Looking for a light summer entertaining idea, and an excuse to get drunk with your favourite people? Throwing a dinner party is hard-but throwing a wine-pairing party doesn’t have to be. It’s the ideal set-up for entertaining groups of people who don’t know eachother well-tasting stations encourage forced mingling, and provide a go-to conversation topic. And the best news is, you don’t have to be an expert sommelier (or pay one) to make it happen. If you can organize the stations on tall tables outside, it will make the experience even more enjoyable. Make sure to have tin buckets beside each table, for napkins, olive pits, tooth picks, etc.

Taste Station 1: Exotic Edibles

Spring Rolls paired with Inniskillin Ice Wine
Avocado Maki paired with Reif Estates Winery Pinot Noir
Curried Olive Appetizer paired with Peller Estates Baco Noir

Taste Station 2: Cheeses

Gruyere Cheese paired with Reif Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Blue Castello Cheese paired with 20 Bees Pinot Grigio

Taste Station 3: Meats

Baby Burgers on Baguettes paired with Raimat Albarino Chardonnay
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops paired with Lailey Vineyard Pinot Noir
Pork in Olive Oil Marinade paired with Fuzion Rose