At M&P stores we hold tastings all year round in more than a dozen cities across Poland. In July and August 2026 alone we organised 39 tastings in 15 stores and hosted 500 guests. Around the table you will find regulars alongside people attending for the very first time. Every meeting is a chance to get to know wine better: in a small group, with an expert's commentary and with several wines to compare.

What a tasting at an M&P store looks like

Most tastings last about two hours. Usually 5–7 wines appear in the glasses, and 3–4 in the shorter formats. A tasting is typically attended by a dozen or so people. We most often meet on Fridays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Tastings are led by an M&P advisor, a sommelier or a guest from a winery. Many members of our teams hold WSET 2 or WSET 3 certificates, and some are qualified sommeliers. During the meeting you will hear about the region, the producer and the grape varieties, and questions are always welcome. Guests ask, for example, how brandy differs from cognac, how the solera system works or what work in a vineyard involves.

The wines poured at tastings come from the M&P range, so you can usually buy them on the spot in the store or reserve them at wina-mp.pl for collection at the store of your choice. Tastings are open exclusively to persons of legal age.

Tasting formats

Guided tastings

This is our basic format: one theme – a region, a producer or a grape variety – and selected wines discussed around the table. In recent months these have included wines from El Esteco in the high-altitude Salta region of Argentina, five interpretations of chenin blanc from France, South Africa and India, and white Burgundies – from Chablis, Meursault and Pouilly-Fuissé.

Speed tastings and open bottle days

When there isn't time for a whole evening, shorter formats come into their own. A speed tasting means 3–4 wines, usually in the afternoon – guests appreciate it for being cheaper and, above all, shorter. Some stores also hold open bottle days: on these days any person of legal age can try the wine or other spirit selected for that day on the spot.

Blind tastings and Wine Casino

During blind tastings we reveal the labels only at the end, so all that counts is what's in the glass. That was the idea behind "Champagne Roulette" at the M&P Wrocław Piękna store, where champagnes stood alongside other sparkling wines made by the traditional method. Wine Casino, held in Wrocław, goes a step further: gaming mats and chips are laid out on the table, and after assessing the aroma, flavour and structure you bet on the grape variety, style, region and even the price of the wine. At the end the bottles are unveiled and every wine is discussed around the table.

Masterclasses with a special guest

Meetings with the people who create or represent these drinks are something special. M&P stores have hosted, among others, Enrico Bison, brand ambassador of Fontanafredda, Sophia McLean from Cadenhead's and Rodrigo Ameijde from Alvarez y Diez. Masterclasses with Winnica Pałac Mała Wieś, in turn, gave guests the chance to ask about life behind the scenes at a young Polish winery: the choice of grape varieties and the daily work among the vines.

Wine and food

Some tastings are combined with food. As a rule, appetisers are served with the wine at every meeting, but we also organise special food pairing events. The M&P Kielce Okrzei store hosted a "Sushi & Wine Pairing" evening, while the M&P Ząbki Powstańców store organises tastings at the "Na Skrajnej" restaurant, where drinks are matched with carefully selected dishes. You can check whether food is served with the wines in the event description.

To begin with: the ABC series

With beginners in mind, the M&P Wrocław Piękna store organises meetings in the ABC series, such as "ABC of Wine", "ABC of France" and "ABC of Scotch Whisky". It's a good opportunity to learn the basics, especially for those just starting to explore this world.

Whisky, rum, brandy and cigars

We don't just taste wine. The M&P Whisky & Cognac Club in Warsaw's Wesoła district regularly holds masterclasses led by experts, often representatives of wineries and distilleries. Our stores also host evenings with whisky, rum and brandy, and the M&P Warszawa Ursynów Rosoła store holds cigar evenings once a month.

Festivals

The biggest tasting of the year is the M&P Pavlina Festival in Warsaw – the oldest festival of its kind in Poland. 2026 marks its 17th edition: 160 exhibitors, with over 600 wines included in the ticket price on Wine Day and over 200 spirits on Spirits Day. We also organise regional festivals – in 2026 in Łódź, Kalisz, Kraków and Opole – as well as the Pawlina Whisky & Friends festival.

Where and how often tastings take place

We organise tastings in over 30 stores in more than a dozen cities. The best place to check current dates is the events calendar, where you can filter them by city.

How much does a tasting cost

Prices depend on the format and the products being tasted. Approximate figures are given below:

• speed tastings – PLN 20–50,

• most guided tastings – PLN 60–100,

• tastings with more expensive wines, e.g. champagnes – around PLN 130–190,

• tastings with dishes at a restaurant and cigar evenings – around PLN 200–300,

• evenings with great wines, e.g. from Burgundy, the Rhône or Piedmont – PLN 250–400, with exceptional tastings of legendary wines costing more.

The current price is always given with the event in the calendar.

How to sign up for a tasting

1. Go to the events calendar and choose the event you're interested in.

2. On the event page click "Buy ticket". An account at wina-mp.pl is required to make a purchase.

3. Pay online.

4. Your ticket will arrive by e-mail as a PDF, usually within a few minutes. You'll also find it in the user panel of your account.

5. Show your ticket on arrival – printed or on your phone screen.

For some events tickets can also be bought in the store. There are usually between a dozen and twenty-something places available, so popular tastings sell out quickly. Tickets are bearer tickets (unless the event description states that they are personalised). Tickets are non-refundable, unless we cancel the event, change its date or significantly change its programme.

Private and corporate tastings

At selected stores you can book a tasting for a private occasion or for your company. At the M&P Warszawa Wesoła store you can hire the tasting room, at the M&P Warszawa Marina Mokotów store – the Wine Garden, while the Whisky & Cognac Club prepares tastings and events for companies, including exclusive hire. We also organise events at a location of the client's choice. You'll find more details in the Guided tastings tab.

Tasting reports

We describe what's been happening lately in our stores in reports from the series "What's happening at M&P stores".

• What's happening at M&P stores | second half of July 2026

• What's happening at M&P stores | first half of July 2026

• What's happening at M&P stores | first half of June 2026

You'll find all the reports in the News section.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know about wine to come to a tasting?

No. We talk about every wine around the table, and questions are welcome – including the simplest ones.

How long does a tasting last?

Usually about two hours. Some evenings last up to three hours, while a speed tasting is shorter.

How many wines are tasted?

Most often 5–7, and 3–4 in the shorter formats.

How many people take part in a tasting?

A dozen or so – in July and August 2026 an average of 13 people per meeting. The number of places is limited.

How much does a ticket to a tasting cost?

Most often around PLN 60–100. Speed tastings usually cost PLN 20–50, and evenings with great wines PLN 250–400. The current price is given with each event.

How do I buy a ticket to a tasting?

Online, on the event page in the calendar at wina-mp.pl, using the "Buy ticket" button. For some events tickets are also available in the store.

Can I buy the wines from the tasting?

Yes. The wines come from the M&P range, so you can usually buy them on the spot in the store or reserve them at wina-mp.pl for collection at the store of your choice.

Can I book a tasting for my company?

Yes, it can take place in one of our tasting rooms or at a location of the client's choice. Enquiries should be sent to: mariusz.masiak@wina-mp.pl

Who can take part in a tasting?

Only persons of legal age. Staff may refuse entry to anyone underage or intoxicated.

You'll find the next tastings in the events calendar. See you at our stores.