Megatrend: Virtual Christmas parties

The past few months have given digital gatherings a boost, both professionally and personally. This also applies to virtual Christmas parties in companies. These are essentially online live tastings for businesses, featuring wine tastings and a sommelier who can be booked personally. The digital version of the Christmas party is therefore very much in vogue. Entire departments meet via video conferencing software like Skype, Teams, Webex, or Zoom to bake, cook, and taste wine. The virtual Christmas party has thus entered our lives in a very short time and has become a megatrend.

Image: LinkedIn influencer Céline Flores with sommelier Andrea Vestri

Sommelier Andrea Vestri is convinced:

"With a customized and well-thought-out program, every virtual Christmas party becomes an experience for all colleagues. We put together an interesting program tailored to each client. Together with the clients, we select the wines and matching cookies, pastries, or sweets. We then send the gift packages for an online live tasting throughout Europe, well in advance of the event. We are overwhelmed by the interest and inquiries from companies for virtual Christmas parties this year."

How does a digital wine tasting work?

But how exactly does it work? The first step is for companies to contact the Winetory.net team via the contact form on the website. Here, they can provide initial details such as their preferred date and the number of participants. Further details are then clarified in a personal conversation with sommelier Andrea Vestri, for example, whether the sommelier should moderate the entire digital Christmas party or only be involved in specific topics.

Image: Wines directly from the winemaker, like here from the Manara winery on Lake Garda.

Personalized selection of wines from the winemaker

Nothing is left to chance when selecting wines for the virtual Christmas party. Sommelier Andrea provides comprehensive advice to customers, drawing on his extensive wine expertise. Winetory.net boasts a wide selection of wines from Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and Austria. All wines come directly from the winemakers, with whom the team maintains close contact, including through social media. This allows the Winetory.net community to regularly connect directly with the winemakers.

Quality over quantity is the motto. Every wine has its own story, which you can explore with sommelier Andrea. You won't find any overseas wines in the Winetory.net selection. And for good reason: firstly, the long transport routes mean a poor carbon footprint, and secondly, European winemakers' offerings satisfy every imaginable desire for good taste.

Image: Wines from premium wineries such as Van Volxem from Wiltingen

Wines + Cookies + Sommelier

Winetory.net handled the compilation and shipment of five wines and cookies to over 250 employees across several banks. The packages are assembled, packed, and shipped from their warehouses in Neuburg an der Donau and Augsburg. In addition to Germany, shipping is available to all European countries, including Luxembourg, England, and Switzerland. The packages arrived in time for the virtual Christmas party.

As a special touch, a client requested the personal presence of sommelier Andrea Vestri in the executive office at headquarters. From there, the virtual Christmas party will begin, with all invited employees joining remotely. After a speech by the board, sommelier Andrea will taste and discuss the wines that were sent out in advance. Participants can ask individual questions about the wines, their production methods, and how they might pair with different dishes. In this interactive way, the virtual Christmas party will create a special connection between people, despite the great geographical distances involved.

Request a personalized quote

Is your company planning a virtual Christmas party to celebrate the end of the year in a fitting and festive manner during these unusual times? Then contact the Winetory.net team now for a customized offer. Use our contact form .