Are you tired of the same old routine for date night? The endless cycle of going to restaurants can get monotonous, so it’s essential to think outside the box and explore new, exciting activities together. A perfect way to break the routine is by indulging in the unique experience of a wine tasting. Whether it’s a private wine tasting or one of our engaging wine tasting classes, each event is tailored to focus on a specific region or theme, promising an unforgettable experience.

Imagine making memories together while exploring different wines and learning about their origins. Is there anything more enticing than ending a hectic work week by unwinding with a variety of wines, creating a relaxing atmosphere for both of you?

What Does a Wine Tasting Include?

Each of our wine tastings at The Capital Wine School include a theme or region of your choice if they are private wine tastings as well as samples of wines that focus on the theme or region. If it’s an online wine tasting class, the class will have a variety of wines to enjoy and learn about from a specific region that allows you to try new wines you have not tried before and learn what each wine pairs well with. This is a lot of fun to experience together and helps with future date nights knowing which wines you would like to try with the meal you order. For a date night later on, you could decide on a dish you want to make and choose a couple different wines to pair with it based on what you learned and enjoyed during your virtual wine tasting together. There are so many ways to enjoy a wine tasting together and then take what you learn to make more memories together later on. It’s the date that keeps on giving.

Are There Different Classes to Take?

Absolutely! Whether you are brand new to the wonderful world of wine or an experienced wine enthusiast, we have classes for everyone to enjoy. You can choose to take a full course together to grow your love of fine wines and knowledge of wines from around the world or you can take a one-off class together for a single date night. If you enjoy the one-off class and want to learn about other types of wines from other regions, we have a variety of one-off classes that have specific themes to choose from. Some of our themes for those classes include All American Wines, Rose from Europe, South Africa and Chile, and so many more. You can enjoy and experience wines from around the world together in your own home. It’s an experience like none other that combines date night and fine wine: is there anything better?

You can choose to set the mood for your class with candles and dinner or enjoy relaxing on the back patio sipping wine and watching the sunset. No matter how you choose to take the wine tasting class, the important part is that you are together making memories. Everything else is just a bonus.

Do I Need to Live in Washington DC to Book a Class?

This is up to you. Our wine tastings are virtual classes and are done online. This means technically you can be anywhere in the world and take the class; however, the samples we provide for the wine tasting can only be picked up at our location at a set time and cannot be mailed. We are happy to have anyone join us for a virtual wine tasting, but we will not be able to provide the sample wines to anyone who cannot pick them up. We can provide a list of the wines we will be sampling and learning about during the class so you can try to purchase it ahead of time. But it is easier if you live within driving distance of the DC area so you can pick up your wine samples since they are included in the price of the class.

How Do I Book a Wine Tasting?

Virtual wine tastings can be booked online. If you are not sure which class or course is right for you, you can read about each of them here to help you decide. They range from beginner to intermediate to advanced. Beginner classes are for everyone and focus on grapes, region, and countries. Intermediate classes are for anyone, but will be enjoyed more by those looking to grow their knowledge of wine. These classes focus on the differences in wine resulting from vineyard location, grape growing, and winemaking. Advanced classes are more challenging and are for experienced tasters, wine buyers, and those preparing for the WSET Diploma, Master Sommelier or Master of Wine Exam.

As you can see, wine tastings make for a fantastic date night that requires minimal planning or preparation. Surprise your significant other with a virtual wine tasting, eliminating concerns about going out or being too tired for other things like bowling or clubbing. Wine tastings are the perfect way to spend time together without tons of cleanup that gives you something to talk about afterwards with all that you have learned and sampled during the class. Cheers to the perfect date night at home!