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✨ Be the Host with the Most

Host a Night They'll
Remember.

Forget the clipboards and math. We handle the scoring so you can focus on the wine (and the glory).

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Host pouring wine at a dinner party

The Setup is Simple

You don't need a sommelier certification. Just a few basics.

Illustration of wine hosting essentials
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The Essentials

4-6 bottles of wineOne glass per personVine Savant AppFun friends
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For the Blind Effect

Paper bags / sleevesNumbered tags (1, 2, 3...)No peeking allowed!
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Nice to Have

Water & crackersSpittoons (optional)Good lighting

Choose Your Theme

Don't overthink it. Here are four crowd-pleasers.

Medium

Region vs Region

Same grape, different places. E.g., Pinot Noir from Oregon vs. France.

Easy

Price Challenge

Mix cheap and expensive bottles. Can your friends taste the difference?

Easy

The Wildcard

Random bottles. Total chaos. Pure fun.

Med-Hard

Varietal Tour

Line up different reds: Cab, Merlot, Syrah. Learn the differences.

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From App to First Pour

How to go from zero to tasting in 5 minutes.

1

Game Identity

Start by giving your game a name (e.g. "Sarah's Birthday Tasting") and uploading a logo to make it official.

Create game screen showing name input
2

Event Details

Set the scene. Add a location, write a description for your guests, and even set up prizes for the winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd place).

Lobby setup screen showing location and description fields
3

Game Rules

Customize the quiz. Choose your game mode (Classic, Progressive, or Players Choice) and pick which questions to ask—like Price, Region, or Tasting Notes.

Game rules configuration screen
4

Add Wines

Build your wine list. Scan barcodes or search the database to auto-fill details. You can also add wines manually if they're rare.

Adding wines screen with bottles listed
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Start & Play

Open the lobby to get your 5-letter game code. Guests enter this code to join instantly. When everyone is ready, tap Start Game!

Host lobby showing game code and joined players

Optimizing for Your Group

Whether it's a date night or a house party, the game scales with you.

2-4 People

Intimate & Educational

Perfect for deep discussion. Everyone can pour for themselves.

5-8 People

The Sweet Spot

Great balance of competition and conversation. Pass the bottles around.

9-15 People

Party Mode

Great for classes or big groups of friends. Set up a central station so everyone can access the wine.

16+ People

Big Event

Ideal for wine bars and restaurants. Manage pours carefully (1-2 oz) to ensure each bottle serves everyone.

Illustration of different wine tasting group sizes

The Host Checklist

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Wines selected & purchased
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Paper bags labeled 1-6
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Vine Savant game created
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Glassware ready (one per person)
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Water & palate cleansers
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Wi-Fi password handy
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Friends enjoying a dinner party

"The most important ingredient is a relaxed host."

Host FAQs

Pour-and-rinse works fine! Have everyone taste Wine 1, then rinse with a little water before Wine 2. Many pros actually prefer this.
Yes! Tell them "We're tasting California Reds" but keep the specific bottles a secret until the reveal.
Absolutely. Use 'Blind Host Mode'—have a friend or partner bag the wines for you, and you can play along just like everyone else.
One standard bottle provides about 8-10 tasting pours. For 6 people tasting 4 wines, 1 bottle of each is plenty.
Remind them to keep it secret! Part of the fun is seeing everyone's guesses revealed at the same time.

Ready to Host?

Grab a few bottles, gather your friends, and let the games begin.

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