Online Wine Tasting Experiences for Your Team

Whether heading back into the office or continuing to work remotely, now is always the perfect time to connect with and show appreciation for your coworkers. After a strange year and a half, switch up the humdrum of virtual office party ideas and Zoom happy hours with a wine tasting experience at home! An ideal choice for fun holiday activities for work or virtual team-building activities, online wine tasting events can bring your teammates together for an hour of taste, smell, and sight enhancement.

While heading to a venue or having an in-office party is slowly becoming more and more common again, many wineries are now delivering wine tastings online. With selected wines sent directly to your door, employees and coworkers can simply log into a video meeting to learn from a wine professional while bonding together. One of the best team-building activities for executives and entry-level employees alike, an online wine tasting experience can bring a touch of decadent fun to a normal day. 

Host a wine tasting day in the office or create a plan for remote employees to have a wine tasting experience in their own home for a great team building activity no one will forget. Virtual wine and chocolate tasting kits from Old York Cellars take the stress and hard work out of planning, so you can simply sit back and enjoy the vino!

What is a Virtual Wine Tasting?

Online wine experiences have skyrocketed in popularity this past year as vineyards and venues were forced to close due to the pandemic. Virtual wine tastings are events where vineyards, wineries, or companies will send bottles of wine to your group then online a professional sommelier will lead you through different exercises for smell and taste. Often, these virtual wine tasting experiences also include sets of food such as chocolate, cheese, or meat to expand the senses.

How Do I Plan an Online Wine Tasting?

To organize a wine-tasting event for your department or company, begin by selecting a day and time for the affair. Next, invite your employees and note who may be working in the office or remaining at home. Then, order virtual wine tasting kits to accommodate your group. Keep in mind that wine tasting sets can often be split between several people. Lastly, be sure to include home addresses for your remote team members so that the wine experience sets can be delivered directly to their door!

How Do I Do a Virtual Wine Tasting?

With your wine and chocolate tasting kits delivered and ready, prepare your team members and office space for a few hours of fun! Hand out or mail wine glasses to each employee and encourage team members to dress up to celebrate the occasion. Remind each person to set out their box of handcrafted chocolates for the tasting portion later. Lastly, ensure that everyone can enter the virtual wine event which can be held on Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meet, and many other video platforms. Then, sit back and enjoy while the sommelier guides your group through the event!

What Do You Wear to a Virtual Wine Tasting?

One of the coolest things about online wine events such as these from Old York Cellars? You can wear anything you like!

With the shift from in-person gatherings to the comfort of wine tasting in your own home, outfits can be as expressive or as relaxed as you want. From floor-length dresses and high heels to your coziest sweatsuit, online wine experiences allow participants to feel free to be themselves. Merchology recommends a smart, stylish top and comfortable pants to blend the best of both worlds.

Another great way to connect with your coworkers would be to wear some logo-branded merch during the online wine tasting event. Custom pullovers, branded jackets, or logo embroidered vests are great ideas to help your employees look united and cohesive whether in the same meeting room or over the web.

Learn More About Virtual Wine Experience Options

Old York Cellars Virtual Wine & Chocolate Tasting Experience - Blends

Featuring the incredibly popular Old York Cellars red, white, and blush blends, the Blends Tasting Experience is great for a wide range of wine enjoyers. Take your online wine experience to the next level by creating corporate wine bottle labels. A smooth way to promote your brand while enjoying a team-building activity, logo-branded wine labels can be showcased within the office proudly.

• 3 Bottles of Old York Cellars Wines
• Virtual Event Production in Zoom or Other Platform
• Expert Guidance from One of Our Wine Educators
• Facilitation of Your 1-Hour Event
• Hand-crafted Chocolate Assortment for Wine Pairing
• Virtual Wine Tasting Materials

Old York Cellars Virtual Wine & Chocolate Tasting Experience - Favorites

Boasting a selection of classic Old York Cellars wines, the Favorites wine experience set is chosen by the wine team to showcase the best of the best including Syrah, Vidal Blanc, and Riesling among others. Custom wine bottles made to display your company's logo or department nickname delivers a team-building activity that people will talk about for years to come.

• 3 Bottles of Old York Cellars Wines
• Virtual Event Production in Zoom or Other Platform
• Expert Guidance from One of Our Wine Educators
• Facilitation of Your 1-Hour Event
• Hand-crafted Chocolate Assortment for Wine Pairing
• Virtual Wine Tasting Materials

Old York Cellars Virtual Wine & Chocolate Tasting Experience - Reserves

For truly the best of the best, the Old York Cellars Reserve Tasting Experience offers premium wines that are aged to perfection. Perfect for corporate experience days and high-end company retreats, the Reserves collection is sure to please even your most wine-experienced coworkers. Add your corporate logo and branding to the wine bottles for a unique touch that everyone will enjoy.

• 3 Bottles of Old York Cellars Wines
• Virtual Event Production in Zoom or Other Platform
• Expert Guidance from One of Our Wine Educators
• Facilitation of Your 1-Hour Event
• Hand-crafted Chocolate Assortment for Wine Pairing
• Virtual Wine Tasting Materials

Choose virtual team wine tasting to bring your company bonding activities to the next level this year! From office year-end function ideas to corporate retreats with team-building activities; online wine tasting experiences are a cost-effective and responsible way to spend a company happy hour together safely. Develop a more connected and cultured team with Old York Cellars Virtual Wine Tasting Experiences from Merchology!