5 Steps: How to throw a wine tasting party

Hosting a wine tasting party is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests. In this article, we will guide you through selecting three exquisite wines, each paired perfectly with complementary delicacies. Furthermore, we’ll share valuable tips to ensure your wine tasting event is a memorable one. I’ve taken care of all the meticulous planning, so you can focus on enjoying the occasion. Be sure to revisit us for more innovative party planning ideas. Continue reading for an in-depth guide on organizing an exceptional wine tasting party.

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Step 1: Choose Your Wine

Opt for simplicity by selecting three distinct wines. In my quest to create the perfect trio, I was drawn to a red to pair with chocolate, a sparkling rosé, and a crisp white. I sought advice from a knowledgeable friend at Total Wine to refine my choices. While I’ve curated a variety from various grapes, feel free to tailor your selection to your palate. Whether you’re inclined towards all reds, a pink-themed Valentine’s or Galentine’s celebration, or an array of whites, the possibilities are endless. It’s a delightful experience to explore various wines and their pairings with guidance from an expert.

How to throw a wine tasting party by pairing 3 wines with 3 foods. Shown hear is a red wine, sparkling rose and white

These charming cards offer an effortless solution for guiding your guests on the ideal food pairings for each wine. You can order blank wine pairing cards from my online store, personalize them with your chosen pairings, and elegantly display them using a cork.

Step 2: Pick Your Appetizers and Wine Pairing

Here is a curated selection of wines I chose for my party, complete with their food pairings. The Riesling paired with blue cheese was a particular favorite among my guests and me. Click on each photo to discover more about each wine and the recommended appetizers to serve with them.

Jacqueline Leonne Sparkling Rose and charcuterie board for 2 wine pairing — Charcuterie and Sparkling Rosé Pairing

How to throw a wine and cheese party. White wine pairing with cheese — My favorite: Blue Cheese and White Wine Pairing

carmen cabernet sauvignon pairs with dark chocolate — Dark Chocolate and Cabernet Sauvignon Pairing

Step 3: Set Up You Wine Pairing Place Settings

how to throw a wine tasting party. Set up place settings. Include wine glasses for each wine pairing along with a dish and napkin. — For the wine pairing party, each place setting is arranged with three wine glasses, along with a plate and napkin.

At my wine pairing party, I arranged four place settings, each featuring three glasses for the different wine selections, along with a napkin and a plate.

You have the option to enhance each setting with a personalized place card or let your guests freely choose their seats.

Step 4: Prep and Set Up The Food

Maximize your preparation in advance. I usually set my table a day before the party, reducing the tasks for the event day. Additionally, I like to arrange flowers in a vase and place it at the table’s center, accompanied by playful signs reading “Classy, Sassy and Bad Assy With Wine” and “May Your New Year Be Filled With Magic, Cheer and Cheese“. Remember, the key to a successful party is a relaxed atmosphere. If the host is calm and joyful, it sets the tone for the guests to feel the same.

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The day of preparations. I made the salami rose in the morning and refrigerated it until I was ready to serve my charcuterie. I plated the non perishables and arranged them on my table.

Step 5: How To Serve Your Wine

How to throw a good wine tasting party. I like to serve the first tasting and then allow my guests to help themselves to more if they like the wine.

You have the choice of either self-service for your guests or pouring the wine yourself. I prefer to pour the first tasting, taking the opportunity to explain the various pairings. After that, I let my guests serve themselves. The pairing cards are quite useful in guiding your guests on which wine complements which food. Be open to your guests experimenting with different pairings. Mine certainly did, and it led us to explore and discover new and exciting combinations together.