Here is a question I regularly receive from my wine courses and its easy to answer. Here goes.
I am having some guests over and would like to understand how much wine for a partyand what varieties do I serve? That is actually a very popular question. So here is a rough guide.
Each bottle has about 24 oz or about 5, 5 oz glasses, or 6 four oz. or 24, 1 ounce. I'll stop here, you get the point. If it's like some families I have met, that could mean a bottle or two per head
But in truth for the civilized crowd you're without doubt referring, I'd suggest figuring on 2, 5 oz glasses per person. That's come down to 1 bottle per 2 guests.
Some will drink more, some less. If you undervalue a bit I might also keep 1 or 2 bottles in reserve, if you don't drink them at your party you can drink it another time. You may also use creative packaging and give any remaining bottles to your visitors as party gifts or prizes.
Since wine tastes are very different, I would suggest keeping the selections of wine easy. You might have 100 different wines and there would always be somebody who would ask for something else.
Here's the simplest way on what types to serve. Have something familiar like Chardonnay and Merlot for the more traditional people and then something less familiar for the more daring in the group.
The more daring may like fuller body and more spicy wines like Shiraz or Zinfandel. Wines that folks have not had or heard about are often a big hit, too. Try something like a Gewurtztraminer or Viognier. All and all, the best guidance is to make it simple and offer whatever you are most comfortable offereing. Remember it's a party, not a wine review.
I might also always presume there will always be guests who are new to wine or don't care for the more normal wines. Their tastes are often sweeter and lighter. A soft wine like white zinfandel or a flavored wine like strawberry, green apple or raspberry will do the trick. This way there's something for everyone to drink.
If that doesn't work offer them a Budweiser!
How much wine isn't such a troublesome question is it?
Whatever you do will be fine. Remember, it's just grape juice.
I am having some guests over and would like to understand how much wine for a partyand what varieties do I serve? That is actually a very popular question. So here is a rough guide.
Each bottle has about 24 oz or about 5, 5 oz glasses, or 6 four oz. or 24, 1 ounce. I'll stop here, you get the point. If it's like some families I have met, that could mean a bottle or two per head
But in truth for the civilized crowd you're without doubt referring, I'd suggest figuring on 2, 5 oz glasses per person. That's come down to 1 bottle per 2 guests.
Some will drink more, some less. If you undervalue a bit I might also keep 1 or 2 bottles in reserve, if you don't drink them at your party you can drink it another time. You may also use creative packaging and give any remaining bottles to your visitors as party gifts or prizes.
Since wine tastes are very different, I would suggest keeping the selections of wine easy. You might have 100 different wines and there would always be somebody who would ask for something else.
Here's the simplest way on what types to serve. Have something familiar like Chardonnay and Merlot for the more traditional people and then something less familiar for the more daring in the group.
The more daring may like fuller body and more spicy wines like Shiraz or Zinfandel. Wines that folks have not had or heard about are often a big hit, too. Try something like a Gewurtztraminer or Viognier. All and all, the best guidance is to make it simple and offer whatever you are most comfortable offereing. Remember it's a party, not a wine review.
I might also always presume there will always be guests who are new to wine or don't care for the more normal wines. Their tastes are often sweeter and lighter. A soft wine like white zinfandel or a flavored wine like strawberry, green apple or raspberry will do the trick. This way there's something for everyone to drink.
If that doesn't work offer them a Budweiser!
How much wine isn't such a troublesome question is it?
Whatever you do will be fine. Remember, it's just grape juice.
About the Author:
Mark is a professional winemaker, former winery owner, author and frequent speaker on wine. He helps people find out learn about wine through his wine classes and video wine courses.
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