Key Elements of A Successful Wine Tasting Party
by: ToddGibson |
Total views: 1 |
Word Count: 509 |
View PDF | Print View
Share This Article
Drinking wine is a good time no matter the specific occasion. That being said, drinking it with friends is ideal. One way to do that is to throw a wine tasting party. If this sounds like a good idea, here is a guide to how you do it.
The world of wine is full of terminology that can be complex. A wine tasting party is not such a phrase. It describes the event exactly. You will taste a variety of wines and discuss the merits of each with the other individuals doing the tasting.
In truth, a wine tasting party is a good time no matter how you do it. If you actually would like too really compare wines instead of just having a good party, there are a number of steps you should consider taking to make things a success.
You are going to need people to actually do the tasting. I recommend that you select friends who have roughly the same level of wine knowledge. This will result in a more balanced comparison versus involving experts with beginners.
Once you know the type of wine drinker you wish to invite, you need to limit the crowd. You want enough people that different views will be generated, but not so many that anyone is excluded in the conversation. 6 people is the perfect number.
We have our tasters, so now we need our wine. Pick a niche. Get creative. Perhaps the tasting will be reds from Bordeaux, France for 2001. How about whites from Argentina for 1997? The wine world is your oyster!
Hosting a wine party is simple because the guests are required to bring much of the schwag. No host has 40 or 50 wine glasses or bottles. Each guest must bring one bottle of wine and enough glasses for themselves or they cannot participate.
Keeping notes of your wine drinking escapades is smart move. You want to recall what made you smile and that made your eyes water. Nomad Wine Journals are about the best for note taking, but anything will do so long as you use it.
The point of the tastings is to determine which wine tastes good alone, not with cheese or other food. While the tastings are occurring, there should be no food on the table. You want to isolate the taste of the wine. You can eat later.
If you are getting a buzz during a wine tasting, you are doing it wrong. Wine should be sipped, savored and then spit out. This means the host should have paper cups on hand for the spitting. Wine drinking will occur after a winner is determined. No cups will be needed!
Drinking wine with friends is fun, so do not stress too hard over the finer points of the wine tasting process. Just make sure to take notes so you remember the vintage you preferred the next morning!
Share This Article
Rating: Not yet rated Next Article - Selecting Wine For A Meal With Veal and Previous Article - The Quality Wines of Bordeaux
About the Author
Trying to come up with ideas for wine related gifts? Visit NomadJournals.com to find your solution.
Comments
No comments posted.Add Comment
Popular Articles about: Wine
1: Wine Travel: America's First Wine District2: Classic Wine Gifts That Always Make An Impression
3: Wine Trails: Rhode Island A Surprising Wine Travel Destination
4: Wine Cellars: 3 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Collection
5: Tips For Choosing And Buying Wine Racks
6: Wine Tours: Michigan Beckons Wine Lovers
7: Wine Refrigerators - Five Key Factors To Consider
8: Wine Racks: Displaying your Favorite Wines in Style
9: Secrets to Successfully Playing the Wine Auction Game
10: Choosing the Prefcet Wine
11: It's all in the wrapper and binding
12: Bordeaux - Wine Capital of the World
13: A Wine Gift - A Special Gift Fit For Any Occasion
14: Wine Making Kits: Would You Share This Wine With Friends?
15: Wine Travel: Now Available Near You On A U.s. Wine Trail
16: Wine Trails: Arizona Elevates The Art of Wine Making
17: The Art of Collecting Wine Labels
18: Cialis
19: Wine Tasting: Seven Tips For A Successful Experience
20: Wine Travel: Maine A Delight For Wine Lovers
21: How To Know When You're Already An Alcoholic
22: Different Types of Wine Labels
23: A Wine Gift Basket: The Perfect Gift for Somebody Special
24: How to Build a Glycol Chiller for Your Brewery
25: Wine and Spirits: A Look at Whiskey and Champagne
26: Wine Tours Come Home On U.S. Wine Trails
27: The Feeling of Wine Tasting and Pleasure of Sparkling Wine
28: Selling Wine Made Simple
29: Champagne Soup, Anyone? A Wine Food Pairing Treat!
30: Enjoy the Wine Country By Train