Private Wine & Spirit Tasting Events in Denver and throughout Colorado

Elevate Your Celebration with The Wine Ship

Raise a glass with The Wine Ship and discover how a private tasting can turn any occasion into a memorable event. Whether you’re hosting a birthday, bachelorette party, corporate retreat, or intimate gathering, Certified Sommelier Montana Rae leads each experience with expertise, charm, and just the right touch of humor.

Wine, spirits, and cocktails are best enjoyed with curiosity, conversation, and a few laughs along the way.

Our Signature Tasting Experiences

Each tasting is customizable, interactive, and designed to delight your group.

Discover a curated selection of wines with guided tasting notes. Learn about aromas, flavor profiles, and proper techniques while enjoying a lively, engaging experience. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned wine enthusiasts.

Wine Tasting

Explore the world of tequila and other agave spirits with a hands-on tasting and interactive discussion. Guests learn about production methods, flavor characteristics, and pairing tips while sampling premium tequilas and mezcal.

Agave Tasting

Savor a range of whiskies while learning the stories behind each distillery, tasting techniques, and how to identify flavor nuances. An interactive journey that’s both educational and entertaining.

Whiskey Tasting

Experience the elegance of Japanese saké through a guided tasting that highlights brewing traditions, flavor profiles, and pairing suggestions. Guests gain both appreciation and insight into this often-overlooked beverage category.

Premium Saké Tasting

Each tasting format is fully customizable. The number of tasting items typically ranges from 4–6, depending on your group and event style.

Private Event FAQs

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About Your Sommelier

Montana Rae, our founder and certified sommelier, leads every tasting with a mix of expertise, storytelling, and a dash of humor.

Montana believes wine is best enjoyed with good company, curiosity, and a few laughs along the way. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned oenophile, she will guide your group on a memorable journey through flavor, aroma, and story. Learn more about Montana.

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See what our clients are saying

Emma H.

"Montana is a true gem and wine connoisseur! As Maid of Honor for a friend's wedding, it was my duty to put together her bachelorette party. The very best part of the day was spent with Montana! She set up a BEAUTIFUL outdoor wine tasting for us and even helped me coordinate some vegan treats for the party (due to a vegan bride). There were beautiful flowers placed everywhere and she even made personalized wine tasting placemats."
Karli S.

"The Wine Ship is beyond excellent - Montana helped me execute the perfect surprise birthday dinner for my husband; recommended wines based on our flavor profiles, set up a gorgeous charcuterie board for us, and suggested foods to pair with each wine. She was so helpful and knowledgeable - we all loved her! Highly recommend working with her in whatever capacity you can."
Suzie P.

"Montana helped us host a fun wine tasting event with my kids to celebrate my husband's birthday. She was responsive, made great wine recommendations based on what we were looking for, and provided some great background info about each wine and region. She even provided suggestions for tapas-style food pairings with the wine. She has a great personality and fit right in with our group. So awesome!"

Private Event FAQs

Our standard service fee is $350 per event. It covers ~90 minutes of day-of service, product selection, tasting sheet design, and all prep. Product (wine, tequila, whiskey, saké, or cocktail ingredients) is billed separately so we can work within your budget.
We typically recommend budgeting at least $10 per person. Once your product budget is set, we’ll work with you to determine the number of items included in the tasting (typically 4-6). We’ll take it from there, ensuring a curated array that fits your budget.
No! The service fee covers our time and expertise, so additional gratuity is not expected.
Yes! We happily travel across Colorado and beyond. A travel fee may apply for events outside the Denver metro area.