What you'll do:

You and your crew sit down with a dual-certified sommelier and bourbon steward at a 200-year-old Nashville estate and spend 60 minutes tasting your way through three award-winning wines, a bourbon cocktail, and a neat bourbon pour, each one paired with a gourmet hors d'oeuvre crafted by the Executive Chef on site.

• Expert-led tasting: Your sommelier walks you through the fundamentals of wine and bourbon tasting, explaining the why behind every pairing rather than just telling you what to drink.

• 3 award-winning wines: Each wine in the flight is selected to complement the season's menu, so the lineup you taste reflects what the estate grows and sources right now.

• Bourbon cocktail and neat pour: The tasting includes one crafted bourbon cocktail alongside a neat pour, giving you two distinct ways to understand how bourbon interacts with food.

• Chef-crafted hors d'oeuvres: The Executive Chef designs each pairing plate to work with the flavors in the glass, and the menu rotates seasonally so repeat visits never feel like reruns.

• Small group format: Public pairings are capped at 16 guests, which means you'll actually talk to your sommelier, ask questions, and hear real answers without shouting over a crowd.

Belle Meade is seven miles from downtown Nashville and set on 31 acres of historic grounds. Your ticket covers the full pairing and all-day access to the property, so there's plenty to explore before or after your tasting.

Why we love it for your group:

1. Dietary options built in: Every seasonal menu includes gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free pairing options, and the team can work around additional allergies when you list them at booking.

2. Full-day access included: Your wine and bourbon pairing ticket gets you onto the Belle Meade Historic Site from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so the experience doesn't have to end when the glasses are cleared.

3. More to do on the grounds: Before or after your pairing, you can explore the estate, grab a drink at the bar, catch live music on select days, meet the resident horses, dine at one of two on-site restaurants, or grab coffee and ice cream.

4. Private booking available: Groups larger than 16, bachelorette parties, and anyone wanting a more tailored afternoon can book a private tasting by contacting the winery directly through the contact details in the Additional Information section below.

5. Instagram-worthy setting: The historic grounds give you 31 acres of scenic backdrops, from the antebellum mansion to the manicured lawns, without having to manufacture the photo opportunity.

About this experience partner:

Belle Meade Winery sits on the grounds of the Belle Meade Historic Site, a 31-acre antebellum estate seven miles from downtown Nashville. The winery produces award-winning wines and offers guided wine and bourbon pairing tastings led by dual-certified sommeliers and bourbon stewards alongside an Executive Chef's seasonal menu. They host public pairings for up to 16 guests and can accommodate private groups for bachelorette parties, birthdays, and other celebrations.

Additional information:

- Age requirement: All guests must be 21 or older to participate in the Wine, Bourbon & Food Pairing; minors are not permitted on this experience.

- Book in advance: Group size is capped at 16, which means sessions sell out; securing your spot early is strongly recommended.

- Cancellation policy: Cancellations made at least 24 hours before your reservation receive a full refund; cancellations within 24 hours are not eligible for a refund.

- Late arrivals: If you arrive after the pairing has begun, the sommelier will do their best to catch you up, but content already covered cannot be repeated for other guests; arrivals more than 15 minutes late may require alternative arrangements.