White Wine Tasting Party Tabletop Decor

Don't detract from the importatnt task at hand with too involved decor all over the table. Keep things simple and classic and your guest will thank you.

• Choose a white tablecloth. White is the classic choice for wine tasting; the thought being that a colored background can interfere with the wine's color.
• Give the table an elegant touch with a white floral arrangement, but choose flowers that do not have a strong scent, which could potentially influence the "bouquet" of the wine.
• Orchids are a great choice with their light aroma, such as this gorgeous Martha Stewart White Phalaenopsis Orchid Bouquet available from 1-800-Flowers.com.
• Place the flower arrangement on one end of the table and fill in the around the base with unscented votive candles to create a nice ambience.
• Consider placing a framed menu of the wine that you will be tasting on the other end of the table to balance it out and add a few votive candles to complete the look.
• The center and remainder of the table will be filled with elements for the wine tasting.
• Make sure that there is enough light in the room for all to read the tasting notes and check the color and quality of each wine.