Blending Seminars

A tutored tasting of Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot with one of V Wine Cellar wine educators. Learn about the virtues of classic Bordeaux grape varieties and what they contribute to a Meritage/Bordeaux/ blend. Each participant may experiment and create his or her own blend to taste, then cork up a bottle to take home. We host everything from private blending sessions with Winemakers to large scale sensory tastings. We work with you to customize the event to your preferences -- add a cheese platter or customized dinner menu

Blending Sessions:

Blending is the highest art form in winemaking, where good wine is transformed into great wine. It's also a lot of fun. But at most wineries, it's off limits to the public. Our winemaking staff and educators will let your group in on the fun, guiding them through the same wine blending process used in wineries
Worldwide.

Winemaker $150
Sommelier $150

Our 1 to 1 1/2  hour sessions are perfect for individuals to collaborate in small teams to learn the secrets of wine blending first-hand.

Event Set up per person consists of beakers (for proper % amounts of mixing wine), note pads for note taking, and 2-3 Glasses for sensory evaluation during the exercise.

Bottling of final wine blend in a provided for 375ml bottle also corking and sealing and labeling of the final blend.
Shipping for any bottles that can't be carried out by guests is also available.

Cost per person $150