More Gamay Nouveau Party Fun!

Henry and Lynda Nelson (Wine Sense Portage Avenue location customers) got into the Gamay Nouveau Party spirit on Friday, November 12th. They thought a Gamay Nouveau Party would be a great theme for an engagement party for their nephew and his fiance who are getting married in January.

I’ll let Lynda explain the festivities in her own words:

We have been making wine since 2001, have attended the Wine Sene Limited Edition Wine Tastings for the last 6 years, and always enjoy the Special Releases.  We have purchased Beaujolais Nouveau in the past and were excited about making our own!
 
Our guest list of approximately 25 included family members of both the bride and groom and spanned an age range of 18 months to 85 years.  We wanted a casual fun evening for people to mingle and talk, it was the first time some of the people from the two families met.

Our wine was perfectly chilled in a vintage galvanized tub we snagged from the farm. It looked and tasted great.  (My sister thought every bottle was even better than the previous one!)  It was great fun to have everyone choose their wine glass based on the assortment of “charms” attached and savour their first “pour”.  After a suitable period for compliments and accolades it was on to the dining room to sample cheeses, crackers, breads, and other assorted savories, such as olives, home made pickles, and little glazed sauages.  Our cheeses included a local cheddar, a French Swiss, Edam, a baked Brie, and some creamy goat cheese with Herbes de Provence.  Cheeses were served in chunks on butcher paper, we kept it interactive by having each guest cut cheese and slice bread to their own liking.  Judging by the conversation and constant returns to the table, everything worked well together.  The set up took a bit of planning, but once everything was set out the party was a breeze to host, all we had to do was keep refilling wine glasses!

After a gift presentation, and more wine, we served a light lunch of cold meats, buns, assorted condiments, coffee, tea and assorted dainties.
 
We were very happy with the wine and the party and everyone had a fabulous time. 

We hope you do another Gamay Nouveau kit next year.

Well Lynda, based on the great feedback we’ve received at Wine Sense- I’m sure you can expect to see Gamay Nouveau return next September!

It looks like everyone had a great time at the Nelson’s party! You can view more photos of Lynda and Henry’s party at the Wine Sense facebook page.

Keep an eye to A Sense of Wine and the Wine Sense facebook page for more upcoming Gamay Nouveau Parties!

Cheers,

Craig, Wine Sense

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