While we focus on customizing events to the host/hostess, we have a few themes that event guests gravitate towards, such as blind tastings, wine and cheese pairings, regional explorations, educational and sensory tastings, tasting basics, and food pairings (e.g. dinners).

For in-home (or office) private tastings, we provide everything necessary for the wine tasting event, at the very minimum - glassware, educational materials (tasting mats, tasting notes, etc.). Depending on the style of event, we also provide any necessary serving utensils and accompaniment needed. We do not provide chairs, tables, or linens.

Our team of wine professionals and sommeliers work with a number of wine vendors and distributors and focus on smaller production boutique wines that are not only high quality, but flavorful. We taste all products we have on the online shop and available for event services.

For in-home/office tasting events we require a minimum of 8 people. Our maximum for in-home (sit down) tasting is 30 - the intimate nature of smaller events lends itself to highly curated wines, service, and unforgettable experiences.

For wine only and lite food (small bites/appetizers) wine pairings, depending on the number of guests, we anticipate events to last between 1.5 - 2.0 hours, perhaps longer depending on the number of guests. Wine dinners and extensive food pairings will likely go beyond the 2.0 hour time frame. The duration of the event does not include set up and breakdown/cleanup.

We specialize in interactive tasting events where guests not only taste wine, but play with it - try to deduce flavors or match it with different foods. We enjoy blind tastings, educational events, and food pairings.

Yes! We have private chefs we work with to coordinate wine dinners. Also, we are happy to work with your favorite restaurant to create a wine list that pairs with your favorite menu items.

Depending on the style of event. We have a preliminary questionnaire to assess the preferences of your guests - wine should be enjoyed by all! Generally, wine only tasting events and wine events that feature small bites/appetizers don’t require tasting consultations. However, wine dinners and extensive pairings may require one where Sippin Somm Wines will consult with the host/hostess and chef on the menu.

Final guest counts are due one (1) week (7 days) prior to your event date.

Our private tastings are customized to the host/hostess, as such they require some logistical planning. We recommend reaching out to us no less than 45 days prior to the desired date, at which point we can discuss logistics and style of your private event. If a food component is involved, we recommend 60 days prior to your desired event date. A signed contract/agreement (and deposit) is due no later than 30 days prior to the event date. Changes to the event date and time are subject to availability.

The cost of a wine tasting event varies depending on the style of event, number of guests, etc. At minimum, our events include wine, glassware, tasting notes, and a dedicated wine specialist/sommelier. In home/office wine events start at $400, with an eight person minimum - not including tax, delivery, or gratuity.

A signed contract and initial fifty percent (50%) deposit is required no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event date. The remaining balance is to be paid within thirty (30) days after the event. A standard sales tax and admin charge will be applied to all food, beverage, and labor. A credit card is required to confirm the event.

If the event contract is terminated more than fourteen (14) days from the event date, Sippin Somm Wines will issue a refund of the deposit, less a 5% service fee. 

If the event contract is terminated within fourteen (14) days of the event date, Sippin Somm Wines will retain a percentage of the deposit and any additional expenditures to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to contracted labor, special orders, rentals, and/or proposal costs). Additionally, the deposit is forfeited if the event contract is terminated within seven (7) days prior to the event. If the event contract is terminated within seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event, the client is responsible for the full event cost.

Should the event be canceled by Sippin Somm Wines, Sippin Somm Wines will fully refund any deposit within ten (10) days of the date of cancellation.