This is your sign to throw a WTF (Wine, Tacos + Friends) party

Okay, there was a bit of a debate on Instagram about whether wine is the right tipple for tacos. And while we wouldn’t dream of telling anyone to forgo their fave tequila or Mexican beer, we’re standing behind wine for this one. Why? Because wine gives this party a unique, elevated twist people won’t expect, but will definitely love.

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As tacos are famous for their zesty, spicy deliciousness, the main thing you want to be cognizant of is the clash of spice with higher levels of alcohol and tannins. Spice will make these types of wine taste more bitter and will leave you with an unpleasant mouth feel (so Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine to avoid). According to our resident wine expert, white wines and wines with a little residual sugar go really well with spicy foods.

The key here is variety, hence why we recommend a potluck-style party (btw – our free SignUp Sheets can help you and your guests plan your taco feast accordingly). People should bring whatever they’re happy to contribute, whether it’s a selection of street tacos from a truck, some homemade tacos, or even tacos from a certain popular chain with “Bell” in their name. Alternatively, you can opt into having guests bring their own taco filling of choice and providing the tortillas and the rest of the mix-ins yourself.

Last but not least (you can’t have a party without them!) are your friends. We say the more the merrier with this party, and there’s no easier way to invite them than by sending an Evite. From the moment they receive the invitation to the realization that tacos are involved… all the way to when they finish that last bottle of wine, they’re practically guaranteed to nominate you as the party planner of the year!

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