In short About the experience
Great wines, great jokes, perfect pairing. The Australian sensation, An Idiot's Guide to Wine, is making its way to St. Louis to deliver an evening of comedy and wine tasting, performed live by a local comedian in English. Guests will have the opportunity to sample 5 different wine varietals from around the world while enjoying a hilarious stand-up show using material written by Merrick Watts. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a total beginner, you'll giggle and gulp your way through a night where the hardest part will be not to spill your wine while laughing.
Produced by Fever. Written by Merrick Watts, performed by a local comedian. Developed by Grapes of Mirth.
Experience highlights

Where Wine Meets Wit
A hilarious stand-up show performed by a local comedian, paired with a tasting of 5 different wine varietals.

Five Wines, Five Stories
A tasting journey packed with distinct flavors and stories from around the world.

Big Laughs, Local Talent
Performed live by a local comedian, using material from Merrick Watts, the world's only WSET Level 3 comedian. Expect a proper stand-up show, not a dry wine lecture.

Perfect for any crew
Date night, catch-up with friends or a solo night out. However you come, you'll leave with a smile.
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On the day How it works

Arrive early & settle in
Arrive 30 minutes early. Doors close at the start and no entry is allowed once the show has begun.

Sip, swirl & laugh
Enjoy a 70-minute stand-up set while you taste 5 different wines from around the world. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Leave as a (slightly cheeky) expert
Pick up genuine wine know-how with zero snobbery, just laughs.
Reviews What people are saying
4.3/5
based on 28 reviews
Greg S.
sep 2026
Funny! And he obviously has his wine facts straight. A fun evening!
Wendy S.
sep 2026
Very enjoyable
Bev S.
sep 2026
It was hilarious, informative and fun. So glad I went.
April S.
oct 2026
Unexpecte
Jaime O.
oct 2026
Fun night!
Maureen K.
oct 2026
Very entertaining
About the venueCasa Loma Ballroom
Casa Loma Ballroom, established in 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, is a historic venue featuring a 5,000 sq. ft. "floating" dance floor and seating for up to 850 guests. It hosts concerts, weddings, and dance events in a vintage setting. Image source: https://www.casalomaballroom.com/
Address
3354 Iowa Avenue, St. Louis, 63118
Parking
No parking information available
Accessibility
The venue is not ADA accessible.
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