Think your colleagues know their stuff? Challenge them to a blind tasting of the finest wines from across California. Choose from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or more esoteric varietals like Albarino or Nebbiolo. Watch participants attempt to identify wines by grape variety, vintage, producer and viticultural region. Why not pass on this year’s softball game and challenge a rival company to a wine tasting tournament? (No pulled muscles ~ just bruised egos!)

Perfect for an international gathering, this option brings together many wines from around the world. Imagine the fun your attendees will have in this blind tasting as they compare and contrast wines from around the world. Not only will participants attempt to identify the wines presented, they’ll rate each one, allowing the group to select winners, which is sure to evoke national pride!

Ninety percent of what we think of as taste actually involves the sense of smell. By sniffing only, each group attempts to identify different aromas commonly found in wine: apple, eucalyptus, apricot, lemon, cherry, black pepper, etc. Think it’s easy? Think again! This team-building event, which requires no alcohol consumption, is a fascinating and enjoyable way to break up a long day of meetings, and can serve as a warm-up to a wine or spirits tasting later in the day.

Conclude your sales meeting with the ultimate nightcap ~ one they’ll talk about for years! Let TeamTasting offer your guests a sampling of the finest single malt Scotch whiskies, some of them not commercially available in the USA. Guests will leave with new appreciation for the “splendor of Scotland.” Similar events can feature other spirits such as Tequila, Bourbon, or Armagnac. A novel way to begin or end an Achievement Club award dinner and to toast the hard work of your top employees.

Matching wine with food is a subject of great interest and debate. Before dinner, let the group select the wines to be served with the meal. TeamTasting presents a selection of wines along with an array of different flavors. Which wine works best with the primary flavors of each dish? Everyone nibbles, tastes and votes for the best match.