Wine Tasting Party Ideas

Wine Tasting Party Tips

• Wine Glasses -- Have a number of wine glasses on hand. It has been said that the taste of wine is influenced by the type of wine glass in which the wine is served, so have a variety depending on what kind of wine you are planning on tasting for the evening.

• Dump Containers -- Use a dump bucket or bowl for this purpose. If you will be tasting a lot of wine, it is nice to have the option for guests to dump some out so they don't drink too much too quickly.

• Water -- Water glasses and a pitcher

• Napkins

• Pieces of Bread or Crackers -- Plain, not flavored

• Wine tasting Evaluation Sheets

• Pencils

• WINE!
  How much and How Many Types? -- Plan on 1 bottle of wine serving 6-8 guests for each wine tasted, and a tasting of 6-8 different types of wine. So if you have eight guests, you should have eight different bottles of wine. If you have more guests, plan accordingly.

How to Run a Wine Tasting Party

2. Serve white wine cool and red wine at room temperature.
(We like to cover the bottles in foil or bags so people don't know which they are tasting.)

3. If possible, serve the lighter wines first and then move on to more full-bodied wines.

4. Start with your first bottle. Pour about 2 ounces in each glass and do a taste test.

• Color: Note the color of the wine

• Viscosity: Swirl the glass and check out the viscosity of the wine. How much is left running down the sides of the glass?

• Aroma What does the wine smell like? Is if fruity? Nutty? Etc.

• Taste: Take a small sip. Swirl the wine in your mouth. What does the wine taste like to you?

5. Move on to the next wine.

6. After all the wines are rated, compare your notes and discuss your findings!

Wine Tasting Special Guests -- You might consider inviting a local wine expert to come talk at your party. We are all for supporting local businesses and if they are bringing free samples for you to try, that's even better!

Wine Tasting Party Ideas for Decorations

• Decorate your party area like a winery with Tuscan style influence using lots of purple, beige, gold, and green.

• Create a centerpiece display by stacking layers of breads, crackers, cheeses, and grapes around wine bottles.

• Add flowers in terra cotta pots to complement the color scheme.

Wine Tasting Party Ideas for Food

For a wine tasting party, think appetizers and finger foods. Here are a few easy suggestions:

• Bread

• Fruit

• Cheese

• Almonds

• Marinated Olives

• Mozzarella, Basil, and Tomato Skewers

Wine Tasting Party Ideas for Prizes or Favors

Art Glass Wine Stoppers

Wine Cork Candles

Vineyard Pewter Wine Charms

Hope you found some helpful wine tasting party tips on this page. Cheers!

If you enjoyed these wine tasting party ideas, you might also enjoy these parties:

Cocktail Party

Open That Bottle Party

Black and White Party

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