What Is a Sommelier-Led Wine and Cheese Tasting?
What to ExpectA sommelier-led wine and cheese tasting is a guided experience where wines and cheeses are carefully selected and presented by a professional sommelier.
Rather than simply drinking wine, guests are guided step by step to understand flavours, balance, and how wine and cheese interact.
These experiences are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, and are suitable for beginners as well as wine enthusiasts.
Arrival & introductionGuests are welcomed and introduced to the tasting format. The sommelier explains how the session will run and what styles of wine and cheese will be explored.
Cheese explanationThe sommelier explains the provenance and style of each cheese, as well as why certain wine and cheese combinations work particularly well.
How is this different from a casual wine tasting?What should I expect at a wine and cheese tasting event?Who is a sommelier-led wine and cheese tasting for?How long does a wine and cheese tasting last?Is a sommelier-led tasting suitable for beginners?A professional wine and cheese tasting follows a clear structure to help guests taste more confidently and understand what they are drinking.
Guided tasting techniqueGuests are guided through a professional tasting method that focuses on observing colour, identifying aromas, and tasting structure, balance, and finish, with questions and interaction encouraged throughout.
Interactive tasting activitiesThroughout the tasting, guests take part in small interactive activities designed to sharpen their senses, such as aroma identification, comparison tastings, and guided exercises that help them better understand structure, balance, and flavour perception.
The Sommelier’s Tasting Room is structured and educational, with curated wines, guided tasting techniques, and clear explanations, whereas a casual wine tasting focuses mainly on drinking without formal guidance.
You can expect a relaxed and intimate experience featuring a curated selection of wines and artisan cheeses, clear and approachable explanations, interactive discussion, and an unhurried pace that allows guests to taste, compare, and enjoy each pairing, with no prior wine knowledge required.
A sommelier-led wine and cheese tasting is ideal for date nights, couples, private celebrations, corporate events, wine lovers, and beginners, as the guided format ensures guests of all experience levels feel comfortable and included.
This wine and cheese tastings last between 2.5 and 3.5 hours, providing enough time to taste properly, engage with the explanations, and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.
Yes, a sommelier-led tasting is particularly suitable for beginners because its structured format and clear explanations help guests learn how to taste wine with confidence rather than memorising technical details.
