About this tour
When Em from our team tried this private wine tasting in Spain, we found ourselves in a spirited guessing game that flipped the usual tasting room vibe on its head. You're working blind with a professional sommelier, trying to pin down grape varieties, alcohol levels, and origins by taste and instinct alone — then the wines go to auction. It's part detective work, part friendly competition, and definitely not your standard 'swirl and sip' afternoon. Designed for wine drinkers at any level, the whole thing runs about 4 hours and hinges on your budget; the sommelier builds a selection of up to five wines to match what you're willing to spend.
Highlights
- Sommelier guides you through identifying wines blindly using senses and intuition
- Guessing game mechanic turns tasting into active, competitive fun
- Wines chosen to match your own budget — no surprise bill
- Wine auction finale gives you a shot at picking your favourite bottles
- Learn proper tasting technique and appreciation from a pro
- Cava welcome drink sets a relaxed, celebratory tone from the start
- Works for absolute beginners through to seasoned wine nerds
- Wheelchair accessible venue with full accessible facilities
What to expect
Em arrived to a welcome glass of Cava and a quick brief on how blind tasting works — you're not expected to nail every wine, so there's permission to just enjoy the guessing. The sommelier pours the first wine, and you're on: colour, nose, palate, finish. The notes you jot down feed into the game mechanic. It's less lecture, more playful detective work, with the sommelier throwing in context and pointers when you're stuck. The pacing is generous — four hours doesn't feel rushed — and there's genuine surprise in how wines you thought were one thing turn out another. The auction at the end is where it gets interesting: you bid on whichever bottles you've decided you actually want to take home.
The whole experience reads as relaxed rather than pretentious. You're encouraged to guess wrong, laugh at misses, and pick up real knowledge along the way. It's the kind of afternoon that appeals to curious drinkers who want to go deeper, not just stand around nodding.
What travellers say
- Sommelier tailors wine selection to your actual budget upfront
- Blind-tasting game keeps engagement high and competitive
- Works for beginners and pros — no experience bar
- Fully accessible venue with public transport nearby
- No hidden costs — pay only for wines and optional food
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with cardiovascular concerns
- Auction finale only works if you've liked the wines poured
- Requires functioning taste and smell — not for everyone
- Food costs extra and aren't included in the experience
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This one's gold for wine lovers who want hands-on learning without the stuffiness. The sommelier-led guessing game keeps energy high, and you're genuinely in control of cost — you set the budget and the wines are chosen to suit it. No hidden charges beyond food (which is optional from the restaurant menu) and tips. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, and public transport is nearby.
You'll need a functioning sense of smell and taste — so not ideal if you're pregnant, have cardiovascular concerns, or spinal injuries (standing and tasting may aggravate the last). It's 18+ only. The auction only works if you've actually bonded with a wine, so if you're not keen on what's been poured, you might leave empty-handed. Food is pay-as-you-go, so budget for lunch or dinner separately if you want it.
Bring your own budget in mind; the sommelier works within it. Up to five wines typically. Allow four hours. Gratuities aren't included, so a tip for the sommelier is a courtesy if you've had a great time.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.