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Per Person Guide

How Much Wine Per Person?

Quick Answer

Plan for 2 bottles per person for a standard 3-hour event. Adjust based on event duration and your crowd's drinking habits.

Portion Variations

Light drinking (2-hour event)

1.2

bottles per person

Standard (3-hour party)

2

bottles per person

Heavy drinking (game day, long event)

2.8

bottles per person

Calculate for Your Party

8 bottles

for 20 people

Estimated cost: $80 - $160

Quick Reference Table

People Wine Bottles Est. Cost
10 people 4 bottles $40 - $80
20 people 8 bottles $80 - $160
30 people 12 bottles $120 - $240
50 people 20 bottles $200 - $400
75 people 30 bottles $300 - $600
100 people 40 bottles $400 - $800

Serving Tips

  • ✓ Offer both red and white options
  • ✓ Chill white wine to 45-50°F, serve red at 60-65°F
  • ✓ Plan 60% white, 40% red for most events
  • ✓ Open red wine 30 minutes before serving
  • ✓ Have a corkscrew backup - always

About Wine

Elegant choice for dinners and celebrations. A standard bottle serves about 5 glasses, plan for 2 glasses per person.