About us

Hi! Thanks so much for being here and supporting small local businesses!

I’m Toria, a mum of two from Kingston upon Thames. And I love wine.

I love wine, I love visiting vineyards and I especially love the stories behind wine -  like how small changes to soil or climate can make big differences to how a bottle tastes, and how a dairy farmer realised one day that he had the same soil and climate as the champagne region and started producing incredible english sparkling wine.

I don’t, however, love the jargon, the pomp and the seriousness that can surround wine. I’ve been to wine tastings before and felt like I should know more and that I can only talk about how good the wine is. I also don't love that I have to pay a babysitter £40 to be allowed to leave the house as a couple these days.

Shouldn't drinking wine just be fun?

That’s why I started Wine Should Not Be Stressful.

A while back, I started trying to do my own blind tastings at home (even though it’s almost impossible to not know the answer yourself when you’re the one making it!) and they have been so much fun. We can enjoy the wine, laugh at each other’s ridiculous comments about them, and chat about anything and everything else! And now I’d like to share this experience with you.

Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore different wine regions, compare wines in blind tastings, and explore the differences between expensive and basic wines. We want to empower you to trust your own palate and enjoy wine without any stress or pressure.

So, whether you're looking to expand your wine knowledge, host a unique wine tasting event, or simply enjoy a glass of wine with your partner, Wine Should Not Be Stressful boxes can be delivered to your door to make your evening a delightful and memorable experience, without the need for a babysitter.

Thank you for supporting small local businesses like mine. Cheers to a stress-free wine adventure!