Tasting Room Etiquette

The Tasting Room is a special place at the winery where you, the consumer, have a rare opportunity to taste wines where they are produced. The winery offers you a tasting of a selection of wines that showcase what is available for purchase, usually in exchange for a tasting fee or purchase. The winery personal are familiar with the wines and help provide information for the taster.

Tasting wine is experiential, which means that each time you taste there is an opportunity to learn - about the wines, the winery, and your own palette. Because it is a chance to experience something new, respect should be given for each taster.

And we always say “come to the tasting room ready to taste!” And that means a lot of things:

• With a fresh palette, not after a big meal or drinking alcohol, chewing gum, or using any smoking products.
• No perfumes, hair spray, creams or lotions with fragrance.
• Basically, you don’t want any man –made fragrances as they may interfere with your ability to discern the subtle aromas and flavors of fine wine.