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Bring your friends together for an interactive sommelier-guided Wine Experience filled with tastings, games, friendly competition, and memorable discoveries - hosted at your home, office, or private venue. Wine Experience Wine Journey
Perfect for Any Gathering

What are we celebrating?

01

Birthday Wine Night

A social tasting that gives every guest something to discuss, compare, and enjoy.

05

Bridal Celebration

A refined but energetic activity for bridal groups and private celebrations.

02

Friends’ Night In

Turn an ordinary evening at home into a guided, playful wine experience.

06

Dinner Party

Build the tasting around the menu, the guests, and the mood of the evening.

03

Couples’ Tasting

A relaxed shared experience with wine discovery and friendly guessing.

07

Holiday Gathering

Choose a seasonal selection for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or summer.

04

Corporate Team Event

Use wine competition and blind tasting to create natural conversation and teamwork.

08

Just Because

No formal occasion required—sometimes the reason is simply spending time together.

Available Wine Classes

Choose your kind
of wine night.

Competitive, relaxed, regional, seasonal, or focused on your favorite style – each experience is built around enjoying time together.

Play & Compete

Wine Competition

Split into teams, follow clues, and compete to identify the country, region, grape, or vintage.

  • Teams
  • Scorecards
  • Winner Reveal

Great for parties, friends, and corporate events.

Wine Style

Red Wine Lovers

Compare lighter, fruit-forward, earthy, and full-bodied reds from around the world.

  • Red Wines
  • Friends
  • Discovery

Perfect for dinner parties and celebrations.

Play & Compete

Blind Tasting

Taste without seeing the label and discover what your senses can reveal about each wine.

  • Aroma
  • Color
  • Texture

Fun for beginners and experienced wine lovers..

Wine Style

By Grape

Compare Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Tempranillo, Malbec, and more.

  • Choose a Grape
  • Compare Styles
  • Customizable

Build the experience around your favorite variety.

Wine Style

White Wine Lovers

Explore crisp, aromatic, creamy, dry, and expressive whites in a relaxed guided tasting.

  • White Wines
  • 4 or 6 Wines
  • Social

Ideal for warm evenings and easy gatherings.

By Region

Napa & Sonoma Mexican wines

Choose Spain, France, Italy, California, South America, Mexico, or another wine destination.

  • Regional Theme
  • Storytelling
  • 4 or 6 Wines

Travel the wine world without leaving home.

Play & Compete

Wine Competition

Split into teams, follow clues, and compete to identify the country, region, grape, or vintage.

  • Teams
  • Scorecards
  • Winner Reveal

Great for parties, friends, and corporate events.

Play & Compete

Blind Tasting

Taste without seeing the label and discover what your senses can reveal about each wine.

  • Aroma
  • Color
  • Texture

Fun for beginners and experienced wine lovers..

Wine Style

White Wine Lovers

Explore crisp, aromatic, creamy, dry, and expressive whites in a relaxed guided tasting.

  • White Wines
  • 4 or 6 Wines
  • Social

Ideal for warm evenings and easy gatherings.

Wine Style

Red Wine Lovers

Compare lighter, fruit-forward, earthy, and full-bodied reds from around the world.

  • Red Wines
  • Friends
  • Discovery

Perfect for dinner parties and celebrations.

Wine Style

By Grape

Compare Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Tempranillo, Malbec, and more.

  • Choose a Grape
  • Compare Styles
  • Customizable

Build the experience around your favorite variety.

By Region

Napa & Sonoma Mexican wines

Choose Spain, France, Italy, California, South America, Mexico, or another wine destination.

  • Regional Theme
  • Storytelling
  • 4 or 6 Wines

Travel the wine world without leaving home.

Wine Competition

Turn the tasting
into a game.

Guests are divided into teams and given wines, clues, and tasting prompts. Together they try to identify the grape, country, region, or vintage before the final reveal.

Split Into Teams

Create friendly rivalry and easy conversation from the first pour.

Taste and Follow the Clues

Guests discuss color, aroma, flavor, body, and possible origin.

Make the Final Guess

Teams submit their answers before the bottle and story are revealed.

Celebrate the Winner

The knowledge is useful—but the shared experience is the real prize.
Regional Wine Journeys

Where should we
travel tonight?

