A wine tasting party invitation should tell guests the format (bring a bottle, blind tasting, a region night), what to bring and the price range, the date with a start and end time, the address, and when to reply. The format line matters most: it tells people what to buy. Below are format ideas and wording to copy for each. Ready-made designs are on our cocktail party invitations page, each with RSVP built in.
What to Include on a Wine Tasting Invitation
- The format: "Bring-a-bottle tasting," "Blind tasting," "Italian reds night." One line is enough.
- What to bring: a type of wine, a region, a price cap, or nothing at all.
- Food: say whether it's a full dinner, a cheese board or light bites, so nobody arrives hungry expecting a meal.
- Date, start and end time. Tastings run two to three hours; an end time helps people plan rides.
- Address and parking.
- Group size, if it's limited. Tastings work best with 6 to 12 people.
- Reply-by date, so you know how many bottles and glasses you need.
- A ride note ("We'll help sort out rides home") is a kind touch.
Pick a Format First
The format decides the wording. Here are the common ones and the one line that explains each:
| Format | How it works | Line for the invitation |
|---|---|---|
| Bring a bottle | Each guest brings one bottle to share and say a word about. | "Bring one bottle you love and tell us why." |
| Blind tasting | Bottles are bagged and numbered; guests guess and vote. | "Bring a bottle in a bag. We'll do the rest." |
| Region night | Everything from one country or region. | "Theme: Spain. Rioja, Albariño, cava, all welcome." |
| Old World vs. New World | The same grape from Europe and elsewhere, side by side. | "Bring a Pinot Noir. Team France or team everywhere else?" |
| Price challenge | Everyone brings a bottle under a set price. | "Best bottle under $20 wins bragging rights." |
| Wine and cheese | Host pours, guests bring a cheese, or the other way round. | "We've got the wine. You bring a cheese." |
Bring-a-Bottle Tasting Wording
Casual
Wine night at ours.
Saturday, November 7 · 7 to 10 p.m.
Bring one bottle you love and a two-sentence pitch for it.
We'll have cheese, bread and too many glasses.
Let us know by November 3.
Uncork, pour, argue.
Bring-a-bottle tasting, Friday, January 22, 7:30 p.m.
Any wine, any price. The story behind it counts double.
RSVP by the 18th.
Elegant
Please join us for an evening of wine and conversation
Saturday, the seventh of November, at seven o'clock
Kindly bring a bottle from your own cellar to share
Light supper to follow · Reply by November 1
Pair it with: Tuscan Vineyard Brunch. Ignore the name: there's no brunch text in the design. It's a long table set against Tuscan hills, with red wine being poured, a cheese board, figs and grapes, candles and deep red napkins. It's the closest match in the library to a wine tasting.
Blind Tasting Wording
Blind tasting night.
Bring a bottle of red in a paper bag (under $25).
We'll number them, taste, guess and vote.
Saturday, February 13 · 7 p.m.
Prize for the best bottle and the worst guess.
Can you tell a $12 Merlot from a $40 one?
Let's find out. Blind tasting, Friday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.
Bring one bottle, bagged. Reply by March 1 so we can number the flight.
Region and Theme Nights
Region night
A night in Italy.
Bring an Italian wine, any region. We're making pasta and tiramisu.
Saturday, January 30, 7 p.m. · Reply by the 26th
Old World vs. New World
Pinot Noir face-off.
Bring one bottle: France on one side, the rest of the world on the other.
Friday, November 13, 7:30 p.m. · Scorecards provided.
Price challenge
The $20 Wine Challenge.
Bring your best bottle under twenty dollars. Everyone votes; the winner picks next month's theme.
Thursday, December 3, 7 p.m.
Bubbles
Champagne, cava, prosecco, pét-nat: bring a bottle of anything sparkling.
Saturday, December 19, 8 p.m. · Dress festive.
Wine and Cheese Night
We've got the wine. You bring a cheese.
Wine and cheese night, Sunday, November 15, 5 to 8 p.m.
Tell us your cheese when you reply so we get a good spread.
Four wines, four cheeses, one long table.
A guided pairing evening at the Lees', Saturday, January 9, 7 p.m.
Limited to ten guests. Please reply by January 2.
Pair it with: Sip & Savor, a black-and-white ink drawing of a busy table seen from above: wine bottles and glasses, oysters, bread and hands raising a toast. Its built-in lines ("an evening of good food and easy conversation") suit a wine-and-food night.
Wine Tastings for an Occasion
Birthday
Claire is turning 40 and would like it to taste good.
