburg Riesling Spätlese Rheinhessen (8.5% alc.)
2017 Lovely Lilly Winery (Salzmatten) Pinot Noir Qualitätswein Baden (13% alc.)
Dessert
Honey Lavender Crème Brûlée with fresh berries, madeline
2018 Willi Haag Juffer Brauneberg Riesling Auslese Mosel (8.5% alc.)
2003 Emrich-Schönleber Monzinger Halenberg Riesling Beerenauslese Nahe (9% alc.)
Club parking is off Florida Avenue behind the club. There is a small white sign showing the parking entrance. Parking is included in the event price and there is no tipping at the club including the valet parking. Parking is limited and club members have preference. It is highly advisable not to arrive late in case there are numerous other functions going on at the club that evening.
Dress code for the Cosmos Club is strict - jackets and ties for men, comparable business or evening attire for women. No jeans or tennis shoes are allowed.
The dinner price, varying by entree selected, is:
Filet Mignon $165 members/$175 non-members
Black Bass $155 members/$165 non-members
Vegetarian $139 members/$149 non-members
GWS and Cosmos Club member Dean Collins has once again offered to give tours of the historic Cosmos Club mansion to interested guests. If you would like to participate in the tour, please arrive one hour early in order to take part.
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