There is no fixed format for the bridal showers I have performed at in the past; essentially I select a number of wines usually around 6 with some theme in mind. These are paired with the food being served at the event. I lead a tasting of each wine before they go on general service. However I am open to whatever the host might have in mind.

For example, at the most recent event, the couple were to honeymoon in Campania, Italy. So I selected 6 wines typical of that region that were available in Toronto.

We tasted each wine in turn starting with the crisp whites and ending with the full bodied reds with an appetizer matched to each wine served after we had initially tasted each one as a group. It took about 120 minutes to get through all and serve the food and I talked for about 5-10 mins. about each wine to the group allowing for general conversation between each wine during which time I circulated and answered guests questions about all manner of wine related matters.

I selected the wines and the host purchased them from LCBO and returned unused wine after the event. They arranged the catering however I worked with the chef in designing 6 appetizers for the wines prior to the event. I was at the event for about 3 hours.

 

 

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