Sommelier‑Led Wine Tasting Experience
Enjoy a private, sommelier-led wine tasting without leaving your stay.
Highlights
Bring the experience of Wine Country straight to your vacation rental. This private, sommelier-led wine tasting is hosted at your indoor or outdoor space, allowing you to enjoy a guided wine experience without traveling. Over approximately 90 minutes, your personal sommelier will lead your group through a curated tasting of four wine varietals, teaching professional tasting techniques in a relaxed and approachable setting. Guests will learn how to evaluate aromas, structure, and flavor while gaining confidence in how to taste wine like a sommelier. This experience is designed for all skill levels and is ideal for couples, friends, or groups looking for a memorable and elevated activity during their stay.
- Taste four wine varietals selected with guidance from your sommelier
- Learn how to swirl, sniff, and evaluate aroma and flavor
- Enjoy a fully private experience set up in your indoor or outdoor space
- Personalized wine recommendations provided by the sommelier
- No prior wine knowledge needed — just an interest in wine
What’s Included
- Guided tasting of four wine varietals
- Personalized instruction from a sommelier
- Wine recommendations based on your group’s preferences
- Set-up and clean-up at your rental property
Things to Know
Must be 21+. Session lasts approximately 90 minutes. Your sommelier will arrive at the scheduled time. Wines may be purchased by guests or arranged by the sommelier after agreement on selections, with additional payment required. Please ensure a clean table or counter space is available. This experience is private and tailored to your group. Travel is available within Sonoma County; transportation fees may apply for locations outside Sonoma County.
Cancellation policy
Cancel more than 72 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours receive a 50% refund. Late cancellations are not refundable.
Meet California Tastings
Nilu is the founder of California Tastings, a woman-owned business that creates fun and thoughtful wine, sake and mixology experiences. After growing up in England and spending the last 30 years in California’s Wine Country, she brings both global perspective and deep local knowledge to everything she does. As a Certified Sommelier with over 10 years in the wine industry, Nilu loves guiding guests through relaxed, memorable experiences that don’t take themselves too seriously. Her goal is always the same: to make things easy, welcoming, and unforgettable—one sip at a time!
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