Girl's Night Wine Tasting Party

Gather Up the Goods:

You can focus on one specific group of wines, or all of them!

• If you want to try white wines only, buy Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Grigio.
• For red wines, you'll need Merlot, Cabernet and Pinot Noir.
• If you really want to experiment, offer Ports and Sherries.

Add a few wild cards, whichever way you go!

Food:

The best food for a wine tasting is also the simplest! Cheese and crackers. These easy snacks clean the palate between sips of wines, so you can truly taste each distinct flavor. You can also add some grapes to the mix. When trying Ports, provide chocolate- this sounds like a sickeningly sweet combo, but it's delicious.

Cups, Cups and More Cups:

To keep wines from tainting each other, each new wine should start with a new cup. You can purchase a bulk package of small plastic cups, or keep many wine glasses handy! Technically, you're supposed to spit out each taste of wine...but this is a party!

You Taste What?

When tasting, ask each person to identify the flavors of each wine - could be a fruit or spice. You're sure to hear some off the wall ideas though! People may taste Cabernet and say, "This tastes like a musty attic".

A wine tasting party is a great way to learn about wines and have fun with your friends. You might want to make it a sleepover though!

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