Hosting a Blind Wine Tasting
Everything you need to know to host an amazing blind tasting party
Quick Start
Create Your Party
Click "Create a Party" on the homepage. Give it a name like "Summer Wine Night 2024".
Share the Link
Click "Share" button to copy party link. Send to guests via text, email, or group chat.
Guests Add Wines
Guests join via link and add wines they're bringing. You see all wines, they only see their own.
Party Time!
Guests rate wines. Monitor ratings in real-time. Turn off blind mode when ready to reveal winner!
Key Features
Blind Tasting Mode
When blind mode is ON (default), wine details are hidden from guests:
- Guests can't see maker, vintage, or cost
- Guests can't see who brought which wine
- Guests only see wines they added (pre-party privacy)
- You (host) see everything always
Toggle it OFF when ready for the big reveal!
Adding Wines
You can add wines two ways:
- As host: Use "Add Wine" button. Select "Brought By" to assign to a guest
- Let guests add: They click the same button and it auto-assigns to them
Blind naming tip: Use names like "Red A", "Red B" or "Mystery #1" to keep it truly blind!
Viewing Results
Click "View Results" button to see:
- Wine leaderboard ranked by average rating
- Winner with trophy icon
- Who brought each wine (when blind mode is off)
- All ratings and comments
- Guest participation stats
Managing Guests
Watch guests join in real-time. You'll see:
- Guest count on party page
- Number of ratings each guest has submitted
- Which wines each guest brought (on results page)
Pro Tips
Pre-party planning: Share link a week early so guests can add wines in advance. Creates anticipation!
Track costs: Have guests add wine costs. See if expensive wines win or if you found a hidden gem!
Timing the reveal: Wait until most guests have rated. Build suspense, then reveal together on TV/screen.
Use NFC tags: Stick NFC tags on bottles. Guests tap to rate - way faster than scrolling!
Common Questions
Can I edit wines after adding them?
Currently no. Delete and re-add if needed. Edit feature coming soon!
What if a guest doesn't have the wine link?
Print a QR code (Share → Generate QR) and display it at the entrance. They can scan with camera.
Can I have multiple hosts?
Not yet - but anyone with the party link can act as host (add wines, toggle blind mode).
How do I delete a party?
Parties persist forever. Just create a new one for your next event!