What areas do you serve?

Tide & Vine is based on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.

For private tastings, we are currently serving Long Beach Island and Manahawkin, NJ; these events take place at our clients’ homes or at a private space on the island that has been booked by the client.

For business inquiries, please email us directly.

What services do you offer?

Wine tastings are the central component of our business; tastings run two hours and feature six wines. If you are interested in booking a tasting, please see our Services - Tastings page to select a Tasting Theme for your event. Use our Contact page to submit a request to book!

Wine pairings are our second offering; if you are hosting a coursed meal in your home, we can be hired to pair a wine with each course. We do not partner directly with any chefs at this time, so this would simply be an add-on to an existing event. We offer a full service and basic option that can be reviewed on our Services - Pairings page.

Finally, we offer cellar curation - a personalized curation service for those looking to fill an existing wine cellar in their home. All details and pricing are determined on an individual basis.

When can I have an event?

Events may start between 12 and 8 PM, 7 days a week.

Is food included?

Food is not included, but you are welcome to serve your own snacks during the tasting. We also offer charcuterie boards as an add-on; small boards are $100 (recommended for up to 10 guests for light bites) and large boards are $150 (recommended for 11-18 guests). There is a dropdown to add a board in our Contact form.

What do you supply?

For tastings, we bring everything you need; this includes the wine, glasses, tasting mats, writing utensils, spit cups/ buckets, and presentation tools. As mentioned above, food is not included, though we will bring the charcuterie board if that is selected as an add-on. The only things you may wish to provide as the host are water glasses and/or small plates for the charcuterie, if selected.

For full service pairings, we provide the wine and glasses. For basic pairings, we simply drop off the wine to you prior to your event.

What type of space do I need for a tasting?

Tastings can be done in most dining spaces, indoor or outdoor! All that is necessary is a table or counter/ island space where all guests can sit comfortably; each person should have enough space to accommodate 6 wine glasses in front of them horizontally (these will be placed on the tasting mat, which is similar to a large placemat). There should be enough floor space for your sommelier to walk around the table to pour and to present.

What happens during a tasting?

Tastings run approximately 2 hours. For the first 60-75 minutes, you’ll learn about wine! We’ll cover some general information, discuss some specifics related to your theme, and learn how to taste. The remaining time will be spent tasting the wines together as a group, discussing tasting notes and what we most enjoy and why. It’s a relaxed, casual atmosphere where participation is encouraged; our goal is for everyone to have fun, learn, and discover quality wines they enjoy.

Please allow for 30-45 minutes on either end of the tasting for set-up and breakdown. We do not require anything of you for this process except for someone to be present at the address during this time and to tell us where to set up.

Why is the wine charged separately?

In order to be in compliance with NJ liquor laws, wine must be charged to the client at cost. There is, unfortunately, no way to incorporate this into the base price.

Why is the wine budget a range?

Because we must charge the wine to clients exactly at our cost, and availability/ prices/ wines used may vary, we cannot provide an exact cost at the time of booking. We guarantee that your final cost will fall in the provided range & will be finalized at least 1 week prior to your event.

The increased wine cost for groups of over 10 guests is due to the need to buy 2 of each bottle so everyone can have an adequate sized pour of each wine.

How is the wine budget determined?

Our budgets are carefully set based on extensive research; our objective is always to find the best value for our clients, focusing on the intersection of affordable price and great quality. Because each varietal, region, and producer has its own nuances, budgets may vary by theme in order for us to deliver the same product standard across all of our offerings.

Do I get to keep any leftover wine?

Absolutely! Once you’ve paid for the wine, you own the bottles, and they are yours to keep. While we do request that during the tasting itself everyone keeps to the initial pours if possible, once the tasting is complete the remaining wine is yours to do with what you wish!

can I use my own wine for the tasting?

At this time, we only offer tastings where we have selected the wines.

Does everyone need to be 21+?

Yes, all guests must be 21+ and must be able to show ID as needed.

What is your cancellation policy?

We fully refund cancellations up until 48 hours prior to your event. Cancellations after that time will result in a forfeiture of the 50% deposit submitted at time of booking.

If we need to cancel your tasting due to extenuating circumstances (flooding, weather event, etc.) we will work with you to rebook; if rebooking is not possible or desired, we will provide a 100% refund.

Any cellar curation is not subject to the above and will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

How do I book?

Please visit our Contact page and submit a form to get started; we will respond within 72 hours to begin the booking process. A 50% deposit is required to hold your date; the balance, in addition to the (finalized) cost of wine, is due one week before your tasting. Payment for services must be done via credit card or bank transfer, based on our booking platform.

Can I Tip?

Tips are welcomed and appreciated! Because we complete the payment process prior to the event, cash and Venmo tips are accepted at the event.