The Blind Journey
Trust Your Palate
Experience Description
6 Wines | Approximately 90 Minutes Forget the label and follow your senses. The Blind Journey transforms the tasting into an interactive evening of discovery. Guests taste each wine without knowing its identity, then explore what their senses are telling them. Is it fruit-forward? Mineral? Earthy? Floral? Bright? Structured? Full-bodied? Guests discuss their impressions, make predictions, and attempt to identify the grape, region, style, or even whether the wine comes from the Old World or New World. Then comes the reveal. Once the wine is unveiled, Patrick brings its story to life — where it came from, how it was made, and why it tastes the way it does. The food is intentionally complementary rather than distracting, with artisan cheeses, charcuterie, nuts, fruit, crackers, and carefully selected bites accompanying the tasting. The wines can change from one evening to the next, making every Blind Journey unique. The goal isn't simply to get the answer right. It's to discover how much your palate can tell you in a fun and enlightening experience. Includes: artisan cheeses and charcuterie, curated pairings, professional stemware, guided storytelling, and complete setup and breakdown.
Cancellation Policy
Every Pairings by Patrick experience is thoughtfully prepared specifically for your gathering. Because each experience involves advance planning, wine selection guidance, food and pairing preparation, equipment, and dedicated time, reservations are confirmed according to the following guidelines. Booking Your Experience All experiences are available by advance reservation. To request an experience, please submit an inquiry through the Pairings by Patrick website or contact Patrick directly. Your date and time are not considered confirmed until you receive written confirmation from Pairings by Patrick and the required booking payment has been received. Experiences are available for private gatherings in your home or another mutually agreed-upon location. Guest Count Your final guest count helps determine the appropriate amount of wine, food, glassware, and other materials needed for your experience. A final guest count will be requested before your event. Changes to the guest count may affect the final experience fee. Please notify Pairings by Patrick as soon as possible if your guest count changes. Wine Pairings by Patrick provides the expertise, curation, storytelling, food pairings, service, and presentation for your experience. Unless otherwise specified, wine is purchased separately by the client. Patrick may provide wine recommendations and a shopping list based on the selected experience, guest count, and desired budget. Clients are responsible for purchasing and having the selected wines available at the event. Event Details Once your experience is confirmed, Patrick will work with you to finalize the details, including: Selected experience Date and start time Location Guest count Wine selections Food and pairing considerations Any special requests or dietary restrictions Setup requirements Every experience is designed to feel personal, relaxed, and seamless. Special Requests Dietary restrictions, allergies, accessibility considerations, and other special requests should be communicated as early as possible. While every effort will be made to accommodate reasonable requests, Pairings by Patrick cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Final Confirmation A final confirmation will be provided before your event with the agreed-upon details. By confirming your reservation, the client acknowledges and agrees to the Booking Policy and Cancellation Policy.