Tastings & events
Wine tasting events in West Michigan
Pairing dinners, wine pairing classes in Muskegon, and private tastings along the lakeshore. They’re relaxed, delicious, and you’ll learn something.
Ways to taste
Pick your pour
Restaurants & hosts
Pairing dinners
A multi-course menu with a wine, beer or spirit matched to each dish, and Jeff at the table explaining why each pairing works. Ideal for restaurants, wineries and supper clubs.
Muskegon · Grand Haven
Wine pairing classes
Hands-on classes on how to taste, how to read a label, and how to pair wine with everyday food. Great for beginners and curious enthusiasts.
At your place
Private tastings
Birthdays, anniversaries, book clubs and girls’ nights. Jeff brings a curated flight and the stories behind each bottle.
Teams & clients
Corporate events
Client appreciation nights, team events and holiday parties. It’s an easygoing, interactive tasting that gets people talking.
What to expect
No pretension. Plenty of flavor.
A curated flight
Four to six pours chosen around a theme, a region or your menu.
Stories, not lectures
Where it’s from, who made it, and why it tastes the way it does, in plain English.
Take-home buying tips
Guests leave knowing what they like and where to find it at a price that makes sense.
Past tastings
At the table with Jeff
Upcoming events
New dates go to subscribers first
Public tastings and classes around Muskegon and Grand Haven often fill fast. Join the list to hear about them first.
FAQ
Event questions
Where do events take place?
Throughout West Michigan, including Muskegon, Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Norton Shores and nearby communities. Events can be at your home, office, a restaurant or a rented venue.
How many guests can you accommodate?
Private tastings work best for 6–20 guests. Pairing dinners and corporate events can be larger. Share your headcount and we’ll plan around it.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to four weeks is ideal. Book earlier for the holiday season and summer weekends on the lakeshore.
Do you provide the wine and food?
It depends on the event and venue. Jeff can curate and source the bottles, work with your caterer or restaurant on the menu, or pair with food you provide. All of it will follow Michigan’s alcohol rules.
Can you do beer or spirits instead of wine?
Absolutely. Craft beer flights, bourbon tastings and cocktail pairings are all on the table.
Let’s plan your tasting
Tell Jeff the date, the group and the occasion, and he’ll handle the pours.