Wine Tasting  Back to Events

Indulge your senses with unforgettable swirls, smells and sips by throwing a wine-tasting party. The best way to broaden your wine savvy is to uncork some bottles and gather friends. Engaging conversation will flow as you and your guests move from glass to glass.

To accommodate a casual party of eight, plan on four bottles, or one-half bottle per guest. Sample within the red or white wine categories for a traditional approach, or choose different versions of a single varietal such as red Zinfandel to compare vineyards or countries of origin.

As you sample each bottle, notice how the wine looks, smells and tastes. Is the color pale or intense? Did you inhale a fruity scent or a peppery aroma? How did the flavors resonate in your mouth? Discussing your reactions enhances your wine vocabulary. To expand your ability to discuss wine flavors, read Tasting with a Twist.

Even though the wine occupies center stage, provide water and have snacks on hand to nibble between sips. Start with perfect pairings of cheese and wine. To streamline your party preparation, check out the tips below.

Must be at least 21 years of age to purchase wine.

Menu Made Easy 

Here's where we've figured out courses and servings for the party. Scroll down to see the Publix selections we suggest, then add appropriate sizes and/or quantities to your Planning List based on the estimated servings per course (see chart). If you're interested in other options, you may click View All to see everything else available by course. Or, you can use our Plan a Menu tool to build your own menu for the event.

The recommended servings are meant as a guide and not an exact calculator. Please consider that many factors may require you to make adjustments: the mix of adults and children, time of day, length of event, etc.

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