Online Wine Tasting
You can order our 'Kleine Proeverij voor Thuis' via our webshop. The tasting consists of a box with seven 50 ml. bottles with regularly changing wines for 25.00. In the box you will find an insert with an explanation and a QR code that leads to a film of about 15 minutes with an explanation of the wines by vinologist Martijn Fernhout. For an enjoyable evening of winetasting, or as a valued (business) gift!
Please note that the movie accompanying the 'Kleine Proeverij' is in Dutch! On request, we can subtitle or translate the tasting for larger groups or companies. For this, you can contact Martijn:
In addition, we regularly organize private online wine tastings for groups and companies. We do these tastings on the basis of the same tasting boxes with 7 x 50 ml. of wine, but with an extensive explanation: it includes a film with explanation of approximately 45 minutes and a live online session via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, where the wines are tasted under the guidance of Martijn and there is plenty of room for questions. The live session usually lasts 1 to 1.5 hours. Several themes are available: "an introduction to wine" (also available in English), France, Spain, Italy and Germany. Of course we taste wines that match the theme. The price for these online tastings is 49.50 per person including VAT, excluding any shipping costs. Due to the time and basic costs of filling and packaging, no graduated prices apply for online tastings, as with a normal tasting. The minimum number of participants is 14, the maximum 70. We can deviate from these numbers in consultation. If desired, we can also "enrich" the tasting with, for example, our BarrelBox or an assortment of suitable cheeses. An ideal night out, but then at home! For more information or a customized quote, please contact Martijn:
In 2020 we were able to provide online wine tastings for, among others, Salesforce, eMule, Google, SHV, Arcadis, UMCG, RDW, Roland Berger and Quadient and for tasters throughout the Netherlands, in Belgium, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Italy, the United Kingdom, the US and even Singapore and Australia!
Small Tasting
During the opening hours of Barrel Wijnlokaal you can order a "small tasting". You will then be served 4, 6 or 8 half glasses (19.90, 29.50 and 38.50 p.p. respectively), of course with a short explanation per wine. You may indicate your preferences (per table) and we will choose a number of beautiful wines for you. We only serve the small tasting per table. It is not possible to book this tasting in advance. However, if you would like to do a small tasting with a larger group (from 8 people), we would like to know in advance.
Closed Tasting
Would you rather have an extensive tasting? That is of course also possible:
For a party, for your annual club, for a birthday or with a group of wine enthusiasts: we are happy to assist you!
We can provide tastings in Barrel Wijnlokaal or Barrel Wijnwinkel (for a maximum of 25 participants), or on location (for a maximum of... er... a lot of participants!). A tasting can be a "general introduction to the world of wine", but it is also possible to take a more specific approach, such as a tasting with only sparkling wines, dessert wines or ports, or with a specific wine country or region as the theme. Adjusted rates apply for a tasting focused on one type of wine or wine region. If desired, we would be happy to make a tailor-made offer for you.
For a tasting at Barrel, with an explanation of winemaking, different wine styles and origin of wine, tasting of 8 wines, including a suitable plateau with cheeses and charcuterie, you can assume the following graduated prices, depending on the number of participants.
8-10 participants 42,50 euro per person,
11-12 participants 40 euro per person,
13-15 participants 38,50 euro per person,
16-20 participants 37 euro per person,
21-25 participants 36 euro per person and
from 26 participants 35 euro per person.
The minimum number of participants in a private wine tasting is eight from Monday to Wednesday. On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday this number is at least ten. Of course you can also come with fewer tasters, but we keep at least these numbers with associated rates.
Please note that, during our busiest months (November and December) a minimum number of 12 participants is required for reserving a wine tasting.
If you are on a diet or have a food allergy, please let us know when you make your reservation. We reserve the right to charge a surcharge for "customization" (eg for gluten-free bread).
Depending on the wishes, adjusted rates apply for a tasting on location (logistics, possible kilometres, extra time investment, et cetera). We are happy to make a tailor-made offer for you.
In addition to cheeses and charcuterie, we can provide delicious vegetarian bites from Cook-I in consultation
If you are following a diet or have a food allergy, we would like to be notified on reservation. We reserve the right to charge an additional cost for tailoring a tasting to your extra needs (for example gluten-free bread).
Depending on your wishes, adapted rates apply for a tasting on location (logistics, possible mileage, extra time investment, etc.). We would be happy to prepare a tailor-made offer for you.
In addition to cheeses and cured meats, we can also provide delicious vegetarian snacks from Cook-Ing (at additional cost).
In short: almost anything is possible! For more information, reservations or a tailor-made offer,
Barrel's wine tastings are provided by owner Martijn Fernhout (vinoloog and WSET level 3).