WASHINGTON- January 13, 2009—The Washington Post today announces the launch of TastePost, a new program for Greater Metro area residents who love food, wine, beer and spirits as well as entertaining and socializing. TastePost provides exclusive access to special deals, expert recommendations from the Post’s Food section and special events, giving members an opportunity to discover new tastes as well refine current ones.

“TastePost brings together readers who enjoy entertaining, dining out, and trying new food and drink,” said Candy Lee, Vice President of Marketing for The Washington Post. “It connects people to the tastes and flavors they love, giving them expert guidance, great recommendations and terrific deals.”

TastePost creates interactive community that encourages discussion among members, prompting an ongoing exchange of ideas about what to eat, what to drink and how to best pair your food to please the palate.

Some of the member benefits include:

• Featured Selections: Each month, experts from The Washington Post Food section provide suggestions on two new great wines, beers or spirits for TastePost members to try. TastePost members receive discounts on these selections, which can be purchased at local retailers. The initial months feature some famous French wines from Cote du Rhone, Burgundy, and Alsace.
• Wine Discovery Network: This is a continuously updated resource of wines that provides suggestions for members to try based on their taste profiles and the other members’ recommendations. If a member likes a certain taste of a buttery chardonnay from California, that member will find out other white wines from around the world that showcase similar flavors. Discovery Networks for Spirits, Cocktails and Beer will be available soon.
• My Bar and Cellar: This wine organizer allows members to keep track of their favorite wines or wines they’d like to try using pictures, labels and tags. The bar organizer will allow members to note favorite cocktails, spirits and beers too.
• Food & Entertaining: Food and drink experts from The Washington Post give members tried and tested ideas for all of their entertaining needs.
• Tasty Invitations: TastePost members are invited to attend an array of local food and drink events, from TastePost Grand Tastings at The Washington Post to area festivals and private restaurant tastings.
• Exclusive Discounts: TastePost members receive exclusive discounts at top area bars and restaurants, including drink specials and dinner specials. These offers are available at premier restaurants and the charter specials include establishments such as Bombay Club, Ardeo, and 701.
• Beer, Wine and Spirits: TastePost includes exclusive articles written by Post Food and Wine writers and editors to help members enjoy good tastes.
• Ask the Experts: Members can submit their food and drink questions to be answered by contributors from the Post Food section as well as other food industry experts.

Calvert Woodley is the charter sponsor of the TastePost launch. Many retailers in the Greater DC area are showcasing the monthly featured selections from the Washington Post editors. TastePost members can buy the wines at these retailers with great discount benefits.

To join TastePost, go to: www.tastepost.com

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