Sommelier Hosted Wine Tastings

For wine enthusiasts looking for a fun and interactive way to host a group, tutored wine tastings, led by one of our certified wine experts, are an entertaining mix of education and interest.

Our relaxed but informative approach reaches guests of all knowledge levels and experience.

Tastings are customized to you, but popular themes have included:

TWS Principle Tastings:

• Wine Foundations – a look at the fundamentals to tasting wine (4 wines tasted.)
• If You Like That, Drink This – Tired of the same old? This tasting explores wines that are off the beaten path, but are similar in style to popular wine grapes. (4 wines tasted.)
• Tastings of Specific Regions – Tasting tours of Italy, France, Spain, and other favourite countries. (4 wines tasted.)

TWS Premium Tastings:

• Old World/New World Taste Comparison – tasting wines from Europe and comparing them to their New World wine counterparts (8 wines tasted.)
• Sparkling Wine Exploration – perfect for celebrating those momentous occasions! Learn the difference between Champagne, Prosecco, Cava and sparkling wines of the world in this fun and fascinating tasting. (4 sparkling wines tasted.)
• Food & Wine Lab – understand how textures and flavours can work or against wine in this engaging and interactive workshop. (5 wines tasted.)

Tutored Tastings Details

• Suggested minimum group size: 10
• Duration: ~2 hours
• Standard tastings start from $75 per person (plus tax) for tastings of four quality wines  
• Premium tastings start from $95 per person (plus tax) for tastings of four premium wines
• Add a paired cheese platter to any tasting for an additional $30 per person; cheese and charcuterie for $35 per person
• Have your own wine? No problem! Our experts can create a custom lesson and through a structured tasting for $55 per person 

Things our lawyer wants you to know: 

• All participants must be 19 years of age or older
• Please don't drink and drive