Chocolate Feast in Spain: Exquisite Chocolates and Truffles Masterfully Paired with Cava, Red, and White Wines from Spain
Enjoy a sumptuous selection of chocolate served with especially paired wine. Meet other ICDC members who love chocolate. Come by yourself or invite your friends!

Event Date

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Event Address

The Chocolate House
 1904 18th St NW
Washington DC 20009

Requested Attire

Business or cocktail attire requested. All attendees MUST be 21 and over. Event will be presented rain, shine, or snow.

Event Description

Indulge in a fun-filled evening to feast on exquisite chocolate and truffles masterfully paired with cava, red, and white wine from Spain for a match made in heaven! Whether you come on your own or with friends, indulge in a delectable feast to please your palate as you make new friends at our intimate chocolate studio!

Start your evening with a refreshing glass of Cava Rosé, and enjoy a flight of cava, white and red wines, while learning about how to choose your next bottle of fine wine. The “DC Wine Guys” from Tradewinds promise to show off how easy it is to understand and appreciate Spanish wine.

The evening would not be complete without the usual pairing of The Chocolate House's masterful selection of premium fine chocolates for tasting, as well as 3 world class chocolate truffles made by artisan chocolatiers. Our chocolate tastings frequently sell out well in advance as space is limited. Please reserve your tickets now.

As you indulge in the finest chocolate from around the world, you will learn about the fine art of chocolate tasting as well as how chocolate is produced. After your visit, you will know more than you thought you could have about chocolate!

Please reserve your tickets soon, as out chocolate tastings frequently sell out well in advance as space is limited. Kindly note that the evening is presented as a chocolate and wine tasting reception and not as a seated event.

Sample Exquisite Chocolates
Please note that the chocolate tasting menu is subject to change as we continue to refine the event to make your experience even more memorable!

Valrhona Dulcey 32%:
A unique take on white chocolate: this white chocolate is lightly caramelized to bring out notes of butterscotch and toffee. 

Eclat Chocolate - Porcini & Thyme:
Earthy, woodsy porcini mushrooms with white chocolate bldned with milk chocolate infused with bright, astringent thyme.

Fruition Chocolate Sweet Corn & Black Currant:
Rich white chocolate blended with sweet corn kernels and topped with dried black currants. 

Askanya 60%:
The first single orogin dark chocolate made in Haiti with beans from Haiti. Licorice aroma develops into a fudgy chocolate bar with notes of roasted nuts and coffee. 

Original Beans Beni Wild Harvest 66%:
Beans from wild cacao trees in Beni Amazon, Bolivia. Hints of floral honey, apricot and jasmine tea.

La Naya Strawberries Cinnamon & chile:
65% dark chocolate blended smoothly with freeze dried strawberries, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.  

Felchlin Arriba 72%:
Single origin swiss made chocolate from the “Nacional” variety of cacao from the Esmereldas region of Ecuador. 

El Ceibo 75% Heritage Limited Edition:
An elegant chocolate made with wild growing beans from the Covendo region of Bolivia. Notes of molasses, coffee, and fermented fruit. 

Element’s Chocolate Sea Salt & Turmeric:
Ayurveda inspired chocolate made with Peruvian cacao, raw honey, turmeric, and Himalayan sea salt. 

Akesson’s Madagascar 100%:
Pure cacao from Criollo Madagascan cacao beans grown on the Akesson’s plantation. No sugar or added flavors. 

Plus 3 Exquisite Truffles for your Indulgence:
Fleur de Sel Caramel by J. Chocolatier 
Feuilletine Gianduja by Ewald Notter
Raspberry by Christopher Elbow Chocolates

Wines to Complement Your chocolate Tastings ~ A match made in heaven!
Please note that the wine selections are subject to change.

Rossinyol Cava Rose: A grower's rose cava made with Trepat grape using the same champenois method of elaboration. Fruity but nice small bubble and dry!

Fuenteseca Organic White: Blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Macabeo made with organically gown grapes. A nice floral nose with hints of citric notes. A dry light body white.

Mania Verdejo / Viura: 5th generation winemakers from Rueda region. Nice citrus aromas with a hint of tropical fruits. Nice acidity with a long lasting dry finish.

Fuenteseca Organic Red: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and a unique native grape from Valencia named Bobal. Very fruity with spicy peppery hints.

Arrayan First Wine: Blend of Syrah, Cab, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aromas of Raspberry and Blueberry. A very nice balanced wine. Great when paired with chocolate!

 

           TICKETS           
All online reservations are final. We are unable to issue refunds for tickets purchased due to expenses incurred to present the event. Make your reservations early, as space is limited. Cost of reservations is subject to increase as we approach the date of the event.

Event Agenda (May change)

7:00 PM Admission commences
~ Wine and Chocolate Tasting
~ Learn about how the world's finest chocolate is created
~ Meet and socialize with other attendees
~ Option to purchase chocolate at a discount.

8:30 PM Event Concludes

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

The Chocolate House is located on the lower level. Please note that parking in the vicinity is limited and we highly  recommend Metro, Uber, or other transportation service. 
Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.