Hosting a wine tasting party is the perfect way to experience new flavors while spending time with friends. Whether it’s a fun Friday night or a relaxing Sunday, hosting this type of party can be an exciting alternative to the ordinary movie night. If you’ve never hosted one before, follow these tips to make your event as memorable as possible. 

3 Tips for Hosting a Wine Tasting Party

1. Get the Right Snacks

Every party requires snacks, and wine tastings have a few classic staples. First and foremost is cheese. Popular types to serve at tastings include creamy cheeses like brie and camembert, hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano and cheddar, and blue cheeses like Gorgonzola and Stilton. Pick several different kinds of cheese to satisfy all of your guests and their flavors of wine.

Other snacks that pair well with wine include nuts, fruit, olives, and chocolate. You should also provide plain bread or crackers as palate cleansers.

2. Pick a Theme 

Searching for the right wines to serve at a party can feel a bit overwhelming. Make this task easier by sticking to a theme. For example, you could choose bottles from a certain region or brands under a certain dollar amount. You could even ask each of your guests to bring their favorite variety and swap amongst each other.

You could also pick out a variety of random bottles and place them in paper bags so your guests can enjoy a blind tasting. Present a prize, such as a gift card to a local liquor store, to the person who correctly guesses the most wines. 

3. Make Tasting Cards

Place an identification card in front of each bottle that lists the type, vineyard, year, flavor profile, and suggested snack pairings. This way, even guests who don’t know much about wine can engage in a lively conversation about each bottle.

You should also give every guest an individual tasting card where they can write their own impressions about the tastes and aromas. For a blind tasting, skip the identification cards, and tell guests to guess each bottle’s identity on their tasting cards. 

Make the most of your tasting party with high-quality wines from Evergreen Liquor Store. Located in Kalispell, MT, the store has also specialized in bourbon, vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila, and mixers for over 30 years. They also offer monthly specials and case discounts so you can buy all the bottles you need for your party at an affordable price. To learn more about their offerings, visit them online or call (406) 755-1408.