Event
Washington, DC, branch - The chemistry of wine
Thursday, May 15, 2003 18:00to20:00
Sesto Senso Restaurant, 1214 18th Street NW (just south of Dupont Circle), Sesto Senso Restaurant, 1214 18th Street NW (just south of Dupont Circle), CA
Professor Ariel Fenster, PhD'73, on the history of wine as well as the chemical aspects of fermentation and aging. Lecture includes an introduction to the "science" of wine appreciation, with particular reference to understanding of wine labels, and examines recent studies suggesting that moderate wine consumption is beneficial to health. Dress: Business casual. RSVP deadline: May 12.
$25 (one cocktail/glass of wine, hors d'oeuvres, tax & tip)