How to Plan a Wine Tasting at Home for Your Next Romantic Date Night

If you're looking for a fun and different kind of date night idea without the hassle of actually leaving your house, give at home wine tasting a try. No, we don't mean just buying a bunch of bottles and sipping them one at a time (though that does sound kind of fun!)—we're talking a real, proper wine tasting where you savor the flavors and maybe even learn a thing or two.

Casual wine drinkers and aspiring sommeliers alike will enjoy the comforts of their own home as you savor and sip your favorite red, white, rose and sparkling wines.

In this article:

• How to Plan a Wine Tasting Date at Home
• Wine Tasting Kits for Your Date Night
• Fun Extras for Your at Home Wine Tasting

How to Plan a Wine Tasting Date at Home

Having a proper wine tasting date at home might sound a bit complicated (especially if you've never done a wine tasting before) but thanks to the good 'ole internet, it's actually super easy. Sure, you can opt to DIY your wine selections and put the whole thing together yourselves or purchase a pre-made wine tasting kit that does the work for you—either way spending time with your love over some vino is pretty much always a good idea.

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Whether you're planning for a fun Friday night in or are celebrating an anniversary, all you have to do is figure out when you'll have it, what types of wines you'll be trying, get the goods, then cheers!

Figure Out The Logistics

Since your at-home wine tasting date will happen, obviously, at home — the "where" is already figured out. But take a second to square away with your partner the "when." Settle on a date and time that works for you both, and mark your calendars.

Do Your Research

With so many options out there for at-home wine tasting, take some time to poke around online and do your research. Look into your options including wine tasting kits and other at-home sets, or even take quizzes to discover your favorite wine flavor profiles so you can shop accordingly,

Stock Up On Necessities

Obviously, you need wines for a wine tasting, but you'll also want to stock up on a few other things, too. Proper wine glasses, snacks, a corkscrew—maybe even a wine aerator—depending on how fancy you want to get. You might want to get different glasses for each type, and pair the snacks with the different flavor profiles, too.

Gather Any Extras

Add even more fun to your romantic wine tasting date at home with some activities like conversation cards, games, or art projects. Though sipping wine and eating snacks is fun, having something else on hand adds another layer to the evening and can keep the good times going even after the last sip has been sipped.

Wine Tasting Kits for Your Date Night

Sure, you can head out to your local wine store and grab a bunch of bottles and call it a night—but having a proper in-home wine tasting is actually super easy thanks to pre-made kits. Think of it like a date night in a box, with wine. Here are three of our favorites.

Confetti Wine Tasting Kit

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The Confetti Wine Tasting Kit offers a virtual wine tasting experience that's educational, too. Through the virtual experience you'll learn to truly appreciate various wines, and develop insights into each flavor profile. You'll learn a bit about the wine making process, taste each wine in your kit and even have a Q&A session with a pro. Choose from a standard wine offering, a higher-end offering, or a sparkling menu. Just check to be sure it's available in your state.

Voluptuary & Lucid Wines At-Home Tasting Kit + Virtual Tasting

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An actual winery located in Sacramento, CA, Voluptuary & Lucid Wines offers organic, natural wines made in small batches, now in an at-home tasting kit. Choose from three or five wines per tasting kit that comes complete with tasting notes, food pairing suggestions as well as music, lifestyle & literary pairings. Available wines include their reserve collection and bestsellers.

A Dozen Rosés

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If both you and your partner are fans of rosé wines, this kit by A Dozen Rosés is a no-brainer. Including 12 wines to sip and savor, the kit is curated by winemaker Matt Smith and each blend is sustainably made, packaged in individual 187ml glass bottles. They even come packaged in an adorable box with a "door" for each wine.

Not a fan of rosé? No worries. They offer other collections, too, including a Pizza and Wine Pairing Kit that comes with eight wines, pizza dough, sauce and even pepperoni!

Fun Extras for Your at Home Wine Tasting

Want to go all out on your wine tasting at home? Extras like cheese boards, games and candles will add to the vibe.

Cheese & Charcuterie Board

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Having snacks on-hand for your wine tasting is a must, but we don't blame you if you don't feel up to shopping, cooking, cutting, arranging, etc. So, let Boarderie do the work for you with a delicious charcuterie board delivered fresh to your home. The small-size Ciccetti Cheese & Charcuterie Board is made fresh daily and perfectly portioned for the two of you. It includes 17 different cheeses, meats, buts, chocolates, olives and more, plus crackers, a serving board and cutlery.

The Couples Game That's Actually Fun

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A game made specifically for couples, this game allows for couples to take turns answering specific questions in three categories—match, best and "me or you." The game include white boards and pens so you can play 1:1 with your love and answer silly, light questions that will make you laugh like "Who hogs the bed covers?" and "Who could go longer without using their cell phone?" There's even a late night edition, and an expansion pack, too.

Talking Hearts Conversation Cards

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Stir up some real heart-to-heart conversations during your wine-tasting date night with these Talking Hearts Conversation Cards. The set includes over 200 engaging questions, including playful and thoughtful prompts designed to deepen your connection and spark open, deep conversations. Strengthen your bond while enjoying your favorite wines, and make your date night even more special.

Wine Themed Murder Mystery

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If you're having a double-date night, this wine themed murder mystery game is an awesome way to keep everyone engaged and having fun between sips.The digital format makes it super easy to use—just purchase, download and put your detective cap on. It can be played in person or remote and will take about 1.5-3.5 hours to complete.

Candles That Fit The Theme

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Add a little bit of ambiance to your at-home wine tasting with an appropriately themed or scented candle, like this one by Homesick. With top notes of grapevine and fig, the clearly labeled "Wine Country" candle is almost too perfectly on brand for your date night.