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Almost every portion of the country has its own vineyards. Along with these vineyards come the specialty wines they produce. Some of the most popular events held each year are wine tasting parties. Wine tasting parties are sometimes hosted by local wineries in the area, but they are increasingly being hosted by wine tasting clubs and enthusiasts in their homes. Wine tasting parties do not have to include only friends and family. Hosting a wine tasting party and inviting members of your local wine tasting club will allow you to meet new people and you can gain new friends and wine opinions. Read on to learn more on how to throw a wine tasting party that will be a great success.

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Selecting Invitations

When you’re planning a private wine tasting party for local wines you may want to keep your invitation list limited. Private parties tend to include friends and family members who enjoy wine. These parties sometime include people without much experience in the variety of local wines available and are looking for a better understanding of local wineries.

Private invitations could be issued by phone or email. This is the simplest and most inexpensive method. If you’re inviting a specific group of people with whom you are not familiar, finding the right invitations is important. Your invitations should be both clear and informative. Use this opportunity to capture your audience and explain the process of the wine tasting.

Planning the Menu

Since this occasion will be to highlight local wines and provide information, your wine menu will be crucial. Most wine tasting parties incorporate the knowledge of pairings. This is an opportunity to show people which wines should be paired with which meals. For instance, a Cabernet Sauvignon is full bodied with a hint of cherry, blueberry, and chocolate. This wine will pair well with filet mignon, flank steak, or lamb.

Wine and cheese are the perfect pairing.  When planning a wine tasting party you will want to find the right cheeses to showcase the wines as well. These are important pairings and are often eaten while drinking wine so people can taste the full flavor of the wine. Consider appetizer type portions to compliment the local wines featured at your party.

Decorations Made Simple

The food available at the party often doubles as a form of decor. Table centerpieces could involve cheese and cracker trays. It is also common to see some form of fruit arrangement used. Use an arrangement of wine glasses mingled with the bottles of wine being sampled to make an elegant backdrop for your party. You may also create a fruit centerpiece for the table reflecting the flavor of the wines presented. 

Wine tastings began as a way for local wineries to generate ad revenue for their upcoming wines.  Wine tastings have now become a way for friends to get together and sample new blends of wine in good company.  Whether you decide to serve a Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, or a Chardonnay you can be sure you and your guests will have an enjoyable evening sampling the local wineries wares. To make sure you have everything your region offers, contact your local wineries and find out what the newest blends coming out will be.  This way you will be sure to have a variety and you will also gain knowledge of how the local wines are made. 

Good conversations, good friends and good wine is all you will need to throw the perfect local wine tasting party.

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