orbitz
A group of people seated around a table with wine glasses and bottles, in a room with a television and framed artwork on the wall. 1
A clear glass bowl containing a salad with fish, radish slices, and red caviar. 2
A plate of bruschetta topped with shrimp, scallops, and mushrooms. 3
A plate of sliced meat with greens and capers. 4
A variety of food items including glass jars with fruit and sprouts, and small plates with caviar-topped biscuits. 5
By Marie sommelier conseil
Free cancellation available
Price is $89 per adult
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Discover unique pairings between 5 wines, 5 prepared dishes and 5 special breads
    • Understand the effects of flavors on wine through a sensory approach
    • Enjoy a workshop led by a sommelier, suitable for all levels
    • Prepare small bites to complement the wines during a cooking class

Activity location

    • Avignon
    • Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Av. de l'Arrousaire, 84000 Avignon, France | This is a beautiful residence facing the ramparts of Avignon
    • Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Check availability

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tasting of 5 selected wines
  • Inclusions
    5 prepared dishes (appetizers / tapas)
  • Inclusions
    5 special breads for pairing
  • Inclusions
    Cooking class (preparing bites)
  • Inclusions
    Tasting class led by a sommelier
  • Inclusions
    Exploring flavors and food-wine pairings
  • Inclusions
    Tasting equipment provided
  • Inclusions
    Water

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Riding the animals
    • Not suitable for: Children under 18 years

What you can expect

  • On the program

    1️⃣ Exploring flavors
    Discovery of the fundamental tastes (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami) through a sensory approach.

    2️⃣ Understanding interactions
    How a food (dish or bread) transforms the perception of wine: texture, acidity, tannins, aromas.

    3️⃣ Guided tasting
    Learn to taste like a professional: analyze, feel, and put words to your sensations.

    4️⃣ Food, wine & bread pairings
    Discover different types of pairings:
    • Harmony
    • Contrast
    • balance
    • Texture pairing (very distinctive with bread)

    5️⃣ Putting it into practice
    Test, compare, and experiment to understand what works… and why

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Avignon
    • Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 Av. de l'Arrousaire, 84000 Avignon, France | This is a beautiful residence facing the ramparts of Avignon
    • Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France