{"id":10051,"date":"2019-11-04T14:45:33","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T14:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divinonyc.com\/blog\/?p=10051"},"modified":"2021-04-19T20:05:28","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T00:05:28","slug":"how-to-host-a-wine-tasting-party-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divino.wine\/how-to-host-a-wine-tasting-party-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host a Wine Tasting Party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
DiVino may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n A wine tasting party at home is a great way to learn more about wine while catching up with friends. At DiVino, private wine tasting events are one of our specialties. Here are some tips on how to create a memorable and educational wine tasting. Check out our food and wine pairing guide<\/strong><\/a> for wine tasting party menu ideas. You can even watch a video<\/a><\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n This can be as generic as California Chardonnay<\/em> or as specific as Left Bank Bordeaux from the 1982 vintage<\/em>. The idea is to create a selection of wines that you can compare and contrast. Your wine budget also matters. Some themes are more expensive than others, but you can find great wines for under $25 and create afantastic wine tasting experience. The options are endless. Here are a few of our time-tested favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, Malbec from Mendoza Argentina and Cahors Malbec from France or Bordeaux versus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example,\nSauvignon Blanc from different countries like New Zealand, France, and Italy,\nor Sauvignon Blanc Versus Sancerre or Pouilly-Fum\u00e9, or Chardonnay from France\n(Chablis) versus California Chardonnay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taste your way through all different kinds of sparkling wines<\/strong><\/a> made in different ways, from Prosecco and Lambrusco to Cava, Cr\u00e9mant, and Champagne. Need some instant inspiration? Here are four Champagne-style wines from around the world<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Compare different ros\u00e9 wines made in different methods, like Saign\u00e9e or blending. Choose pale, salmon-colored Ros\u00e9 de Provence, a dark pink Rosato from Puglia in Southern Italy, and a Bandol from France or an American ros\u00e9 for contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose wines from the same appellation or even the same winery, from different vintages. Or do a Horizontal Wine Tasting<\/strong> with wines from the same vintage and appellation but different wineries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Test your skills and you experience by trying to tell the difference between grape varieties, for example Cabernet Sauvignon versus Pinot Noir, or Chardonnay versus Sauvignon Blanc. You can do a blind tasting with any wines! It all depends on what you feel most curious about or more comfortable with. Prosecco versus Champagne for beginners, and Champagne versus Classic Method wines from the around world<\/strong><\/a> for more experienced wine drinkers. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Choose a Wine Tasting Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Old World Versus New World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Same Grape Variety, Different Name (or Region)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Champagne and Sparkling Wine <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shades of Ros\u00e9 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Vertical Wine Tasting <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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