Book a Private Wine Tasting

Relaxed, at-home wine tastings across Dorset. Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, and special occasions.

If you’re a little further afield, just drop us a message and we’ll see what’s possible — we’re always happy to chat.

Enquire below about a tasting

Wine tastings, the Bit Thirsty way

Relaxed, friendly tastings that make wine feel easy, enjoyable, and a bit more personal.

Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply getting a few friends together, we’ll put together a tasting that suits your group. That might be something like:

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

At a glance:

  • What it is: A private, guided wine tasting in your home or chosen venue
  • Who it’s for: Groups of friends, families, clubs, and small gatherings
  • Typical group size: 6–14 people (for larger groups, please email to discuss)
  • Price guide: Tastings start from £25 per person, depending on wines chosen
TomPoole, Dorset

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.

Felicity, SherborneSherborne, 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. Highly recommended.

CeciliaWeymouth, 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.

How it Works

1. Get in touch
Tell us a bit about your group, location, and what you’re after.

2. We suggest a theme
And build a line-up of wines to match.

3. Simple pricing
Tastings start from £25 per person, depending on wines chosen.

4. We bring everything
Wines, glasses if needed, and tasting notes.

You just provide the people.

Frequently asked questions

Most tastings last around 1.5–2 hours, but we’re flexible.

Typically 6–14 people works best, but let us know what you’re thinking.

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

Yes — just let us know in advance.

We focus on the wine, but a few nibbles always go down well. Most hosts keep it simple with bread, cheese, or sharing plates. If you want a steer on what pairs nicely, just ask.

Where we cover

We host private wine tastings across Dorset and nearby areas, including Weymouth, Dorchester, Sherborne, Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Bridport, Beaminster and surrounding villages.

Staying in Dorset on holiday? Many customers book tastings at holiday homes, cottages, and weekend getaways — a great way to add something special to your trip.

Ready to host a tasting? Drop us a line.