# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Discover how your own palate perceives aromas and flavors in wine and why you taste what you taste.About this EventIntimate friendly and one of our most popular offerings the Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive invites you into a deeper experience of aroma flavor and structure. Guided by Advanced Sommelier Lamar Engel, you will explore how individual sensory components relate to specific wines and how flavor balance and texture shape the way wine feels and tastes.Learn more about why YOU taste the way you taste and how your OWN palate has been shaped over time. Learn what type of taster you are when anayzing wines and what to expect when exploring other flavor combinations with wine and food.This experience is designed to open up the dialogue of flavor in an exploritory exercise of tannin, acidity, bitterness, sweetness, salt, umami, and more in a way that is approachable and engaging.No prior wine knowledge is required. Enthusiasts and industry members are welcome.What You Will ExperienceCurated wine tasting flight of 7 winesAroma recognition training with black glass blind studyGuided palate analysisMultiple food element palate experimentReview of grape influenceWhat Is Included in your ticket• Wines• Individual sensory food components• Knowledgeable sommelier led instruction• Tasting materials and collateralWhy This Class MattersWine has a funny way of becoming more exciting the moment you start to recognize what you are tasting and why. This experience gives you the tools to:✔ Taste with clarity✔ Speak with confidence✔ Understand wine on a deeper sensory level✔ Strengthen memory and recognition skillsEveryone (21 years of age + ) are welcome!Who Should AttendPerfect for:• Curious wine drinkers• Hospitality and beverage professionals• Students of wine• Anyone ready to sharpen their sensesWho the hell are we anyways?Founded by Canadian rock ( and punk) musician-turned-sommelier Lamar Engel, The Wine Militia turns wine tasting into an adventure. Forget the snobbery, this is wine done differently: playful, immersive, and made for everyone.From blind tastings and sommelier games to themed dinners and pop-up parties, every event is designed to spark connection, laughter, and discovery. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll find something new in every glass.It’s not just a tasting, it’s an experience.For the people. By the people. For the love of wine. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ee1c26d0-dd06-11f0-8e14-c1c9bc9f4803-rimg-w1200-h600-dc17171a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/irvine/sensory-wine-tasting-intensive/100001978466310995 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, wine-tasting, workshops, entertainment, music, trips-adventures, pop-ups, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: WorkWell - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Irvine - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: WorkWell - **lat**: 33.6834785 - **long**: -117.8333264 - **full address**: WorkWell, 17322 Murphy Avenue, Irvine, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ff2cde8f32fe84c003130199bb4a69f7b5b3e03a3dd451466ac6f6ac65bc9de8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc191818-gmir.jpg?v=1774462808 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive being held? - **A:** Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive takes place on Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at WorkWell, 17322 Murphy Avenue, Irvine, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive? - **A:** Tickets for Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive are priced at USD 55 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird AdmissionUSD 55 + USD 5 feeLimitedGeneral AdmissionUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive? - **A:** Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive? - **A:** Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive is organized by The Wine Militia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sensory Wine Tasting Intensive is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Irvine, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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