A Taste for Romance: How Wine Events Spark Real Connection
- E268
- 35:24
- July 14th 2025
Could Your Perfect Match Be Found In Your Wine Glass?
Join us for a deliciously original episode of The Love Machine, as host James Preece welcomes UK Wine Expert Kirsty Woodgate to explore the world of “wine dating.”
Discover how wine tasting can spark real romantic connections, why palate matching makes dating so much more exciting, and the secrets behind First Class Wine Events’ one-of-a-kind matchmaking technology.
Find out how rating wines reveals your ideal partner, what really happens at wine dating events, and why pairing food and wine could unlock chemistry. From fascinating behind-the-scenes matchmaking to tips for nervous singles, this episode uncorks all the fun - and addresses the biggest misconceptions about wine dating.
If you love wine, dating, or simply want insider advice on making connections, tune in for the ultimate “wine dating” experience on The Love Machine.
Listen now and let your senses guide you toward love!
About Kirsty
Kirsty Woodgate is a wine expert and communicator from the UK. With her business partner Jen Davis they run First Glass Wine Events, bringing wine lovers together by using people's tastebuds to find them their perfect partner in wine. Kirsty is a diploma graduate from the Wine Spirit and Education Trust, and she is the Ramon Bilbao UK Spanish Wine Master.
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About James
James Preece is the UK's top Dating Coach with over 20 years experience helping singles all over the world. He is the host of the Love Machine Podcast.
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