What could be more fun or easy to throw than a wine tasting party? The winery has done all the work. All that's left is to choose some grapes and flavors, tasting techniques and a few complementary bites.
Hosting a wine tasting or a wine and cheese party is an excellent way to discover new wines, show off your wine knowledge or learn about tasting techniques. Cheers!
In the spirit of the grape harvest, Autumn is the perfect time to host a Wine Tasting Party. No pretense, no worries, wine tastings simply give people the chance to get together to discover different wines while virtually tasting the rolling and pict...
Anyone can embrace wine tasting at a party designed to stimulate guests' senses and arouse their palates. Set out bowls of ingredients like berries or apples, to assist guests in detecting the aromatic notes that wine pros always reference. After this party, even the first-time wine drinker will taste the cherries, or licorice lingering in that evening's vintage.
Contrary to popular belief, there are no hard and fast rules for matching food with wine. The best way to learn is try any wine with any recipe. Look for how the food complements the wine or doesn't complement. If the food overpowers the wine, then obviously that isn't the right match.
Satisfy your sweet tooth and chocoholic cravings by hosting a chocolate and wine tasting fetes this fall. Golden ticket in-hand, corks popped, platters filled with assorted dark chocolates, caramels, milk chocola...
With such a wide variety of wines on the market, learning the differences between them and finding your personal preferences can be quite a task. Sure, it's nice to try wines one at a time, but why not grab a few bottles, a few friends, and have yourself a wine tasting party? With a little pre-planning, you can host a wine tasting like an expert!
Throwing a wine tasting party can be easy. Start by trying three totally different reds and three totally different whites and figure out what you like about them from color to aroma to taste.
Who doesn't enjoy a nice glass of Pinot Noir during dinner? Even though we may have filled our glasses with fancy wine, sometimes we may find ourselves clueless as to what it is we've chosen from the store or on the wine list. Whether that is or is not the case, don't let others catch on! Now you can have the confidence of a sommelier and drink wine proudly!
Without leaving the confines of your abode, great wine and cheese combinations can take you all the way around the world. Try out some new cheeses and pair them with delicious wine to get an out-of-country experience! Smile and say cheese!
It goes without saying that us Cocktail Therapy gals, well...we love our cocktails!That said, when it comes to entertaining (and we include entertaining ourselves in that category!), we're all about what's delicious, but also what's no-hassle. More o...
We would all love to have a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar, but space limitations, expense or too little wine can make it difficult to justify. If you are lucky enough to have space for a wine cellar, bravo, you're a step ahead and p...
An excerpt from Fete Accompli! Workbook - The Ultimate Party Planning Guide by Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison.If you have a bar in your home and entertain often, its a good idea to always keep your bar stocked with the basic necessities. But what are the basic necessities? In addition to having your own favorites on hand, here is a list of the liquors, garnishes and mixers every at home bar should never be without.
Want a memory that will last a lifetime? Indulge yourself on a birthday, anniversary, or any occasion with a Wine Tasting Party Experience.The hottest trend in parties, these experiences offer unique ways to cele...
Few things are more relaxing than a leisurely picnic in the park. Only one thing can improve on the great outdoors, clear skies and delicious food: a great bottle of wine. Here are some tips on finding the perfect match:
I asked my husband, "Have you ever heard of a Wine Tree?" His response, "No. Where does it grow?" Hmmph. I thought he was paying attention to all those charity events I chaired! And, I thought this fundraising idea was right up there in popularity wi...
Uncork a festive spirit at your holiday party with a wine tasting theme. Create a lush Cabernet and rose pink centerpiece as a simple, yet elegant way to decorate the table.
Choose from my list of 8 Great Holiday Wines or invite guests to bring a bottle of their favorite vintage for a fabulous holiday party.
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