TTIW Seven Special Tips For Hosting Parties (NAPSA)—Whenasking experts about tips that will make your next party fun and entertaining, wediscovered the following suggestions that will help keep you from getting overwhelmed: 1. If you’re hosting a dinner party for a special occasion, you might want to have a small gift for each guest at the dinnertable(e.g., chocolates, photo frames, etc.). 2. Flowers or candles set for each guest add warmth to any dinner table and makeyourguests feel welcome. 3. How much wine should you buy? When you know your head count, figure that each guest will drink an average of two and a half glasses each. If you're buying standard bottles, estimate one bottle for every two guests. When selecting a wine, choose a couple of varietals from a winery you trust. A good choice is Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, which has been making great-tasting wines since 1979 and is always a crowd-pleaser. 4, Remember, wines taste best when they are slightly chilled. So put your white wines in therefrigerator the morning of your party. It’s also a good idea to pop your red wines into the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. 5. Always plan ahead as much as possible and, if you feel uptoit, plan your party around a theme. People enjoy themed get-togethers perfect choicefor entertaining. like a “supper club” or “game night”; they are fun and makefor great and interesting conversations. Your imagination is the limit! 6. If you’re hosting a big party, don’t stress about wine glasses. Just serve your guests winein plas- tic cups—it’s less expensive and will cut down on cleanup. If you’re using glassware, make sure the glasses are free of soap residue by rinsing them with hot water after washing. 7. Don’t forget that wine doesn’t need to be enjoyed the samedayit’s opened. You can alwaysrecork your wine or use a simple bottle stopper to reseal the bottle and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Regardless of whether you attend or host a party, visit www.woodbridgewines.com for more wineinformation, recipes and food-and-winepairing suggestions.
