How much wine to buy for 70 people?

Answer 1

There is a "how much wine to buy" calculator on the link listed below, but you still have to ask yourself a few questions. Is it an afternoon wedding or an evening wedding? Is it a hot time of year or cold?

People drink chilled white wine more when it is hot or an afternoon event. Red wine is often viewed as more of an evening or night time choice. But the little equation they have on the site below is useful to getting a good idea about how much you'll need.

Answer 2

A good estimate would be to buy enough for one glass of wine per person per hour. There are five standard (five ounce) servings per 750 ml bottle.

Unfortunately, in the United States, if you over-buy, you cannot legally return or sell the excess.

Answer 3

Start with the fact that one case is 60 glasses. Then figure about 1 glass per adult per hour and do the math from there.