Vintage Espionage Wine Tasting; Sips and Stories with Former CIA Officers

Enjoy real-life stories from former CIA officers who operated in the shadows around the world and enjoy wine, too.

Vintage Espionage, a Wine Tasting Event with an Espionage Twist. Use promo code SPYFALL2026 for a 20% discount.

Join Spyher sommelier and former CIA officer DECANTER/1 on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM and hear her real-life stories from dangerous locales around the world while enjoying a blind wine tasting of two sparkling, two Chardonnay, and two Pinot Noir. Can you guess which are Old World wines and which are New World wines? All are welcome to try so gather your family, friends, visitors, neighbors, partners etc... and join us! Must be 21.

For security reasons your sommelier for the afternoon will remain encrypted, known only as DECANTER/1 (C/1). C/1 lived and served around the world. She’s an expert in relationship building and persuasion and guides you through a blind tasting of old-world and new-world wines. Together you’ll assess and evaluate her selections the way a sommelier would.

Along the way enjoy stories from a life on the front lines of intelligence operations from C/1 and Spyher Founder Rosanna Minchew. Be sure to bring your burning questions about wine and the world of spies!

Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply love intrigue, Vintage Espionage promises an afternoon you won't want to miss.

Light snacks provided.

Location: Frontier House, 1 D St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Admission: Limited availability, so book your tickets now!

Note: This event is for individuals aged 21 and above.