How do you choose wine for a party?

It’s a good idea to buy both red and white wines when stocking up for an event. If you’re not sure how many bottles of which to bring home, use the 60/40 rule. If your party will be held in hot weather or is scheduled to end before 5 o’clock, 60% of your wine should be white and 40% should be red.

What’s a good red wine to bring to a party?

Red wine is a crowd pleaser

  • Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet sauvignon is one of the most popular types of red wine in the United States and would be the perfect addition to any dinner party.
  • Merlot.
  • Pinot Noir.
  • Zinfandel.

What wine goes with guests?

“Sparkling wine is the ultimate way to welcome your guests,” says Trivers.

  • Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Blanc de Blancs Brut NV (~$19)
  • Hubert Clavelin Crémant du Jura Brut Comte NV (~$24)
  • Llopart Cava Rosé Brut Reserva 2018 (~$25)
  • Guido Berlucchi ’61 Brut Franciacorta NV (~$36)

What is a good choice of wine?

As a rule, richer dishes go best with full-bodied wine, including most cabernet sauvignons and zinfandels, and many chardonnays. Good choices for spicy foods include pinot grigios and semi-dry whites such as gewürztraminers and rieslings.

How much wine should I get for a party?

A good rule of thumb is to have one bottle of wine per two people for every two hours. This means if you host a four-hour party for ten people, you will need two bottles of wine for every two guests, or 10 bottles of wine, regardless of what you’re serving.

What kind of wine goes with everything?

12 Wines that Pair with Absolutely Everything

  • NV Chartogne-Taillet ‘Sainte Anne’ Champagne.
  • 2012 Donnhoff ‘Hermannshöhle’ Nahe Riesling Grosses Gewachs.
  • 2010 Marcel Deiss ‘Mambourg’ Alsace Grand Cru.
  • 2012 Wenzlau Sta.
  • 2014 James Rahn ‘Havlin Vineyard’ Willamette Valley Gamay.
  • 2014 Yann Bertrand ‘Cuvée du Chaos’ Fleurie.

What wine does everyone like?

5 Most Popular Wines

  1. Pinot Grigio. Quintessential pinot grigio, particularly from Italy, is known for being dry and easy-drinking, making it one of the world’s most popular wines.
  2. Chardonnay.
  3. Pinot Noir.
  4. Rosé
  5. Cabernet Sauvignon.

What’s the best red wine for dinner?

Pinot Noir is the ultimate crowd-pleaser at dinner parties. Its light body and fruit-forward flavors make it a perfect pairing partner with many different dishes. Not to mention, Pinot Noir is a wine style that can easily accommodate the palates of entry-level dinner guests and wine enthusiasts.

What wines should I have on hand?

5 Wines You Should Always Have On Hand

  • A Lightly Oaked Chardonnay. This is a no-brainer because this works with a large variety of dishes from poultry (chicken with mushroom and cream) to white fish.
  • An Aromatic White.
  • A Sparkling Wine.
  • Pinot Noir.
  • A Full Bodied Red.

What is a good first wine to try?

6 Wine Recommendations for Beginners

  • Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc is a light-bodied wine that will usually have aromas of grapefruit, asparagus, and some herbaceous elements.
  • Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio, is a light to medium-bodied white wine.
  • Chardonnay.
  • Pinot Noir.
  • Zinfandel.
  • Cabernet Sauvignon.