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Event Date: Thur, Feb 26, 2026 | 8:00PM - 10:00PM EST

Ticket sales end Monday, January 26, 2026

Join renowned world traveler, Rick Steves for a flight of European varietal wine! Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, you won't want to miss this unforgettable evening of wine education. Rick and a sommelier will guide you through a handpicked selection of exceptional wines. Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of each bottle as you sip, savor and laugh alongside Rick.

Ticket includes delivery of wine tasting kit (six, mini-bottles of wine (187 ml) to sample, accommodating two adults aged 21+).

Your Ticket Includes:

  • Home delivery of 6 mini-bottles of wine (187 ml) to sample, accommodating two adults aged 21+, curated and beautifully packaged for this event.
  • Access to the live and recorded virtual tasting led by a sommelier alongside Rick Steves.
  • As the ticket purchaser, you will also receive annual membership to WEDU PBS, including WEDU PBS Passport, providing extended access to streaming content online or in the PBS app.
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About the Wine

 

Do I need to be 21+ to participate in this event? 

  • Yes.

 

Does everyone planning to taste need to purchase a ticket/wine tasting box? 

  • Each ticket comes with 6 bottles of mini wine, enough for two to taste. If more than two people plan to taste, an additional wine tasting box should be purchased (but you will only have to use ONE of the ZOOM links that will be sent out prior to the event).
  • Each mini bottle is 187 ml.

 

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 in the 2026 wine tasting 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

 

What is the vendor for the wine tasting kits?

  • Wine tasting kits are provided by our friends at In Good Taste but all communication about wine tasting boxes and event details will be provided by your local station, WEDU PBS. For any questions, contact our Donor Services team at 813-254-9338 option 2 or email donorservices@wedu.org.

 

What is included in the wine tasting kit?

  • 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) that will be shipped directly to your door.
  • Each mini bottle is 187 ml.

 

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.

 

Do I need a bottle opener? 

  • No, all wines are twist open.

 

Can I participate without the wine kit? 

  • No.

 

Is there a non-alcoholic version of the kit? 

  • No.

 

Where can I purchase more of this wine?

  • This wine tasting kit was created specifically for this event
  • Similar wines and tasting kits can be purchased directly through: https://ingoodtaste.com/

Terms & Conditions

  • We cannot ship to Canada or anywhere outside the US.
  • We cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island or Utah.
  • We cannot ship to a PO Box.
  • Participants must be 21+ years old. You will need to show identification and sign upon delivery of the wine samples.
  • Wine will be shipped and arrive the week of the event, with advance notification.  A maximum of 3 attempts will be made before returning to sender.
  • The virtual event will be hosted via Zoom. Zoom is free to the public but requires a computer to download. You can download Zoom here.
  • This virtual tasting experience can be gifted to another friend or family member. Select the check box below your billing address to enter an alternate shipping address for your gift recipient. You may include their email address and phone number so that your gift recipient will also receive the virtual event link and shipping notifications.  We have provided a printable gift certificate (Download the PDF) to share ahead of the wine delivery.
  • Communications for the event will be emailed from donorservices@wedu.org. Be sure to add us to your email address book.  If you do not see follow-up emails, check your junk folder or contact our Donor Services team 813-254-9338 option 2.

Shipping

 

Will I receive tracking information for my wine tasting box? 

  • Yes. Tracking information will come directly from the vendor once the kit has shipped.
  • Kits will ship on a rolling basis starting the week of February 9 and will arrive in homes by February 25, 2026
  • WEDU will also send out “Your Kit Has Shipped” notification email
     

Can I ship to multiple addresses? 

  • Yes, but please complete a separate online purchase for each shipping address.
  • We cannot accommodate splitting a single order for 2 wine kits into two shipping addresses.

 

Can I ship to a different address than billing? 

  • Yes, you may choose to ship to an alternate address.

 

What happens if I want to add another wine tasting box, change the shipping address or cancel a kit?

  • Orders cannot be canceled, added or changed after Monday, February 2 at 5pm ET.
  • If you need to change your shipping address after February 2 at 5pm ET you will need to contact UPS to make adjustments to the shipment. Create a FREE UPS  My Choice®' account to update shipping information and review other delivery options. If you need to change your shipping address before this cutoff date, please reach out to our customer service team for further assistance: 813-254-9338 option 2 or donorservices@wedu.org

 

How quickly will I receive my order? 

  • Wine tasting boxes will START to be shipped the week of February 9, and all 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.

 

I was not home to receive my wine tasting boxes, now what? 

  • UPS will leave an attempted delivery message if needed with their next intended drop off date. They will make up to 3 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 tasting boxes? 

  • Yes. This package needs to be signed upon delivery to prove that the receiver is age 21+.

 

This is a gift. Will there be a receipt in the package? 

  • No, when shipping out your order, a receipt, invoice, or packing slip is not included in the package.

 

What should I do if my order was damaged in transit? 

  • If your order was damaged in transit, please reach out to our donor services team for further assistance as soon as possible: 813-254-9338 option 2 or email donorservices@wedu.org
  • Please open your kit as soon as it arrives so ensure that all materials are accounted for.

 

What do I do if my wine tasting boxes 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.

 

Can purchasers include a customized note to their gift recipient?

  • Sorry, no.

 

Can I ship wine tasting boxes to Canada?

  • Sorry, no.

 

Where else can wine tasting boxes not be shipped?

  • Orders cannot be shipped to Canada, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Utah.
  • Orders cannot be shipped to a PO Box

ZOOM Access

 

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.

 

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 cannot find a Zoom link?

  • Leading up to 5pm ET on 2/26, please contact WEDU Donor Services at 813-254-9338 option 2. After that, WGBH who is hosting the zoom event, will provide customer service. Please contact events@wgbh.org.

 

Will Rick Steves be able to give a shoutout during 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.

 

 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.

 

What do I do if I am having technical difficulties during the event?

  • After 5pm ET on 2/26, WGBH who is hosting the zoom event will provide customer service. Please contact events@wgbh.org.

 

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.

Refunds

 

The wine did not get to me until AFTER the event, I would like to be refunded for this event. 

  • We are terribly sorry the wine kit was not delivered on time. This event has been recorded and will be sent to all ticket holders 1 week after the event. We hope you are still able to enjoy the event. We will still issue you a refund due to the inconvenience.