Bay Grape's Private wine Classes
because you deserve to drink better more often
who
You and up to 5 friends (total of 6 guests).
Note that larger parties can be accommodated for an increase in below pricing due to additional bottles opened.
what
Private Blind Tasting class—learn how to describe what you smell, taste, like and don’t like in a wine while attempting to guess grape, region and vintage! We can also offer our Wine 102 class, covering how wine is made in the vineyard and cellar, how and why wine styles vary, tasting terminology, and how to buy, store, serve and pair wine; or we can customize your class based on your group’s interests.
We’re happy to design a bespoke class for your group and have covered everything from “Natural Wine—But What Is It Really?” to “Soil Rocks—Geology & Wine” to “Baller Italian Reds” to “Pinot 4 Ways: All the Colors & Styles” and more… Note that custom classes are subject to an increase in below pricing due to additional prep time and specialty bottle selections.
where
At our Oakland or Napa shops, or at a private venue of your choice (e.g. your office, backyard, rooftop). OH YES, we can also do this whole thang virtually! We’ll send the same wine to each of your guests then jump on a Zoom/Hangout/whatever’s clever. This is a great option for large groups of remote workers or families.
WHEN
We’re flexible. You? Our class is about 2 hours long.
why
Because community is everything, and drinking while learning is better than learning without drinking! Plus, you deserve to learn how to drink better more often.
deets
Class includes…
4 bottles of wine (2 whites and 2 reds, or 4 whites, or 4 reds), poured blind
Class handouts/materials
90 minutes of teaching by Bay Grape owners and sommeliers Stevie or Josiah
Good times, witty jokes, a happy buzz
If we come to you, glassware can also be provided for $4/stem (recommend two per person). You provide the space, a table, chairs, spit buckets and pens if you want them, and all clean-up.
Cost
$450, plus a $90 gratuity, plus tax = $590 total or $99 per person if 6 people; additional wine charges are applicable for larger groups in increments of 6. Note that extra travel time and prep/materials for bespoke classes may be applicable.
extras
Snack box including cheeses, meats, olives, nuts, pickles, crackers ($40-100 total based on your budget)
Assortment of 2-6 “blind” bottles for practicing with your group post-class ($20-100/bottle based on your budget)
Customized selections or pre-selected mixed cases/6-packs to your group (see our website and shop online or email us with your parameters to coordinate)
Wine Club membership
Bay Grape corkscrews, t-shirts or sweatshirts ($10-35 per piece)