Wine Tasting With Rick Steves 2026
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.
This event welcomes everyone keen to explore the world of European wines. A professional sommelier will guide you through six curated wines shipped right to your door. During the event, guests will practice the five S’s of wine tasting: see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor, all while enjoying hearing Rick tell captivating stories of his travels across Europe.
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!
Your pledge of $150 includes:
- Access to the virtual wine tasting event (Zoom webinar) with two hours of wine education and Q&A led by the sommelier and Rick Steves.
Six mini bottles of wine (enough for two individuals to participate in the tasting) shipped directly to your door that will include the following varietals: Portugal Tempranillo 2024, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2024, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Blend 2023, French Cabernet Sauvignon, Rose from France and a Sauvignon Blanc/Picpoul Blanc called Bordeaux Blend. We'll make sure you have tracking emails every step of the way.
Share the experience! To purchase another ticket as a gift, please call Friends of Iowa PBS at 800.728.2828.
Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in alcohol-related events.
Don't delay! Tickets are limited and registration ends February 2, 2026 at 3 p.m. to allow for timely shipment of wine tasting kits.
Shipping Details
- Make sure that your address is submitted correctly. Failure to type your address accurately will result in a shipping delay or even the possibility that your ticket can not be fulfilled.
- Ticket holders will receive their wine tasting kits after February 9 and will arrive in homes by February 25.
- Ticket holders will need to be home to show identification and sign upon delivery of their wine to prove you are 21+ years of age. The wine kit will not be delivered without a signature.
- Please open your kit when it arrives to ensure that you are ready to sip along with us on February 26. If you have questions regarding your kit, please contact Friends of Iowa PBS by phone at 800.728.2828 or email to friends@iowapbs.org.
- Kits cannot be shipped to Canada or the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Utah.
- The wine kit cannot be shipped to a PO Box.
How it works
This virtual event will take place via a Zoom webinar. Zoom is free to the public but you do need to download Zoom before the event.
By getting a ticket for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates from Friends of Iowa PBS. Your registration information will be shared with our vendor for the shipment of the wine kits. The vendor will use your information only to communicate about your order.
Captions will be provided by our friends at Partners Interpreting. Do you need any additional accommodations that we should be made aware of to participate in this event? If so, please contact GBH a minimum of one week in advance of the event and they will do their best to accommodate your request. Reach them during regular business hours, Monday - Friday from 8am - 4pm CST at 617.300.3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.