Virtual French Wine and Cheese Tasting.
Everything is fine when you have cheese and wine!
What is it? This fabulous virtual Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience is hosted by one of our sommeliers. You will get to enjoy carefully hand picked wine and cheese from some of the best independent vineyards and farms in France.
What do I receive? You will receive 5 x cheeses, 3 x wines and 1 x additional cheese for a blind tasting. There will also be a tutorial book included which you will need during the session.
Who is our host? Meet our sommeliers Geoffrey and Quentin below.
How long is it? 90 minutes.
How much is it? £65pp + VAT with a minimum spend of £650 + VAT.
Where can we ship? We can ship to mainland UK only. This cost is included in the price.
What is included in the French Wine & Cheese tasting?
One of our amazing sommeliers will take you on a guided discovery of the carefully selected artisan cheeses & wines with tasting notes. You will taste 5 cheeses, 3 wines and receive a blind cheese tasting as well.
Cheese.
The 5 cheeses change seasonally, they currently are:
Ste Maure de Touraine - Goat’s milk, raw milk from the Loire Valley (Goat cheese)
Comté Extra Vieux - Cow’s milk, raw milk from Jura (Hard cheese)
Camembert de Normandie - Cow’s milk, raw milk from Normandie (Soft cheese)
Munster Fermier - Cow’s milk, raw milk from Alsace (Washed rind cheese)
Bleu d'auvergne - Cow’s milk, pasteurised milk from Auvergne (Blue cheese)
Wine.
The wine will arrive in 3 x 100ml tubes -they are decanted into these high quality glass tubes with specialist equipment to ensure that the wine does not have any contact with the air. They change seasonally but they will be from Independent wineries in France, they currently are:
White wine Petit Chablis - Domaine de la Motte, 2018
Red wine Saint Chinian - Domaine des belles courbes 2019
Sweet wine Côteaux du Layon - Château Soucherie, 2018
Meet your sommeliers.
Geoffrey.
Geoffrey has an insatiable obsession for cheese and a passion for people. He is originally from Tours in France where he was surrounded by incredible fresh produce. When he moved to London and began working in the hospitality industry, he found his love of wine and cheese. He has worked for the cheesemonger to the royal family and worked his way up to being one of the best cheesemongers in London. He then got his WSET Level 3, from East London Wine school and the rest is history.
Geoffrey’s Wine & Cheese Tastings offer good times filled with gastronomical knowledge to discover the world of cheese and wine in a whole different way.His tastings have always been described as an exciting experience, perfect for making new memories with colleagues, making it a memorable team building experience.
Quentin.
Quentin is a vibrant and passionate member of the Tasting with Nivard team, leading cheer and wine tasting experiences.
As a wine connoisseur and cheese expert, his profound knowledge and contagious enthusiasm make him the perfect guide. Quentin's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Marilou, a French deli, and Funky Cellar, a cheese and wine shop. With his charismatic personality and love for wine and cheese, he ensures unforgettable moments filled with laughter and discovery.
Join Quentin for a lively exploration of the world of wine and cheese, guaranteed to be a delightful journey.
Book a tasting this Holiday season.
Nothing shouts cozy winter evening more than some wine and a selection of cheeses! This tasting is perfect to celebrate with your team this Christmas.
Why choose us?
Supporting Small Businesses.
We feel proud to support all of our incredible hosts who are all experienced independent specialists or small business owners. So by booking with us you are supporting them too!
Offering the Best Activities.
With over 60 experiences to choose from, we are your one-stop-shop for every occasion or celebration. Choose from our huge variety of interactive, creative, tasting experiences and so many more!
Enabling Inclusive Socialising.
We will bring the experience to you! It has never been so easy to bring your team together. Our hosts will join you wherever you are, be it virtual or in-person, to boost morale in your groups and provide the best team building experience.
Tailoring Packages to You.
Let us match your needs with the perfect team bonding activity and organise everything for you, whether it’s a one off event or regular socials. We offer customisation if you wish to add a special bespoke touch to some our virtual and in-person experiences.
How it works.
Explore.
Have a browse through all of our in-person experiences here and all of our virtual experiences here.
Choose.
Choose your shortlist or favourite experience. If you’re unsure, you can arrange an online Discovery Call with one of our team.
Book.
To request more information or to book your event, please get in contact via our contact page. A member of the team will be in touch & be with you every step of the way.
Enjoy.
Have fun connecting & getting together with your team in your chosen activity. Once you’ve enjoyed one of our activities you can come back again and again for more! Want to hear from our clients? See our reviews here.
Key details.
Virtual French wine and cheese tasting
£65pp + VAT per person
Additional wine tubes are £9pp + VAT
Non alcoholic wines are available
Unpasteurised cheese alternatives are available for those who are pregnant
We do not have cheese alternatives for vegans
Say yes please to wine and cheese!
The perfect virtual activity for your team.