Private Wine Tastings in NYC
A guided wine experience for dinners, celebrations, and special gatherings.
A More Meaningful Way to Gather
A private wine tasting offers a relaxed and engaging way to bring people together.
Whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply gathering with friends, each experience is designed to be both enjoyable and informative.
Urban Pour tastings are approachable, interactive, and tailored to your group, creating an atmosphere where guests feel comfortable, curious, and fully engaged.
Perfect for Any Occasion
Dinner parties
Birthdays and celebrations
Small group gatherings
Private events at home or venues
Experienced and novice wine drinkers
What to Expect
Each private tasting is thoughtfully curated based on your preferences and guided by Todd, a certified sommelier, wine writer and former importer and distributor.
You and your guests will be introduced to a selection of wines while learning how to taste, identify flavor profiles and better understand what’s in your glass.
The experience is conversational and interactive rather than formal.
Led by a Certified Sommelier
Todd Wernstrom brings years of experience as a wine writer, importer, and educator, creating tastings that are both informative and approachable.
Private Tastings Starting at $500 (cost of wines not included)
Pricing varies based on group size, wine selection and package selected.
We offer a range of tasting options, and will work with you to create something that fits your group and occasion.
Packages
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The Standard
A two-hour guided wine tasting designed for smaller groups, with curated selections and an interactive format. Glassware included.
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The Magnum
In addition to The Standard, more extensive accompanying tasting materials and as much additional discussion time as desired.
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The Balthazar
Everything included in The Standard and Magnum. Additionally, Todd will answer your wine-related questions by text or email for up to a year after your event. Consider him to be your personal wine consultant. Wine/food questions and buying advice will be at your fingertips!
Package Details
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Each tasting is curated based on your preferences, event style and group.
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All wines are selected and sourced for your event based on your budget. The cost of the wines is not included in the package cost. Once your wines are selected, you will be put in touch with the retailer to pay for them.
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Guests receive guided instruction and materials to support the experience.
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High-quality wine glasses are provided as part of the package. In the event you choose to have glasses provided by a caterer, you will be responsible for sourcing and paying for them.
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A guided, interactive tasting led by Todd will focus on each wine’s place of origin, grape(s), aromatic and flavor profiles. Discussions often delve into wine/food pairing, buying strategies in restaurants and at retailers, how to properly store and serve, etc. Any topic is fair game!
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Available throughout NYC and surrounding areas. Travel fees may apply outside the city. Please inquire.
Testimonial
“I recently had the pleasure of booking an in-home wine tasting experience with Urban Pour, and I have to say, it was one of the most fun evenings I’ve had in a long time! The atmosphere was very relaxed, like chatting with a knowledgeable friend. Todd really knows how to create a fun, casual vibe that made it easy to understand and try new wines.”
Meridith Brown, NYC
