This is wine tasting for beginners! Explore wines with a professional sommelier at a location of your choice or in Sai Ying Pun. You will taste three wines, play wine games and learn how to taste wines in this private wine tasting class.
This wine tasting class will last for 1.5 to 2 hours, where a French sommelier will guide you in an introduction to wine tasting. The wine tasting class will begin with a welcome sparkling wine to warm you and your friends up for the experience; then, our sommelier will give you an introduction to basic wine knowledge and vocabulary. After covering the basics, it’s time to practise by tasting three distinct wines selected by our professional sommelier.
During the wine tasting class, you are invited to challenge your sense of smell by exploring and identifying various aroma with the use of Aromaster’s aroma set! By training your ability to recognize different aromas, you will gradually develop your wine tasting skills which will help you identify grape varieties, winemaking techniques, the maturation of wines, and even winemaking faults! Throughout the wine tasting class, there will also be wine games, such as blind tasting, helping you learn how to taste wines in a fun yet educational wine tasting class!
At the end of this experience, you will have a deeper understanding in the etiquette of wine tasting and basic wine knowledge. You’ll be ready to explore more wines and speak confidently about wines in any occasion!
Number of People
This Experience Voucher is valid for up to 6 people in a private session.
Additional participants can join at $498 per person, up to a maximum of 12 people.
Experience Location
Any location of your choice within Hong Kong.
If you choose to have your experience in your choice of location, please provide us your detailed address upon booking. No additional cost for transportation.
Availability and Duration
This experience lasts for 1.5 to 2 hours.
Bookings can be made anytime from Monday to Sunday.
Bookings must be made at least 1 week in advance and are subject to availability.
Language
English or French.
Suitability
All participants must be aged 18 or above.
Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business.
Remember to drink responsibly, please do not:
- Drink and drive
- Drink to excess
- Drink with medications
If you are allergic to alcohol, please inform us clearly upon booking. Although our Sommelier does have a selection of grape based juices including Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet, we recommend you to seek for your doctor’s advice before joining this experience.
Extra Information
This Experience includes:
- Welcome sparkling wine
- Introduction to basic wine knowledge and vocabulary
- Tasting of 3 selected wines guided by our knowledgeable Sommelier
- Exploration of Aroma with Aromaster’s master sommelier wine aroma kit
- Wine game with your friends, such as Blind Tasting and Wine Labels Identification
- Professional glasses and decanters
If you have your experience in the Sommelier’s lab, you can enjoy complimentary snacks such as cheese and ham.
How to Prepare?
If you choose to have this wine tasting class at your location, the venue should:
- Allow alcohol consumption
- Enable all participants to sit comfortably
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is an Aromaster’s aroma set?
A: The Aromaster’s aroma set is an educational tool used by sommeliers to let you explore and have fun with wine tasting. It is also the world’s most complete wine aroma collection consists of 88 most common aromas found in wines.
Q: I am completely new to wines, can I join this experience?
A: Yes of course! No matter you are a complete beginner or an intermediate to wines, as long as you love wines, this tasting and gaming wine experience is suitable for you!