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Hosting the perfect wine tasting party<\/a> is not as complicated as some people might think. If you are not sure where to start, here is your step by step guide.<\/p>\n

Setting up<\/h2>\n

A wine tasting party is not just about the wine. It’s important that you have all the trimmings to take it all to a whole new level. Firstly, you will need all of the essential supplies such as plates, wine glasses, water glasses with water pitchers, cutlery for serving and a receptacle where guests can discard things like used toothpicks and serviettes. You also need to include various types of bread and crackers along with different kinds of fruit such as apples and grapes.<\/p>\n

Choosing wine<\/h2>\n

When you select several bottles for your wine tasting party, you need to include something for everyone. Not everyone enjoys red wine and there are those who don’t like white wine. So, make sure that you have a couple of types of red wine, white wine and some sparkling wine too. If you want to host a party with a specific theme, you can opt for wines from a specific region and decorate your home accordingly.<\/p>\n

Wine pairings<\/h2>\n

Different types of wine suit different cheeses and this is essential when planning your wine tasting party. If you plan on serving a chardonnay, you should include camembert or brie. For red wines like merlots and cabernets, hard cheeses like cheddar and gouda are ideal. Strong cheeses like blue cheese is best paired with Port while fresh cheeses like mozzarella and ricotta work wonders with Pinot Grigio.<\/p>\n

Something sweet<\/h2>\n

If you want to include something sweet, you can pair chocolate with low sugar red wines or even with different types of champagne.<\/p>\n

Now that you have your wine, food and all of your supplies ready, don’t forget to set the mood with the right lighting and some background music. It will make all the difference and it will almost transport your guests to the region from which you have sourced your wines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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