The Daily Taste: Wednesday May 18th, 2022 - The Dos and Don'ts of Winetasting.....

DO:

1 - Show up on time! We realize most people are on vacation and relaxing, but Napa Valley sees a lot of people. If you know you’re going to be late, call and see if accommodations can be made but know that everyone operates on a tight schedule and reservations are there for a reason. Wine countries are pretty spread out so understand how long it will take to get from point A to point B.

2 - Ask questions! Don’t be afraid to learn! The staff at the winery is there to make sure you have a great experience, and they are very knowledgeable so if you are curious about a wine or a winemaking technique, please ask. This is one thing I don’t have a problem with. My wife hates it because I like to ask a ton of questions but in return, I get a lot of great information.

3 - Understand that you are at a tasting not a bar. If you want to be loud and drink a lot, there are plenty of wonderful bars and restaurants that would cater to you. When you are at a winery you are there to taste and learn, so be kind to your host and be mindful of those around you!

4 - Drink lots of water and make sure your eating! Studies show that consuming food before drinking alcohol can help prevent you from getting too intoxicated too soon. A lot of people underestimate how much wine you will be consuming while wine tasting. In the summer Northern California can push 100 degrees so make sure you are taking care of yourself and staying hydrated! No one wants to faint at a winery!

5 - Have fun! Explore! Take lots of pictures! The Wine country is a breath taking and exciting place! Enjoy your time with friend and family to take advantage of what the wine country has to offer.

Don’t

1 - Make too many plans. Can you do 5 wineries in a day? Yes. Should you? No. I understand a lot of people aren’t sure if/when they will be back to the wine country, so they want to make the most of their time but trust me 5 wineries is a lot. Stick to 2-3 a day. Your liver and friends will thank you!

2 - Just drink wine. Get out and try something that’s not wine! Mad Fritz for example, is a killer brewery up in St. Helena and there are numerous olive oil tastings available in Sonoma that also appeal to the younger members of your party.

3 - Just stay in one area. For example, there are so many beautiful towns in Northern California so don’t just limit yourself to one. Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga, Sonoma, Sebastopol, and Bodega Bay just to name a few are all places that have their own stories and unique culture. Go out and explore!

4 - Just limit yourself to big wineries or wineries that you’ve heard of. Do some research! Ask the locals and friends what they suggest. There are close to 500 different tasting rooms in Napa alone. Try to have a good mix of places you are familiar with and new names you have not experienced. Not only will you get a better view

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