Date Night at DC’s First Winery: A Guided Tour, Tasting, and a Bottle to Take Home

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Date Night at DC’s First Winery: A Guided Tour, Tasting, and a Bottle to Take Home

A one-hour guided winery tour and tasting for two at District Winery with reserved tasting-room seating, two glasses of wine, and the option to purchase a discounted bottle.

Date Night at DC’s First Winery: A Guided Tour, Tasting, and a Bottle to Take Home.

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Location
Washington
Operator
District Winery
Category
Winery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Experience a compact, romantic evening at Washington’s first winery: a guided winery tour and tasting for two followed by reserved seating in the tasting room and two glasses of wine. The package is built for intimacy—learn a bit about the winemaking process, taste on-site, and, if a bottle steals the night, take one home at a special price.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SETTING

DC’s First Urban Winery

District Winery stakes a claim as Washington, DC’s first winery, offering an urban tasting room experience that pairs a compact, curated tour with intimate reserved seating.

THE EXPERIENCE

Guided Tour and Tasting for Two

The core of the package is a guided winery tour followed by a tasting—designed for two—with two glasses of wine included and the option to add a $50 credit toward food and beverage in the tasting room.

THE TAKEAWAY

A Bottle to Remember

If you find a favorite, take a bottle home for a special checkout price of $25 (save up to $11); this offer is valid for tour customers only and excludes sparkling wines.

What the day feels like

How the evening flows

Plan for a compact, deliberate evening: check in and settle into reserved tasting-room seating, take part in a guided winery tour and tasting that lasts about an hour, then linger in the tasting room for at least another hour to savor your pours and the company — with the option to add a $50 credit for food and drink and to purchase a discounted bottle to take home.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this date night suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Couples seeking an intimate eveningIdeal for pairs looking for a compact, curated wine experience with reserved seating and the option to extend the night with food or a take-home bottle.
2
Wine lovers and collectorsA good match for those who enjoy tasting in an urban winery setting and taking home a bottle at a tour-customer discount (non-sparkling wines).
3
First-time tastersAccessible for beginners: the guided tour and included pours provide a concise introduction to the winery’s work and offerings.
4
Underage guests & late arrivalsNot suitable for anyone under 21; the operator will not admit guests who arrive more than 10 minutes late, so punctuality is required.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring a valid photo ID; all participants must be 21 or older to attend.

Entry & Timing

Tours begin promptly and guests will not be admitted 10 minutes past the start time—arrive early to ensure check-in and seating.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour and tasting?

The guided winery tour and tasting runs approximately one hour; you should plan to spend at least another hour in the tasting room if you wish to linger.

What is included in the Date Night package?

The package includes a winery tasting experience, tasting room reservations, and two glasses of wine for two; there is an option to add a $50 credit for food and beverage purchases in the tasting room.

Can we buy wine to take home?

Yes—tour customers may purchase select bottles at a special price of $25 (you can save up to $11 per bottle); this offer excludes sparkling wines.

Are there age or ID requirements?

All participants must be 21 or older and bring a valid photo ID to participate.

What happens if we arrive late?

Tours begin promptly and guests will not be admitted more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time; arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure timely check-in.

Will the tour content always be the same?

No—the content of the tour will vary depending on the annual winemaking calendar.