08/07/2026
🌟HANG Member Spotlight: Don Franklin, Wine Tasting By Don🌟
If you think a wine tasting means standing at a winery counter while someone tells you the price of each pour, Don Franklin is about to change your mind. Don brought his passion for wine and his gift for storytelling to the group.
Don runs Wine Tasting by Don, bringing guided wine tasting experiences directly to your home, your office, or your event. He has visited over 300 wineries in France alone, plus wineries across Spain, Italy, Napa, Sonoma, the Finger Lakes, and beyond. That depth of knowledge shows up in every tasting he runs. He does not sell wine and does not represent any winery, which means his only job is to educate, entertain, and help you discover wines you will actually love.
His tastings work for birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, corporate events, fundraisers, and just about any gathering where you want something memorable. He can do blind tastings, regional comparisons, food pairings, and even teach you how to read a French wine label, which turns out to be a skill most people are missing. He keeps groups small and focused, and the experience is anything but your average party entertainment.
If you know someone planning an event and looking for something different, Don is your guy. Check out his tasting options at https://winetasting-nj.com and reach out and let him know HANG sent you!
