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Do
not wear strong perfume or fragrances while tasting wine. Most of
what you taste, is what you smell! Strong fragrances can alter the
wines you are tasting. It also alters the wine others are tasting.
Chewing mints or
gum will definitely affect the taste of wine - and not for the
better! Smoking will have the same effect.
The
goal of tasting wines is to expose you to great wine and help
acquaint you with a particular winemaker’s style,
not get you drunk. We want you to have a great time, feel
comfortable, maybe learn a little but please limit your consumption
to what you can handle.
You
will be given “tastes” of wine. The pour that you get may vary from
winery to winery - some giving you more than others (and possibly
more than you want). The wineries will not be offended if you either
spit or dump-out wine. No one at the winery will put you on the spot
if you do not consume the wine. You may also opt out of tasting a
particular wine if it’s not your thing (although we highly recommend
that you taste all types of wine since one type can differ in style
from one winery to another).
Do not be afraid
to ask questions. Wine makers LOVE to tell you about their wine. No
question is a stupid question and learning adds so much to the wine
drinking experience.
Drink
lots of water between tasting wines. Staying hydrated is the key to
avoiding hangovers. You’ll thank yourself in the morning! We provide
plenty of bottled water. That all helps
with the "wine buzz" and enhances the entire experience.
Take
a note pad to make tasting notes. It’s always good to write down
your perception of the wine you tasted as you taste it (and when you
still remember). You will surprised later when you go back and read
your notes how it helps you to learn and enjoy wine at a new level.
If
you find a wine that you especially like, buy it from the winery!
You don’t have to feel obligated to purchase on your visit, but if
you know you’re going to buy it anyway, then why not directly from
the people who make it? Plus it’s a great token of your wine
excursion and it gives you a way to share the experience with
friends when you return home.
Enjoy
yourself. Exploring wineries should be a very fun experience. Try
wineries you have never been to and some that you’ve never even
heard of. Try some wines that you wouldn't normally drink.
Ultimately, we want to make sure you feel comfortable in the
tasting room, learn a little, taste some great wine and have a
wonderful day. It is YOUR day, and we're here to make it the best possible. If
we can do anything to make the day better, just ask.
Last
Rule - Be safe and don't drink and drive.
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