Private Wine Tastings · Dorset

Relaxed, at-home wine tastings with good bottles and good company.

Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties and special occasions across Dorset. A little further afield? Drop us a message — always happy to chat.

Format

Private & guided

Group size

6–14 guests

Length

1.5–2 hours

From

£30 per person

How it works

Simple, flexible, set up for your group.

  1. 01

    Get in touch.

    Tell us about your group, your location, and what you’re after.

  2. 02

    We suggest a theme.

    A line-up of wines chosen around your group and the occasion.

  3. 03

    Simple pricing.

    From £30 per person — transparent and flexes with the wines chosen.

  4. 04

    We bring everything.

    Wines, glasses if needed, and tasting notes. You provide the people.

What to expect

Wine tastings, the Bit Thirsty way.

Relaxed, friendly tastings that make wine feel easy and a bit more personal. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply getting a few friends together, we’ll put a line-up together that suits your group — that might be…

  • An easy-going introduction to wine
  • An English wine tasting
  • A tour of a country or region
  • A mix of crowd-pleasers and a few discoveries
  • A unique selection for more experienced drinkers
  • Or just a line-up of really good bottles to enjoy

Kind words

What guests have said.

“Jack takes all the stress out of hosting and creates a relaxed, fun evening with superb wines. It felt personal, well paced and genuinely special.”
— Tom Poole, Dorset
“A really enjoyable and informative tasting — perfect for a group of friends. Great wines, great guidance, and we left with new favourites and a better understanding.”
— Felicity Sherborne, Dorset
“A brilliant, relaxed tasting with delicious wines and clear, easy explanations. None of us felt intimidated — and most of us placed an order afterwards.”
— Cecilia Weymouth, Dorset

Questions

Frequently asked.

How long does a tasting last?

Most tastings run around 1.5–2 hours, but we’re flexible — longer or shorter works too.

How many people can attend?

Typically 6–14 people works best, but let us know what you’re thinking and we’ll make it work.

Do we need any wine knowledge?

Not at all. Tastings are designed to be relaxed and accessible for all levels.

Do you offer alcohol-free options?

Yes — just let us know in advance and we’ll plan it in.

Do you provide food?

We focus on the wine, but a few nibbles always go down well. Most hosts keep it simple with bread, cheese or sharing plates. Happy to suggest pairings if helpful.

Where do you cover?

Across Dorset — including Weymouth, Dorchester, Sherborne, Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Bridport, Beaminster and surrounding villages. A little further afield? Drop us a message.

Enquire

Ready to host a tasting?

Tell us roughly when, where and how many — we’ll come back with a proposed theme and line-up within 24 hours.

Prefer email?
hello@bit-thirsty.co.uk

Area covered: Dorset and nearby — Weymouth, Dorchester, Sherborne, Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Bridport, Beaminster and surrounding villages. Staying in Dorset on holiday? We’re happy to host at holiday homes and cottages too.

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