Wine & Culinary Event Experiences

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Event Types

Celebrate with wine your way

Educational Tastings

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Wine 101: Tasting Techniques & Wine Fundamentals

Perfect for beginners or casual wine lovers, this session walks you through the five steps of tasting—see, swirl, smell, sip, savor—while covering key wine fundamentals like body, acidity, tannins, and sweetness. You’ll leave knowing how to taste like a pro (without the snob factor).

Wine 201: Flavors of Wine

Go deeper into the world of wine with a guided exploration of aroma and flavor profiles. Learn how to identify fruity, floral, earthy, and spicy notes, and discover the role winemaking techniques and terroir play in shaping what’s in your glass.

Blind Tasting Skills

Sharpen your palate and test your instincts with a label-free tasting. You’ll practice spotting varietal traits, vintage clues, and regional styles—making you more confident in your wine selections (and a hit at parties).

Exploration Tastings — Taste the World Your Way

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Varietal Explorations

Follow a single grape variety across different regions—like Pinot Noir from Burgundy, Oregon, and New Zealand—and discover how climate, soil, and winemaking style create unique expressions.

Old World vs. New World

Compare wines from Europe’s historic vineyards with their modern counterparts from places like California, Australia, or South America. It’s a delicious lesson in tradition versus innovation.

Cool vs. Warm: Climate’s Effect on Wine

aste firsthand how a grape changes depending on where it’s grown—zippy, high-acid whites from cool regions versus lush, fruit-forward wines from warmer climates.

Doppelgängers: Popular Wines’ Secret Twins

Discover wines that taste strikingly similar to well-known favorites—often at a fraction of the price. You’ll broaden your wine horizons while finding new go-to bottles.

Wines with Personality

A playful twist on tasting—pair wines with characters from Star Wars, superheroes, or your favorite TV shows. Part trivia night, part wine adventure, and all fun.

Pours & Provisions

Pairings: Wine & Small Bites
Add a layer of flavor to your tasting with curated wine and food pairings. We’ll collaborate with you—or one of our trusted private chef partners—to create a menu of light bites that complement your wine selections.
Examples:
- Classic wine and cheese pairings
- Spanish tapas with regional wines
- California wines with locally sourced small plates
Each pairing is designed to enhance the wine and make your event as delicious as it is memorable.
Dinners: Multi-Course Wine Experiences
For the ultimate wine and dining experience, our multi-course wine dinners bring together exceptional wines and chef-crafted menus. Working with a private chef, we design a seamless flow from appetizer to dessert, each course paired to perfection.
Special “members only” discounts at NP wine Sommelier wine events

Let our culinary partners take over your kitchen and create some epicurean delights.

Ideal for special occasions, anniversaries, or client appreciation events, these dinners are as much about the experience as they are about the flavors.