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Home Tasting Experiences
Looking for a fun excuse to get your crew together? A home tasting is the perfect way to host, learn, and laugh — all from the comfort of your own home.
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A qualified sommelier from The Tasting Class will arrive with everything you need — including premium glassware and interactive learning aids — to guide you through a fun, relaxed tasting session that teaches you how to taste like a pro.
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Choose from one of our 13 themed tasting programs, or let us design a bespoke experience just for you. These sessions are especially popular with clients who have a private wine collection and want to share something truly special with friends.
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We’ll match the mood — whether you’re after a serious, structured wine lesson, a lighthearted, banter-filled session, or even a tasting game that keeps everyone laughing. Our team of qualified, internationally experienced wine professionals make it all easy, engaging, and fun.
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Each experience lasts around 1.5 hours and helps you and your guests identify and describe aromas and flavours, learn about key regions and styles, and pick up useful tips for your next trip to a restaurant or wine shop.
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Whether you’re a newbie looking for a unique night in or a seasoned wine lover wanting to deepen your knowledge, we have a home tasting experience that’s perfect for you and your guests.
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The Tasting Class — Learn. Laugh. Taste. Together.
What's Included?
Every Home Tasting experience with The Tasting Class is designed to be seamless, engaging, and expertly delivered.
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Your tasting includes:
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Qualified Sommelier – A certified wine professional to guide your session with expertise, storytelling, and a relaxed, approachable style.
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Premium Riedel Grape Variety–Specific Glassware & Decanters – Exceptional glassware to showcase each wine at its best.
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Learning Aids – Interactive materials to help you follow along and develop your tasting skills.
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Program Delivery – Choose from one of our 13 tried-and-tested programs, carefully designed to educate and entertain guests of all experience levels.
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We also offer a bespoke tasting option, perfect for showcasing super-premium wines or focusing on specific producers and vintages for a more in-depth experience.
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Wine Selection Support – We’ll curate a recommended wine list that fits your chosen theme and budget.
(Please note: The Tasting Class is not licensed to sell or supply alcohol. We’ll coordinate your selection and arrange for you to collect the wines from a retail shop of your choice.)
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With every detail covered, all you need to do is gather your guests — and we’ll bring the tasting experience to you.
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Tasting Packages
What's The Cost?
Our set tasting programs are priced at AED 2,500, while bespoke tastings and home cocktail classes are AED 3,000 — each for up to 10 guests. Additional guests are AED 150 per person.
As we don’t sell or supply alcohol, the wine or spirit cost is separate. We recommend a minimum wine budget of AED 1,000 for a group of up to 10 guests. If you’d like to explore more premium wines, we can advise on a suitable budget and handpick the selections to ensure you get the best value and experience.
Each tasting features six wines or whiskies. One bottle of each serves up to 10 guests. For 11–20 guests, simply double the quantity to two bottles per wine.
Sample Cost Breakdown
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TTC Minimum Cost 2,500 AED
For up to 10 people
Additional guests (per person) 150 AED
Wine Budget 1,000 - 1,500 AED
Wine for 10 people
6 varieties of wine
Total Estimated Cost 3,500 - 4,000 AED
How does it Work?
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Booking your home tasting with The Tasting Class is simple. Here’s what to expect:
Check Availability
Contact our team to confirm if your preferred date is available.
Complete Your Booking
Once your date is confirmed, you’ll receive a link to complete a short registration form and make payment to secure your booking.
Beverage Selection
We’ll be in touch to discuss your theme and organize your beverage selection according to your preferences and budget.
Event Setup
On the day of your tasting, your sommelier will arrive one hour before the agreed start time to set up the glassware and materials.
The Tasting Experience
Your sommelier will guide you and your guests through a fun, interactive 1.5-hour session. Please ensure guests arrive 15–30 minutes early so the tasting can begin on time.
Additional hours beyond your booking are charged at AED 250 per hour, payable via our secure payment portal.
After the Tasting
Want to keep the night going? Have your own glasses ready so guests can continue enjoying the remaining wines once your sommelier wraps up and departs.
Share Your Experience
We’d love to hear how it went! Please leave us a review on Google or tag us on social media — your feedback helps others discover The Tasting Class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I include other alcohol beverages like beer, whiskey, gin in the lesson?
Time flies when you’re tasting great beverages, and our goal is to build a robust lesson on one beverage category with the time we have.
Therefore we discourage ordering more than one beverage category in a session. You can always invite us back for a session on another lesson at a later date.
How do I buy my wine?
Let us know your preferred retailer, wine budget and date you intend to purchase. We will work with the retailer to choose beverages in line with your budget, theme and preferences, and the shop will set aside the products aside for you.
Can I book a Home Tasting in
Abu Dhabi or another Emirate?
Yes, but we charge an additional 400 AED travel fee.
Can we pair cheese with it?
Yes, your guests will absolutely love you for it. On selecting your package we would be more then happy to make recommendations on what cheeses will pair perfectly against your wine selection. Note: All cheese must be supplied by the customer.
Should I serve food with it?
Serving food is not a requirement, but many people like to. Putting out a selection of snack food, such an charcuterie, cheese, chips, or antipasti is always a crowd-pleaser. We recommend avoiding strong chilli flavours until after the tasting as it can dull your sense of smell and taste.
Can I serve a welcome drink or other alcoholic beverages across the night?
Absolutely. You’re the host. Don’t worry, serving beer, white wine, or refreshing cocktails won’t negatively impact your palate so much that your guests won’t be able to enjoy the tasting.
How many people can I invite?
Home Tastings work best for groups of 4-20. You can confirm the final number 72 hours prior (3 days before) the tasting. So long as you have enough to drink we can bring more glassware. If you have a larger group in mind, booking a bespoke tasting and playing one of our wine tasting games is better suited the larger crowds.
What do I need to do on the day?
Ensure all of your white, sparkling and dessert wines are chilled and ready for service, and your sommelier has easy access to the closest car park as they will be bringing 100+ premium glassware and additional tasting tools and equipment with them.
Ideally, you will have table space that gives each guests enough space for an A3 placemat, but if you’re restricted with space, we’ll be able to make it work.
Beyond that, sit back, relax and enjoy the experience.