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Party Supplies for Informal Wine Tasting

Getting ready for your next “adults only” evening can be easy. Stock up on some simple party supplies and you can host an enjoyable wine tasting party for your friends – even if you’re not wine snobs! An informal wine tasting can be simple to plan and fun to host. Six to eight couples are an ideal size for this kind of party, and you can ask each couple to bring one bottle of wine when you send out invitations.

Small samples of each bottle can easily be divided among the 12 to 16 guests. You might want to rent inexpensive wine glasses from the local rental party store, and the rest of your wine tasting supplies are easily assembled.

Settle on some guidelines for the wine selection, such as six different Chardonnays, or three Cabernets and three Merlots, or even specify six different wines from local wineries. As each couple arrives, place their bottle of wine in a bag that completely covers the bottle, each labeled with a number or a letter of the alphabet. Don’t let couples see which bag you place their bottle in – most people will assume that their wine will be the favorite.

To begin, pour about 2 ounces of wine in each glass. Prepare a simple tasting score sheet and make enough copies for each guest to record their comments about the wine, along with some sort of scoring system. Offer a supply of plain flavored crackers and mild cheeses between the tastings, then bring out the next bottle.

And The Winner Is…

Continue until all wines have been tasted, then compare scores. Unveil the bottles to reveal which varieties proved to be winners. This will often lead to lively conversation and debate. You may also wish to supply some more substantial hors doeuvres or party foods after the tastings. Keep the mood festive and non-competitive and everyone will have a good time, while learning a bit more about different wines.

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home - party ideas :: party supplies Party Supplies for Informal Wine Tasting Getting ready for your next “adults only” evening can be easy. Stock up on some simple party supplies and you can host an enjoyable wine tasting party for your friends – even if you’re not wine snobs! An informal wine tasting can be simple to plan and fun to host. Six to eight couples are an ideal size for this kind of party, and you can ask each couple to bring one bottle of wine when you send out invitations. Small samples of each bottle can easily be divided among the 12 to 16 guests. You might want to rent inexpensive wine glasses from the local rental party store, and the rest of your wine tasting supplies are easily assembled. Settle on some guidelines for the wine selection, such as six different Chardonnays, or three Cabernets and three Merlots, or even specify six different wines from local wineries. As each couple arrives, place their bottle of wine in a bag that completely covers the bottle, each labeled with a number or a letter of the alphabet. Don’t let couples see which bag you place their bottle in – most people will assume that their wine will be the favorite. To begin, pour about 2 ounces of wine in each glass. Prepare a simple tasting score sheet and make enough copies for each guest to record their comments about the wine, along with some sort of scoring system. Offer a supply of plain flavored crackers and mild cheeses between the tastings, then bring out the next bottle. And The Winner Is… Continue until all wines have been tasted, then compare scores. Unveil the bottles to reveal which varieties proved to be winners. This will often lead to lively conversation and debate. You may also wish to supply some more substantial hors doeuvres or party foods after the tastings. Keep the mood festive and non-competitive and everyone will have a good time, while learning a bit more about different wines. Related Articles The Wine Tasting Party at Its Best Unique Ideas Like a Mini Flashlight for a Party Favor For more information about wine tasting parties, or to choose from a variety of related products and services, choose from one of the following links: