Easy NYE Ideas–the Butter Way

New Year’s Eve doesn’t need glitter confetti, a packed house, or a party planner to feel special. All you need is good friends, a couple of easy snacks, and a lineup of easy-to-love Butter Wines (all under $20), is more than enough to keep the night rolling all the way to midnight. 

If you’re hosting something tiny-but-mighty this NYE, here are a few low-lift Butter-approved ways to make it feel festive, fun, and totally you. 

Blind Tasting, But Keep It Butter 

Blind tastings sound fancy, but they’re really just an excuse to sip, guess, debate, and laugh your way through the evening. Slip bottles into bags, number them, pour tiny tastes, and see who can spot their favs.

Top Pick: Butter Pinot Noir – It’s silky, crowd-pleasing, and complex enough to spark debate—the kind of wine people circle back to and say, “Wait… pour that one again.” 

Add in one “mystery bottle” just for fun and let the chaos (and bragging rights) begin. 

The Snack Board that Saves the Night 

No one wants a full meal on NYE — they want snacks. Build a no-stress board with whatever you already have: one soft cheese, something salty like Club Crackers, something sweet, something crunchy, and a tiny seasonal flourish (like a handful of pomegranate seeds). 

Top Pick: Butter Chardonnay – rich, creamy, and the ultimate snack-board sidekick.

It’s quick, cute, and very “I didn’t try that hard, but thank you for noticing.” 

Midnight Moments Worth Staying Up For

NYE doesn’t need fireworks — just something small and sweet to lead you into the new year. A “Gratitude” jar is perfect: everyone writes one highlight from the past year and one thing they’re excited for next year, then reads them aloud before midnight. . Read them before midnight for a moment that’s sweet, simple, and very “Butter”.

Top Pick: Butter Cab — bold, smooth, and perfect for toasting to big dreams.

It’s nostalgic, easy, and way more fun than forcing everyone into “big” resolutions. Watch how it’s done: with a Quick TikTok!

Keep the Countdown Simple (and Fun) 

A small NYE gathering doesn’t need a grand finale — just pick a few meaningful touches. Try a two-song countdown playlist where each guest picks the tracks you’ll close the year with or offer a “tiny resolutions” toast where everyone shares one small goal they’re excited about.

Sip with ButterLight Chardonnay — perfect for that final pour before the clock strikes twelve!

Need to find the right playlists? Head to JaM Cellars Spotify and queue up your countdown to the New Year!

Start the New Year the Butter Way 

However you celebrate, Butter Wines make every moment feel better, bolder, and memorable. From creamy Butter Chardonnay to juicy Butter Pinot Noir, and smooth Butter Cab — you can build a night that’s easy, delicious, and fun. 

Countdown-ready? Find Butter Wines near you at JaMCellars.com/locate and toast to the new year the Butter way.