Helping you become a better and more knowledgable wine taster.
VIRTUAL TASTING GROUP.
EDUCATION. RESOURCES. COMMUNITY.
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Monthly Tasting Experiences | Essential Resources | Welcoming Community
Join The Grape Grind.
Learn & Develop Your Wine Tasting Skills!
You don’t have to figure it all out yourself! Save yourself the time, effort, money, and stress.
Join the most valuable wine tasting community available, amplify your tasting, and become a more confident and connected wine professional!

ANNUAL PLAN
$20.83 / month
billed annually

30 Day FREE Trial (cancel any time)

Monthly Guided Open Label Tasting

Monthly Guided Blind Tasting

All the Resources & Tools You Need to Succeed

Dedicated Community

Exclusive Industry Leader Calls
Cancel any time, no questions asked.
MONTHLY PLAN
$26.00 / month
billed monthly

30 Day FREE Trial (cancel any time)

Monthly Guided Open Label Tasting

Monthly Guided Blind Tasting

All the Resources & Tools You Need to Succeed

Dedicated Community

Exclusive Industry Leader Calls
Cancel any time, no questions asked.

JUNE SPECIAL GUEST:
Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to taste and learn alongside one of the most respected palates in the world. We’ll be doing a single blind tasting of Tim’s renowned “Evil Dwarves” red wines — an eye-opening lineup that challenges even seasoned tasters! Note, to attend this call, and all blind tasting calls, you much purchase the accompanying wine kit. More info here.
Join before June 1 to gain access to this call!
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Whether you’re pursuing a wine certification or you are a dedicated student of wine…
Learning about wine shouldn’t have to feel daunting and lonely.
It should feel welcoming and exciting! Wine is meant to be shared, and so is the process of learning about it.

So why is it so hard to find real mentorship?

Why do resources seem so unnecessarily overwhelming?

Why does wine education still often feel exclusive and well… stuffy?
In truth, it doesn’t have to!

I know what it’s like. I’ve worked my way through these challenges…
multiple times.
Hi. I’m Kendeigh! I have been a student of wine for over a decade, obtaining the Court of Master Sommelier’s Intro and Certified exams, becoming a Certified Specialist of Wine, and completing my WSET 3. I am currently pursuing my WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines.
You could definitely say I have a (shameless) obsession! I set off on this journey in 2014, and although enthralling … it was not easy.

SO MANY things to remember about wine tasting.

Finding other people to taste with was a serious struggle.

Staying consistent with studying and tasting practice was a huge challenge.

Knowing what wines were best to use to study was overwhelming.

Doing all of this without going broke was incredibly stressful.

You don’t have to learn the hard way!
Over the course of my experience, I have learned that the best, and I would argue the only way to truly increase your knowledge and understanding of wine is through tasting wines with others. Which coincidentally is what seems to be the hardest thing to come by.
When we taste wine together, not only do we all get to learn together, but we also form friendships and connections that can last a lifetime and elevate our careers. A lot of learning about wine certainly can be done by yourself… in fact a good bit of it HAS to.
But books can’t teach taste collaboratively. Blogs can’t truly compare the smells of a wine. Podcasts can’t help you understand how you taste a particular flavor versus other people. You MUST taste with people to understand wine better!
So I created
The Grape Grind Tasting Group
A community for people who want to develop their wine knowledge and are aspiring to become confident, respected professionals + leaders in the wine industry.
What happens when you join The Grape Grind Tasting Group?

Learn Faster
Build your knowledge of wine at an accelerated rate

Save Money
Buy wine confidently with meticulously curated value-driven wine lists

Taste Like a Pro
Develop your ability to taste, and blind taste, wines like a pro

Gain Perspective
Get insights and understanding about how others perceive wines

Make Friends
Finally connect with others who are as passionate about wine as you!
What comes with the Grape Grind Tasting Group?
The education, resources, and community you need to get to elevate your wine-tasting journey.
Monthly Open Label Tasting

Gain a complete understanding of a specific variety and various regions each month. You’ll taste select wines side by side on our guided call, or just listen in and learn!

