easy
2–3 hours
No special physical fitness level required; suitable for all adults interested in wine tasting.
Discover the art of wine tasting with a blind test of everyday versus splurge wines at Little Washington Winery. Taste, learn, and enjoy expertly paired foods in a private, interactive setting just outside Washington, Virginia.
$60 | Ages 21 + | 1 hour and a half | mind blowing wine
Join us for a unique blind tasting experience at Little Washington Winery, where you'll explore everyday and splurge wines paired with delicious food courses. Discover the art of identifying price brackets and learn when to indulge in a mind-blowing wine. Bring friends and elevate your wine knowledge in a fun, interactive setting!
Everyday, Premium, Splurge – Everyone has their own price range on wine – what’s yours? Everyday $-$?, Premium $-$?, Splurge $? up to $?
Can you identify the price bracket of a wine in a blind tasting? In this class we’ll explore explore everyday and splurge wines with 3 food courses in a blind tasting to see if we can identify the splurge wine! We’ll also reveal some wines to consider if you are going for the splurge.
The price of wine is determined by a multitude of factors: Location, history, vineyard size, winemaking techniques, packaging, shipping, supply and demand, weather—drought, fires, storms, frost—that might destroy a crop. Given all that it’s pretty magical that $25 bottles are available at all.
Depending on the varietal and where it’s from, that budget-friendly buy can actually taste pretty great. There are a lot of good, delicious affordable wines out there. It takes some time and effort to find them. Not all wines are created equal and to a trained palate each is incredibly distinctive.
Our goal is to have you walk out of this class knowing when to splurge and what to splurge on when you need a mind blowing wine!
PLEASE NOTE — Little Washington Winery reserves the right to cancel any scheduled class due to either of 2 conditions:
1 - snow or any other weather closure
2 - classes that do not meet a minimum of 6 participants.
Bring friends!
The call to cancel a class is made on the Thursday before each class. Please do not make overnight reservations or reserve activities in the area that are contingent on Little Washington Winery’s ability to provide a class.
If a class must be cancelled due to lack of participation or for severe weather, Little Washington Winery honors class tickets by:
— Providing the opportunity to reschedule class tickets to any Little Washington Winery class on any future date.
Or
— Providing refunds to participants who purchased tickets from LittleWashingtonWinery.com
This private tasting experience fills up quickly, so secure your spot early to guarantee availability.
Wine tastings involve sampling several varieties—plan for a safe ride home by arranging a driver or ride service.
The tasting is held indoors but sometimes includes outdoor spaces; dress comfortably for walking and socializing.
Engage with the wine experts to deepen your knowledge and get personalized recommendations.
Little Washington Winery blends modern winemaking with Virginia's rich viticulture heritage dating back to the 18th century.
The winery practices sustainable farming, minimizing chemical use and promoting biodiversity to protect local ecosystems.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the winery grounds and tasting area.
Bring a layer for cooler evenings or air-conditioned tasting rooms.
fall specific
Stay hydrated during warm summer tasting sessions.
summer specific
Take notes to remember your favorite wines and tasting details.