Private Wine Tastings in Toronto
Canadian Wine. Your People. Your Space.
Every celebration deserves better wine.
Whether you're planning a birthday, a stagette, a client appreciation event, an office gathering or simply looking for an excuse to get friends together, I'll bring the wine—and make sure nobody feels intimidated by it.
These are private, sommelier-led wine tastings built around one thing:
Making Canadian wine impossible to forget.
This Isn't Your Typical Wine Tasting.
There are plenty of people who can stand in a room and tell you what you're "supposed" to smell.
I'd rather pour great wine and start a conversation.
My tastings are relaxed, interactive and genuinely fun. Guests ask questions, compare favourites, discover new wineries and leave talking about Canadian wine in a completely different way than when they arrived.
No wine snobbery.
No awkward lectures.
No pretending to taste things that don't exist.
Just exceptional Canadian wine and a memorable experience.
Why Canadian Wine?
Because it's one of the best-kept secrets in the wine world.
Most people have tried a handful of Ontario wines and think that's the whole story.
It isn't.
Canada is producing remarkable wines from coast to coast—from cool-climate Chardonnay and world-class Pinot Noir to sparkling wines, aromatic whites and reds that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with bottles from anywhere in the world.
Many of the wines I pour are produced in small quantities and rarely make it onto restaurant lists or LCBO shelves.
This isn't just another tasting.
It's a chance to discover a side of Canadian wine most people never get to experience.
Every Tasting Is Built Around You.
No two groups are the same, so no two tastings are either.
Looking for something casual?
Perfect.
Want to celebrate a milestone?
Let's make it memorable.
Planning a team-building event that doesn't make everyone secretly wish they were somewhere else?
I've got you.
Whether your guests are complete beginners or enthusiastic collectors, I'll curate the wines and the experience to suit your group.
Perfect For
Birthday parties
Stagettes & bridal celebrations
Anniversary dinners
Client appreciation events
Corporate entertaining
Team-building events
Holiday parties
Open houses
Private dinner parties
Just because
I'll Come To You—or You Can Come To Me.
Most private tastings are hosted in your home, office or event space.
Need a venue?
I can help arrange one upon request.
Hosting a smaller group? You're also welcome to join me around my dining table for an intimate tasting in my Toronto home.
What's Included
Every private tasting includes:
A professionally guided Canadian wine tasting
A curated lineup of exceptional Canadian wines
Stories behind the wineries, regions and producers
Plenty of conversation, questions and laughs
Glassware guidance and tasting materials where needed
Optional premium Canadian cheese and charcuterie featuring local artisans and farms
Every experience is customized based on your group size, goals and budget.
Meet Your Host
I'm Laura Batten—a sommelier, Canadian wine writer and communicator on a mission to make Canadian wine more approachable.
I've spent years tasting, writing about and championing Canadian wineries, and I believe the best wine experiences aren't about showing people how much you know.
They're about helping people discover something they'll actually remember.
That's what every tasting is designed to do.
Let's Plan Something Worth Talking About.
If you're looking for a private wine tasting that's relaxed, expertly curated and centred around Canada's most exciting wines, I'd love to help.
Tell me about your event, your group and what you're celebrating.
I'll take care of the wine.
Private Tastings at a Glance
✔ Hosted at your home, office or venue
✔ Venue available upon request
✔ Optional hosting in my Toronto home for smaller groups
✔ Canadian wines you won't find everywhere
✔ Tailored to your group
✔ Premium cheese & charcuterie available
✔ Available throughout Toronto & the GTA
Ready to plan your tasting? Let's make it happen.