From Palate to Pairing: A Journey through the Basics of Wine Tasting
From aromas and flavours to decoding wine labels and food pairings

Join us for an immersive evening dedicated to exploring the fundamentals of wine tasting and pairing. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how understanding aromas, flavors, and wine characteristics can elevate your enjoyment and confidence when selecting wines for any occasion.

Together, we’ll slow down, taste attentively, and build your intuition for matching wine with food. You’ll learn how to read a wine label, recognize flavor profiles, and create pairings that bring out the best in both the wine and your dishes. Whether you want to enhance a casual meal or impress at a dinner party, this workshop will give you practical skills and a deeper appreciation for wine.

The workshop includes a guided tasting of four carefully selected wines. You’ll explore different grape varieties, regions, and winemaking styles, while paying attention to subtle textures, aromas, and flavor structures. From vibrant acidity to velvety tannins, each wine provides insight into how pairing works and how to make choices that complement your meals.

By the end of the evening, you’ll leave not only with new knowledge, but with the confidence and inspiration to create thoughtful wine pairings in any setting.

About Your Host

Your guide for the evening is Emma Scheffer, a sommelier with over seven years of experience in the wine industry. Emma has crafted pairings and poured wines at acclaimed restaurants such as Hemel en Aarde in Utrecht and Choux in Amsterdam. With a warm and approachable style, she makes the world of grapes, flavors, and textures accessible, playful, and deeply enjoyable.

Tickets: €40
Refund policy: Limited spots available. We do not offer refunds, but you can pass your spot on to a friend.