Wine List + Purchase Links

Variety Guides

Regional Maps

Guided LIVE Tasting Call

Call Recording
Monthly Blind Tasting

Experience blind tasting with the rest of the group! Wine lineups are delivered to your door each month. Taste, deduce, evaluate, determine, discuss, and then reveal!

Blind Kit Purchase Link

Blind Tasting Guide

Note Taking Framework

Reveal Cards

Guided LIVE Tasting Call

Reveal Videos
Community of Fellow Wine Nerds

We are who we are, let’s embrace it!

Access to our Facebook group community

Learn from fellow wine professionals throughout the country

Network & partner with people to advance your collective careers in wine!
Bonuses:
Every person who joins also gets all of these bonuses, completely complimentary!

Access to past materials and recordings

Special Guest calls with prominent industry leaders

Various member product discounts
Excited to grow and learn more? Let’s do this!
Your path starts here and we’re excited to welcome you in!
Getting started with the Tasting Group is EASY:
1
Join the Grape Grind
2
Get Your
Wine
Order the wines for our upcoming monthly tastings (if you want to) and join the calls (or watch the replays if you can’t).
3
Find
New Friends
Nerd out on wine and connect with your peers in our community of fellow wine professionals.
4
Learn &
Grow
Accelerate your wine tasting and become the wine professional you’re on the path to becoming!
What members are saying
I love the virtual community that Kendeigh has created! It’s great for tasters of any level that want to level up their tasting skills. Even though I’m not preparing for an exam, the club has helped maintain my tasting skills, especially as we see the typicity of wines shifting due climate change!
I originally joined the Blind Tasting Group as a fun way of connecting with wine lovers during the pandemic. I ended up making some great friendships that will last forever. I will admit, there were times I didn’t think I’d fit in but Kendeigh’s guidance and support dispelled that in no time. As a result of the group, I completed my WSET II. I’d recommend the group for anyone; enthusiast, or avid learner, there’s a place for everybody!
Love how I am constantly challenged with the variety of wines each month! I learn so much from listening to what the other tasters are saying about each wine and how it makes me think out of the box when deducting each wine.
This is a knowledgeable group who shares their tasting prowess with no judgement. Great for anyone, of any wine level, with a goal of understanding what’s in their wine glass. For those of us battling through WSET or other wine qualifications, this group is a safe haven.
Don’t slog through learning and tasting in isolation.

Wine is meant to be shared, and so is the the process of learning about it.
Monthly Tasting Experiences | Essential Resources | Welcoming Community
Join The Grape Grind.
Learn & Develop Your Wine Tasting Skills!
You don’t have to figure it all out yourself! Save yourself the time, effort, money, and stress.
Join the most valuable wine tasting community available, amplify your tasting, and become a more confident and connected wine professional!

ANNUAL PLAN
$20.83 / month
billed annually

30 Day FREE Trial (cancel any time)

Monthly Guided Open Label Tasting

Monthly Guided Blind Tasting

All the Resources & Tools You Need to Succeed

Dedicated Community

Exclusive Industry Leader Calls
Cancel any time, no questions asked.
MONTHLY PLAN
$26.00 / month
billed monthly