Choose a destination and turn the evening into a guided tour through its grapes, regions, and wine culture.

Around Spain

Join us for an unforgettable wine class exploring the remarkable wines of Spain—where centuries of tradition meet passionate, modern winemaking.

From the elegant Rioja to the powerful Ribera del Duero, the vibrant Priorat, the refreshing Albariño of Rías Baixas, and the iconic sparkling wines of Cava, Spain offers an extraordinary world of flavors, grapes, and terroirs.

Taste, compare, and discover what makes Spanish wine so unique—from its ancient vineyards to its bold personality.

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I Love France

From the marvelous range of often-overlooked wines of the Loire Valley to the elegant Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of Burgundy, to the marvelous Champagne, to the greateast old Bordeaux. We will explore the greatest winemaking regions in France. I will simplify French wines so you can master the french wines like a pro and be confident in any restaurant wine list.

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Unforgettable Wine Classes

Ancient Italy

The beautiful mountains of Italy and surrounding seas create ideal conditions for growing some of the most beloved wines of the world. We will explore many distinctive wines of Italy, from the bright, sparkling Proseccos and crisp Pinot Grigios of the north, to the classic Sangiovese-based wines of Tuscany and the rich, dark reds of Sicily without forgetting the super Tuscany.

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California Wonders

Join us for an unforgettable wine class exploring the wines of California—one of the most exciting and diverse wine regions in the world.

From the iconic Cabernet Sauvignons of Napa Valley to the elegant Pinot Noirs of Sonoma and the bold Rhône-style wines of Paso Robles, California offers an extraordinary expression of terroir, climate, and winemaking.

We’ll taste, compare, and discover what makes California wines so captivating—one glass at a time.

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Unforgettable Wine Classes

South America

SOUTH AMERICA — WINE WITH PASSION

Enter a world where the mountains meet the vineyards, tradition meets bold expression, and every bottle tells a story.

Join LuyoSomm for an exclusive journey through the wines of South America.

Discover the seductive Malbecs of Mendoza, the elegant Cabernet Sauvignons of Chile, the vibrant Carmenères of Colchagua, the expressive Tannats of Uruguay, and the distinctive wines emerging from some of the continent’s most captivating terroirs.

A curated tasting created to awaken your senses, challenge your palate, and reveal the passion behind every glass.

Taste. Discover. Indulge.

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Unforgettable Wine Classes

Napa & Sonoma Valley

NAPA & SONOMA — TWO ICONS, ONE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY

Enter the heart of California wine country, where legendary vineyards, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptional wines create an experience that lingers long after the last sip.

Join LuyoSomm on an intimate journey through Napa Valley and Sonoma County, two of California’s most celebrated wine destinations.

Discover the power and elegance of Napa’s Cabernet Sauvignon, the refined Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of Sonoma, and the distinctive expressions shaped by each region’s unique climate, soils, and terroir.

Taste the difference between two neighboring wine regions—one renowned for structure and intensity, the other celebrated for finesse, freshness, and diversity.

A sophisticated tasting experience designed to awaken your senses, deepen your appreciation, and reveal the allure behind two of America’s most iconic wine regions.

Two valleys. Two personalities. One unforgettable experience.

Taste. Discover. Indulge.

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Mexican Wine Experience

BAJA CALIFORNIA, MÉXICO — A TASTE OF THE UNEXPECTED

Discover a side of Mexico where sun, sea, and ancient soils come together to create wines with character, elegance, and undeniable allure.

Join LuyoSomm for an intimate journey through the vineyards of Baja California, from the celebrated Valle de Guadalupe to the captivating coastal terroirs of the peninsula.

Explore expressive reds, elegant whites, and distinctive wines shaped by the unique Mediterranean climate of Baja.

A sophisticated tasting experience designed to awaken your senses, seduce your palate, and uncover the hidden beauty of Mexican wine.

Taste. Discover. Indulge.

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Unforgettable Wine Classes

How It Works

You invite the people.
Luyo Somm
Brings the experience.

  • 2 hours Somm Service $300.00
  • Groups of 8 people
  • Groups of 16 people
  • Groups of 21 people

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Wine Selection Tiers

Choose the mood - and the bottles.

