Private Events
Vin Roché offers private wine tastings and wine-paired dinners in Phoenix and Scottsdale that bring the vineyard to your home. Our sommelier-guided tastings and wine pairing dinners are perfect for girls' nights, milestone celebrations, dinner parties, and special occasions. We create interactive, educational wine experiences that transform any gathering into an unforgettable event—right here in the Valley
Wine Tastings
Every Vin Roché experience is a private, sommelier-led wine tasting customized for your group and brought to your home, vacation rental, resort, or office in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area. We’ve done everything from pairing wines with 1980s music to taking guests on an immersive journey to Tuscany, so our wine tasting themes are limited only by your imagination. To get your creative juices flowing, here are some of our most popular themes. Pick one or let us design a custom wine tasting just for you.
Passport Series
Our signature wine tasting experience lets you travel the globe without leaving Scottsdale. Choose your destination and we’ll create “A Night in…” Tuscany, Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Rioja, or wherever your wanderlust takes you. You’ll taste wines from that region, hear the stories behind them, and soak up the local culture, all without the jet lag. Can’t pick just one? We can also take your group on a whirlwind tour through several regions in one evening.
The Wild Wild West of Wine
Wine in the desert?!? You bet! Arizona is home to over 120 wineries. We’ll explore how wine can grow here and taste some of the best wines in the Grand Canyon State. A perfect vacation memory.
Old world vs New world
Same grape, totally different taste! We’ll pour a white and a red side by side, one from a classic European region and one from the New World, and discover how place changes everything in the glass. Then the group votes: Team Classic or Team Modern?
Big Bold Reds
Go big or go home! Taste some of the world’s most powerful red wines, learn what makes a wine “bold,” and find out why these bottles are a perfect match for a great steak.
Badass Women Winemakers
Girl power in a glass! Celebrate four amazing female winemakers, hear the stories behind their wines, and sip the fruits of their labor.
Patio Pounders: Wines for the Arizona Heat
It’s 110 degrees in Scottsdale. What’s a wine lover to do? Beat the heat with crisp whites, chilled reds, and spritzy sparklers made for summer in the desert.
PassportWine Dinners
Imagine days spent visiting Tuscan vineyards and nights spent feasting on Italian food so good Nonna would be proud, or enjoying steak frites and red wine in a Paris bistro. If your appetite for travel is insatiable, let us feed it without you needing to spend 10 hours on a plane.
Vin Roché and our thoughtfully curated culinary partners are ready to take your taste buds on a journey with our expertly crafted Passport Wine Pairing Dinners in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Whether you want to punch your ticket to Europe with a French wine dinner or Italian wine tasting experience, or you're visiting Scottsdale and want a unique Arizona food and wine pairing event, we've got your itinerary ready for an unsurpassed culinary adventure.
Our multi-course wine dinners feature favorite dishes from each region, expertly paired with specially selected wines that showcase the area and its best bottles. Throughout this interactive wine and food experience, our sommelier will guide you through the destination and share the stories behind the wines you're enjoying—all from the comfort of your Scottsdale or Phoenix home or venue.
Choose from one of our popular themed wine dinner menus, including:
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Italian Wine Dinner - Tuscan classics and wine varietals
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French Wine Dinner - Bistro favorites with Bordeaux and Burgundy
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Spanish Wine Dinner - Tapas and Rioja
Or contact us to create a custom wine pairing dinner from your favorite destination
Bachelorette parties
Scottsdale is a hotspot for bachelorette getaways and where groups of women go, wine follows. Let Vin Roché create a memorable experience for your bridal party with our special Scottsdale bachelorette wine tastings.
Bachelorette Bubble battle
Raise a glass to the bride with Champagne, Cava, Prosecco and American Sparkling! You'll learn the differences between bubbles and have a great time toasting the bride along the way!
The Final Rosé
You won the final rose, now it's time to rosé all day with your besties. We'll taste rosé from some of the world's top pink-producing regions.
Our Scottsdale bachelorette wine-tasting packages can be enjoyed as a standard tasting or elevated with expertly crafted paired appetizers by Artisan Personal Chefs. Either tasting can also be transformed into a wine-paired dinner.
FAQ
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Q: How many guests can you accommodate?
A: Group size is flexible and depends on your venue space. Most private wine tastings work best with 6-20 guests, but I can adapt to smaller intimate gatherings or larger celebrations. Tell me about your space and guest count, and I'll recommend the best format.
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Q: How long is a private wine tasting?
A: Our tastings are about 90 minutes, but I'm flexible. Want a quick 45-minute pre-dinner tasting? A leisurely 2-hour wine dinner? Let me know your timeline and I'll make it work.
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Q: What if my guests have different wine knowledge levels?
A: Perfect! That's exactly who I design for. Whether you have wine newbies or enthusiasts in the group, I make it engaging for everyone. I read the room and adjust - no one gets talked down to, and no one gets lost in jargon.
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Q: Can you help me pair wines with my dinner menu?
A: Absolutely! If you're hosting a dinner party, share your menu and I'll curate wines that complement each course. I can either do a seated wine pairing dinner working with your chef or mine, or a pre-dinner tasting - whatever fits your celebration best.
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Q: What do I need to provide?
A: Just table space for wines and glasses, and comfortable seating for your guests. Due to Arizona liquor laws, you'll purchase the wines from my curated shopping list (I tell you exactly what to buy and where). I bring tasting materials, presentation setup, and handle all cleanup.
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Q: How far in advance should I book?
A: I recommend 2-4 weeks for private events. This gives you time to purchase the curated wines and ensures I have availability. Smaller, simpler events can sometimes be accommodated with less notice - just reach out and I'll check my schedule.
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Q: What's included in your pricing?
A: Your event fee includes my sommelier expertise, custom wine curation, tasting materials, presentation, setup and cleanup, and up to 90 minutes of instruction. Wine cost is separate (you purchase based on my shopping list). I'll provide a clear, custom quote for your specific event.
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Q: What's your cancellation policy?
A: Life happens! Cancellations made 2+ weeks before your event receive a full refund. Cancellations within 2 weeks may forfeit the deposit. We can also reschedule if you need to change dates. I'll include full details in your event agreement.
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Q: What if some guests don't drink alcohol?
A: No problem at all! Non-drinkers can participate in smelling and learning about the wines, or I provide non-alcoholic alternatives like sparkling cider or N/A wine. Everyone's included and has a great time.
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Q: Can we choose specific wines we taste?
A: We'll collaborate! Tell me your preferences (love reds? Curious about Italian wines? Have a budget in mind?) and I'll design the tasting around what excites you. If you have specific bottles you want to include, we can work those in too.
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Q: Can you do outdoor events?
A: Yes, during October-May. Backyard parties, patios, pool areas - as long as there's shade and table space, I can make it work. I'll just need to plan around weather and lighting.
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Q: What is your service area?
A: I serve the Phoenix metro area. Events in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, North Phoenix and Tempe are included in standard pricing. For locations requiring significant travel (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, etc.), a travel fee may apply. Let's chat about your location.
