Wine Tastings - Kelly Magyarics Wine Consulting, private and corporate wine tasting, wine class, wine party, home wine tasting

Here are our most popular wine tasting events. We are also happy to work with you to create a customized wine tasting event that reflects your personal style and taste.

A one- or two-hour educational, interactive wine-tasting event. This is a popular option for a get-together with friends, a wedding shower, engagement party or birthday party, or a corporate event. Select a sample theme from below, or work with Kelly to create your own customized event. The Interactive Wine Tasting includes:

Guided wine tasting of 5 wines (for the one-hour tasting event), or 8 wines (for the two-hour tasting event)
Research and preparation time
Participant Packets (Information on food and wine pairing tips; wine tasting tips; tasting notes and information specific to the theme you select)
Set up, clean up and travel time
Use of all equipment (wine glasses, pour out buckets, corkscrews, non-drip pourers, etc.)
A list of food pairing suggestions for the event

A one- or two-hour wine tasting event perfect for a cocktail party or other gathering where the focus is on socializing, along with a bit of wine education! Kelly will speak for 15-20 minutes at the beginning of your event, and then be available to pour wine samples, answer individual questions, and provide information and suggestions. Select a sample theme from below, or work with Kelly to create your own customized event. The Reception-Style Wine Tasting includes:

5 wines (for the one-hour tasting event), or 8 wines (for the two-hour tasting event) available for tasting
Takeaway sheet on a wine-related subject for all guests
Set up, clean up and travel time
Use of all equipment (wine glasses, pour out buckets, corkscrews, non-drip pourers, etc.)
A list of food pairing suggestions for the event

"Wines off the Beaten Path" This tasting ventures beyond Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. We'll try some lesser known wines such as Aligote, Albarino, Pinotage and Primitivo.

"Down Under Wines" A tasting of the most popular varietals from Australia and New Zealand, including Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

"Break Open the Bubbly!" A truly fun tasting! We'll try Champagne, as well as other bubblies such as Spanish Cava, Italian Prosecco, and California sparkling wine.

"Dream Destination Wines" Perfect for a wedding shower, engagement party or anniversary party, this wine tasting focuses on wines that hail from regions and countries that are special to the happy couple. We'll taste wines from places that they have visited together, or hope to visit together, someday.

"Old World vs. New World" We'll compare and contrast the same general types of wine grown in the Old World (Europe) vs. the New World (everywhere else!), including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

"Great Wines Under $10" One of the most exciting things for a wine lover is to find a "cheap" bottle of wine that tastes anything but. We'll taste wines that offer tremendous value (and flavor!) for the money.

"On the Light Side" Looking for wines for warmer weather? Or just prefer lighter wines? We'll taste wines like Vinho Verde, Muscadet, Beaujolais, and Dolcetto.

"How Sweet It Is" If you prefer sweeter style wines, opt for this tasting, which features wines like Asti Spumanti, White Zinfandel, an Auslese Riesling and a Tawny Port.

"Big Reds" Not for the faint of heart! This tasting focuses on some of the world's biggest red wines, including Zinfandel, Barolo, and Syrah.

"South American Sips" Chile and Argentina are hot wine regions. Taste some of the country's signature varietals, including Argentinean Malbec and Torrontes, and Chilean Chardonny and Carmeniere.

"Perfume in a Glass" Aromatic wines are elegant, complex and delicious. We'll try aromatic white varietals like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier.

"Wine and Chocolate" Bring your sweet tooth! From white chocolate with Moscati d'Asti, to nut filled chocolate with Tawny Port, this decadent tasting explores the world of pairing sweeter style wines with chocolate confections.

"Wine and Junk Food" A unique tasting option for game day, or for a casual party. Once you try matches like sparkling wine with potato chips and cheese curls with Rioja, you'll agree that wine and junk food can work together!

This is a two and a half hour beginner's class about wine. If you and your guests would like a basic introduction to wine and wine tasting, or have a group of friends who wish to start a wine tasting club, this class is for you! It includes:

Tasting of the world's six best-selling and most popular types of wine (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon)
Class instruction
Packet of information for each participant that includes the basics of wine tasting, common varietals and wine growing regions, food and wine pairing tips, and tasting notes
Set up, clean up and travel time
Use of all equipment (wine glasses, pour out buckets, corkscrews, non-drip pourers, etc.)
A list of food pairing suggestions for the event

An Approachable Look at Wine Tasting
How to Taste Wine With All of Your Senses
Introduction to the World's Major Growing Regions and Grape Varietals
Food and Wine Pairing Tips
Question and Answer Session

Kelly Magarics Wine Consulting, 703.203.WINE, trywine@gmail.com