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July 27, 2010

A Guide To Wine Tasting Gift Ideas

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When attending a wine tasting event, most guests feel that it’s a show of appreciation to bring a wine tasting present. This shows the host that their efforts were appreciated and the guests are satisfied to visit the event. It might not be possible to give a wine tasting present when the event is being held at a hotel or a restaurant. If it is being held in somebody’s house, the present will be spotted and appreciated.

There are many kinds of gifts that guests can present to their hosts to show that they appreciate the event. The wine tasting present should be related to wine although not actually wine. When hosting a wine tasting party, the host has more wine than they need and thus bringing a bottle of wine may not have an effect on the guest. One of the most common gifts that most guests bring is wine glasses. Wine tasters have a certain liking for wine glasses and never seem to get far too much of them as a wine tasting present. The glasses should ideally be unique and have a certain story behind them in order that they can be employed as souvenirs or collectors items.

Another wine tasting present concept is a wine barrel that could be used for other purposes aside from storing wine. This is going to be used as a décor in the house and can turbo-charge the resourceful features of the house. Most wine tasting party hosts enjoy such gifts as they reflect their zeal in wines. Another wine tasting present idea is a wine bottle storage container or shelf. This also will be historical and be a collector’s item. If a guest can not find a particular bottle rack, they can have one custom made for their host and so show that they put some effort in deciding the present. Most wine tasters would enjoy going on a wine tour without regard for how frequently they have been there.

Getting the host a tour present voucher is a great idea because wine tasters get to experience what they love in the company of pros and also where the entire process basically happens. Essentially, picking the perfect wine tasting present can leave an enduring impression on a host. To return the favor, most hosts also offer their guests a wine tasting gift frequently in type of wine from the tasting event.

July 3, 2010

Home Wine Tasting

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Wine tasting is a relaxing and enjoyable pastime that keeps you laughing with friends and loved ones. Enjoy the same enjoyable pastime in your home. Home wine tasting parties can be a fun way to learn about and try new wines. With a few friends and key items, you can turn your home into a wine tasting bar. Create a themed party by suggesting that your friends wear Drinks Well with Others shirts. They come in multiple styles and sassy phrases. To host a successful event you will need the following:

 

  • Wine glasses
  • Wine Bags
  • Wine aerators
  • Wine
  • Palette cleanser (crackers, cheese, etc.)
  • Score cards
  • Writing utensils

 

Ask each couple or guest to bring a bottle of wine or snacks like cheese, crackers, and chocolates. Setting a price range, from $15.00 to $20.00, for a bottle of wine will create fair comparisons among the wines. You can also have other guidelines like a certain varietal or wine region for the wines being tasted. After your collect the wine from guests, place each bottle into a wine bag. This will keep the type of wine guests are tasting a mystery. By making sure guests do not see the wine label or brand, they will have impartial opions about which wine tastes the best.

 

Wine bags can also allow you to help aid in creating a themed party. They come in various styles and phrases. Wine cocktail napkins are an inexpensive way to liven up the party. They can serve two purposes. You can place the palate cleanser on the napkins for guests to take as they please and the also decorate the space. At $5.00 for a set of 20 this is one product that will not break the bank.

 

Allow your wine to breathe for better quality. Aerators will mix the wine with oxygen, providing the same effect as a decanter but in the time that it takes to pour a glass of wine. With a Vinturi aerator you can pour one glass at a time, instead of using the entire bottle. If you wish to use only one aerator for all of the wine, make sure to rinse it out so that you are mixing each flavor of wine.

 

Begin the tasting by pouring one ounce tastes for each person. After tasting the wine, have each person write down their thoughts of the wine; score it from 1-10 considering smell, clarity, taste and color. Make sure to have some crackers to cleanse your palate between tastings. A cracker and a piece of cheese between each tasting will allow guests to try more wines. After making notes and cleansing the palate, repeat the steps with the next wine. Then collect the score cards, tally up the results and reveal the winning bottle. Your guests will know which wine they enjoy within that given price range. Find a wine scoring card by looking up Su Vino Winery on Facebook. Look for the notes tab on the Facebook page to print out your wine card.

 

 

 

April 13, 2009

Things To Consider Before Hosting A Wine Tasting Party

Filed under: Wine Spirits — Tags: , , , , — CakeAuthor @ 6:40 am

For centuries, wine has been a part of human history. Romans drank wine and even Jesus drank wine. Today, wine isn’t just a part of a great dinner, but it is also known to have medicinal properties, which can provide a myriad of health benefits. It can reduce the risk of getting heart diseases, and wine slows down the the risk of certain cancers and cataracts.

For most people, drinking a glass of wine is a great way to end the day before bed time. It is also a great drink for socializing. In fact, wine tasting parties are very popular.

If you plan on hosting a wine tasting party, then you will see that it will be a lot of fun. Also, it will also be able to get you and your friends learn more about wine and even improve your palate about wine. It provides a viable oppurtunity for you to get the knowledge of new wines.

So, here are some tips on how to host a wine tasting party in order for you to ensure its success and let you and your guests have a lot of fun.

The first step is of course to invite your guests. Near about eight to twelve persons are enough for a wine tasting party. These numbers are large enough for promoting spontaneous interaction, and it is also small enough for you to easily manage.

You can invite your guests through telephone or through email. You’ll be glad to know that there are quite a lot of e-card websites that will be able to provide you with great invitations through emails.

The second step is to choose the wine. For most people, this is the best step in organizing a wine tasting party. Here, you will choose what kind of wine you will offer your guests to taste. However, when you walk in the wine store, you may get captivated or overwhelmed by the range of wine you need to select from. There are simply a lot of wines to choose from.

To make it easier for you to choose from the different wines available, you might want to consider organizing a themed wine tasting party. You can choose a variety of wines in terms of price, you can choose from one winery but with different vintages, and you can even choose different types of wines like the big eight wines. There are quite a lot of possibilities so don’t be afraid to be creative.

Food is the other thing on which you need to pay attention. You have to remember that a party is never really a party without any food. Before you serve dinner to your guests, you might want to consider waiting up until the wine tasting is over. You have to remember that food affects the way the wine tastes. If you must, you might want to offer your guests cheese or unsalted crackers as well as room temperature water on the process of tasting the wine.

Always remember that in wine tasting parties, you must limit pours to two ounces, which is about two inches in a normal sized wine glass.

Remember these tips and you can be sure that you will be able to organize a successful wine tasting party.

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