Blind Tastings

Blind tastings are the best way to become an expert in wine! That’s why our Wine Shop Manager, Alyssa McCauley, created a blind tasting experience like none-other at Hester Creek.

This seated tasting is a masterclass in wine. It will put your eyes, nose and palate to the test in the best way possible. Be prepared to enjoy delicious wine, lots of laughs and learning more about wine than you ever thought possible!

Join us for a seated blind tasting experience in one of our intimate spaces.

Blind Tastings at Hester Creek

What you’ll learn:

  • Appearance I.e., what does the colour, transparency and overall appearance tell you?
  • Aromas I.e., what can the aromas of each wine tell you about the characteristics of the grape, winemaking and/or bottle aging?
  • Palate I.e., what flavours are hitting your palate and where? Does the wine have tannin? A long finish? Balance? Complexity?

Included in this experience is a tasting mat for you to take notes, an aroma wheel and a flight of delicious Hester Creek wines!

This 90-minute experience is 19+. Pets are not permitted at this event.

$30 per person | plus tax | Experiences start at 3:00 pm

Dates for upcoming Blind Tastings

Red & White

July 1

Celebrate Canada Day with a flight of our red & white wines artfully selected by a Hester Creek Wine Ambassador, and put your nose, palate, and deductive reasoning skills to the test.

Blinded by the Blanc

August 4

Enjoy National White Wine Day with a flight of our white wines artfully selected by a Hester Creek Wine Ambassador, and put your nose, palate, and deductive reasoning skills to the test.

Seeing Red

September 1

Experience a flight of our red wines artfully selected by a Hester Creek Wine Ambassador, and put your nose, palate, and deductive reasoning skills to the test.

These experiences sell out fast, but we’re always adding more.

Want to be among the first to know about upcoming events? Become a member of our Bench Club. As part of our club, you will receive points on all your purchases online and in the wine shop, free shipping during our complimentary shipping periods and much more!

To see the other events we offer, head to our Events page and learn what’s coming soon! Alternatively, follow us on our social media channels to see when spaces become available for upcoming events at Hester Creek.

For all other event inquiries, reach out to [email protected]