Blind Tastings
Blind tastings are the best way to become an expert in wine! That’s why our Wine Shop Manager, Rachel Rogers, 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!
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.
We have two blind tasting experiences to choose from – Seeing Red for red wines and Blinded by the Blanc for white wines. See below for upcoming dates.
Meet your host
Rachel Rogers, Wine Shop Manager
Originally from Toronto, Rachel followed her wine-focused senses to British Columbia’s wine country, and more specifically to Hester Creek Estate Winery. As the Manager of the Wine Shop, Rachel has made it her mission to ensure that a good time is had by all during their visit to the winery. By creating events like our Blind Tastings, Rachel aims to give her guests the most fun, educational experience possible by curating a selection of delicious wines, giving you the knowledge of what to look and sense for, and making sure that lots of laughs are had along the way.
Dates for upcoming blind tastings
Seeing Red | A blind tasting experience of red wines
New dates will be added in 2025.
Blinded by the Blanc | A blind tasting experience of white wines
New dates will be added in 2025.
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]
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