Host a Wine Tasting Party. Tastings, Pairings, and Education
Raising the bar while
raising a glass!
Tasting Party Options
...but the possibilities are endless
All parties are customized to meet tastes and budgets.
Not The Chardonnay You Think You Know...
A sampling of Chardonnays from Burgundy to Sonoma to South America and beyond. Get past the heavy oak and butter. Lighten up and get on trend!
Ciao Vino!
Italian wines from Piemonte to Puglia
Taste a combination of Reds, Whites, Sparkling or focus on one.
World Wide Whites (or Reds)
Gain an understanding of the vast differences in wines around the globe from dry to sweet, from oaked to acidic, fruity to mature. Can be run as all white, all reds, or a mix.
A Rosé By Any Other Name
Explore Rosés from the Loire to Rioja, fruity to crisp, and still to sparkling.
Left Bank or Right Bank?
Or is it Entre-Deux-Mers? Let's take a closer look at the wines of Bordeaux. Reds, whites, and some of the best dessert wines in the world.
Tiny Bubbles
Is it Champagne or Sparkling wine? What's the story here? Enjoy this most festive way to learn about the differences between a variety of bubbles.
Personalized Pairing Services
Personalize It!
While the above options give you an idea of what is available for tastings, the parties are highly customizable and Grape expectations LLC will work with you to develop your own tasting based on your tastes and areas of interest.
Pairing Your Dinner Party
Wines will be paired with dishes you provide as we explore the effects of wine on food
and food on wine. Lively conversation and an elevated food and wine experience are
guaranteed.
A highly interactive experience for all guests.
Dinner parties will have two wines paired per course.
Wine Pairing Small Plates
Great for cocktail parties and less formal gatherings. Wines will be paired with small plates you provide as we explore the effects of wine on food and food on wine. Always a fun party!
Tapas and small plates can be provided along with wines. Tailored to your palate and dietary needs for an additional fee.