Wine Touring Pointers

1. Call ahead to check for the winery's hours of operation.
2. Visit during the off-season (June — Nov.), and not during peak hours.
3. Do not just visit the big name wineries, as the smaller tasting rooms may pleasantly surprise you.
4. Be polite, by stepping away from the tasting table if there is a sizable crowd.
5. Experiment with different wines and ask lots of questions!
6. Pour out glasses that you do not like after one taste, to save yourself for wines, you like most.
7. Consider spitting out the wine if you do not handle alcohol well.
8. Call ahead if you have a group larger than eight.
9. Take a notepad, as you will want to remember all those wines you tasted.
10. Dress appropriately, as the cellars can be chilly.
11. Drink plenty of bottled water, to prevent a hangover.
12. Do not wear any strong fragrances as these can hurt other people's enjoyment of the aromas.
13. Bring an ice cooler in your vehicle to protect you newly purchased wines.
14. Enjoy one of the local restaurants or take in the scenery with a walk and a picnic.
15. Ask if you can walk through the vineyards, it is a thrill.

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