30 Day FREE Trial (cancel any time)

Monthly Guided Open Label Tasting

Monthly Guided Blind Tasting

All the Resources & Tools You Need to Succeed

Dedicated Community

Exclusive Industry Leader Calls
Cancel any time, no questions asked.
Got more questions? We’ve got answers!
FAQ
Do I have to be a student or can this just be done as a fun monthly activity?
A majority of our members are students in some capacity, however all tastings are built for both students and enthusiasts!
Open Label lineups are especially geared for all! Enthusiasts benefit from learning more about varieties and regions, and students can practice and build on what they know!
The Blind Tasting format was created with students in mind. This group is ideal if you are studying for a blind tasting portion of an exam (as it mimics an in-person blind tasting group and follows an exam format). It’s also open to those who want to sit in and learn the ins and outs of blind tasting…or just get started! We have all levels present, and it’s incredibly welcoming!
There is also the option to practice the blind tasting individually by purchasing wines and watching the related videos on your own time, and then joining the Zoom meetup whenever you are comfortable!
Where do the wines come from?
Open Label lineups have wine lists with links to accessible online shops like wine.com (where you can purchase the bottles immediately) OR you can print the list and bring it to your favorite wine shop, to pick out the bottles yourself (or ask a retailer to help you choose)! There are suggestions listed for each region, and while you don’t have to pick those exact wines, make sure you do choose a bottle from the specific sub-region listed.
Blind Tasting lineups are sent through partnered retailers if you choose to join the call. If our local retailer is unable to ship to your state, I have other partner retailers and I’m able to find similar wines! Please reach out HERE if you live in one of the following states and are interested in joining the blind tasting calls with wines: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, OR Utah.
*Blind Tasting with a group doesn’t work well unless everyone is able to compare the same (or very similar) bottles, so this group doesn’t have a self-purchase option for the call. However, there are lists for you to download and purchase our lineup on your own (or send to a partner/friend to purchase and pour for you) if you want to practice independently!
Do I have to buy the wine?
Open Label: Nope! You don’t have to have any wine for this call. That said, tasting along with the videos will help you really learn the wines that much more quickly. If you do want to taste along, you’ll receive a purchase link to grab them super easily, or you can feel free to support your local wine shop and pick them up yourself!
Blind Tasting: Yes. To JOIN a blind tasting call, you do need to have the wines. The experience of blind tasting really only works well when everyone is discussing the same wines. As with the open label wines, you’ll be provided options to get your wines delivered, already wrapped and ready for you! Now, you are also not required to buy the wines and attend the call. You will also receive guided videos that walk you through this month’s blind wines as well! So you can just watch and learn, blind taste along with the videos if you couldn’t make the live call, or just do it open label if you’re not feeling the blind part quite yet.
How many wines are included?
We base each tasting on a three bottle lineup!
For Open Label you can order as many bottles as you’d like! The best experience would be to grab a bottle for each variety/region listed on the wine list (wines 1-3). Sometimes the wine lists include ‘optional wines’ if you want to taste more than 3! I would suggest tasting along with at least 2 wines, so you can compare them!
Blind Tasting kits include 3 bottles (can be any assortment of whites/reds based on our theme).
*If you are ordering from Accent, you have a 3-bottle or a 6-bottle option! The 3-bottle is what we use on our Zoom meetup, and the 6-bottle includes those wines PLUS a bonus set of three (this is a perfect setup if you are studying for an exam and want extra bottles for practice!)
Can I join the calls with a group?
Absolutely! Invite your friends to share in the experience! Some groups split the cost and get together to share a screen!
Can I pause or cancel my membership
Yes you can easily manage your subscription and change it as needed. You will always get an email a week before your subscription renews.
Can I join if I live outside of the USA?
There are modified options for those living outside the United States.
Please reach out HERE if you are interested in joining, but live outside the US!
Tasting Group
SPRING Schedule
April
Open-Label (Variety) Tasting: Cabernet Franc w/ Special Guest Allison Slute of Cab Franc Chronicles (Zoom call on Wednesday, April 16th)
Blind Tasting: Grab Bag (Zoom call on Monday, April 21st)
May
Open-Label (Variety) Tasting: Gewurztraminer (Zoom call on Tuesday, May 13th)
Blind Tasting: Variety Themed (all 3 wines share a variety) (Zoom call on Monday, May 19th)
June
Blind Tasting: Tasting through the Evil Dwarves w/ Special Guest, Tim Gaiser, Master Sommelier/Author (Zoom call on Monday, June 16th)