Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
Thursday, February 26, 2026
8 p.m.
Ticket Cost: $150
Join travel expert Rick Steves for an unforgettable wine tasting adventure! Whether you're a long-time wine aficionado or just beginning your tasting journey, we welcome you! Sip along during this delightful evening with Rick and listen to his stories, tasting notes, and learn more about the different European wine varietals and flavors.
A professional sommelier will guide you and Rick through a curated tasting of six European wines shipped right to your door. Practice the five S’s of wine tasting —see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor—and develop your palate while getting to know Rick.
This virtual adventure with Rick Steves is filled with discovery, a bit of indulgence, and laughter. You're sure to learn something new about the wonderful world of wine- and perhaps about Rick too!
Support WUCF by purchasing a ticket to this entertaining evening with Rick Steves.
How It Works
1. Reserve your kit — we’ll send you a link to the Zoom webinar for the February 26, 2026 Virtual Wine Tasting.
2. Receive your tasting kit — 6 mini bottles of red, white, and rosé wines, delivered directly to your door. We will make sure you have tracking emails every step of the way!
3. Taste on your schedule — Enter the live Zoom webinar, pour your wine, and join Rick and our sommelier for an engaging, fun-filled evening from your living room, kitchen, or wherever you choose. If your plans change and you can no longer join the live webinar, you’ll receive a recording of the event so you can taste and enjoy the wines on your own schedule.
Ticket Information
Your Ticket Includes
● Access to the Wine Tasting with Rick Steves Zoom Webinar on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
● Two hours of wine education and Q&A session led by our sommelier who will be joined by Rick Steves.
● 6 mini bottles of European wines (enough for two to taste), carefully curated to showcase reds, whites, and rosés.
Your wine tasting kit includes:
○ Portugal Tempranillo 2024
○ Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2024
○ Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Blend 2023
○ French Cabernet Sauvignon
○ Rose from France
○ Sauvignon Blanc/Picpoul Blanc called Bordeaux Blend
Details & Shipping
Important Details:
● Kits cannot be shipped to Canada or the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Utah. We cannot ship to P.O. Boxes.
● Participants must be at least 21+ years old to participate in alcohol-related events.
● Ticket sales end February 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to allow for time to ship the wine tasting kits. Limited kits are available — reserve yours before they sell out.
● Share the experience! You can add an additional kit (for an additional cost) and ship it to a separate address! Just purchase an additional kit and enter the shipping address for that person.
Shipping Notes:
• Make sure your address is submitted correctly to avoid delays. Kits cannot be shipped to a P.O. Box or Canada and the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Utah.
● Delivery requires an adult (21+) to sign and show ID. P.O. Boxes cannot be used.
● Ticket holders will receive their wine tasting kits in the days before the virtual event by February 26, 2026.
● Please open your kit when it arrives to ensure you are ready to sip along on February 26! If you have any questions regarding your kit, please let WUCF Member Services know immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will I receive my order?
Kits should arrive by February 25 as long as someone age 21+ with a valid ID is home to receive the kit. Note that UPS will make up to 3 attempts to deliver the wine tasting kit. After that, the kit will be returned to the sender.
This is a gift. Will there be a receipt in the package?
When shipping out your order, a receipt, invoice, or packing slip is not included in the package.
I was not home to receive my kit, now what?
UPS will leave an attempted delivery message if needed with their next intended drop off date. They will make up to three attempts.
Can you guarantee delivery on a certain day or time?
Unfortunately, no.
Can it be shipped to my PO Box?
No. Someone needs to be home to sign and prove that they are at least 21 years old.
Do I have to be home to receive my wine kit?
Yes. This package needs to be signed upon delivery to prove that the receiver is age 21+.
What should I do if my order was damaged in transit?
If your order was damaged in transit, please reach out to WUCF Member Services at wucfmemberservices@wucf.org or (407) 823-4958.
What do I do if my kit did not arrive in time?
This event will be recorded and sent to ticket holders a week after the event so you will still have the chance to sip along with Rick Steves and learn about the wines.
Where can kits not be shipped?
Kits cannot be shipped to Canada, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Utah.
Kits cannot be shipped to a PO Box
About the Wine
Do I need to be 21+ to participate in this event?
Yes.
What is the shelf life of the mini wine bottles?
These wines are best enjoyed within 3-4 months, if unopened. Once opened, the wine should be consumed within a few days.
What kind of wines are included on this kit?
The European varietals include:
- Portugal Tempranillo 2024
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2024
- Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Blend 2023
- French Cabernet Sauvignon
- Rose from France
- Sauvignon Blanc/Picpoul Blanc called Bordeaux Blend
I attended this event in 2024 and/or 2025. Will the wines be different?
Yes, all 6 mini bottles of wine are different from the events in 2024 and in 2025.
Do the wines need to be refrigerated?
The entire box that is shipped to you can be stored in the fridge. You may have heard that red wines should be served at “room temperature” but the optimal wine storage temperature is somewhere in the middle of 70F and 45F, so sticking the whole box in the fridge makes it easy! Before the event, be sure to open each mini bottle right before the tasting to let the wine breathe.
What do I need to prepare beforehand for this event?
Our first suggestion would be to have a strong internet connection! Next is to prepare the wine: Stick the entire kit in the fridge for at least 1 hour and open each mini bottle right before the tasting and let that wine breathe. Then you should gather your gear: At least 2 wine glasses and water.
Do you have any snacks recommended for the tasting?
You can pair any of your favorite snacks like pretzels or classic potato chips with these wines; or you could pair these wines with more classic snacks, such goat cheese, chocolate or an olive tapenade.
Can I participate without the wine kit?
No.
Do I need a bottle opener?
No, all wines are twist open.
Is there a non-alcoholic version of the kit?
No.
Zoom Access
Can I share the Zoom link with a friend if I am unable to join the event?
No.
How do I get my Zoom link for this event?
The Zoom link will be sent to all ticket purchasers immediately following their purchase of the ticket in their confirmation email. Attendees may need to access their email’s JUNK/SPAM FOLDER to find this email. Along with the confirmation email, the Zoom link will be sent to all attendees in reminder emails 1 week, 24 hours, and 1 hour before the event.
I have never used Zoom, what do I do?
Before this event, you will need to download Zoom. Zoom is free to the public and you can download it here. If you already have Zoom you will not need to download the platform again.
I purchased my ticket before realizing I have a prior obligation. Will this event be recorded?
This event will be recorded and sent to all ticket holders a week following the event for you to experience the event on your own time.
Will the event be captioned?
Yes, captions will be provided by our friends at Partners Interpreting. Do you need any additional accommodation that we should be made aware of to participate in this event? If so, please contact us for a minimum of one week in advance of the event. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Reach us during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.
How can I submit a question(s) to Rick Steves?
You will be able to submit your questions to Rick (and the sommelier) during the event using the Q&A Zoom feature. Attendees will be able to “upvote” the questions they want to hear asked the most. We will focus on the questions with the most votes. Unfortunately, we cannot promise all questions will be answered.
What do I do if I am having technical difficulties during the event?
Please email events@wgbh.org if you experience any technical difficulties during the event.
