Hey party people!
I must admit, I love a great awards show! My all-time favorites? The Grammys & the Oscars. I adore admiring the fashion, picking fun at the acceptance speeches, and cheering on my favorite movies. The only thing that could make it more fun…would be wine in hand and friends nearby.
This year, Gallo Family Vineyards sent me their Hearty Burgundy wine to try. I decided the Oscars were the perfect event to try it out. Here’s what you need to throw your own Oscar Party Wine Tasting & Tapas.
I know that wine tastings usually feature several different wines. Feel free to offer a variety for your party. For my Oscar party wine tasting, I let the hearty burgundy steal the show. It’s a very dark, rich red wine with hints of red berry & plum. Totally spotlight worthy.
Sausages, italian meat sauce and chili flavors all go well with the hearty burgundy. Here are a few delicious tapas that will also pair very well with it.
Crispy Cheese Ravioli with Red Pepper & Pesto Sauce (click on the title for printable recipe)
This is a really easy and delicious recipe. If you want to make it even easier, serve with prepared pasta sauce.
Grilled Sausage & Mushroom Skewers (click on the title for printable recipe)
Artichokes, sausage and mushrooms may seem like a strange combination for a skewer but, trust me, it is a genious combination.
Since we’re going through another cold snap here in Atlanta, I broiled these instead of grilled them. They still turned out delicious, but I could see how grilling them would bring out even more flavors.
Mini Quiche Lorraines (click on the title for printable recipe)
TIP: These freeze really well.
I love mini quiche for parties! They are perfect bite-sized pieces, and they just look so adorable.
All of these tapas go great with Gallo’s Hearty Burgundy wine…even my husband said they were perfect pairings.
The only thing left to do for your Oscar party – wine tasting & tapas…is to add a few little accessories and you’re ready to watch the red carpet interviews.
I’d love to know what you think about the Oscars this Sunday! Tag @Parties4Pennies on Twitter with your take on all the fashion & follies!
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