Due to an error in the membership distribution list, some members did not receive a copy of the September newsletter by email. For those of you who did not receive a copy of the newsletter, you can download it by clicking this link [PDF].
The National Capital Sommelier Guild strongly supports moderate and responsible consumption of wine and spirits. Guild dinner events allow a designated driver to attend at a reduced price. The designated driver will not be served alcohol. Guild tasting events provide and encourage the use of spit buckets.
It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend; one’s present or future thirst; the excellence of the wine; or any other reason. —Anonymous