The Ultimate Virtual Tastings to Enjoy From the Comfort of Your Couch
Since visiting a tasting room is somewhat difficult right now, wineries have shifted their thinking in order to provide alternative experiences for customers. Many local winemakers are getting behind the camera to share their thoughts about the wines they make, and winemaking techniques they used to craft these wines. Other wineries are creating customized tasting kits to be delivered right to your door. Some are even hosting special guests to introduce their audience to incredible wine industry influencers.
Here are several Paso Robles wineries that are sharing virtual tastings weekly, or personal at-home experiences that would be great options for you to tune into. Don’t forget your wine glass (and maybe even some cozy slippers)! 🍷
“Tasting Tuesday” with Booker Wines
What: Join Erin Jensen and the rest of the Booker team as they discuss inspiration for their unique wines, farming techniques, fun stories over the years, and tasting with some amazing guests!
When: Every Tuesday at 5 pm PST
Where: Live on IGTV (later posted on their website at https://www.bookerwines.com/At-Home/Tasting-Tuesday)
Private Virtual Tasting Experience with ONX Wines
What: Order this amazing kit that ONX Wines has prepared, and schedule an appointment for a private virtual tasting!
When: Seven days a week during regular tasting hours
Where: Zoom or Google Hangout (place your order at https://www.onxwines.com/product/Private-Virtual-Tasting-Experience)
Photo credit: ONX Wines
“Thirsty Thursday” with Eric Johnson and Coby Garcia
What: Sip this dynamic winemaker duo (Eric Johnson represents Talley Vineyard, and manages a label with his wife known as Ann Albert; Coby has his own label called El Lugar) for a blind virtual tasting! If you’ve never experienced a blind tasting before, prepare to have your mind blown🤯
When: Thursdays at 5:30 pm
Where: Purchase this week’s Thirsty Thursday pack at https://www.winesneak.com/, and tune in to taste via Instagram live @ann_albert_wines or @ellugarwines
Photo credit: WineSneak
Virtual Tour of Tooth & Nail Winery
What: Storm the castle and explore the corridors of this extravagantly designed winery, and even get a peek into the vineyards!
When: Any time your heart desires
Where: You can access the virtual tour at https://360.visitingmedia.com/tooth-and-nail/?s=pano49&autorotation&vr
Photo credit: Tooth & Nail Winery
“Palate Rap” with the Peachy Canyon Team
What: Hang out with owners Jake and Josh Beckett to chat about what goes on in the cellar at Peachy Canyon, and how their wines are currently tasting!
When: Every other Friday afternoon (times may shift)
Where: Live on IGTV, and Zoom (email rsvp@peachycanyon.com to reserve a spot, and view upcoming virtual events at https://www.peachycanyon.com)
Photo credit: Peachy Canyon Winery
In Home Tastings with Broken Earth Winery
What: Choose between an in home wine party or wine education seminar with a certified WSET specialist, who will guide you through sensory evaluations of several Broken Earth wines!
When: Available daily between 12 and 6 pm
Where: Visit https://www.brokenearthwinery.com/News---Events/At-Home-Tastings to book your event
Photo credit: Broken Earth Winery
“Cellar Talk” with Calcareous Estate
What: Sit down with winemaker Jason Joyce to hear what he has to say about winemaking, and how the Calcareous wines are currently tasting!
When: Every week
Where: Find the latest editions at https://www.calcareous.com/Cellar-Talk
Private Virtual Tasting with Tolosa Winery
What: Purchase a Tolosa wine care package and join the Tolosa team for an educational private virtual tasting at home!
When: Contact jmedina@tolosawinery.com to schedule the date and time
Where: Book your private tasting at https://www.tolosawinery.com/Visit/Private-Virtual-Tastings
Photo credit: Tolosa Winery
“This Week in the Vineyard” with Still Waters Vineyards
What: Follow around Paul Hoover (owner of Still Waters Vineyards) as provides updates of the latest vineyard development!
When: Weekly
Where: The Still Waters Vineyards YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDTFyMMKsQ_FG-WlXLMVzA
Virtual Tasting Collections from Grey Wolf Cellars & Barton Family Wines
What: Kick back and sip wine with owner Joe Barton, and winemaker Brad Ely as you enjoy one of the three collections (white and reds; rosé and reds; or all reds) that their team has thoughtfully prepared for you… along with a bottle of KROBĀR Craft Distillery hand sanitizer!
When: Access the link provided in your wine shipment once received
Where: Select your preferred collection at https://www.bartonfamilywines.com/wine/merchandise-gift-packs-and-specials/
Photo credit: Grey Wolf Cellars & Barton Family Wines
I hope that you find these resources incredibly fun and helpful while we all wait patiently for this pandemic to pass! Numerous other wineries are sharing similar experiences, but I wanted to highlight my current favorites for you. Please let me know which ones you enjoyed most. In the meantime, hang in there and keep studying those wines, friends🍾✨
About Bry
Hi there, I’m Bry Grebe! Wine is one of my greatest passions, and love learning all I can about it. Join me as I sip through the Central Coast, and expand my winemaking career🍷
