Standard Wine Tastings (Daily, Walk-In Friendly)

What’s Included

• Five wines per person, chosen by you. 
  • Options: Red, White, or Mixed
• Tastings are self-guided, so you can enjoy them at your own pace rather than in a scheduled, instructor-led format.
• Served in the main tasting areas with indoor and outdoor seating.

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Price

• $17 per person, plus tax and gratuity
• Credit cards only (no cash accepted in the tasting room)

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Reservations

• No reservations required for standard tastings
• Walk-ins are welcome during normal operating hours.

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Tasting Tiers / Flights (Structured Experiences)

In addition to casual walk-in tastings, Blue Valley offers tiered tasting tours, typically for groups or pre-arranged experiences:

Classic Tasting

• Guided tasting of six signature wines
• Includes discussion of grape varietals, production methods, and tasting notes.

Barrel Tasting Tour

• Includes access to the barrel room.
• Focuses on aging techniques and barrel influence.
• Features barrel-aged wine samples.

Platinum Tour

• Private Vineyard and barrel room tour
• Guided tasting of eight signature wines
• Includes a VIP wine and cheese pairing.

These experiences are positioned as exclusive or group-oriented offerings, not casual walk-ins.

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👥 Group Sizes & Reservations

Blue Valley is very accommodating for groups, with three distinct options depending on size and desired privacy.

Groups of 1–8

• No reservation required
• Seating is first-come, first-served.
• Groups may sit anywhere in designated indoor or outdoor spaces.

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Groups of 9–25 (Section Reservation)

• Recommended, especially Friday–Sunday
• A reserved section (indoor or outdoor) is set aside for your group.
• 2-hour minimum
• Cost: 
  • Free Monday–Thursday
  • $99 per hour (plus tax and 3% credit card fee) Friday–Sunday
• Tastings and bottles can be pre-purchased.

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Groups up to 35 (Private Heritage Room)

• Fully private room
• Lounge seating + high-tops.
• Multiple rental time options (3 to 4.5 hours)
• Room rental starts at $349, with higher pricing for longer time blocks.
• Tastings and wine may be pre-purchased or ordered on arrival.

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 Key Takeaways (Quick Reference)

• Walk-in tastings: five wines, $17, no reservation needed.
• Flights: Red, White, or Mixed
• Guided / premium tiers: Classic, Barrel, and Platinum tours (typically arranged in advance)
• Groups: 
  • Up to 8: no reservation
  • 9–25: reserved section recommended
  • Up to 35: private room rental available