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Market to Glass - Wine & Food Pairing Experience at Pike Place Market

  • February 6 - April 28, 2026

  • Market Experience

    Seattle, Washington 98101
Ticket Price $101.62-$196.00 Book Now
Description

This is not a traditional market tour. This is the class.

The experience begins inside Pike Place Market, where guests are guided through an interactive exploration of the six essential flavor tools that shape every great wine pairing: acid, fat, salt, sweet, bitter, and herbal. Rather than lectures, guests learn by tasting—sampling ingredients, exploring vendors, and discovering firsthand how each flavor behaves and why it matters. The Market becomes a living classroom, training the palate before a single glass is poured.

From there, guests move to a private tasting room overlooking Pike Place Market, where the game begins.

Guests are presented with a curated charcuterie spread—artisan meats, cheeses, olives, pickled elements, and accompaniments—alongside a guided wine tasting led by a vintner-style host. Each wine is introduced with a short, engaging story: where it comes from, how it was made, and what makes it distinct.

Using their newly learned flavor tools—and guided by beautifully designed cards or a simple mobile app—guests are challenged to pair the wines with the foods themselves. There are no wrong answers, only discoveries. Guests taste, experiment, debate, and refine their choices before submitting their pairings, unlocking explanations that reveal why certain combinations shine and how personal preference plays a role.

The experience concludes with a collective reveal, reflection, and toast—leaving guests with a deeper understanding of wine, a new way to taste, and a memorable story tied forever to Pike Place Market. 
 

Total experience time: approximately 90 minutes.

Date & Time

Feb 6 - Apr 28, 2026

Venue Details

Market Experience

Seattle, Washington 98101 Market Experience
West Coast Tour Partners

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At West Coast Tour Partners, we specialize in designing, launching, and supporting exceptional, guest-focused tourism products across North America's most iconic destinations. From culinary walking tours and immersive storytelling experiences to customized cruise excursions and boutique transportation services, our goal is simple: create unforgettable journeys worth talking about.

Meet Our Founder: Michael Stork
Michael is a lifelong hospitality professional, entrepreneur, and creative force in the tourism industry. With over 30 years of leadership experience in hospitality and guest engagement, he has built, scaled, and consulted on a wide range of successful tour operations—from sightseeing vessels and themed excursions to culinary experiences and lifestyle brands.

Michael is a hands-on operator, and a trusted guide who understands both the art and science of delivering 5-star guest experiences. He is also a published author, having written and released over a dozen books on tour design, guest interaction, experience-based business models, and the emotional psychology of travel. His frameworks and methods have become standard training tools for companies and guides across the country. Michael is widely regarded as an expert in experiential tourism, often consulted by operators, municipalities, and media outlets seeking insight into what makes modern travel transformational.

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