Ultimate Blind Wine Tasting Placemats & Sommelier Scorecards (Flight A-D)

What Is The Ultimate Blind Wine Tasting Kit?

This kit brings the elegance and structure of a professional vineyard tasting right to your dining room table. Designed for up to 4 blind pours (Flight A, B, C, D), this utility-first printable set equips your guests with functional placemats to organize their glasses and detailed sommelier-style scorecards to evaluate aroma, body, tannin, and finish. It is perfect for dinner parties, birthday celebrations, or casual get-togethers wanting a fun, interactive twist. Recommended for any adult group size, with a tasting runtime of about 60-90 minutes.

Printing & Setup Guide

For the best tactile experience, print your materials on high-quality 65lb to 110lb cardstock.

• Placemats: Print the flight placemats on US Letter (8.5" x 11") in landscape mode. Ensure scaling is set to 100% so the glass circles remain large enough for standard wine glasses.
• Scorecards & Cheat Sheets: Print these 2-up (two per page) and cut them down the middle with a paper trimmer or sharp scissors for clean edges.
• Bottle Disguise Tags: Cut out the A, B, C, and D tags. Punch a hole at the top and use twine to tie them around the neck of standard brown paper bags or aluminum-foil-wrapped wine bottles.
• Table Setup: Provide each guest with one placemat, a set of scorecards, a cheat sheet, a pen, and a water glass. Place a small cup of plain crackers or baguette slices nearby as a palate cleanser.

Host Opening Script

When guests are seated and the first round is poured, command the room with this opening speech:

💡 Host Takeaway & Quick Tip"Welcome, connoisseurs and casual sippers alike, to tonight's blind tasting! Before you are four mystery wines, stripped of their labels, price tags, and brand reputations. Tonight, you must trust only your palate. Use your placemats to keep your flight organized, and your scorecards to dissect the aroma, body, tannin, and finish of each glass. Don't worry if you aren't an expert—your cheat sheets will guide you. Swirl, sniff, sip, and score honestly. Let the best pour win!"

Step-by-Step Gameplay & Round Guide

1. The Disguise: Before guests arrive, place your four chosen wines into bags and tag them A, B, C, and D. Fill out your secret Host Key so you don't forget which is which.
2. The Pour (Round 1): Pour a 2-ounce tasting measure of Wine A into everyone's first glass. Instruct them to place the glass on circle 'A' of their placemat.
3. Swirl & Sniff: Ask everyone to hold the glass by the stem, swirl the wine, and take a deep sniff. Have them record their initial aromatic impressions on their scorecards.
4. Sip & Score: Guests taste Wine A and evaluate the body, tannin, and finish. Give them 3-5 minutes to finalize their score out of 10 and jot down their guesses for grape varietal and price.
5. Rinse & Repeat: Proceed to pour Wines B, C, and D, repeating the evaluation process. Encourage lively debate between pours!

Voting, Accusations & Award Superlatives

Once all four wines have been tasted and scored, hand out the Voting Ballots. Have guests lock in their final 'Accusations'—guessing which wine was the cheapest and which was the most expensive. Collect the ballots and tally the scores to determine the overarching winner. Begin the Grand Reveal by unbagging Wine A, reading its actual varietal, region, and price. Continue through D, then announce the superlative awards: Crowd Favorite, Best Value, and The Cellar Dud based on the group's votes.

Host Pro-Tips & Common Mistakes

• Pro-Tip: Choose a clear theme for your flight. Great beginner themes include 'Pinot Noirs of the World', 'Under $15 vs Over $50', or 'All French Whites'.
• Pro-Tip: Temperature matters! Ensure whites are chilled (around 50°F) and reds are slightly cooler than room temperature (around 60-65°F).
• Common Mistake: Pouring too much wine per tasting. Stick to 2-ounce pours so guests can safely enjoy all four wines without palate fatigue (or getting too tipsy before the final reveal).
• Common Mistake: Serving overly spicy or pungent food during the active tasting. Stick to plain crackers, bread, and mild cheeses until the scorecards are finalized.