Private Wine Events
Elevate your special occasion with a curated wine experience at Crystal Palate. Our team has decades of expertise in wine education and hospitality. From private classes, team building and celebrations, allow us to provide a fun, engaging and educational experience. We look
forward to creating the perfect wine experience just for you.
Wine Receptions
Our private wine receptions are thoughtfully designed to strike the perfect balance between sophistication and ease—an elevated yet inviting experience ideal for milestone celebrations, corporate receptions, and refined team gatherings.
Hosted as a two-hour private affair for 20–50 guests, each event is curated with intention, offering a seamless blend of exceptional wines, culinary artistry, and warm hospitality.
Your experience includes:
- A welcome glass of sparkling wine to set the tone
- A guided tasting of four expertly curated wines, each selected within an average retail range of $25–$50.
- Our signature grazing table, artfully styled with an abundant selection of artisanal cheeses, premium salumi, and seasonal accompaniments
- Your choice of two elevated hors d’oeuvres from our rotating chef-inspired menu
Curated Tasting Themes
Select from a collection of regionally inspired and sommelier-led themes, each designed to transport your guests and delight the palate:
Somm's Choice • Italy • France • Spain • Portugal • Greece • South Africa • Virginia • Australia • Pacific Northwest • California
Curated Wine Receptions begin at $125 per guest, plus gratuity
Wine Classes
Taste & Travel Series
Explore the world’s most iconic wine regions with our Taste & Travel Series. Whether you’re dreaming up your next wine country getaway or reliving cherished travel experiences with friends and family, we’ll curate an unforgettable evening inspired by a destination of your choice. Perfect for intimate gatherings of 8–12 guests. This 90-minute guided tasting experience includes:
Curated Tasting Themes
Select from a collection of regionally inspired and sommelier-led themes, each designed to transport your guests and delight the palate:
Italy • France • Spain • Portugal • Greece • South Africa • Virginia • Australia • Pacific Northwest • California
Your experience includes:
- A welcome glass of sparkling wine to begin your journey
- A curated tasting of six wines representative of the region’s character and terroir
- Thoughtfully composed, chef-inspired bites, expertly paired to complement each selection
Blind Tasting Workshops
Perfect for small groups and organizations seeking an engaging, interactive, and educational experience, our Blind Tasting class invites you to challenge your senses while expanding your wine knowledge alongside one of our educators. Ideal for groups of 8–12 guests.
Your experience includes:
- A curated selection of four wines
- Three varietally expressive selections
- One “ringer” wine crafted to intrigue and challenge the palate
- A guided blind tasting designed to deepen sensory awareness, enhance recognition skills, and inspire engaging conversation
Additional Offerings
- A curated menu of wine by the glass, artisanal charcuterie, and chef-inspired tapas available for purchase following the experience
- An optional Sparkling Wine Reception with Cheese & Charcuterie to begin your event in style (available as an enhancement)
Curated Blind Tasting workshops begin at $85 per guest, plus gratuity
Somm Sessions
Join one of our wine educators in our cozy Tasting Salon or around the Farmhouse table for an intimate, relaxed, and inviting wine tasting experience. Featuring a rotating selection of wines (Somm’s Choice), this casual session pairs thoughtful pours with a beautifully curated grazing board and engaging conversation.
This is your chance to explore your curiosity—ask questions about wine, food pairings, travel, and more in a welcoming, conversation-driven setting. Perfect for small groups of 4–8 guests.
Curated Somm Sessions begin at $75 per guest, plus gratuity
Off-Site Events
Private Sommelier Services
Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party, celebrating a milestone, organizing a corporate team-building event, or planning the wedding of your dreams, Crystal Palate is here to transform your occasion into an unforgettable experience.
We collaborate closely with you—and your private chef or event planner—to curate the perfect wine pairings, removing the guesswork from bottle selection. For a truly elevated experience, one of our expert wine educators can be on-site to guide your guests, present each wine, and provide professional service throughout your event.
Services include:
- Menu Consultation
- Private Tasting Appointments
- Customized Tasting Notes & Pairing Recommendations
- Guided Tasting Presentations