How To Host A Wine Party
Here’s a secret, anyone can host a wine party. Why host a wine party, because it’s fun, that’s why. You only need a few basic things:
People
Wine
Pen & Paper/Cellphones to take notes
Palate Cleansers
So the first step is find the people, which seems easy enough. The second step is to find the wine you are going to taste. There are lots of ways to do this and suggestions are below:
Pick a region, have each guest bring a bottle from that region
Assign a varietal and vintage, have each guest bring a bottle
Have each guest bring a wine varietal they have never had before
Have guests bring a favorite varietal from different places around the world
Have guests bring their favorite wine
What about Palate cleansers? My favorites are:
Bread
Unsalted Crackers (such as water crackers)
Munster Cheese
Roast Beef (for red)
Cucumbers (great for your friends who are Gluten Free)
The biggest thing to remember is to have fun. Wine shouldn’t be about “one upping” someone it should be about a shared love of something awesome. It’s also fun to discuss the notes together as well, you learn a lot since taste is something that is perceived differently by different people.
So, what are your tips for wine parties? Comment Below.
