Election Evening Party with a Twist Bring the partys together-both political parties and Wine lovers!

This is a bipa rtisan idea for a wine tasting party. Temecula, CA, October 30, 2012 -- Whether friends are Republican, Democrat or In dependent, the question is still the same- Who doesnt like a party? Being imagina tive and creative takes a great deal of effort. This idea is sure to spark the i nterests of a large group of friends. An Election here come the results evening pa rty. Not just any election party. How about something to compliment the gatherin g that will assemble on election night? Imagine this- a bipartisan- wine tasting party get together party? The twist is to add wine tasting to the mix. For those invited to the party, each couple will need to bring a bottle of their favorite wine, personal wine glasses and hors d oeuvres. Invite over as many couples as desired, preferably those who all enjoy wine and politics. Some may be familiar with Temecula-wine-tours, some quite possibly hav e experienced Napa, or quite possibly no wine experience at all. Have some tasting bars set up, similar to what they have at the wineries. If bar s are not available, improvise with tables and chairs. If possible, hire pourers , so that everyone can enjoy the event together. The other possibility is to ask for volunteers to pour. A very small sampling of the wine is all that is needed . Copy down some pertinent questions about the wine, so that the tasters can take notes and answer questions about the wine they taste. Provide water and ice buck ets to chill the wine. As the guests arrived, have the servers place the wine in the ice buckets to chill. Michele Waters, Local wine tour expert, suggests having a local vintner, who gro ws grapes, and produces wine invited to the event, to make the most memorable ev ening. This is an opportunity for the Vintner to promote the winery, while educat ing the guests. Vintners have a wealth of information on how to properly underst and the art of wine tasting and appreciation. Waters commented. Ask around at loc al wineries to see if someone is in the wine production or is extremely educated in the wine industry,-and knows a bit more than you do, it really is an added d imension to the party. Most vintners and growers love to educate and inform, wha t better way than to have them join in the fun? The Vintner may discuss the vari ous types of wine and the regions in California that grow the various grapes, or possibly the process of wine making in a shorter version. A wine trivia game is also a great idea. The trivia can include some history of wine, anatomy of a grape, and what foods to pare with wine. Wine trivia question s may include some of the following ideas. Can white wine be made from red grape s? The answer is yes. The color of wine comes from the grape skins. By removing the skins immediately after picking, no color is imparted into the wine, making it white. Whats tannin and is it desirable in wine? Tannin is a natural substance , coming from the stems, skins, and pips of the grapes. It acts as a preservativ e, enabling certain wines to improve in the bottle. In younger wines, tannin can be very astringent, making the wine bitter. Red wines have a higher level of ta nnin then whites. Is acidity desirable in wine? All wine will have a certain amo unt of acidity. Winemakers generally try to have a balance of fruitiness and aci dity. White wines generally have more acidity than reds. An overly acidic wine h as the characteristics of tartness, sourness or acidic. Are all wines meant to b e aged? Actually, no, it is a common misconception that all wines improve with a ge. In fact, more than 90 percent of all the wines made in the world are meant t o be consumed within one year. Less than 1% of the worlds wines are meant to be a ged for more then 10 years.

The great tasting of the partyOnce the cork has been extracted, the tasting ritual begins. A moist cork is a g ood sign, signifying that the wine has been stored properly. Smelling and tastin g are the next steps. At this point, look for flaws that would make the wine una cceptable. When tasting the wine, remember that anyone may be unsure after the f irst taste. Taste it again, concentrating on the pleasantries of the wine. As for the wine, generally, it is a great idea to include a few award winners. Wa ters, Owner of Execvipshuttle.com added. Discover local wines that may be otherw ise overlooked. You may actually be pleasantly surprised at the results of the v arious opinions. There are many local wines that are award winning. Noted Waters. Throughout the election evening, a consideration may be to introduce a new wine when the returns come in for each state, keeping in mind that everyone needs to remain friendly, civil and cordial throughout the evening. At the conclusion of the party, everyone can vote on their favorite wine. The most important thing to keep in mind, is to enjoy the evening, making light of it-and plan a wine tastin g tour for the next gathering. Suggested Waters. Afterwards, everyone may consider going on a wine tasting tour. It is a great wa y to bring people together, while enjoying a fun filled day. Contact: Michele Waters Executive VIP Shuttle 41593 Winchester Rd Temecula, CA 92590 951 304 0412 reservations@execvipshuttle.com http://www.execvipshuttle.com