How much wine will we need for a reception of about 200 people?

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Sharon G asked:

Not everyone will be drinking wine, as there will be children attending. As well as other drinks at a tended bar. We are planning on using boxed wines, probally a red , and white. Which wines are most popular.

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7 Responses to “How much wine will we need for a reception of about 200 people?”

  1. garyomega Says:

    Merlot and chardonnay.

  2. tiger eyes Says:

    bring sprite for the kids!

  3. Elmo Says:

    I’d buy one bottle per every two adults. and i’d say that everyone would like merlot.

  4. jhardinmom Says:

    Pinot Noir and Merlot for red. Pinot grigio, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel for whites. You can get them all in a box. Check with your local liquor store about discounts for buying by the case. If you talk to the owner they will usually give you a great deal for buying bulk and may even order it special for you. Good luck!

  5. killbill girl Says:

    check this link it is a drink calculator . it will give u the approximate amount of drink needed

  6. Jeannette P Says:

    Glad to hear that you’re going with the boxed wines! They’re actually quite good and get a lot of mileage. Another choice is a very good, and very popular brand at Trader Joes called Charles Shaw (or 2 Buck Chuck). It comes in Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay and costs about $1.99 per bottle. If you go with bottled wine, plan on 1 bottle per 2 people. If you go for the box, and Almaden is a good brand by the way, plan on each person having a 4 - 6 oz serving. Mondavi is another brand to try but harder to find, and you might consider a Gallo. Also, have a few bottles of sparkling cider on hand for those that don’t drink and plenty of soft drinks and bottled water. Shopping at a place like Costco or Sam’s is great because you can buy in bulk for cheap! Good luck and congratulations!

  7. LOL Says:

    a box for yourself and ask the rest to bring their own.

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