Proud Wineaux

I experienced this as part of a group/​company outing and had a great time. We had a lot of laughs and tasted some really good wine and food. I would highly reccommend Jaye and Daniel.

Fantastic experience with Jaye and Daniel. Jaye knows her stuff for sure and is so approachable. You’ll learn a lot from her. I highly recommend giving her a shot!

I have been to many wine tastings. This by far has been the best one! From the atmosphere created by Jaye and her staff to the food and especially to the wine! This was the perfect evening!!! Jaye is so incredibly knowledgable and personable that she made this event so enjoyable! I learned a lot and found out I knew a little more than I thought. I look forward to possibly booking an event myself or attending future events. I will recommend Proud Wineaux to any clients I have that may be looking to host a wine tasting.

After I wrote the review, the owner/​wine connoisseur of Proud Wineaux Jaye responded immediately. She not only commented on my Unilocal review, but made sure to reach out via Email to personally apologize for the inconvenience and offered me a free make-​up class any time I wished. She even mentioned she wouldn’t mind hosting a private one just for me and a friend if I cannot make any of the ones on the website, so I could really get the benefit of the class.
When I did show up for their Sunday class, I was extremely pleased. The setting was intimate, Jaye was a fantastic teacher, both personable and knowledgeable. We tasted three different kinds of Chardonnay from three different regions, with an assortment of cheese/​dried fruits for pairing ideas. I thought the class was fantastic, it was relaxing and I felt like I learnt alot without any pressure, or pretension often involved in wine tasting.
On top of that, after the class, Jaye made sure to follow up with me again just to ask about my experience and for honest feedback. I realise it is a growing business and I really applaud Jaye’s approach and attitude. To me, this is customer service at its best and I cannot ask for more.
Will definitely come back and try another class!

Jaye was such a delightful surprise! My friends and I booked one of her wine tasting classes through Groupon and had no idea what to expect from the experience, but we are so happy we went, met Jaye, and had the best two hours of our lives talking about different types of Sauvignon Blancs and having the most fascinating wine pairings. Just think — lime and wine! She’s incredibly knowledgable and has obviously traveled to different vineyards both domestically and internationally and brings her passion for the topic into the session. Would definitely recommend taking a class w Jaye!

I booked a private wine and cheese tasting class for four people and all of us had a great time. We learned a lot about how different pairings bring out or subdue subtle notes in the wine as well as about the wine itself. Most importantly it was just a lot of fun and an absolutely perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon.

Went to a tasting this past Sunday with a friend and we had a blast. I drink and try a LOT of wine, but I’m excited to learn new things. Definitely going back!

This was an amazing experience… Now the reason I gave 5stars was not only because of the expierence but also because of Jaye’s personality and her personal experience with wine was amazingly outstanding. I was also skeptical because it was a mother’s day gift for my best friends mom and my mom & their first Wine Tasting but it blew their minds which I was so thrilled they enjoyed it (as well as the buzz they had) lol… Nonetheless I highly recommend it for anyone willing to open their pallets to a wonderful expierence in a Wine n Cheese\Tapas Tasting u won’t regret a single moment I guarantee it… plus I plan to go again

I got my Groupon on and I am glad that I did. The classes fill up quickly so be organized and get into class sooner than later.
I learned a lot about the grape of choice, CA vs. France vs. Italy variances for the same grape, and other interesting factoids about wine. Jaye was great in explaining the grape, the dirt /​shale of the regions, and showed us a map of the regions. I also loved the cheeses, almonds, and truffles too. Very informative tasting session.

I have gone to 5 classes so far and have learned so much each time. Jaye’s passion for wine is contagious and her explanations relatable. Learning wine by the grape makes so much sense and it’s fascinating to see how the same grape changes by region. The class environment is fun, relaxed, informative and as interactive as you want it to be.
The food pairings with the wines are also awesome. It’s amazing to experiment with all of the samples selected for each wine and to see how the flavor changes with each one. To top if off, Jaye sends detailed notes, including recipes, so you can always go back for reference.
I can now read wine labels with knowledge and confidence. Very fun, highly recommended!

I bought a Groupon for 10 tastings and have been to about 7 so far. I’ve been extremely impressed with the tastings. Jaye selects a grape varietal and then chooses wines from different regions so you really understand how the grape can change based on the region and what the winemaker does. This is so much better than going to tastings where you taste a merlot, cab, zin, etc and can’t keep them straight.
All tastings are blind so you have no preconceptions. I’ve never been a big Cabernet Sauvignon fan but definitely found a couple I really liked during Jaye’s cab tasting! Jaye has opened my eyes! I’m now much better about at least trying a cab before I say no to it! And Jaye sends out detailed notes so you know exactly which wines you tasted and where to buy them.
I’ve learned a lot about the varietals we’ve tasted. I’m also learning a lot about my palate and preferences. That makes it a lot easier when you’re in a wine bar/​wine shop and someone asks what you’re looking for in a wine. Now I can give specifics (ex French oak vs American oak, minerality, acidity, etc) so it’s much easier to get a good recommendation.
Classes are fun, energetic and engaging. Definitely check them out!

Enjoyed a wonderful tasting last week with Proud Wineaux.
It was a very relaxed, fun atmosphere where we learnt a lot about wine. The host was clearly very passionate about wine and made everyone feel welcome.
I’d highly recommend these classes

Had a tasting this weekend and had a great time. The host is incredibly friendly and knowledgable, as much passion and information for wine as a tasting we had in Paris. If you truly want to learn about wine, this is the class to take. Very cool NYC atmosphere — GREAT wine, GREAT cheese, and a very open and fun experience, not stuffy at all. Definitely worth checking out even if you don’t love wine, you may learn to find one that you do. Recommend highly.