Tier 01

Silver

Everyday Excellence

Features approachable, enjoyable wines from familiar regions, making it ideal for relaxed gatherings and first-time tastings.

6 wines, starting at $20 per person.

Tier 02

Gold

Offers more elegant and complex wines carefully selected from specific vineyards.

6 wines, starting at $40 per person.

Tier 03

Titanium

Showcases rare, unique, and limited-production wines for an exclusive wine boutique.

Sommelier Services fee in the presentation: $299 + tax, with a promotional $249 two-hour rate and $50 booking incentive. These rates, taxes, tier names, bottle totals, travel fees, and inclusions must be confirmed before publication.

If you have a specific wine you would like to feature, I can easily adapt the presentation to accommodate it

Wine Experience

We are excited to introduce a unique way to experience wine!

Are you ready to test your palate? Join us for our new, game-style wine classes where you can learn, taste, and compete in a fun, interactive setting. Pick the class you like. For more information click 

Wine Competition

If you are looking for an educational wine fun experience with a competitive, game-like twist, Luyo Somm offers interactive, blind-tasting wine classes in the comfort of your own home, office, or private venue.

During the session, guests are split into teams and provided with clues and wine. Participants will compete to identify the correct country, region, grape, and year to determine the winner.

Blind Tasting

Blind Tasting Classes are a fantastic, highly interactive way to sharpen your palate and strip away label bias. These sessions allow you to evaluate a wine’s varietal, origin, and quality based purely on sensory evidence. We divided you in groups, so it can be funnier.

White Wine Lovers

Enjoying private, guided white wine classes in the comfort of your own home is an excellent way to entertain friends or host a social gathering, especially during these hot days.

Are you a wine lover drinker? Would you like to try different and rare whites?

Red Wine Lovers

Enjoying private, guided red wine classes in the comfort of your own home is an excellent way to entertain friends or host a social gathering, especially during these family days.

Do You Enjoy red wines? Would you like to experiment with an amazing wines around the world?

New World & Old World

Compare traditional European classics against bold, modern wines from the rest of the world to discover which style speaks to your palate.

  • Direct Comparison
  • Regional History

Discover if your palate leans toward tradition, technique, or pure fruit expression.

By Grape

To master wine by grape, experts recommend breaking down your tasting into different categories. For example, you can organize your tastings by:

– Light or Full-bodied,  Fruit Forward or Dry and bold.

  • Malbec
  • Tempranillo
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Nebbiolo
  • Sangiovese
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Gris
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Viogner
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Moscato
By Country

Pick your favorite country and learn about their most famous regions

Wine tasting classes often break down by specific countries to explore distinct “terroirs,” grape varieties & regional laws and the flavours every one of them brings to you..

Pick the country you prefer, and we’ll build the tasting experience around it.

  • France
  • Italy
  • Mexico
  • New Zealand
  • Portugal
  • Spain
  • United States
Seasonal Tasting

– Spring and Summer: Focuses on crisp, light-bodied white wines, vibrant rosés, and sparkling options that pair well with warm weather, outdoor settings, and lighter foods like seafood or salads.

– Fall and Winter: Shifts toward richer, full-bodied reds and oaked whites that complement cooler temperatures, hearty comfort foods, and festive indoor gatherings.

– The Harvest Connection: Autumn tastings often coincide with the vineyard harvest (vendemmia), offering a unique seasonal experience with vibrant foliage and active wine production.

Meet Your Sommelier

Professional
knowledge. Social
hosting style.

My hosting style combines professional wine training with an approachable, interactive format. Rather than overwhelming guests with technical details, my goal is to help them enjoy wine with confidence during a relaxed, memorable experience.

I have worked in the hospitality and service industry since 1999. I completed my first Sommelier course at El Tepeyac University in Mexico City in 2006, and I have been a certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) since 2019. In addition to my wine expertise, I hold certifications in mixology and bartending, and I have studied culinary arts and food science.

My industry experience includes:
- Total Wine & More (Southern California): Wine & Spirits
- Concha y Toro (Mexico): Training Sommelier
- Hospitality Sector (Mexico): Service roles across various restaurants