Wine Tasting with Rick Steves (Virtual)

Rick Steves holding a glass of red wine.

Tuesday, February 11, from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m ET

Join renowned world traveler, Rick Steves for a flight of Italian wine! Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening of wine education. Rick and a sommelier will guide you through a handpicked selection of exceptional wines from Italy. Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of each bottle as you sip, savor and laugh alongside Rick.

Expand your knowledge of the art of wine tasting with the fundamental five S’s: see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor. Don’t miss this evening of discovery and indulgence, where you’re sure to learn something new about the wonderful world of Italian wine- and perhaps about Rick too!

Ticket Includes:

  • Access to the Zoom Webinar
  • 2 hours of wine education and Q&A lead by our sommelier who will be joined by Rick Steves
  • 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) that will be shipped directly to your door

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Please note:

  • Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Utah.
  • Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in alcohol related events
  • Ticket sales end at 5pm on January 17, 2025 to allow for time to ship the wine tasting kits

Share the experience! You can add an additional kit (for an additional cost) and ship it to a separate address! Just purchase an additional kit and enter the shipping address for that person.

Don’t delay! Tickets are limited and registration will only be open until January 17 to allow for timely shipment of wine tasting kits.

Shipping Details:

  • Ticket sales end at 5pm ET on January 17, 2025
  • Make sure that your address is submitted correctly (no typos!) Failure to type your address correctly will result in a shipping delay or even the possibility that your ticket will not be fulfilled.
  • Ticket holders will receive their wine tasting kits in the days before the virtual event on February 11, 2025.
  • Kits cannot be shipped to: Canada, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Utah.
  • Kits cannot be shipped to a P.O. Box
  • Ticketholders will need to be home to show identification and sign upon delivery to prove they are 21+ years of age. Wine will not be delivered without this.
  • Please open your kit when it arrives to ensure you are ready to sip along on February 11! If you have any questions regarding your kit, please WPSU Membership know.

Ticket purchases for this event support WPSU programming.

Download this pdf for some FAQ’s about the event.

How it works:

This virtual event will take place via Zoom Webinar. Zoom is free to the public but requires a computer download. You can download Zoom here. Your kit will arrive in the days before the event.

By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from WPSU. Your registration information will be shared with our vendor for the shipment of the wine kits. This will be used to communicate with ticketholders about their order and not for promotional reasons.

Photo of Rick Steves provided by Rick himself! Graphic designed by GBH.

Captions will be provided by our friends at Partners Interpreting. Do you need any additional accommodations that we should be made aware of to participate in this event? If so, please contact us a minimum of one week in advance of the event. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Reach us during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm ET at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.