private tastings

enjoy your own private guided tastings, Benefiting from a background including head sommelier at 2* restaurants and 25+ years in the wine trade.

  • A group of nine people sitting and standing around a dining table, raising glasses of red wine in a cozy, well-lit room.

    My tastings can be held in your home, clubhouse or one of our partner venues* and are typically 2 hours long. With a focus on a specific country or region, we comparatively taste through 8 wines discussing history, geography and the wine making process.

    *See the private events page for info on partner venues

  • Table set for a meal with a bottle of red wine, glasses, a bottle of water, and a loaf of bread with a baked dish in the background.

    Pricing is £60-£120 per head depending on the venue choice and selection of wines. Tastings work best for a minimum 8 people with 12 maximum, formats for larger group events can be discussed.

  • Group of people sitting around a dining table enjoying a wine tasting, with several glasses of red wine, bottles of wine, and snacks on the table, in a warmly decorated room.

    I provide all that is needed for the tasting, including glassware, champagne on arrival and either nibbles through our partner venues or freshly baked bread from Nena Bakery in Amersham alongside mixed cheese boards. Tables and seating can also be provided if required. All I need from you is access to drinking water!

Testimonial

"A great way to have a fun and informative evening with friends in the comfort and convenience of your own home.”

“The focus is on imbibing and chatting vs long lectures.”

“James is always adaptable to curating wines from favourite regions, varieties or themes. We have discovered Tuscan Super Reds, German high end fizz & much more."

- Jessica and Tom, Beaconsfield

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