BlindWine – Wine Tasting Game for Wine Tasting Parties

From June 2009 BlindWine® VIP Newsletter
One of the biggest mistakes people make when wine tasting is pouring to much wine in their glass. The average person pours 2-3 ounces in their glass when they should only be pouring one ounce. The reason being is that if you consume too much wine during the tasting, the wine becomes less distinctive and much harder to rate the quality of aroma, taste and finish. This is why professional wine tasters often times spit out the wine and only drink a very small if no wine at all. Of course during a BlindWine® party the whole object is to actually drink and enjoy the wine. We recommend limiting the amount that your guest drink during the blind tasting and then pouring full glasses after everyone has turned in their score cards. This makes the wine last longer because people tend to pour out what they don't drink during the blind tasting and you don't want to run out of wine.
One recommendation we make to our friends is that they use a device that measures a 1 ounce pour. This helps minimize waste during the tasting and insures that there is wine left over for everyone to enjoy after the results are in. You can purchase a measured pouring device at www.thepourstore.com. They are very high quality and will last a long time. By using one on each bottle during the tasting it also helps eliminate drips and spills and adds a nice professional touch to your party.