How to Host a Tasting Party
For some, the mere idea of hosting a blind wine tasting party at home can be a nightmare. They start thinking about what to serve and they don’t know that much about wine and lose sight of the fact that it is Only a party.
Webster defines Party as a social gathering. So if it is about being social and tasting wine, how can it be that hard? We tend sometimes to over think the whole idea. There are kits made for it and they can make it seem complicated and confusing. But one thing to remember – it is your party and you don’t have to cry if you don’t want to. Follow some simple steps and it will all be fun and simple.
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Ahhh ….the grass is green not grey or white, the birds are tweeting and busily building their nest and my inbox is filled with notices from my favorite wineries. The season is here for the wonders of the new vintage and the joys of special deals and discounts. But for a seasoned wino like me the thoughts tend to go to the packed parking lots, rowdy drunken crowds on buses and worn-out wineries staff just trying to cope. Not to say I do not have some fantastic memories from Spring Barrel tasting. But that seem to be before the idea was discovered by the huge crowds and bus tours. Does that mean I will not go to the ones that I am not working at?
