Explore exceptional wines with WineTrial, a premium wine tasting kit featuring carefully selected wines in individual glass tasting tubes.

Created by Grandcruwijnen, WineTrial makes it easy to taste and compare different wines without opening full bottles. Each wine tasting set brings together a selection of wines from different grape varieties, wine regions or styles. Whether you want to organise a wine tasting at home, expand your wine knowledge or find an original wine gift, WineTrial offers an enjoyable and educational tasting experience.

• Premium wine samples in glass tubes: Each tube contains 50 or 100 ml of wine, allowing you to explore several wines without opening full bottles.

• Preserved with argon gas: The wines are carefully filled using argon to minimise contact with oxygen and help preserve their original character.

• Detailed wine information: Every tube is numbered, and each box includes an overview of the wines and a QR code linking to detailed information about the wine, its producer and origin.

• Order your favourite wines: Every wine included in a WineTrial is also available as a regular bottle at Grandcruwijnen.

What is a WineTrial Wine Tasting Kit?

A WineTrial is a carefully curated wine tasting set designed to help you explore and compare wines in a convenient format. Instead of purchasing several full bottles, you receive individual wine samples in glass tubes.

Each WineTrial has its own theme. You might compare wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy, explore how the same grape variety expresses itself in different regions, or take a tasting journey through the vineyards of Italy, Spain or France.

The wines are numbered and presented in a recommended tasting order, generally progressing from lighter to fuller-bodied styles. This allows you to focus on the differences in aroma, fruit, acidity, structure and finish.

WineTrial is suitable for curious beginners as well as experienced wine enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of wine.

1. Wine Tasting at Home: Taste, Compare and Explore

Organising a wine tasting at home usually means opening several bottles, often leaving you with more wine than you need. With a WineTrial wine tasting kit, you can explore multiple wines side by side without opening full bottles.

Comparative tasting is one of the most effective ways to understand wine. By tasting different wines alongside each other, subtle differences become easier to recognise. You can compare the freshness of different white wines, explore the structure of red wines or experience how climate and terroir influence the same grape variety.

A WineTrial is particularly suitable for:

• A wine tasting at home with your partner, friends or a small group;

• Comparing different grape varieties, wine regions and winemaking styles;

• Exploring wines before deciding which full bottles to purchase;

• Developing your tasting skills and expanding your wine knowledge.

Each wine tasting box includes information about the selected wines, allowing you to taste at your own pace and learn more about their origin and characteristics.

Found a new favourite? Simply order the full bottle from Grandcruwijnen.

2. Wine Tasting Gift Sets and Corporate Wine Gifts

Looking for an original wine gift? A WineTrial wine tasting gift set offers something different from a traditional bottle of wine.

Rather than giving just one wine, you give the opportunity to explore several carefully selected wines and experience their differences. The glass wine tubes are attractively presented in a gift box, making WineTrial a distinctive gift for wine lovers.

WineTrial is suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions and anyone interested in learning more about wine. It is equally appealing to experienced enthusiasts who enjoy comparing wines from different regions and producers.

Corporate wine gifts

WineTrial also offers an original alternative to traditional corporate wine gifts. For business orders, Grandcruwijnen can create a customised selection of wines tailored to your company, clients or business partners.

Whether you are looking for a premium wine tasting gift for employees or a distinctive present for valued business relationships, please contact us to discuss the possibilities.

3. Wine Tasting Samples for WSET and SDEN Students

Tasting and describing wines is an essential part of wine education. For students following WSET or SDEN wine courses, regular tasting practice helps develop the ability to recognise grape varieties, wine styles and regional characteristics.

WineTrial provides a convenient way to practise these skills using individual wine samples instead of full bottles.

By comparing wines side by side, students can focus on important tasting characteristics such as appearance, aroma, acidity, tannins, body, alcohol and finish.

Wine tasting tubes are particularly useful for studying differences between grape varieties, understanding regional wine styles and practising structured tasting descriptions.

WineTrial is an independent tasting concept from Grandcruwijnen and is not an official WSET or SDEN educational product.

4. Why Choose Wine Samples in Glass Tubes?

Traditional wine tastings often require several bottles to be opened at once. Wine samples in glass tubes offer a practical alternative, especially when you want to compare a wider selection of wines.

Each WineTrial tube contains 50 or 100 ml, providing a tasting portion that allows you to examine the wine's aromas, flavours and structure.

The wines are carefully transferred into glass tubes using argon gas to minimise exposure to oxygen during filling. This helps preserve the wine's characteristics and allows you to enjoy a representative tasting experience.

Glass is also a suitable material for wine storage because it is chemically inert and does not affect the wine's flavour.

The compact format makes WineTrial convenient for personal tastings, educational purposes and wine gifts.

5. How Does a WineTrial Work?

Enjoying your WineTrial wine tasting experience is straightforward.

1. Choose your WineTrial: Select a wine tasting kit based on the region, grape variety or tasting theme that interests you.

2. Prepare your tasting: Arrange the numbered glass tubes in the recommended order and use suitable wine glasses.

3. Taste and compare: Pour each wine into a glass and explore its aromas, flavours, structure and finish. Take your time to compare the differences.

4. Learn about the wines: Use the included wine overview and QR codes to access detailed information about each wine and its producer.

5. Order your favourites: Once you have discovered the wines you enjoy most, order the full bottles directly from Grandcruwijnen.

Frequently Asked Questions About WineTrial

What is included in a WineTrial wine tasting kit?

Each WineTrial contains a selection of carefully chosen wines in numbered glass tubes, with 50 or 100 ml per tube. The box also includes an overview of the wines and QR codes providing detailed information about each wine, its producer and origin.

Can I organise a wine tasting at home with WineTrial?

Yes. WineTrial is designed for wine tasting at home, whether individually, as a couple or with a small group. The numbered samples make it easy to compare different wines in a suggested tasting order.

Are wine tasting tubes suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. WineTrial is suitable for anyone interested in wine, regardless of their level of experience. The accompanying wine information helps beginners understand different grape varieties, regions and styles, while experienced enthusiasts can explore more detailed comparisons.

Can I buy a full bottle of a wine included in WineTrial?

Yes. All wines featured in WineTrial tasting sets are also available individually as full bottles at Grandcruwijnen. This allows you to explore a selection of wines before deciding which ones to purchase.

Can WineTrial be used for WSET or SDEN tasting practice?

Yes. WineTrial can be a useful supplement to WSET and SDEN wine education by allowing students to taste and compare different wines without opening full bottles. It is an independent product and is not affiliated with or officially endorsed by either educational organisation.