The inaugural NWE will launch with a National Grand Tasting at the Newseum, Washington, D.C.'s newest and most interactive museum. The event will showcase American wine from every region of the U.S., cool jazz and American regional cuisine created and inspired by internationally acclaimed chef Wolfgang Puck. In 2011, the NWE will add a daytime Walk-Around Grand Tasting, which will feature more wineries, specialty food vendors, wine and food pairings, seminars and special privileges for the trade.