The Wined-Up Merchants Online Wine Tastings

GREAT WINE. GREAT COMPANY. TROUSERS OPTIONAL.

Welcome to The Wined-Up Merchants.

Wine Worth Staying In For.

A lockdown gift that just keeps on giving. LIVE online wine tastings for newbies, enthusiastic amateurs and wine w*nkers alike.

We're Baz & Tom. Two blokes who know an awful lot about wine, talk an awful lot of nonsense and genuinely consider spending Friday nights with you the best part of our week.

We take our wine seriously. Ourselves? Considerably less so.

Expect brilliant wines, questionable jokes, lively conversation and the occasional nugget of actual knowledge. All from the comfort of your own sofa.

And the best bit?

• No taxis. No babysitters. No British weather. All the fun of a night out without actually going out.
• Try more. Spend less. Discover wines you'd never normally buy without committing to a cupboard full of bottles.
• Learn a little. Laugh a lot. Wine education without the homework, lectures or people who use the word mouthfeel unironically.
• Get involved. Or don't. Ask questions, join the games, heckle the hosts or quietly drink along in your pyjamas.
• Your wine. Your time. Can't make it LIVE? Plans changed? No drama. Catch up whenever you fancy. Your unopened wines will keep for up to six months when stored as directed.

Whether you're making a date night of it, getting the gang together or simply fancy a cracking evening on the sofa, we've got the wine. You've got the good seats.

A GREAT NIGHT OUT... IN.

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does it all work?

Simple. Pick your tasting, choose your wine package and any extras, and book your place. We'll send the wines straight to your door in time for the big night.

When Friday rolls around, chill or decant as instructed, pour yourself a glass and join Baz & Tom LIVE on YouTube.

A great night out... in.

Do I need to know anything about wine?

Absolutely not. Whether you're a complete beginner, an enthusiastic amateur or the sort of person who says "terroir" at dinner parties, you're very welcome.

No snobbery, no stupid questions and absolutely no exams at the end.

What comes in my tasting kit?

A carefully selected line-up of wines, perfectly portioned for your chosen package, along with everything you need to follow the tasting.

We'll tell you what you're drinking, what order to drink it in and whether anything needs chilling or decanting.

You supply the glasses. And possibly some cheese.

Do I need to download anything?

Nope! We broadcast LIVE on YouTube, so all you'll need is a phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV and a decent internet connection.

We'll send you a link before the tasting. Click it, sit back and enjoy.

Do I have to turn my camera on?

Absolutely not. In fact, you can't. It's YouTube, not Zoom.

You can join the conversation through the live chat, ask questions, get involved in the games or simply watch along in blissful anonymity.

Pyjamas actively encouraged.

What if I can't make the LIVE tasting?

No drama. Life happens.

The tasting will be available to watch back afterwards, so you can enjoy it whenever suits you.

Your unopened wines will keep for up to six months when stored as directed, so there's no need to panic if your plans change.

How long do the tastings last?

Allow around 90 minutes for the tasting itself, although we're not particularly good at shutting up.

Plenty of time to enjoy the wines, ask questions and discover something new.

How many glasses will I need?

Ideally, one glass per wine so you can compare them side by side. But we're not going to come round and inspect your cupboards.

A couple of decent wine glasses and a quick rinse between pours will do the job nicely.

Can I taste with friends?

Of course! In fact, we positively encourage it.

Get the gang together, order enough wine for everyone and make a proper night of it.

You can even join from different houses and compare notes in the live chat.

Can I buy extra wine?

Absolutely. Depending on the tasting, we'll offer optional extras and full bottles of selected wines.

Found something you love? You might as well make a night of it.

Can I ask questions during the tasting?

Please do! It's one of the best bits.

Our tastings are LIVE and interactive, so get involved in the YouTube chat, ask whatever's on your mind and tell us what you think.

Disagree with us? Even better. Wine would be terribly boring if everyone liked the same things.

What if I don't like one of the wines?

Then you've learned something!

Half the fun of tasting wine is discovering what you love, what you don't and why.

We promise not to take it personally. Much.

Is this a serious wine tasting or just an excuse for a drink?

Yes.

We take the wines and the information seriously, but there's no reason learning about wine shouldn't be entertaining.

Expect proper knowledge, fascinating stories, lively conversation and an entirely unnecessary number of terrible jokes.

Do you deliver throughout the UK?

We aim to deliver across mainland Great Britain. Delivery availability, charges and any regional restrictions will be confirmed when you book.

When will my wines arrive?

We aim to dispatch tasting kits so they arrive during the week of your LIVE tasting, giving you plenty of time to get everything ready.

We'll provide delivery information once your order is on its way.

What if my wines arrive damaged or don't turn up?

Don't panic. Get in touch as soon as possible and we'll do everything we reasonably can to put things right.

We'd much rather you spent Friday drinking wine than arguing with a courier.

Can I give a tasting as a gift?

Absolutely. A tasting kit makes a cracking present for the wine lover in your life, whether they're a complete beginner or an insufferable know-it-all.

Just make sure someone aged 18 or over is available to receive the wine.

Do I have to drink all the wine?

Good grief, no.

Our tastings are about enjoying and understanding wine, not getting through as much as possible.

Taste at your own pace, have some water and save anything you don't fancy drinking.

Is there an age restriction?

Yes. You must be 18 or over to purchase or participate in our wine tastings. Age verification may be required on delivery.

We're all for educating the next generation, just not quite yet.