| Do you have to be a sommelier to know | | | | - Printed wine tasting cards that list the wines you |
| something about wine? Well, if you want to tout | | | | purchased with some information from the bottle |
| yourself as an expert, perhaps but if you just | | | | - Pencils in case guests want to make notes |
| want to enjoy a good glass of wine, go with your | | | | about their favorites |
| gut - or rather your mouth - and enjoy what | | | | - Wine glasses. We recommend 2 per person. |
| tastes good to you. So, why not host a wine | | | | One for tasting and one for later |
| tasting party? Now before you hit the panic | | | | - Plain saltine or oyster crackers for guests to |
| button, get uptight and claim to know nothing | | | | cleanse their palates |
| about wine, stop! We aren't proposing you sit | | | | - Still (plain) water for rinsing |
| around discussing bouquet and barrel fermenting. | | | | - Some good music, good conversationalists and a |
| We want you to have a little fun. | | | | sense of fun! If you want to add an extra flare |
| You can buy wine tasting party kits from various | | | | to the party, why not serve a variety of |
| sources on the internet and local shops. Don't | | | | champagnes instead. Have friends bring cava, |
| want a kit? Here's what you need: | | | | prosecco, sparkling wine and champagne instead |
| - Guests - think about whom you know that likes | | | | of a red or white wine. |
| and drinks wine and keep the numbers small | | | | At the end of the event, serve some crackers |
| - A few bottles of wine that you think you might | | | | bread, cheese and fruit or some other small/light |
| like - both red and white. Depending on the size of | | | | appetizers and offer each guest a glass of his/her |
| the crowd plan on 2 bottles of each type. Or for | | | | favorite wine. Wine charms are a fun thing to |
| an added twist, ask your guests to each bring 2 | | | | introduce at this point. Each person can pick her |
| bottles of their favorite wine. If you do this you | | | | her own and attach to the glass. Put on some |
| will need them to email or phone you with the | | | | music and enjoy the company. However, above |
| wine information ahead of time. | | | | all things, drink and serve responsibly! |