Planning a Party with Wine

Planning a soiree and want to provide wine for your guests?

One of the first things people want to know is, how much wine do I need? A serving of wine is approximately 5 oz., and a bottle will yield about 5 servings. A good rule of thumb is that people consume a serving about every half hour. A simple way to estimate the amount is to multiply your number of guests by the length of the party, in half hours.
Normally, you like to start with a very light, or sparkling white, next a heavier white (like Chardonnay) and then on to the reds. If you are planning a full meal, you will pair the wines accordingly. Provide plenty of water/non alcoholic drinks for non-drinkers and to transition people away from alcohol nearing the end of the party. You may want to consider serving sweets or dessert with coffee to signal the end of the party. It takes a human about an hour to process one drink, so try to steer them towards the non-alcoholic stuff at least an hour before you want to end the evening