FREE WINE TASTING

IN BETHESDA

TONIGHT

Is Merlot an old favorite for you? Tonight you can try 2 new Merlots from unusual regions at Capital Beer and Wine.

From 5:30-7:30 tonight, sample the French and Italian entries and declare a winner.

Mas de Tourelles Merlot comes to Bethesda from France's Languedoc region. Unoaked, with hints of blackberries and black cherries, CBW's expert says it pairs well with burgers, steaks and pizza.

In this corner, is Falesco Merlot by Riccardo Cotarella from the Umbria region of Italia. Riccardo recommends pairing this dark and fruity Merlot with lamb, beef or just about anything you're cooking on the grill this spring.

Thursday night shouldn't be boring! So expand your wine expertise at Capital Beer and Wine tonight, and as always, the bottles sampled will be available at a discount tonight only!

Capital Beer and Wine, 7903 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda. 301-656-8855.