Join us for a birthday wine tasting, Saturday, March 20, 7 p.m.
Bring a bottle from the year you met her, if you can find one.
Girls' wine night
Wine, snacks and zero plans after.
Friday at 7:30, my place. Bring a bottle of whatever you're into lately.
Winery outing
Let's take the tasting on the road.
Saturday, May 8: tasting at [winery] at 1 p.m., lunch after.
We're booking a van from the station at 11:30. Reply by April 25 to get a seat.
Work team
Wrap up the quarter with a team wine tasting.
Thursday, June 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Cellar Room.
Non-alcoholic options available. Please reply by June 17.
For a girls' night version, our girls' night invitations guide has more lines. For a 40th or 50th built around a dinner, see birthday dinner invitations.
Pair it with: Gather the Girls Supper Club for a wine night with friends: soft watercolor, cherry blossoms, red wine and champagne glasses, and the built-in line "Good plates · Full glasses · Long conversations."
Lines for the Details
- Price cap: "Please keep it under $25. Good wine, not expensive wine, is the point."
- Assigning wine: "Reply with what you're bringing so we don't end up with five Malbecs."
- Non-drinkers: "Not drinking? Come anyway. We'll have sparkling water and alcohol-free options."
- Food expectations: "Cheese and snacks, not dinner. Eat before if you're hungry."
- Group size: "We're keeping it to eight so everyone gets a proper pour."
- Getting home: "Please plan a ride home; we're happy to help call a car."
- Adults only: "This one is 21 and over."
Short Versions for a Text
- "Wine night Saturday at 7! Bring a bottle you love. Details and RSVP in the link."
- "Blind tasting at ours on the 13th. Bag your bottle. Who's in?"
- "Pinot face-off Friday. France vs. everyone else. Bring a bottle and your opinions."
- "Wine and cheese Sunday at 5. You're on cheese duty. Reply in the link?"
- "Booking a winery van for May 8. Want a seat? Reply by the 25th."
Say It in a 15-Second Video Message
With a TwistInvite invitation you can hold to record a short voice message guests see when they open it. Try holding up the first bottle:
"This is the bottle I'm bringing, and it's the one to beat. Wine tasting at ours, Saturday at seven. Bring yours and a good reason you love it."
"Blind tasting, Friday night. Bag your bottle, keep it under twenty-five dollars, and get ready to guess. Tap yes so I can number the flight."
When to Send Wine Tasting Invitations
| Type of tasting | Send | Reply by |
|---|---|---|
| Casual wine night at home | 1 to 2 weeks before | 3 to 4 days before |
| Themed or blind tasting | 2 to 3 weeks before (time to find a bottle) | 1 week before |
| Birthday wine tasting | 3 to 4 weeks before | 10 days before |
| Winery outing with transport | 4 to 6 weeks before | 2 weeks before (to book seats) |
How to Send It
Pick a template in the TwistInvite App, add your event details and, if you like, your own photos, video or audio (a photo of the wines you're opening works well), then share the link by text. Use one of the wording examples above as the message that goes with the link. Guests open it in their browser and answer Going, Can't make it or Maybe with no download or account, and you follow the replies in the App, so you know how many glasses to set out.
Planning a night that mixes wine and cocktails? Browse the cocktail and tasting designs too, and see our elegant cocktail party invitations for wording. The free plan covers 3 events a month with free templates, RSVP tracking and 15-second video messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a wine tasting invitation say?
The format (bring a bottle, blind tasting or a theme), what guests should bring and the price range, whether there will be food or a full meal, the date with start and end time, the address and a reply-by date.
How do I ask guests to bring a bottle of wine?
Be specific: "Please bring one bottle of red under $25 to share." If you want variety, ask guests to say what they're bringing when they reply.
How many people should I invite to a wine tasting?
Six to twelve is a good range. It gives everyone a real pour from each bottle and keeps the conversation in one group.
How many bottles do I need for a wine tasting party?
For tasting pours, one bottle serves about 12 to 15 small tastes. If every guest brings a bottle, you'll have plenty; keep two extra on hand in case a few people come empty-handed.
How far ahead should I send wine tasting invitations?
One to two weeks for a casual wine night, two to three weeks for a themed or blind tasting so guests have time to find a bottle, and four to six weeks for a winery trip.
Do guests need an app to RSVP?
No. You create the invitation in the TwistInvite App and share the link. Guests open it in a browser and answer Going, Can't make it or Maybe without an account.
Create it in the TwistInvite app
Download free on iPhone or Android, then share one link with your guests.