Perception & Palate: Exploring Bias Through Wine Tasting
February 20, 2026
18.30-21.30
Join us for an evening that’s as bubbly as it is thought-provoking — where wine tasting meets meaningful conversation. Guided by Paris’s own Tanisha Townsend, founder of Girl Meets Glass, this interactive “Price Is Right”-style experience invites you to explore how perception, expectation, and bias shape the way we taste — and the way we see one another.
Through guided tastings and a playful twist on traditional wine education, we’ll open our senses (and our minds) to what truly influences our judgments. Come ready to sip, guess, laugh, connect and learn — no wine expertise required, just curiosity and an open palate.
We will be tasting 4 to 5 wines, and (back by popular demand) will be pairing them with a beautiful, artisanal cheese board from our favorite Fromagerie Chatin (for those who remember the cheese board at our Harlem Renaissance event and our Banned Books Week event) !
You won't want to miss this!
Spaces are limited. For any questions, please contact Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Chair, Chloé.
About Tanisha:
Tanisha Townsend is Paris’s go-to guide for making wine approachable, memorable, and fun. As Chief Wine Officer of Girl Meets Glass, she curates unforgettable wine and food pairing experiences for expats, travelers, and locals alike, blending insider knowledge with her signature down-to-earth style. She also hosts the hit podcast Wine School Dropout, where she breaks down the world of wine with humor, honesty, and expertise.
Armed with top industry credentials (WSET Level 3, Certified Specialist of Wine, Certified Specialist of Spirits, and French Wine Scholar), Tanisha empowers her audiences to explore their tastes with confidence and deepen their understanding of wine and spirits.
Featured by Ebony, France 24, and Meininger’s International, Tanisha has become a celebrated voice in the global wine community, known for demystifying oenology and building a vibrant, inclusive community of wine lovers in the heart of Paris.
