Services

Interactive Wine Tasting

A one or two hour interactive and educational wine tasting. This is a great idea for any sort of get-together:

girls' night, wedding shower, engagement party, birthday party, couples' night, client entertainment or corporate

event. Select a theme from below or work with Jessica to create your own customized event! This wine tasting

option includes:

Guided wine tasting of 5 wines (for a one-hour event) or 8 wines (for a two-hour event)

Research and preparation time

Participant Packets (Information on food and wine pairing, wine tasting tips, tasting notes and information specific to your theme)

Set up, clean up and travel time

Use of ALL equipment including wine glasses, pour out buckets, corkscrews, pourers, ice, etc.

A list of food pairing suggestions for the event prepared for the host

Reception-Style Wine Tasting

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

5 wines (one hour) or 8 wines (two hour) for tasting
Takeaway/tasting sheet for all guests
Set up, clean up and travel time
Use of ALL equipment including wine glasses, pour out buckets, corkscrews, pourers, ice, etc.
A list of food pairing suggestions for the event prepared for the event coordinator (Jessica is also available to work with area caterers)

Sample Themes

Below is a long list of ideas for your wine tasting. Remember, together we can create any theme you desire!

Sparkling Sampler - Let's try bubbly from all over the world! This is a comparison tasting where we'll investigate Champagne (France), Cava (Spain), Prosecco (Italy), Californian sparkling and more!

Wines off the Beaten Path - Let's go beyond Pinot Grigio and Cabernet and explore the world of lesser known, but thoroughly delicious varietals like Gruner Veltiner, Petit Verdot and Albarino.

Heavy Hitters - This time, we'll focus on the world's biggest red wines including Barolo and Syrah.

Brown Bag Blind - This is a great way to facilitate a truly blind tasting. You'll have a few clues, but the rest is up to your palate! There's even a prize for the winning palate!

New World vs. Old World - Let's discover how differently a varietal can be expressed when it's grown in varied corners of the globe. Syrah/Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay - these are just some examples of what we can investigate together.

High Scorers -

Organic/Biodynamic -

Rosés: the new buzz -

Cult Classics -

A Taste of Down Under -

Great Whites -

Tour of... -

Wine & Chocolate -

Wines of North Carolina -

California Dreamin' -

Dream Destinations -

Pizza Party! -

Game Time! - Wine trivia tasting

Wine and Junk Food -

Benefit Wines - These are wines with a conscience!

Create your Own! -

Other Services Offered

Wine Classes: Asheville Wine Consulting organizes wine education classes for the beginner as well as the more seasoned wine lover. These classes are great options for a group who wishes to start a wine tasting club. Please visit the Classes page of the website for the list of upcoming public classes, too!

Wine Cellar Consultation: Ready for the wine cellar of your dreams? Let Jessica guide you through the simple and FUN process of building your very own wine cellar! Whether you have $500 or $50,000 to invest, let's discuss the basics of storage and selection all while customizing your cellar to reflect your personal tastes!

Personal Wine Buying: Let's face it: you're busy with the demands of your job and home. You still need or perhaps even love to entertain, but when time is of the essence, it's nice to have someone who knows your palate ensure that you have what you need on hand for everyday or for special occasions.

For further information on services, including pricing, contact AWC today!

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