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Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
Wine Tasting with Rick Steves

Date and Time

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
8 PM - 10 PM

 

Calling all wine enthusiasts and world travelers! 

Join renowned world traveler, Rick Steves for a flight of Italian wine! Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, you won't want to miss this unforgettable evening of wine education. Rick and a sommelier will guide you through a handpicked selection of exceptional wines from Italy. Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of each bottle as you sip, savor and laugh alongside Rick.

Expand your knowledge of the art of wine tasting with the fundamental five S's: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor. Don’t miss this evening of discovery and indulgence, where you're sure to learn something new about the wonderful world of Italian wine — and perhaps about Rick too!

 

Ticket purchases for this event support PBS Western Reserve programming.

 

Your ticket includes:

  • Access to the Zoom Webinar
  • 2 hours of wine education and Q&A lead by our sommelier who will be joined by Rick Steves
  • 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) that will be shipped directly to your door

 

PLEASE NOTE: 

  • Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Utah.
  • Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in alcohol related events
  • Ticket sales end at 5 PM on Jan. 17, 2025 to allow for time to ship the wine tasting kits
  • This package needs to be signed off on upon delivery to prove that the purchaser is 21+. 

 

Share the experience! You can add an additional kit (for an additional cost) and ship it to a separate address! Just purchase an additional kit and enter the shipping address for that person.

Don’t delay! Tickets are limited and registration will only be open until January 17 to allow for timely shipment of wine tasting kits. 

 

Shipping Details:

  • Ticket sales end at 5 PM on Jan. 17, 2025
  • Make sure that your address is submitted correctly (no typos!) Failure to type your address correctly will result in a shipping delay or even the possibility that your ticket will not be fulfilled. 
  • Ticket holders will receive their wine tasting kits in the days before the virtual event on February 11, 2025. 
  • Kits cannot be shipped to: Canada, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Utah. 
  • Kits cannot be shipped to a P.O. Box
  • Ticketholders will need to be home to show identification and sign upon delivery to prove they are 21+ years of age. Wine will not be delivered without this.
  • Please open your kit when it arrives to ensure you are ready to sip along on February 11!  If you have any questions regarding your kit, please let PBS Western Reserve know. 


 

How it works:

This virtual event will take place via Zoom Webinar. Zoom is free to the public but requires a computer download. You can download Zoom here. Your kit will arrive in the days before the event.

By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from PBS Western Reserve. Your registration information will be shared with our vendor for the shipment of the wine kits. This will be used to communicate with ticketholders about their order and not for promotional reasons. 

 

Photo of Rick Steves provided by Rick himself! Graphic designed by GBH. 

 

Tickets

$150 for two guests

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Tickets

$150 for two guests

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FAQ

 

Shipping 

Will I receive tracking information for my wine kit? 

  • Yes. Tracking information will come directly from the vendor once the kit has shipped.
  • Kits will not ship until the week of January 20, 2025, and arrive in homes by February 11, 2025. 

 

Can I change my shipping address? 

  • If you need to change your shipping address after January 17 you will need to contact UPS to adjust the shipment. Create a FREE UPS  My Choice®' account to update shipping information and review other delivery options. If you need to change your shipping address before this cutoff date, please reach out to your designated customer service team for further assistance.

 

How quickly will I receive my order? 

  • All kits will be shipped during the week of January 20 at the earliest, and all kits should arrive by February 11 as long as someone age 21+ with a valid ID is home to receive the kit.  Note that UPS will make up to 3 attempts to deliver the wine tasting kit

 

I was not home to receive my kit, now what? 

  • UPS will leave an attempted delivery message if needed with their next intended drop off date. They will make up to 3 attempts.

 

Can you guarantee delivery on a certain day or time? 

  • Unfortunately, no. 

 

Can it be shipped to my PO Box?

  • No. Someone needs to be home to sign and prove that they are at least 21 years old.

 

Do I have to be home to receive my wine kit? 

  • Yes. This package needs to be signed off on upon delivery to prove that the purchaser is 21+. 

 

This is a gift. Will there be a receipt in the package? 

