Educational Wine Experiences

with Sommelier Ron Rocher

 
 
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Established in 2008, Vine to Wine offers personalized, educational wine experiences in the South Okanagan.

 
 

Talented sommelier and wine educator, Ron Rocher, founded Vine to Wine over nine years ago. His passion for wine, entrepreneurial background and love of working with people became a winning combination for a successful business.

After years spent competing as a high level athlete and gaining his degree at the Australian Institute of Sport, Ron launched a coaching business called Personal Best Fitness in 2001. He spent twelve years coaching professional cyclists and runners in their journey to compete at national, international and Olympic levels.

While coaching, his interest in the wine industry grew and propelled him to achieve his Sommelier Diploma from the International Sommelier Guild and attend over 150 wine tastings and additional educational courses. He soon found himself immersed in the industry and decided it was time to begin a new venture.

What started as a private wine brokerage business quickly grew and Ron found himself contributing to various wine lists at 5 star restaurants around Vancouver. With over 50 clients based in BC he quickly earned respect within the wine industry. He began organizing and leading wine tastings for groups of 10-120 people, teaching all levels of wine knowledge and the fundamentals of food pairing.

 

Elevate your wine knowledge with our personalized experiences.

 
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Wine Tastings

Educational wine tasting experiences hosted by Sommelier Ron Rocher in the South Okanagan. Tastings and catering partnerships will be customized to your personal preferences and party size requirements.

Private & corporate tastings

Private dinner with wine pairings

Seminars and tastings for up to 50 people

*All options offer choices between varietal or region specific tastings, world wine knowledge, Okanagan specific tastings and more.

 

Wine List Consulting

Personal wine consulting and management in the following areas.

Wedding & event wine consultation

Restaurant wine list consultation

Wine cellar consulting & management

 

Staff Training

On-location wine education and training for your restaurant or winery teams of up to 20 people. Providing in depth knowledge with support from educational kits including Le Nez Du Vin.

Restaurant staff wine education training

Winery staff educational training

Oliver, British Columbia

 
Making our way back to Vancouver but stopping to explore a few beautiful Sonoma Valley wineries on the way.
Tagliatelle with mushrooms and a beautiful glass of Chardonnay. The perfect pairing for a romantic Valentines Day dinner. What's on the menu for you and your Valentine tonight? Photo by @nassimarothacker
Assembling older vintage wines for the dinner I hosted with the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Rural Coordination Center of BC at the Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos. ⠀ ⠀ Chef Adair Scott cooked an incredible 4 course dinner and I paired each
Not sure what’s prettier. This bunch of grapes or the wine they’re about to become.
Enjoying a bottle of Slovakian Sauvignon Blanc with our meal at @agustinkitchen in Tucson. We don’t get access to many Slovakian wines in Canada so I loved tasting this for the first time.
One of our favourite lunch pairings. When lunch meats like salami are high in fat, it’s best to pair with a red wine that has structure, acidity and some tannins to cut the perception of tasting the fat.
 

What our guest are saying

Testimonials

“My husband and I hired Ron for a pre-wedding family get-together, and he truly made it such a night to remember. As a Vancouver-based couple getting married in Oliver, we wanted to showcase the region’s incredible wineries to our families, and Ron led our group on an interactive and engaging guided tasting. The entire process was seamless, and he made everything a total breeze - all we had to do was show up. From explaining the vinification process to the importance of each winery’s terroir, everyone was captivated by Ron – whether they were new to wine or had a solid foundation. His passion for wine truly shines, and his charisma and fun nature will have anyone in your group inspired and engaged. I would highly recommend Ron for a private event or party, and hope to work with him again soon!”

Jordan Hutchinson, Hutchinson PR

“We have worked with Ron for several years and every event gets better than the last, without exception. Ron creates a bespoke experience for our clients that leaves them awe struck and wanting to do it again. His professionalism, knowledge and expertise are unparalleled and his humility in light of these traits is remarkable. There is no question that we will continue to work with Ron and we recommend him to others when ever the opportunity presents itself. A truly amazing experience!”

Chris Larmer, Sequoia Mergers & Acquisitions Corp.

“This is an unparalleled experience not to be missed. Ron is a vibrant personality who shares his vast knowledge with humour and style.”

Linda Sheehy-Brownstein

The most exclusive and intimate experience you can imagine. The wines were amazing, the food exquisite and the education invaluable. Thank you to Ron and Jill and their partners for a very special day.

Karen Woodfield

Thank you for the great experience in wine tasting. Vine to Wine tours is more than just tasting wine. It’s an educational day with sommelier Ron explaining the wines , the regions they grow and the wine producers. The pairing of the wines were fantastic with an exceptional 5 star lunch. This experience is a step above all others and at the end of the day, leaving my wife and I to feel special to have attended this days event. Thank you for the fantastic day.

Rod & Leann Parrent

“It was the most amazing experience. Best birthday weekend EVER.  Ron, THANK you for making us feel so comfortable and welcomed. Your knowledge, attitude, and relationships made the day. Jill, thank you for all the behind the scenes work and lunch. A day I’ll never forget, and likely recreate in years to come.”

K. Bepple