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How much wine for the party?

A practical estimate for dinners, holidays, and celebrations. It assumes 5 oz (150 ml) pours — five glasses per standard bottle.

Planning rule: two glasses in the first hour, then one per hour after.

50% red50% white & rosé
Buy about
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  • Red0
  • White & rosé0
  • Sparkling (for the toast)0

About 0 glasses of still wine.

Buy one or two extra — unopened bottles keep. And plan water and good non-alcoholic options, plus safe rides home.

What to buy

For a mixed crowd, fresh and flexible beats big and bold. Our Thanksgiving cut works for most holiday parties, and these four bottles are reliable under $25.