Nothing says the holidays quite like a bottle of bubbly and the state’s premier wine shop and tasting room, The Wine Collective of Scottsdale, is getting into the holiday spirit with special seasonal offerings for champagne and wine lovers alike.
Kicking things off is their Sensory Tasting which can be booked anytime for anywhere from 4 – 10 guests. This immersive tasting experience guides guests through a tasting of six wines, alongside 150+ INGREDIENTS on the table whose specific aromas (of apple, bell pepper, peppercorn, vanilla, rosewater, etc.) are components of each wine.
Owner Zoya Vora-Shah says, "Having these ingredients to touch, smell and taste, along with seeing the different soil compositions from the varying AVAs of Willcox, Sonoita and the Verde Valley can be truly eye-opening when it comes to deciphering how a wine gets its smell, color and flavor." To book this experience ($50/person) visit www.the-wine-collective.com.
On Friday, December 22, champagne lovers are in for a treat as they host a complimentary Bubbles Tasting with a live DJ from 5 – 8 p.m. that will feature champagne and sparkling wines from around the globe. No reservations are necessary, and it is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Lastly, from Friday, December 29 through New Year's Eve on Sunday, December 31, they'll be hosting a Bubbles & Chocolate Pairing that will include four sparkling wines each perfectly complemented by four locally made chocolates. Tickets are available for purchase (for $30/person) at www.the-wine-collective.com.
For gifts that keep on giving, The Wine Collective of Scottsdale will also be offering 20% off when you purchase two bottles to-go – available for the three days leading up to Christmas only, gift cards for stocking stuffers and Wine Club memberships, which includes 2-3 bottles of wine each quarter; 10% discounts on glasses, tastings and bottles; pre-sale tickets to Meet-the-Winemaker events and complimentary tastings at each Pick-Up Party.
For more information on The Wine Collective of Scottsdale, their holiday offerings, event space and Wine Club, visit www.the-wine-collective.com or call (480) 912-1746. For ongoing updates, follow them on Instagram.