  • When shipping out your order, a receipt, invoice, or packing slip is not included in the package.

 

What should I do if my order was damaged in transit? 

  • If your order was damaged in transit, please contact our Membership Department at members@pbswesternreserve.org or 1-800-554-4549 for further assistance as soon as possible. 

 

What do I do if my kit did not arrive in time? 

  •  This event WILL be recorded and sent to ALL attendees a week following the event for you to still have the chance to sip along with Rick Steves and your delicious wines. 

 

 

 

About the Wine

Do I need to be 21+ to participate in this event? 

  •  YES. 

 

Does everyone planning to taste need to purchase a ticket/ kit? 

  • Each ticket comes with 6 bottles of mini wine, enough for two to share, if you would like to receive more wine, additional kits are needed but will only have to use ONE of the ZOOM links that will be sent out prior to the event.

 

What is the shelf life of the mini wine bottles? 

  • These wines are best enjoyed within 3-4 months, if unopened. Once opened, the wine should be consumed within a few days. 

 

What kind of wines are included on this kit?

  • 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) include two Whites, a Rose, and Three Reds.  All are from Italy.

 

What is the vendor for the wine tasting kits?

  • Wine tasting kits are provided by our friends at In Good Taste but all communication about wine kits and the event should be with our Membership Department at members@pbswesternreserve.org or 1-800-554-4549.

 

What is included in the wine tasting kit?

  • 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) that will be shipped directly to your door

 

I attended this event in 2024. Will the wines be different?

  • Yes, all 6 mini bottles of wine will be different from the event in 2024.

 

Do the wines need to be refrigerated? 

  • The entire box that is shipped to you can be stored in the fridge. You may have heard that red wines should be served at “room temperature” but the optimal wine storage temperature is somewhere in the middle of 70F and 45F, so sticking the whole box in the fridge makes it easy! Before the event, be sure to open each mini bottle right before the tasting to let the wine breathe.

 

What do I need to prepare beforehand for this event? 

  • Our first suggestion would be to have a strong internet connection! Next is to prepare the wine: Stick the entire kit in the fridge for at least 1 hour and open each mini bottle right before the tasting and let that wine breathe. Then you should gather your gear: At least 2 wine glasses and water.

 

Do you have recommended snacks for the tasting? 

  • You can pair any of your favorite snacks like pretzels or classic potato chips with these wines; or you could pair these wines with more adventurous snacks such goat cheese, chocolate or an olive tapenade.

 

Do I need a bottle opener? 

  • No, all wines are twist off. 

 

Can I participate without the wine kit?

  •  No. 

 

Is there an nonalcoholic version? 

  • No. 

 

Where can I purchase more of this wine?

 

 

 

Zoom Access

Can I share the Zoom link with a friend if I am unable to join the event? 

  • No. 

 

I purchased my ticket before realizing I have prior obligations!  Will this event be recorded? 

  • This event WILL be recorded and sent to ALL attendees a week following the event for you to still have the chance to sip along with Rick Steves and your delicious wines on your own time. 

 

How can I submit a question(s) to Rick Steves? 

  • You will be able to submit your questions to Rick (and the sommelier) during the event using the Q&A Zoom feature. Attendees will be able to “upvote” the questions they want to hear asked the most. We will focus on the questions with the most votes.  Unfortunately, we cannot promise all questions will be answered.

 

What do I do if I cannot find a Zoom link? 

 

Will Rick Steves be able to give a shoutout during the event? 

  • No. 

 

How do I get my Zoom link for this event? 

  • Zoom link will be sent to all ticket purchasers immediately following their purchase of the ticket in their confirmation email. Attendees may need to access their email’s junk folder to find this email. Along with the confirmation email, the Zoom link will be sent to all attendees in follow-up emails 48 hours, 24 hours and 1 hour before the event.

 

Will the event be captioned? 

  • Yes

 

What do I do if I am having technical difficulties during the event? 

 

I have never used Zoom, what do I do? 

  • Before this event, you will need to download Zoom. Zoom is free to the public and you can download it here. If you already have Zoom you will not need to download the platform again.