Earlier this year, I was introduced to a very interesting new website called Tasting Room through a group buying deal on Living Social. Obviously it was about wine, of course, but the concept is something that I find unique, useful and enjoyable.
Tasting Room allows wine fans to sample each wine before they buy a whole bottle! In order to alleviate any frustration felt when purchasing a bottle that didn't live up to expectations, Tasting Room creates sampler packs so you can choose the best wine for you.
The process is simple: You buy a sampler pack for as low as $20. There are over 20 samplers to choose from, ranging from varietals samplers to winery samplers and everything in between. You may be thinking "Why do I have to buy my wine to sample it?" Well, don't worry, you get your money back, I promise.
Once the sampler is delivered to you, you will see 6 tiny little bottles of wine, complete with tasting notes and a ratings card. Each little bottle is made of glass, and includes a label that is the exact replica of the label used on the regular sized bottles. Go through your list, read the notes, taste the wines, and rate them. You can even include notes on how each wine tasted to help you make a decisions.
And here is where you get your money back: Inside each wine sampler is a coupon code for $25 off your purchase of 2 bottles of wine from the sample itself. So, once you've chosen the wines you want to buy, go back to TastingRoom.com, order them, input your coupon code and see the discount applied immediately. Your sampler is essentially free!
Plus, the experience of tasting the wines with your partner or by yourself is just fun. I was able to find some fantastic wines this way, with my favorite being the Christopher Creek Reserve Petitie Syrah.
I can't wait to buy my next sampler and enjoy some fabulous new wines!
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