Wine Tasting with Rick Steves

Whether you're a long-time wine aficionado or just beginning your tasting journey, we welcome you! Sip along during this delightful evening with Rick and listen to his stories, tasting notes, and learn about the different wine varietals and flavors.

Reserve Your Kit Today — Limited Quantities Available

Experience the five fundamental S’s of wine tasting: See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, and Savor. From Italian Montepulciano d’Abruzzo to a bold Portuguese Tempranillo, a Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Blend, a classic French Cabernet Sauvignon, and more delightful surprises, this tasting is a passport for your palate.

Past Attendee Highlights

● “One of the most enjoyable evenings I’ve ever had — educational and so fun!”

● "It was amazing to be part of a community of 5,000 likeminded wine and PBS loving people across 44 states!"

● “Rick’s warmth and humor make learning about wine a true joy.”

● “Loved every sip and every story — can’t wait for the next tasting!”

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

Please note:

- Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Utah. We cannot ship to P.O. Boxes.

- Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in alcohol related events.

- Ticket sales end on February 1 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 February 2 to allow for timely shipment of wine tasting kits.

Shipping Details:

● Ticket sales end on February 1, 2026

● 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 26, 2026.

● Kits cannot be shipped to: Canada, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, 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 26! If you have any questions regarding your kit, please let PBS North know by emailing members@wdse.org.

Ticket purchases for this event support PBS North programming.

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 news and updates on events, films, and special offers from PBS North via email and text message. 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.

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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.