Wine Education


and is where our wine tours stand out from the pack. Most is done on a beginner to intermediate level. Our goal is to dispel the myths, mystery and intimidation that can follow wine tasting; we want to help you better understand and enjoy wine, including what you like and why. Whether you're a novice or connoisseur, you'll love our friendly, knowledgeable guides. No wine snobs or geeks here; after all, it isn't rocket science.

Discussions can include the difference between the regions here on the Central Coast, the wine making process, the five S's of tasting, how to read a label, pairing, storing, and serving you name it. We'll help you discern and perhaps expand your palette; we'll even throw in some trivia.

Technical Options
For those of you who have seen your share of fermentations bays and barrel rooms, Breakaway Tours & Event Planning offers in depth wine education for those thirsty for more. Included in but not limited to:

  • Comprehensive Wine Tours:
    Barrel, Vertical, Side by Side, Blind, Cause & Effect and VIP.

  • In The Dirt Wine Tours:
    • Vineyard Tours - Soils, Trellis Systems, Climate
    • Nursery Tours - Root Stock, Bud Wood, Grafting and more.
    • Learn first hand what it takes to establish a vineyard from start to finish.

  • You name it, chances are we can provide it.