By the glass · WINE TASTING CLASSES
A table, six glasses, a spit bucket and somebody who can explain what you are smelling. These 15 classes are compared on how many wines are poured, how technical it gets, and whether food is served alongside.
Meet your English-speaking sommelier at 5pm near the Louvre for a relaxed two-hour class in a 17th-century cellar. Taste Champagne and five French wines, compare regions and grapes, learn labels and terroir, and add a €15 cheese or charcuterie platter if you like.
“Amazing experience! worth it if you are. wine lover :)”
From Porto, a certified sommelier such as André or Mikael drives you through Vinho Verde and the Douro Valley. Expect two intimate family wineries, 15 wines and ports, a generous lunch with DOC wine, scenic stops, and a one-hour boat ride from Pinhão.
“Wonderful experience! Even though the weather was horrible, we had a wonderful day! Good explanation, wine and food. I would recommend doing this tour when you are in Porto!”
Meet at the shop opposite Palácio da Bolsa for a small-group Port class led in English by hosts such as Rui, Ruan, or João. Learn how Port began, then taste three or five styles with olives, fruit, cheese, chocolate, and brownie pairings.
“It really was an incredible experience. We were given a very warm welcome by Chisrina.Rui our guide was extremely knowledgeable and patiently explained the history of Port and the differences between the different types. He made the experience a very special occasion. Exceptional and not to be missed. We were so lucky to have booked this particular event. It could not have been better.”
At Hill Athens Rooftop Restaurant, sommelier George Spirou introduces you to Greek wine regions and unusual grapes such as Roditis, Limnio, Kidonitsa, and Mandilaras. Over 1.5 hours, you taste selected wines with Greek tapas while the Acropolis and Parthenon provide the backdrop.
“Amazing experience…fantastic quality wine and George knowledge is amazing!”
Meet Chef Sommelier Alex near Rue Monge for a short walk through the Latin Quarter and Mouffetard Market, with local tastings and food stories along the way. Then settle into a nearby restaurant for six cheeses, three French wines, bread, fruit, and playful pairing exercises.
“The cheese and wine were delicious, and Alex’s passion for French cuisine and pure eating was very evident.”
In central Bratislava, an English-speaking sommelier guides you through Slovak wines in the cellar of Appony Palace. Choose three, five, or a longer tasting from six wine-growing areas. Expect generous pours, personal wine choices, and an atmospheric setting, but no snacks or on-site shipping.
“the best experience in Bratislava, with the best sommelier (Simon) ever. He knew his wines and was very polite and understanding.”
Spend about 7.5 hours with a sommelier in Piedmont’s famous wine country. From Neive, you’ll visit two wineries in Barbaresco and Barolo, meet winemakers, stop for lunch at an osteria, and return for an aperitivo. Guides may include Alexa, Eleonora, or Amanda.
“We had a wonderful time with Alexa (our guide) who was very knowledgeable, and the other members of our tour. I was surprised that we had to pay an additional fee for the wine tastings (as I thought this was included). Otherwise, fantastic scenery, great wines and we learned a lot about the region.”
Meet an English-speaking cheese and wine guide at the Musée Vivant du Fromage on Île Saint-Louis. In a 90-minute class, taste seven French cheeses, three wines, and fresh baguette while learning how milk, texture, region, and cellar aging shape each pairing.
“What a charming way to end our holiday- Pierre was so welcoming and informative…..and funny too! The cheese was beyond this world and the art of combining the wine and the cheese was a revelation to us! We will definitely be back!”
Meet sommelier Chris in Gràcia for a 90-minute private tasting of four Spanish wines, including sparkling wine, paired with two cheeses and two cured meats from small producers. The relaxed format suits beginners and wine fans alike, with practical advice for ordering and shopping.
“Thank you Chris for a wonderful walk through Spain’s wine selection. We very much enjoyed sharing in your knowledge and the wines and accompanying meats and cheeses were delicious. We also loved your building - it was the perfect setting. Much love and thank you.”
Visit three family wineries across Santorini with a sommelier such as Vaios, Hercules, Elsa, or Fotis. Learn about volcanic soil, indigenous grapes, and kouloura vines while tasting mostly white and dessert wines with Cycladic cheese and local bites. Choose a small group or private tour.
“We had such a beautiful morning/afternoon visiting the vineyards, enjoying Santorini's finest wines along with our Sommelier, Vaios who so patiently shared his knwoledge with us and answered all our questions. It was such a good experience especially when you enjoy wine but do not know the in depth story behind it and also the little details you will finally come to understand and start to look out for in future. There is almost nothing we can fault in this tour (except for the part where a lunch included would be great!) Overall, we had a great time!”
Travel about 40 minutes from Barcelona to Artcava in Penedès for a private cava workshop. With guides such as Santiago, Carla, or Gerard, you’ll taste at least three cavas, learn the production process, and disgorge, cork, top, and label your own bottle to take home.
“We had an excellent time with Gerald! It was just my family due to the off season and so worth it! We loved trying the great cava options and learning about them. We also loved bottling our own. It was a fantastic time!”
Travel from Paris in a luxury minivan with up to seven people, visiting Hautvillers, Pressoria in Aÿ, Épernay’s Champagne houses, and Reims Cathedral. Guides such as Liviu and Alexandra explain wine, French history, and local traditions. Expect a long, full day with tastings, free time, and hotel pickup.
“Everything was AMAZING and PERFECT! The guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved every minute. Will recommend this tour to everyone. We will definitely look forward to other tours in the future with this company. Thank you for a wonderful tome. Please send me the group photos you took for our memories. Bazan family”
Meet your English-speaking sommelier at Platz beside St. Stephen’s Basilica for six Hungarian wines, from crisp whites to Bikavér and sweet dessert wine. Lidia and Henrietta have guided tastings here, pairing each pour with Hungarian tapas, cheese, meats, dips, and tiramisu in a small group of up to eight.
“Our sommelier, Lidia, was both extremely knowledgeable & had practical experience of Hungarian viniculture. Through her expertise we enjoyed 6 superb Hungarian wines ranging from crisp whites to flavoursome reds, guiding us through how best to enjoy each with complementary charcuterie & cheeses.”
Meet sommelier Diederik at Design & Wijn in central Amsterdam for a 1.5 to 2-hour tasting of five Dutch wines. You’ll sample white, rosé, orange, and red wines, learn how to taste them, and enjoy fresh bread from Brothers Niemeijer in a relaxed speakeasy setting.
“Superb experience led by a very friendly, and well informed gentleman who took us on a wine journey across several different Dutch verities. Charcuterie platter was delicious. Wine was great. We bought some unique Dutch wines afterwards to take home and share again on special occasion. Would love to do it again one day. Recommended to anyone visiting Amsterdam.”
At Funchal’s Garden Grill, a certified sommelier leads you through five 10-year Madeira wines in 90 minutes. Learn about grapes, styles, aging, and food pairings while tasting cheeses, dried fruits, and chocolate. Roberto is often the host, with vegan cheese available by request.
“Our tasting experience was thoroughly enjoyable The Madeira wines were delicious especially when paired with the proper snacks Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative and personable A great time was had by all😀 Highly recommend We enjoyed so much that we are going back for lunch tomorrow!”
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
