Learn more about Phoenix Wine Parties after the jump.
Phoenix Wine Parties is a local company
offering in-home wine tastings. Juneja started the company after months
of hosting parties with his friends and using his background in the
restaurant industry to educate them about the basics of wine. Lighting
struck after a few months and Juneja decided to dedicate his time to
educating people about wine while hoping to become the purveyor of a
new wino image.
"I want to make wine not complicated and not snobby," says Juneja. His
wine parties are similar to that of a formal tasting at a wine store or
winery, however he brings the wine and glassware to you. The parties
are educational, and he easily caters to all levels of wine knowledge
and wine preferences. He's done tastings for parties requesting all
Italian wines, all cabernets, and even an all-champagne bridal shower.
"Most of my classes end up with everyone throwing out questions.
That is usually the
most popular part of the whole thing," explains
Juneja, "I answer anything and everything about wine." And Juneja
emphasizes how important it is for wine drinkers to feel comfortable
with wine and with their palette. Everyone has different tastes. His
advice for wine-lovers of all levels? "Don't let anyone tell you what
to drink."
The parties (or classes) usually only last an hour or two, depending on the desires
of the party. In the past he's hosted work events, bridal showers,
bachelorettes, and even guy's night equipped with cigars, but he
emphasizes that the details are completely up to the customer. "That's
the great thing, I can cater to anything you want," says Juneja.
Truthfully he had us at wine party, but we also like the idea of
learning while we drink. For Juneja that's the real fun of it. "I like
learning new things and with wine you'll never in your lifetime learn
everything there is to know," he says, "If you have to study and learn
new things why not do it with a glass of wine?"
Pricing varies but starts roughly around $250 for a part of 10-12. Email [email protected], or click here for more information.