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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WINE TASTING EVENTS

Fun, guided wine tastings brought directly to your Southern California location.

Choose a themed experience by country, region, or wine style—perfect for private gatherings, team celebrations, and client events. We make every pour feel effortless, social, and memorable.

Service area: Santa Monica to San Diego

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FAQ

Answers for hosting a memorable blind tasting

Whether you’re planning a corporate team event or a private gathering, we make the process simple, polished, and fun.

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Where can events be hosted?
We host tastings at your chosen location whether that's an office, restaurant, or private home. We’ll confirm layout, glassware needs, and any venue policies in advance.
What areas of Southern California do you serve?
We serve greater Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego. If you’re outside these areas, we can discuss travel options.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is based on guest count, wine tier, and the level of event support. We provide a clear quote after learning your date, location, and preferences.
What’s included in a blind tasting?
Curated wines, tasting guidance, guided facilitation, and a structured blind format that encourages discovery and conversation. We can also add glassware, snacks, and tech sheets on the wines.
Can the tasting be themed by country, region, or wine style?
Absolutely. We can build a theme around France vs. California, Old World vs. New World, varietal flights, or seasonal favorites to match your group’s interests.
How do we book a tasting?
Share your preferred date, guest count, location, and budget. We’ll confirm availability, finalize your wine selection, and handle the rest.

Service Highlights

Tastings customized for you and your guests

Sophisticated yet approachable experiences that keep the energy light, the pace smooth, and the discoveries memorable.

Themed tastings by country or region
From the Loire to Sonoma Coast, we curate flights that feel like a guided journey — elegant, cohesive, and fun.  We'll bring maps and photos so you'll feel like you're there.
Tastings by wine style
Sparkling, red, white, or sweet — explore contrasts and favorites with a clean, easy-to-follow format.
Blind tasting format
Engaging, light, but quietly competitive — discover what you actually like before the labels appear.
Hosted at your location
We bring the glassware and tasting supplies to your office, home, or event venue.
Fun, light-hearted guidance
Friendly hosting that keeps everyone engaged, from novices to collectors.
Storytelling after the reveal
Educational, bite-sized narratives that explain the “why” behind the wines you loved.

About the experience

We bring the thrill of discovery to every glass.

Based in Irvine, CA, Scott Brehmer is a seasoned wine consultant with world travel tasting experience and the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines. His approach is confident yet approachable—designed to help guests feel comfortable, curious, and not intimidated.

"Blind tasting is fun, but it's not the only way.  Warming up with a few known wines can help ease fear of the unknown and help tasters get comfortable."

WSET Level 3 Certified World Travel Tasting Experience Blind Tasting Specialist            
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Serving Southern California • Santa Monica → San Diego

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Scott Brehmer

Wine Consultant • Host • Educator

Focus

Blind Tasting Experiences

Coverage

Santa Monica to San Diego

Pricing & Booking

Custom pricing built around your tasting

Every event is crafted to match your guest list, wine preferences, and location. We quote each tasting individually so you only pay for what makes your experience unforgettable.

How your estimate is built

  • Wine cost based on selections you approve
  • Number of wines poured and flight design
  • Travel time, hosting length, and on-site support

Classic Tasting Event

A guided private or corporate tasting tailored to your group, wine preferences, and event goals.

Typically $500–$1,000+

  • Pricing based on wine cost, number of wines poured, and hosting/travel time
  • Themes can focus on countries, regions, or wine styles
  • Hosted at your location anywhere in Southern California
  • Ideal for private parties, client events, and team gatherings
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Blind Tasting Experience

A signature hosted experience where wines stay hidden until guests taste, compare, and discover what they truly enjoy.

Custom quote

  • Scott selects and conceals the wines until the reveal
  • Guests taste first, then hear the story and tasting notes for each wine
  • Fun, interactive, and judgment-free format
  • Can be elevated with premium or rare wine selections
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Contact us

Plan a private or corporate wine tasting in Southern California

Tell us about your business event, private party, or celebration and we’ll craft a blind tasting experience that feels effortless and memorable.

We host at your chosen location across Southern California and curate approachable, premium selections for every audience.

Contact details

Phone
714-720-2111
Service area
Southern California

Call or email to set up a free consultation.  Share your preferred date, guest count, location, and budget so we can tailor the tasting to your group.

Refined, approachable, and fully hosted

In their words

Celebrated moments from Southern California tastings

From boardrooms to backyard gatherings, these reflections capture how the blind tasting experience keeps the evening light, social, and surprisingly memorable.

Testimonials

Thoughtful, social, and surprisingly educational

Hosts and guests describe Brehmer Consulting events as polished yet easygoing. The blind format sparks curiosity, and the storytelling keeps everyone engaged without feeling intimidating.

Trusted by private and corporate hosts
“The blind tasting was the perfect balance of fun and learning. Guests felt relaxed, but still walked away with real insight about what they liked.”
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Private host
Los Angeles
“The format made it social right away. People compared notes, laughed a lot, and the tasting notes kept it grounded and memorable.”
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Corporate event lead
Orange County
“We appreciated how approachable it felt. The stories behind each wine made it engaging for everyone, even those who rarely drink wine.”
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Home gathering host
San Diego
“The tasting kept our team engaged the whole time. It felt elevated but never stiff.  Scott is clearly passionate about wine."
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Office experience manager
Ventura County
“Honeysuckle, fennel, and hay?  Who knew that wine had flavors like these?”
C
Corporate host
Irvine