Winery Tour Tips and Etiquette

When you travel to Napa Valley, dress casual to semi formal and convey over pocket modification to indulge at the wineries. Over ninety fifth of the wineries charge a tasting fee. Tasting fees average between $10 and $25 per tasting. Some tasting and tours will vary as high as $50 an individual. Most tasting consists of one to eight completely different wines. do not expect to examine all of Napa in sooner or later, there are over two hundred wineries to go to in Napa Valley. you mustn't drive yourself wine tasting as a result of the possibilities of turning into illegal to drive once a couple of winery tastings. California has harsh repercussions for drunk drivers, renting a tour company is often an possibility in wine country. There are several tour firms to decide on from to make sure nobody drinks and drives.


When you arrive at your required winery, inspect and appreciate the views and landscape. this is often world-renowned Napa Valley Wine Country! Walk into the winery and approach the tasting counter, the host ought to greet you and supply an inventory of tasting choices. do not crowd the bar, if you do not have a briefing then watch for a gaggle previous you to complete tasting. check that you recognize that wineries you are coming up with on visiting are appointments solely. you may have to be compelled to organize as way as a pair of to four weeks before to urge an reservation at the foremost widespread appointment solely wineries.

If you opt to require an entourage with you, with over eight you may decision a number of the wineries previous time to allow them to recognize you need to prevent in for a tasting. Swirl, smell, sip, and then style. Notice the distinction smells and depth of colours. Normally you'd not raise for a second style of constant wine unless you categorical that you are inquisitive about buying the wine. you'll swallow each tasting however to not ruin your tasting palate there's usually a spittoon to discard the wine. If water is provided use it to cleanse your palate or rinse your glass. don't become inebriated this is often frowned upon and should cause a refuse of service at any winery-tasting bar.