Wine Compass

Private Wine Tastings in London

Learn, taste and explore wine in a relaxed and engaging setting.

  • Hosted in your home or chosen venue

  • Tailored to your interests and budget

  • Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike

  • Professional tasting glasses and materials provided

Private Educational Wine Tastings at Your Home

How It Works

Bespoke tasting event, structured to provide both enjoyment and genuine wine education:

  1. You Choose the Theme
    Select a focus that excites you and your guests, from regions and grape varieties to styles or production methods (see examples below).

  2. You Set the Budget
    Tastings are tailored to your price range without compromising educational value.

  3. You Confirm Guest Numbers
    Intimate gatherings or larger groups are both welcome.

  4. Curated Wine List
    I provide recommendations for wines suitable for the tasting theme, and you purchase the wines directly from your chosen retailer.

  5. Wine Tasting Session
    I arrive at your home at the designated time with:

    • Professional wine tasting glasses

    • Tasting mats and other educational materials

    • In person tasting guidance, customised to your guests and chosen theme

Example Tasting Themes

  • One Grape Variety - Multiple Expressions
    Exploring how climate, soil, and winemaking decisions shape radically different wines from the same grape variety.

  • One Country - Diverse Wine Styles
    A journey through a nation’s wine identity - comparing regions, traditions, and stylistic approaches.

  • One Wine Region - Sense of Place
    Understanding regional identity through contrasting producers, sub-zones, and vineyard sites.

  • One Winemaking Method - Global Interpretations
    Examining how a single production technique translates into varied outcomes across the world.

  • Comparative Flights
    A combination of the above themes, with each tasting flight focusing on a different analytical lens — grape, place, or method.

Custom themes are always welcome.

Pricing - Educational Wine Tastings

Private tasting from £250

Includes:

  • Pre-event consultation

  • Bespoke tasting theme and wine selection

  • Curated wine recommendations and purchasing list

  • Professional tasting glasses and equipment

  • Tasting materials

  • Two-hour guided educational tasting

Wine not included.

Wines are purchased separately by the customer, following my recommendations, allowing flexibility in both selection and budget.

Contact Us

Location & Travel

Wine Compass is based in North London and provides private tastings throughout Greater London and the surrounding areas.

Group Sizes

Private tastings are typically designed for groups of 6-12 guests, allowing for an interactive and engaging experience, although smaller groups are very welcome and larger groups can also be accommodated.