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.