A guide to hosting a vertical wine tasting with our Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
As a Beringer Private Reserve enthusiast, hosting a vertical wine-tasting party will be an enjoyable way to share your passion for our Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with your family, friends, and colleagues. Let us help you orchestrate a memorable event.
What is a Vertical Wine Tasting?
Vertical wine tasting includes different vintages from the same wine. It is a truly unique experience that allows wine enthusiasts to enhance their understanding of the many factors that play subtle roles in a single wine.
How to Host a Vertical Wine Tasting
- Hosting a vertical wine tasting is a fun way to entertain your guests; it can be as simple or elaborate as you wish. Vertical tastings are excellent because they allow participants of all wine knowledge levels to try different vintages of the same wine and discuss them with each other. Everyone can learn and gain new perspectives while having a great time.
- Purchase our Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical featuring our 2018, 2019, and 2020 vintages. Purchasing the three wines will allow your party to see how dramatically or subtly wine changes from year to year. *We have a special offer for you below.
- Set up one glass of each wine for each guest; in this case, each guest would have three glasses. Avoid any candles or flowers, as the aromas can interfere with your tasting.
- When it’s time to taste, start with a two-ounce pour in each glass. Begin with the youngest wine on the left and the oldest on the right, then work your way as a group through tasting each wine. Have a pencil and paper for your guests to write down their thoughts.
- Adding food can take your vertical tasting to the next level. As you take your initial sips, a bite of a non-flavored cracker between wines can act as a palate cleanser. You should always take at least two sips when tasting a new wine. This will allow your palate to adjust and detect all of the subtle differences between each vintage. When you are done sipping each wine at least twice, adding a cheese and charcuterie board pairing can be a lovely way to bring out additional characteristics of the wines.
- Encourage conversations as you taste each wine. Review the tasting notes of each vintage at the end and discuss. Pour your guests a glass of their favorite vintage at the end.
