The perfect idea for a small party is to host a wine night at your apartment. The intimate setting of a wine party is perfect for the amount of space you have as well as noise control. And, most importantly, what’s not to love about wine itself? It is a sophisticated, romantic drink that can be used for a celebration, a nice date, or a relaxing evening. A wine tasting party is a great way to bring your closest friends together and experiment different tastes of the new and old world. Wine tasting parties are fun and lively; here are some tips to really make your wine party a success.
Guest List
Keep the guest list to a group of about ten people so the atmosphere allows everyone to mingle but stick to mainly one consistent group throughout the night. Be careful in choosing your specific guests because it’s essential to have personalities that complement one another rather than clash. This will ensure that no issues will arise with the guests and that everyone has an equally fun night. Tip: Look through Facebook and see how your friends interact on the internet; it may be helpful in picking your top ten. You can also send invitations easily through email invites.
Wine Tasting Theme
There are quite a few ways you can organize the theme of your party. If you enjoy specific types of wine, for example pinot noirs and zinfandels, then select those two from different vineyards. Or you have the option of selecting a variety of wines from specific regions, such as France and Italy. And another way to choose a wine theme is to select by vertical tasting, which serves one wine from different years.
Wines
Once you’ve selected a theme, wine shopping will be an easier task. If you’re not a wine connoisseur, it might be the best idea to go to a wine shop and have a salesperson help you find what you’re looking for. Remember, the age and the price should never be the key factors of selecting wine; go with what you like and what fits your personality. Pick about 6-10 bottles to taste but always buy a few more of your favorites to ensure you won’t run out mid-party. Another little tip: Make sure you have enough wine glasses for everyone!
Food
It’s always a good idea to serve food at any party. Typically wine parties should offer crackers and bread to cleanse the palette in addition to appetizers and/or cheese trays. Chocolate is always a great way to end the tasting. It’s also easy to match up cheese and chocolate to enhance the different tastes of wines so ask your local wine shop what would be fit with your selected wines.
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