Want to encourage groups to work together and learn about each other, and have a great time as they interact? Our Bordeaux Blender is a great example of how we set up memorable team building experiences. (We follow Summit County Utah's Covid-19 guidelines.)
Guests are split into three teams – (1) Tanks, Barrels, and Carafes; (2) Skins, Pips and Stems; (3) Tannin, Acid and Esters; or something that ties to your company or goals. The fun begins with all teams together.
Guests enjoy sparkling wine or sparkling juice as they learn about Bordeaux, France, the first commercial wine area that exported to the world. A wine professor will explain why both viticulture (the growing of the grapes) and viniculture (the making of the wine) in the Bordeaux area involved using blends of varietals. She will highlight the key varietals in Bordeaux blends (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère) and present what each grape adds to the blend.
The groups will be sent to their stations where they have three jobs to complete before the timer goes off:
The timer goes off. Groups gather together. Each team presents their wine blend, bottle label, and promotional video or skit. The guests enjoy the presentations while tasting a fine Bordeaux wine made from the same key varietals they used. The Wine Professor, and/or a company representative, will decide the winning team. Other prizes can be awarded for best presentation, most room for improvement, etc., and anything else tied to the group's mission.
Guests are split into three teams – (1) Tanks, Barrels, and Carafes; (2) Skins, Pips and Stems; (3) Tannin, Acid and Esters; or something that ties to your company or goals. The fun begins with all teams together.
Guests enjoy sparkling wine or sparkling juice as they learn about Bordeaux, France, the first commercial wine area that exported to the world. A wine professor will explain why both viticulture (the growing of the grapes) and viniculture (the making of the wine) in the Bordeaux area involved using blends of varietals. She will highlight the key varietals in Bordeaux blends (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère) and present what each grape adds to the blend.
The groups will be sent to their stations where they have three jobs to complete before the timer goes off:
- create a tasty blend of wine from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (the three most commonly used varietals of the five allowed Bordeaux grapes)
- design and draw a wine bottle label for their team's signature blend
- produce and film a 1-minute advertisement (video or live) for the wine
The timer goes off. Groups gather together. Each team presents their wine blend, bottle label, and promotional video or skit. The guests enjoy the presentations while tasting a fine Bordeaux wine made from the same key varietals they used. The Wine Professor, and/or a company representative, will decide the winning team. Other prizes can be awarded for best presentation, most room for improvement, etc., and anything else tied to the group's mission.
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I think it went well. The competition was fun and everyone got into it. I can’t think of anything to add or take away. ~ Greg, Easton Arrows
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