Wine Tasting Party Ideas!?

Question

I'm hosting a wine tasting party at my house and so far we've decided to have everyone remove the labels (remembering which wine they bought) so it will be a blind taste test. Everyone will have a little score card and we'll tally up the results. I wanted to think of some fun cagetories outside of best red/white (we're going to give everyone a little prize). The only "fun" category I can think of is "best wine to get lucky with"...any one have any great categories or award ideas I can use for wine?

I'm serving some cheese, fruit, dark chocolate, and some bread with spiced olive oil for dipping.

Anything I've forgotten? There are about 12 people coming....

Answer 1

You may have an easier time covering the label w/ a bandana or felt or even paper than trying to peel off a label... folks may want to read the label if they find one they like.

How about:
"Best wine to drink if it were the last wine on earth"
"Best wine to serve with hot dogs and tater tots"
"Best wine to serve to a loved one in the Italian coutnryside, overlooking the Meditteranean" (sp?)
"Best wine to choke a horse" (for bad wines!)

Answer 2

We just posted a great article on how to throw the perfect wine tasting party! Hope this helps :)
http://darlingbedaring.com/its-time-to-drink-wine/
xoxo

Answer 3

It might be fun to have guests bring an index card with a description of the wine on the card, and see if people can match the wine with the description.

You can often find a description on the winery's website, at the wine shop, or at a site that sells wine.

It sounds like fun!

Answer 4

Check out a wine store for good wine. There will be someone there to help you and you should be able to taste the wine. Tapas are always good wine tasting foods.

Answer 5

Best Dessert Wine, Best Wine for a Summer Barbeque, Best Wine for a heavy meal, Driest White/Red, Fruitiest White/Red, Oakiest Chardonnay??? Your food choices are good. Don't forget to number the bottles so you know in the end which was which!