About this Event
Event Summary
Get ready to swirl, sip, and discover your perfect wine match in this fast-paced, flavor-driven tasting adventure. Inspired by the fun of speed dating, guests will explore 8–10 wine styles from around the globe, each poured to spark curiosity, ignite conversation, and deliver those “aha” palate moments. Perfect for flavor-seekers and the wildly curious, this experience lets guests taste, rate, and reveal which wine styles they naturally gravitate toward.
Led by Advanced Sommelier Lamar Engel, the evening flows as follows:
- 6:30 PM – Doors open
- 6:45 PM – Wine Matching begins
- 7:30 PM – Wine Walk-Through
- 7:45 PM – Event concludes
By the end, guests won’t just find a favorite wine. . . they’ll discover an entire style that matches who they are as a drinker. Cheers to your newest wine crush.
NOTE: This is not an actual date matchmaker event.
21 years of age +
Dress Code: Casual
Food: Cheese & Charcuterie Grazing Table
Who the hell are we?
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
WorkWell, 17322 Murphy Avenue, Irvine, United States
USD 49.87
