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(Through the vine!  Towards life!) 
KNIGHTS  OF THE VINE 
Nation's Capitol Chapter 


ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE

Davis Home  •  Arlington, VA
February 14th  •  7:00 p.m.
Sport Coat, Sweater, or Similar Attire;  Tastevins

Blood flows Red and so does wine,
Will you be my Valentine?
Bubbles and mousse,
There's no excuse,
Libations will be divine,
So will you join us in Walt's last salute'
To the specter of St. Valentine.

This will be Walt Rachele’s last effort to debunk the myth that wines do not go with luscious sweets.  I’m certain that he will provide a wide variety of excellent libations.  Be there or we may need to send out some muscle to bring you in.  The cost is $60 per person for each member and first guest plus $70 per person for additional guests. 


EDUCATIONAL WINE TASTING

Jim Law of Linden Vineyards  at Portofino Restaurant
March 26th  •  7:00 p.m.
Sport Coat, Sweater, or Similar Attire;  Tastevins

Jim Law, who is one of the most knowledgeable vineyard owners in Virginia and whose wines frequent win gold medals, will be our guest lecturer for our educational wine tasting.  The exact topic and cost has not yet been worked out.  However, we should be treated to an excellent presentation and a sampling of superb wines.  Please mark your calendar now.  Details will appear in the next newsletter.


OTHER NEWS

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER:  Our members at State College, PA, Jo and Tom Chesworth, are forming a Central Pennsylvania chapter. National has asked me to assist in helping form the chapter and help organize the induction ceremony.  Others may wish to participate as well.  As soon as we have some details, I’ll pass them on.

THE ARBOR:  We still have a few days to get photos into the next addition of The Arbor.  If you have any photos from prior events, please send them to me.  The Arbor has requested that they be sent on CD-ROM or floppy disk.  They have had problems with electronically transmitted photographs.

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