Typically the tasting itself lasts between 90 minutes and two hours.  But the party goes on after that.  Once everyone arrives and settles in, the evening begins with a brief introduction and a glass of wine.  We spend about 10-15 minutes talking about the wine, the region, the grape and what makes it all so special.   If it’s a plated wine dinner, we talk about the pairing and why it works.  If it’s a more informal affair, we give everyone ample time to finish the wine we just talked about (typically 15-20 minutes) then move on to the next wine.  Tastings typically consist of four or five wines.  After the final wine is tasted, the remainder of the evening is purely social.  Lou typically stays a while to answer questions and chat with guests as your sommelier for the evening.