Wine Tasting Workshop in Menton: Learn French Wine Basics

Taste six French wines and learn how to order with confidence

A 1.5-hour wine tasting workshop in Menton led by a sommelier where you taste 6 half glasses of French wines (one white, two rosés, three reds) paired with local cheese and charcuterie, and learn the basic techniques to taste wine like an expert. Small groups of up to 8 people meet in an air-conditioned wine cellar during early evening slots (4:30–6:00 PM or 6:00–7:30 PM). The workshop is designed to build your confidence ordering wine in French restaurants.

The experience

Six wines arrive in half glasses, each one a deliberate choice: a white, two rosés, and three reds from Provence and other French regions. Before you taste, the sommelier walks you through the essentials (how to look, smell and sip), so you know what you're doing when the glass lands in front of you. The citrus-infused wines of Menton come first, a local anchor before you move outward across the country.

The workshop runs 1.5 hours in a wine cellar in the town center, timed to fit before dinner. You'll taste alongside local cheeses and charcuterie that pair with the wines, and the sommelier stays with the group the whole time: no lecture format, just a warm conversation about what you're tasting and what you like. Groups stay small, capped at 8 people, so there's room to ask questions without feeling rushed.

You leave with the techniques to taste wine at home and the confidence to navigate a wine list in a restaurant. Wine is available to buy on site if a bottle catches your interest, and the operator ships internationally, including to the USA.

What’s included

• Introduction to wine tasting techniques.
• 6 half glasses of wine (1 white, 2 rosés, 3 reds) from Provence and other French regions.
• local cheese and charcuterie paired with the wines.
• sommelier-led instruction in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 29 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (under 16)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Food Tour Riviera

Is this one for you?This is a hands-on tasting where you do the tasting yourself under guidance, not a lecture or a demonstration. The small group size keeps the atmosphere intimate and gives you room to ask the sommelier questions about what you're tasting, which suits anyone who wants to learn wine basics in a relaxed setting before dinner.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (under 16).

What exactly do I learn in the wine tasting workshop?

The sommelier teaches you the basic techniques of wine tasting (how to observe the wine's appearance, smell the aromas, and taste it properly), so you can evaluate wines yourself and order with confidence in restaurants. You'll discover which wines you personally enjoy and why.

How many wines do I taste during the 1.5 hours?

You taste 6 half glasses: one white wine, two rosés, and three reds from Provence and other regions of France, starting with the citrus-infused wines of Menton. Each wine is paired with local cheese and charcuterie.

What time does the workshop start and how do I get there?

The workshop runs from 4:30 to 6:00 PM or 6:00 to 7:30 PM, so you can choose the slot that fits your evening. The wine cellar is in Menton town center with public transportation options nearby, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Is this workshop suitable if I've never tasted wine before?

Yes, it's designed as an introduction to French wine tasting for anyone who wants to learn. The sommelier creates a warm and friendly atmosphere, and the small group size means you can ask questions without pressure.

Can I buy wine to take home after the workshop?

Wine is available for purchase on site, and the operator offers international shipping, including to the USA, so you can order bottles after the tasting if something appeals to you.