How Do You Throw An Organic Wine-Tasting Party?
When throwing a party for your eco-friendly wine-loving friends, hold an organic wine tasting featuring beverages and snacks created with organically grown items. You’ll have an entertaining evening and protect and preserve the environment at the same time. Send email invitations to the wine tasting instead of creating and mailing traditional paper versions. Use a Web site like Evite, which carries wine-tasting invitations (see Resources below). Ask guests to bring their own wineglasses so you won’t have to use disposable plastic stemware. Serve snacks on biodegradable paper plates or rented tableware rather than plastic. You can also rent linens or simply cover tables with rustic tan-colored butcher paper. Choose a selection of organic wines to allow guests to test their palates, such as those from the Organic Wine Company. Give each person 1 to 2 oz. of each variety and discuss the aroma, taste, body and finish. If you’re inexperienced with wines, consider inviting a sommelier to dis
