How Do You Throw A Budget Wine Tasting Party?
Wine tasting is a great way to explore wine and discover what you like. Throwing a tasting party can be an expensive proposition, but with a little help from your friends, it doesn’t have to be. Getting your guests involved not only eases your expense, but also creates a congenial, cooperative atmosphere. Invite 6 to 10 people. A group this size is manageable, with everyone able to fit comfortably into one room. All guests can express their opinions about the wine and easily access the accompanying cheese and crackers. Decide on a theme for the wine tasting. You can go simple with just red or white, or get more specific. For example, you could taste only cabernet sauvignons from a specific region or compare oaked chardonnays with unoaked ones. Set a price limit for wine selections. There are many nice bottles in the $10 to $15 range. Don’t buy the wine. Contribute one bottle, and ask each guest to bring a bottle and a complementary cheese. Inform your guests about the party theme or gu