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Â Do you have a friendÂ thatÂ seems to knowÂ EVERYTHING about wines while youÂ sit there not able to see theÂ difference betweenÂ the $5 and $500 bottle?Â Â Here's the perfect activity for you:Don't forget.....foodÂ makes a difference!Â Â Be sure to serve some cheese and fruit so that you and your friendsÂ can make itÂ down the line of bottles!!Â Even if you weren't able to tell the difference in what you were drinking, you'll be sure to share some laughs with some good friends.

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Invitation and Drinks

Get your basic wine tasting party started with these helpful hints that will give you the right ambiance to drink wine with all your senses.

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How A Wine Tasting Works

Our four basic tastes, (sweet, sour, bitter, and salty) don't really tell us about the nuances of wine. It's our sense of smell that identifies most flavor characteristics. Wine is consumed through our mouth, therefore we use the term "taste." But, it is the marriage of our nose and tongue which sends a signal to the brain that says, "Oh yeah, vanilla is what I'm enjoying in this glass of Chardonnay."

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Picking Your Flight

Your flight is your choice of wines. It's time to be experimental, fun, and fancy!

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Mindy's Favorite Wine Choices

Here are my favorite red and white wines that you can consider having for your own wine tasting party.

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The Loire Valley Is For French Wine-Lovers

Rebecca says that her favorite wine-making region is the Loire Valley in France. There's a lot of grape diversity from the Loire, lots of experimentation, the wine is high in acidity.Best Choices from the LoireCabernet Franc Pinot Noir Be sure to drink these wines when they're still young. Good Vineyards from California (in case you can't experience the Loire)Grgich Hills: Great Merlots and CabernetsTablas Creek: Great Rhone style wines Tolucay: Nice Zinfandel Red Grapes

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Picnic at the Vineyard

Bring back the romance of when you first met the love of your life by indulging in a Picnic at the Vineyard Party Experience for an anniversary celebration. With stunning scenery and the sweeping vineyards of an award-winning winery as a backdrop, your picnic will feel as if you're part of a French master's countryside painting. This Party Experience includes a picnic lunch with wine, VIP tasting, and an atmosphere of amour. The Picnic at the Vineyard Party Experience is currently available in San Francisco. Check out the main Wine Tasting Party Experience page to find a unique wine event offered in your area. 

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Wine Tasting Party: Fine Wines

Uncork your understanding of uncommon vintages, varietals, and vineyards with a Wine Tasting: Fine Wines Party Experience that takes place in your home. Invite up to 9 guests to taste and discover the nuances of six fine wines as poured and discussed by an expert sommelier. You'll begin with a consultation where the sommelier will determine the best wine theme for you and your group. On the night of the event, the sommelier will come to your home and host this fine wine tasting with explanations of tasting terms and techniques as you sip, swirl, and splurge in the comfort of your own home. Wine Tasting Party: Fine Wines Party Experiences currently available in Dallas, Boston, Washington DC, New York, and Atlanta. Check out the main Wine Tasting Party Experience page to find a unique wine event offered in your area. 

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Wine & Cheese Pairing

A match made in heaven, wine and cheese is the ultimate indulgence on a casual birthday afternoon with friends. Rather than a platter of cheddar with any old wine, learn how to pair like the pros with a Wine & Cheese Pairing Party Experience.  Take in spectacular views of the vineyards as a wine educator guides you through a tasting of excellent vintages and complementary artisan cheese. Relax with friends on a private winery terrace as you educate your palette and enjoy this truly unique gourmet experience.  The Wine & Cheese Pairing Party Experience is currently available in San Francisco and Denver. Check out the main Wine Tasting Party Experience page to find a unique wine event offered in your area. 

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Look

The best way to get an idea of the color of a wine is to use a white background such as a napkin or a table cloth, and hold the glass of wine in front of it. Our wine tastings at Ambrosia are conducted on a large, all white tasting table. The range o...

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