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Ideas for a Wine Tasting Party

A respectful guest knows it's good manners to bring along a little gift for any host or hostess! These clever ideas for semi-homemade hostess gifts will ensure your reputation as a polite party-goer.

Lose Your Senses

Host a tasting party at home no matter how savvy you consider yourself - we've got a game for wine lovers everywhere!

Simple Wine Cork Centerpiece

Try out this super easy yet chic wine cork light centerpiece idea

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Gift Idea

Homemade Wine Themed Hostess Gifts

Wine is one of those universally appreciated gifts by hostesses everywhere. Don't just slip your bottled gift into the store bought bag though - we're showing you four easy ways to add a whole lot more pizazz to your wine gift without the added work.

Decoration

Easy DIY Wine Tasting Decor

Vineyard inspired decor offers a sophisticated and rustic way to decorate your home in the fall. Deep berry colors, vibrant leaves and wooden vessels are shabby chic, comforting and lovely.

Activity

Blind Wine Tasting Party Game

Add some fun to your next wine tasting party at home with this activity. Guests can guess which wine they're sipping based off of the 5 simple steps without a label to distract. Get the complete how-to!

Decoration

Simple Wine Cork Centerpiece

The next time you host a wine tasting party, get crafty with your decorations and incorporate corks into your ideas. This simple wine cork centerpiece adds rustic flair to any table or tasting location.

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5 Tips for a Wine and Cheese Party

Nothing compliments a good glass of wine than a good piece of cheese! Wine and cheese are the quintessential pairing at a wine tasting and we've got a few easy tips for your next event.

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Wine Tasting in 5 Easy Steps

You swirl your glass, but do you really know what your doing? Wine tasting can be challenging: luckily, we have provided you with some helpful tips to make your next wine tasting go smoothly!

Wine Fun Facts

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Wine Fun Facts

The next time you plan a wine tasting party make sure you brush up on these fun facts. It's a great way to get friends and guests who may not be as passionate as you are about wine involved in the experience on a whole new level.

Top List

Top Tips on How to Store Wine

Wine storage isn't as complicated as it might sound. These easy tips will help you store your wine and keep if fresh until the bottle runs out!

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5 Tips for Hosting a Wine and Cheese Party

Planning a wine and cheese party? Yelena Johnson has a list of tips & tricks that you may not have thought of. Read through to make sure you've got it covered before the party!

Inspiration

Host a White Wine Tasting Party

If you or your guests are new to wine tasting, keep it simple! Ease yourself into the wine culture with a chic white wine tasting party. We've got the essential tips and suggestions.

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Divine Pairings: Chocolate and Wine

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 chocolates and truffles, your guests will be transported to a sophisticated Willy Wonka univer...

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Easy Wine Tasting Party Tips

Consider hosting a wine tasting party that has a few of these unique ideas to incorporate into your event. From planning a blind wine tasting to making your own DIY crafts using corks, you're guests will definitely be impressed!

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How to Organize a Wine Tree Fundraiser

Come together for a good cause and some good wine! Try organizing a wine tree fundraiser in honor of a charity near and dear to you. You'll collect funds for your organization and participants will walk away from the event inspired, feeling good and always with the special charity in mind.

Holiday Tips

Holiday Wine Pairing Tips

Break our your holiday best this year and we mean on the vino with your holiday meal. Matching your drink to your meat, fish or vegetable can make a world of difference in the flavor of each. Wow your guests at your next holiday party with a perfectly paired meal.

Tips

Wine Advice For Wine Connoisseurs at Heart

We met up with one of NYC's premier sommeliers to get expert advice on the best way to enjoy wine for even the most rabid wine enthusiast.

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How to Read a Wine Label

If you enjoy wine tastings you might have thought about having one of your own. This type of party is fun, entertaining and many people find a new favorite wine after they sample a few. Knowing how to read the label on a bottle of wine can keep you from making poor choices and give you the ability to discern a good wine from a really exceptional one. Being able to interpret the label will help insure that your wine tasting party is a rousing success.

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How To Pop Champagne Like a Pro

We'll take any excuse to pop a champagne bottle. That's why it's important to do it the right way for that "wow" factor! Here are some great tips to popping that bottle like a pro!