Five virtual wine tasting team building providers for teams of all sizes

If your team is remote or hybrid, practicing regular virtual team building is important. Regular team building not only creates stronger bonds, but helps teams to communicate, feel more connected and supported. If you have been practicing team building for a while now, you might of already tried plenty of free virtual team building activities or various team building activities for work. However, if your aim is to add a little bit more spice to your next virtual team building gathering, this blog post is for you!

Virtual wine tasting team building activities are a great way to gather your team and give them a unique, out of box,  experience. By organizing a virtual wine tasting, you will be able to transport your entire team to some of the most beautiful wineries in Europe. Plus, who doesn't mind an evening spent with a nice glass of red (or white)?  

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Gomada understands the importance of trying something new and fresh for your team building. We have written about it before too. This is why we have compiled a list of our top 5 favorite virtual wine tasting team building providers all across Europe! Whether your team is small or large, there is an option to suit your needs.

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Who to choose for your next remote wine tasting team building activity?

We understand that finding the right virtual wine tasting provider can be difficult. Especially if you are looking for something unique; such as the perfect combination of wine and food, various thematics for the evening, or perhaps a fun quiz and bingo formatting of the wine tasting. It is really easy to get lost in the sea of options. Hence why we have composed a list of 5 different virtual wine tasting service providers stationed in Europe, with some worldwide shipping options. 

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1. Quaranvino

If you are interested in giving your team more of an educational experience, Quaranvino is your perfect match. During your wine tasting session with Quaranvino, your team will be able to speak to the winemakers and learn more about how the wine was made, the type of grapes used, and what kind of dish the wine goes best with. It’s like visiting a vineyard but from the comfort of your home!

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All you need to do is choose a wine package of your own choice and wait for the event day! Quaranvino takes care of all shipping details. 

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• Cost: Depends on the group size; however the prices start from 50 euros per household.
• Time: 60 - 90 min.
• Best for: Small to medium teams. Minimum group size is 8. They also work with group sizes larger than 15.  

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Our tip: If you would like to bring this virtual wine tasting team building activity to the next level, Quaranvino can send you recipes that perfectly match the wines you and the team will be tasting. Why not turn the wine tasting into a cooking class? 

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2. Hannibal Brown

Cheese and wine? A match made in heaven! Hannibal Brown is your go-to place if you are looking for a virtual wine and cheese tasting team building activity. You can choose from 6 different wine tasting packages. All you need to do is choose a package, wait for them to be delivered, and open up Zoom on the day of the event. Hannibal Brown takes care of the rest! Your evening will be filled with fun facts and trivia, making it the perfect activity for your team to relax and unwind.

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One thing of note, Hannibal Brown is a UK-based company. While they do ship all across Europe, some cheese packages might not be deliverable to the addresses outside of the UK. 

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• Cost: Packages start from 90 euros.
• Time: 80- 90 min.
• Best for: Small to large teams. The smallest team number is 4; however, they also cater to a smaller group of people. 

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Our tip: Ask about branded packages and wine bottles. This is a great way to have an on-brand team event.

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3. Elizabeth & Wine

Elizabeth & Wine offers both in-person and virtual wine tasting sessions. This provider takes on a fresh approach to wine tasting by allowing you to choose a theme for your virtual team building wine tasting activity. You can choose to learn about women winemakers, winemakers of color, climate-friendly winemakers, and much, much more! Elizabeth & Wine are based in the UK, however, they also ship globally, which is great if your remote team is spread all over the world. Group sizes start from 10+ and can go all the way up to 1000! Perfect for larger teams.

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• Cost: Packages start from 155 euros.
• Time: 60 - 90 min.
• Best for: Larger teams. 

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Our tip: Picking a wine tasting theme is a great way to further reinforce your company values! Are you a company whose value is rooted in sustainability and impact? Why not pick the “environmentally friendly” wine tasting theme!

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4. Visa De Vino 

If you are looking for a partly DIY remote wine tasting team building activity, this one's for you! Visa De Vino offers a fully catered service ( wines being delivered directly to your team) or a partly catered service ( you pick the wines and ship them to your team, Visa De Vino provides the entertainment for the evening). This is a great option if you would like to organize a virtual team building wine tasting activity yourself but still need the guidance from a wine expert. Plus, you will be sent a list of wines from which you can choose and buy at your local wine shop. 

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• Cost : 150 euros per hour without wine shipping, 99 euros per person with wine shipping.
• Time: about 60 min, can be longer if you choose to have a longer session.
• Best for: Small to large teams.

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Our tip: Visa de Vino picks wines from local wineries and wine shops in your vicinity. It is a great way to support your local businesses! 

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5. Chateau Feely

This beautiful French Chateau organizes fun, informative and diverse corporate virtual wine tastings. Like with other companies, you can choose your package depending on what you would like to offer to your team. There is an option for a classic red and white wine tasting, a wine and food pairing tasting, and a fun wine tasting including quizzes, break-out rooms, and a Q & A. This is a great option if you have members of the team stationed across the EU, UK, or the USA, as Chateau Feely ships to all three. The branding of bottles and packages is possible, so do not forget to ask about these options when putting in your order. 

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• Cost: Cost starts at 110 euro per person.
• Time: 30 min - 60 min. Depending on the package.
• Best for: Medium to large teams. There is a cap on minimum attendees. 

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Our tip: Chateau Feely offers a multi-event team pack, with 3 different virtual wine tasting sessions, over a period of three months. A great option if you would like to keep up the habit of virtual wine tasting as a team building exercise!

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Utilizing virtual wine tasting for team building

We hope that our article has assisted you in choosing a virtual wine tasting provider that is right for you and your team.

If you are still looking for some more ideas for your next team building event, you might want to check problem solving team building activities, or team building activities for leaders. And yes, using apps is still a great way to improve your team building practices.

Remember, regular team building activities are the secret recipe to healthy and strong teams, so make sure to visit Gomada and see how we can help you with organizing your next team building activity. 

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FAQs

Why choose virtual wine tasting for team building?

Whether it be in person or online, wine tasting was always about bringing people together, having fun, learning something new, and sharing wonderful moments, all in a relaxed manner. Virtual wine tasting as a form of team building became extremely popular during the COVID 19 lockdowns, with team leaders wanting to give a fun, exciting and relaxing team building experience to their remote team. Virtual wine tasting is a great way to connect and bring together remote and hybrid teams from wherever they might be stationed. 

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This remote team building activity is easy to organize; all you need is to put in an order, instruct your team to have some wine glasses and a corkscrew at hand, and of course Zoom installed into their computers. The rest will be taken care of by the service provider of your choice. 

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Why is wine tasting a good option for virtual team building? 

Virtual wine tasting as a form of a team building activity is a great option if you would like to provide your team with an out of box team building activity experience. It is a great way to gather your remote team and learn something new together, whilst having fun and creating some wonderful memories. Plus, you do not need to be a wine expert to participate in a wine testing session.

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