This wine tasting event is a 90-minute interactive session designed to help club staff build confidence in food and wine pairing. It opens with a brief welcome and icebreaker to set a relaxed tone, followed by an introduction to key pairing principles like acidity, tannins, and balance. Participants learn how wine interacts with food through simple concepts such as complementing or contrasting flavors.
The core of the event is a guided tasting featuring four wines, each paired with a small, curated bite. Each pairing includes a quick explanation of why it works and how staff can suggest similar pairings to members during service.
The session wraps up with practical tips on how to talk about wine confidently and offer thoughtful recommendations. A short Q&A and optional quiz or game help reinforce learning in a fun, approachable way. Staff leave with foundational knowledge and tools to enhance the club’s dining experience through better wine service.
It is suggested that you can have roughly 10-14 staff in attendance and that tasting portions of 1oz be used.
