Wine Testing and Wine and Cheese Parties
Wine tasting parties and cheese and wine pairing events are a fantastic way to entertain friends, reconnect, and learn more about the various wines and cheeses. With just a bit of planning, these events can become family traditions!
At the heart of any successful wine tasting lies making sure your guests are properly hydrated, to prevent them from becoming lightheaded, thirsty and exhausted during the tasting experience. This will enable them to fully appreciate every minute of it!
An essential factor of hosting an enjoyable wine tasting event is encouraging guests to savor each wine’s distinctive tastes, whether fruity, spicy, herbal, dry or off-dry; balanced (indicating all major components like acidity and tannins are working harmoniously without overshadowing each other); long lasting finish.
Some may find it challenging to identify the aromas of wine, but it can be learned. One way to train your nose is to smell different scents around you and mentally note each one; eventually this practice will help you recognize more aromas when tasting wines.