For anyone who delights in wine but also wants to know exactly how its tasting notes came to be, the Naked Wines Tasting Tour offers something genuinely different. Part tasting, part storytelling and part hands-on experience, this annual tour invites you to drink wine side-by-side with its makers and even step into their shoes.
Go from wine taster to winemaker
At last year's Tasting Tour, Peter from Manchester went from a wine sipper to a winemaker. His winning blend became a real wine, made in France alongside Naked Wines legend Benjamin Darnault.
This year's event offers you the same chance. At the Blending Lab you'll get the chance to work alongside expert winemakers, the Tofterup Brothers, to craft a white wine blend from scratch. If your blend wins the taste test, you'll receive a rare opportunity to co-design a wine with the brothers themselves, and the final bottle will actually be released on Naked Wines for everyone to buy.
Meet the makers. Taste the wines.
Learn winemaking secrets from the experts
It's not often that you get the chance to talk to 30 independent winemakers and quiz them on their tips, tricks and vineyard secrets. Unlike other tasting tours, you won't just sip wines handed to you by a brand representative, you'll actually meet the people behind the grapes.
"The annual Tasting Tour is a wonderful opportunity for wine lovers to indulge, meet the winemakers and cement friendships." - Catherine
"If you love discovering new wines and winemakers, but want to try before you buy. This is an event you really do not want to miss out on." - Craig MacKay
FAQ
Where is the Tasting Tour?
Each year Naked Wines loads 30 of its independent winemakers onto a bus and sends them across the UK, stopping in cities from Belfast to Brighton over June.
View full list of Tasting Tour cities and dates
How much does it cost?
Tickets cost £35 and for Naked Wines Angels, that ticket price can be claimed back against wine purchases on the day. Those who join the Naked community will get £45 off their first order, plus exclusive Angel prices.
What's the atmosphere like?
The event is informal and inclusive. Questions are encouraged, whether you're a wine enthusiast or a casual drinker who wants to discover their next favourite blend.
How long does the event last?
Over two-and-a-half-hours you can cover everything from harvesting quirks to vineyard challenges to favourite food pairings.