Whether you’re hosting a crowd or just looking for a fun activity to enjoy, we’ve created a resource to help you plan the perfect wine tasting experience.
The first annual Come Over October is happening this year, and we’re inviting you to participate! This new initiative celebrates wine’s history as a communal beverage. This October, we invite you to use RIDGE wines as an opportunity to gather & connect with friends & family.This new initiative celebrates wine’s history as a communal beverage. This October, we invite you to use RIDGE wines as an opportunity to gather & connect with friends & family.
If you’re looking to create a wine tasting at home or at a venue, we have you covered. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to plan your ideal wine tasting.
Is this event for a birthday, anniversary, or other celebration? If so, you’ll probably want to plan your theme around the interests of the person or holiday you’re celebrating. Carry out the theme in everything from tasting menu colors, streamer and party decorations, flower arrangements, dress code, and more.
The most important thing to consider when planning your wine tasting party is which wines you’ll want to feature. Try to pick and choose wines according to a specific theme (like Bordeaux-style wine selections or area-specific wines.) You’ll also want to make sure you organize the order of your wine tasting so that you taste the lighter wines first and end with the fuller-bodied wines.
Supplies for the wine tasting may include any of the following:
If you’re planning to make food to serve during your tasting event, try to pair your menu with your selected wines. For help, make sure to visit our recommended pairings.
Looking to take your wine tasting event to the next level? Try to build tasting note information or score cards. Make sure to check out our tasting package resources for help when setting up your wine tasting. We’ve created a set of documents for you to print and use.
When it’s finally time to start tasting wine, consider sharing the following process with your guests. Consider trying to:
When in doubt about how to taste or score your wine, remember the five S’s of wine tasting:
If you or your guests prefer to taste wine via video chat or virtual webinar, here are some tips to think about:
Whether you’re hosting a wine tasting at home, at a venue, or virtually, the most important thing to do during a wine tasting is to enjoy! If you are hosting an event this October, tag @RidgeVineyards for a chance to be featured on our page. We can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Want more inspiration on how to create a tasting experience? Watch our Winemaker Roundtable videos, where our winemaking and vineyard teams open and taste recent releases.
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