For a wine geek like myself, almost any wine tasting peaks my interest. I don’t care much about the surroundings or circumstances. I’ve found myself sitting at an old card table in someone’s garage, tasting a number of very nice wines, and had a great time. I have also found myself sitting at a huge mahogany conference table in a private suite at some swank hotel, also tasting some great wines, and having a great time. I can enjoy both, and everything in-between. But when YOU decide to host a wine tasting or wine party, you need to keep one thing in mind. Make it fun.
Many people just hear the term “wine tasting” and they suddenly picture themselves sitting next to some geek at a large oval table, swirling wine and taking tasting notes for 2 hours. This is enough to make a possible guest of your so-called “tasting”, schedule a dentist appointment just to get out of it.
I always recommend a far more casual and fun tasting that will guarantee 95% of your friends a great time. Drop any plans to have everyone sit down all together at a table. Turn up the music a bit and for god’s sake, invite some women. Most all guy tastings suck, unless you call it a business meeting.
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