Wine tasting FAQs
"Do you provide everything for the tasting?"
Yes, we bring everything needed, from spotless, professional tasting glasses, through to blind bags, drop stops, tasting notes and all the necessary bits and pieces. You don't need to set up, clear up, or wash up anything.
"Will it be like a lecture?"
Definitely not! Our wine tastings are really relaxed and entertaining as well as informative. There's always a lot of laughter as people pit their wits against everyone else, and indulge in great wines. It's all pretty interactive.
"How long do the tastings last?"
Up to about 2 hours, but we can make it shorter (or longer) if you like. Whatever fits in with your plans.
"Where can I have a wine tasting?"
Wherever you like - we do them anywhere. At your home, a restaurant, hotel, office, boat, garden - the choice is yours. The important thing is, we come to you, all over the UK.
"How many people can attend?"
Anything from 10 upwards. Large corporate functions of 100 or more are no problem, though we often have groups of between 25-50. Private parties tend to be anything between 10 and 50 people - you can have fewer present, but we usually have to charge for minimum 10 (give us a call and we'll see what we can do).
"Do you sell wine?"
No we don't, but we can advise on where to buy if you like. We certainly don't try and pressure anyone into buying wine, we just specialise in the tasting and the entertainment.
"How much does it all cost?"
Prices start from £20 + VAT per head, depending on wines and numbers. We'll always try to accommodate you and fit into your budget, so give us a call or email us and we'll see what we can sort out.
"What are your wines like?"
We make a point of sourcing really good wines, often from small producers, passionate about their wines. This means we have to go to a lot of trade tastings and vineyards, but someone's got to do it......
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Private Bookings
To confirm a booking Taste Of The Grape require a non-refundable deposit of £100 inc VAT
This deposit is required within 10 working days of the provisional booking being made
The balance is payable on the day of the event based on final numbers attending, with a minimum of 10 people
If the booking is cancelled more than 10 working days before the date of the tasting Taste Of The Grape will retain the deposit, which can be used against a future tasting if re-booked within 3 months
If the booking is cancelled within 10 working days of the tasting the deposit will be forfeit
Corporate Bookings
To confirm a booking Taste Of The Grape require a non-refundable deposit of £250 + VAT, or 25% of the total fee should this be greater, or an agreed sum based on the estimated cost of the event at the time of booking
This deposit is required within 10 working days of a provisional booking being made
Should the number of guests attending increase the final balance shall be altered accordingly
The balance of the fee will be payable either on the day of the event or within 10 working days of the event taking place
If the client cancels the event more than 10 working days before the date of the event Taste Of The Grape will retain the deposit, which can be used against a future booking if re-booked within 6 months
If the booking is cancelled within 10 working days of the event the deposit will be forfeit
Privacy and Security
All personal details are kept strictly confidential and will never be shared with a third party
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