Guided Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Experience

SIP with SYP

📍 Délichi Wine Bar & Eatery
📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Wine is more than a drink. It is a language of culture, confidence, and connection.

For young professionals, understanding wine can open doors to new opportunities, strengthen relationships, and build confidence in both social and business settings.

SIP with Saigon Young Professionals is designed as an engaging evening where guests can explore the world of wine through a guided tasting and curated food pairing experience.

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a tasting of four wines paired with thoughtfully selected dishes, while learning the fundamentals of wine appreciation in a relaxed and social atmosphere.

This experience is not only about knowledge, but about discovering how wine culture can become part of your personal and professional journey.

Your Wine Hosts

Phuong Maxy

Storyteller & Founder of Ngonista

Phuong Maxy is a storyteller and the founder of Ngonista, a platform dedicated to sharing stories and experiences around wine, food, and gastronomy in Vietnam.

She has over a decade of experience in the wine industry and was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Wine & Spirits 2025, where she also received the Writer of the Year Award.

Through this experience, Phuong will guide the evening and create a warm and engaging environment for guests to discover wine in a meaningful and approachable way.

Ezio Rosa

Sales Director – Ideal Wine Company Vietnam

Ezio Rosa is an Italian wine professional and the Sales Director of Ideal Wine Company Vietnam, a distributor specializing in carefully curated premium Italian wines.

Known for his engaging communication style and deep knowledge of Italian wines, Ezio will bring guests into the world of Italian wine culture and traditions, sharing stories, insights, and perspectives through a carefully selected wine lineup.

What You’ll Experience

During the evening, guests will explore:

• The differences between sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines
  • Italian wine culture and traditions
  • How different wines are produced and what makes them unique
  • Introduction to key grape varieties
  • How to choose wine with confidence for different occasions
  • Food pairing principles that enhance both the wine and the dish
  • Wine terminology and expressions used in real-world settings
  • Understanding wine glassware and why it matters
  • Basic table etiquette for social and business dining

Each wine will be paired with food to demonstrate how the right combination elevates the overall experience.

Wines Featured

Guests will experience four styles of wine:

🍾 Sparkling
🥂 White
🌸 Rosé
🍷 Red

Each tasting will include insights into the wine’s origin, style, and pairing.

Evening Program

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Arrival, registration, and networking

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Guided wine tasting and food pairings

9:00 PM – 9:20 PM
Wine trivia challenge with prizes

9:20 PM – 10:00 PM
DJ set, socializing, and open networking

After the tasting and trivia, guests are welcome to stay, enjoy additional drinks or food, and continue connecting as the evening transitions into a relaxed social atmosphere.

An Experience Beyond Wine

This evening is not only about tasting wine.

It is about learning, connecting, and experiencing wine culture together.

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring gathering where wine, food, and conversation come together to create memorable moments.

Who Should Attend

This event is perfect for:

• Professionals who want to feel more confident with wine
  • Anyone curious about wine culture and food pairing
  • Those looking for a fun and social learning experience
  • Members of the Saigon Young Professionals community who enjoy meaningful networking

No prior wine knowledge is required. Just bring your curiosity.

How to Buy a Ticket

Tickets are limited — reserve your spot early!

Early-Bird: 800,000 VND (on or before April 9)
Regular Price: 1,000,000 VND

Option 1: Pay by Credit Card

Early bird – $30 USD (use code: SIPWSYP)
Regular price – $38 USD

Click the Buy Ticket button on this event page and follow the steps to pay by credit card.

Option 2: Pay by Bank Transfer directly to SYP

Please pay securely via this link:
https://onepay.vn/quicklink?linkId=REF-KS7ZZ4WVNKW9TK8J

📍 Délichi Wine Bar & Eatery
📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Reserve your spot early — this experience will fill quickly.

Come curious. Leave confident. 🍷