{"id":2416,"date":"2021-12-15T03:20:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T03:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=2416"},"modified":"2021-12-29T15:06:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T15:06:46","slug":"how-to-host-a-holiday-wine-tasting-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=2416","title":{"rendered":"How to Host a Holiday Wine Tasting Party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I love to share our home with friends and family, especially during the holidays. And being the Type A, Enneagram 1 that I am, I have a very methodical strategy when hosting. I’m going to break down how to host a holiday wine tasting party into digestible bites to help you decrease stress, remember all the details and host a party that both you and your guests are sure to enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Host a Wine Party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are so many directions you can take when hosting a wine tasting party. I chose to begin at 7 pm and provide small bites and charcuterie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of the wine tasting, I decided to ask each guest to bring their favorite bottle of wine for around $15. I did not specify red or white. Guests often enjoy feeling like they are able to contribute something so this is a good way to get everyone involved. I also purchased prizes for the first, second and third highest ranked wine. Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some other ways you can host a wine tasting party would be to provide 8-10 bottles yourself and purchase them at all different price points. I’m thinking from Trader Joe’s 2 buck chuck up to more expensive bottles. You could also buy different types of red and white wines and have guests guess what style of wine each bottle is. For example: cab, pinot noir, chardonnay, etc. Another idea is to provide multiple bottles of the same style of wine but from different regions around the world and choose your favorite region based on flavor profiles. The possibilities are endless. I’m just here to get some ideas flowing while offering my tried and true party layout.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 1: Send Invitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This day in age, I know snail mail is fading while electronic methods of communication\u00a0are becoming\u00a0increasingly\u00a0popular. Personally, I don’t sift through our mail very often (whoops). I don’t lay eyes on mail in a timely manner, so I prefer electronic means. For me, it’s more reliable\u00a0and timely.\u00a0I remember one holiday season, I sent our Christmas cards <\/a><\/em>out early December and our friends and family did not receive them until January :(. One card actually floated around the country for four months until finally getting returned to us in April. I just don’t have much trust left in these methods!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My solution and recommendation is to send electronic invites via Paperless Post<\/a><\/em>. They are cute, customizable and a little less formal. Perfect for your low key wine tasting party! You will want to include all the details on the invitation, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Party time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Address<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Host(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-What guests should bring (if anything)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Dress code<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also an RSVP option on Paperless Post so guests can immediately\u00a0reply and you have a quick, accurate head count.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n