Welcome To
Tasting Group
Your new home for leveling up your wine tasting skills.
Big things are happening. New Tasting Group experience coming soon with better… everything!
Doors open again on October 28. Be first in line to get access!
Experience
Gain experience through interactive practice
Connection
Form friendships with wine industry members
Skills
Develop tasting skills & knowledge faster
Confidence
Become confident in understanding & describing wine
Expertise
Diversify your palate & tasting vocabulary
You don't have to study wine
alone.
You don't have to study wine
alone.
Guided Wine Tasting Experiences
Monthly
Open Label Tasting
- Interactive LIVE Tasting Call
- Call Recording
- Wine List + Purchase Links
- Variety & Region Guides
- Post Session Summary
Monthly
Blind Tasting
- Interactive LIVE Tasting Call
- Call Recording
- Blind Kit Purchase Link
- Blind Tasting Guides
- Post Meetup Summary
Wine purchases are additional and optional. To participate in the Monthly Blind Tastings, wine kit purchase is required, due to the nature of the event.
Dedicated Wine Community
Connect, Learn, Discuss, & Have Fun!
- Hangouts, Discussion feeds, Events, Courses, & more
- Get to know who you're tasting with!
- Web app & mobile app for easy access anywhere
- Dedicated platform - no more fighting the Facebook feed
- Fast and easy to use
Full Access To All The Perks
- Special calls featuring prominent industry celebrities & leaders
- Exclusive member discounts at the Grape Grind as well as with partners*
- Past calls, materials, & presentations
- One-on-one and small group meeting opportunities with Kendeigh
- Priority access to new educational content & products
* discounts only become available after your 30 day trial period and your paid membership begins.
If you’re ready to level up your wine tasting skills
Join Tasting Group.
Start your 30 day trial. No credit card required. Cancel any time.
Doors open again on October 28. Be first in line to get access!
Frequently Asked Questions
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!
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). Many of these producers can also be found at Total Wine. You can alternatively 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, it’s best to choose a bottle from the specific Country/Region listed.
Blind Tasting lineups are kits with three pre-wrapped wines sent through partnered retailers. These are shipped to most US states. We are currently unable to ship wines to Utah & Mississippi as well as outside the US purely due to laws. When you view the upcoming blind tasting event, you will see a link to order the related kit for that month!
*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. You’ll get access to the call and materials when you purchase the Blind Tasting Kit.
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 accompanying wines. The experience of blind tasting really only works well when everyone is discussing the same wines. You’ll be provided options to get your wine kits delivered, wrapped, and ready for you!
Can’t join live or prefer not to order a kit? You’ll still get access to the post-call highlights and tasting discussion in the community!
How much does membership cost?
You have two options:
Monthly: $26
Annually: $250 (Save $62)
You will be able to choose which option you prefer when you start your free 30 day trial, but you will not need enter your credit card information. If you’d like to continue your membership after your trial (or anytime before it ends), you can simply add your payment details then. We’ll send you a reminder before your trial ends. You will not be charged until the end of your trial, even if you put your credit card information in ahead of time.
+ Cost of Wine: Outside of your membership, how much you spend on wine is up to you! You do not have to purchase wines to have access to a majority of our Tasting Group features every month. (see the cost of wine tab below)
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).
How much do the wines cost?
For Open Label we keep a $25/bottle average! (Some may be over or under.) If you order all three wines, you’ll usually pay anywhere from $75-$100. If you want to spend less, you can choose to purchase bottles on your own, purchase just one bottle, or hop on the call without the wines to learn! You are not required to purchase wines for this call…although it’s more fun and better practice if you do!
For Blind Tasting, wine kits from our local supplier and alternate suppliers are around $135 (shipping included).
Can I join the calls with a group?
Absolutely! Invite your friends to share in the call experience! Many participants team up, split the cost of wine, and join the calls together for shared tasting!
Just note that the community space requires an individual sign-up, so if your friends want full access to all Tasting Group resources, materials, and discussions, they’ll need to sign up for their own monthly or yearly plan.
Can I pause or cancel my membership?
You have full control over your membership at all times. You can easily manage, modify, or cancel your subscription whenever you need.
You’ll always receive an email reminder one week before your renewal date, so nothing ever catches you by surprise.
If you decide to cancel, you’re welcome to rejoin anytime. (Just note that free trials can’t be reused, so billing will begin immediately upon rejoining.)
If you have any questions or need help adjusting your membership, please reach out! We’re happy to help!
Can I join if I live outside of the USA?
There are modified options available for members outside the United States.
At this time, Blind Tasting live calls and accompanying materials are only open to U.S. participants, as we can’t yet ship kits internationally, but stay tuned!
Open Label calls, recordings, and materials are fully accessible worldwide. (Note that everything is in English).
International members are always welcome! Just reach out and let us know where you’re joining from so we can do our best to tailor the best experience for you!