There is quite possibly nothing more fun than spending time in wine country. Bouncing from one tasting room to another as you get to know a region and expand your palate, further determining what you like and what you don’t. But as with anything that involves copious amounts of alcohol, mistakes can be made. Here are some of the most common, according to the employees who work there.
Showing Up With A Large Party Unannounced
Because most tasting rooms do not wish to become bars, they actually have a policy that if you arrive in a stretch limo or a bus, you’re not welcome – unless you happen to call in advance and arrange something. This is mostly to keep things more civil, as large groups are usually there for one thing: to get tipsy. *So if you have a weekend wine tasting party planned with more than 4 friends, call in advance and make sure it’s OK before you roll in.
Not Leaving With A Bottle Or Two
The tasting room is one of the best places to grab a bottle or two of a wine you love, especially a wine that may only be available at the winery. If you’re traveling and in the U.S., you can often arrange for the winery to ship it to you so you don’t have to cart it home. An added bonus for buying a bottle is that your tasting is usually comp’d if you do.
Shoving Your Glass In The Tasting Room Employees’ Face
If you’d like to try a wine, please don’t shove your empty glass directly in the face of the person who’s doing the pouring. First, you look like an ass hat. Second, you’re not going to get served any more quickly, and in fact, it may cause you to not get served at all…read more on VINEPAIR
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