How to be cool at a wine tasting
Remember: this is not a bar. Customers are here to sample wine. Some people treat it as a bar and expect to drink for free.
Listen to staff, this is their job and they know the wines. Be polite when they explain the wine and listen when they go through a lot of technical details.
Don’t try the same wine excessively. Some people try a wine and expect a refill two or three times.
Try something new. This is your time to experiment and broaden your wine horizons.
Don’t complain about the size of the tasting. This is bad manners.
Don’t critique the wine, unless you are fluent in a rare foreign language, e.g. Swahili. Everyone has different tastes, please keep your negative opinions private or until you are alone with your friends.
Be considerate of others. Everyone is here to have a good time and try the wine. This is not a private party that has been specially put on for you, except by prior arrangement.
Ask questions. Winemakers spend a lot of time producing the wines and put a lot of heart and soul into it. They love to talk about it and love it when visitors are interested in their wines.
You don’t have to make a purchase. You’re here to sample – if you like something make a purchase, but there’s no pressure.
Drink water. Don’t be a dumbass, behave like a grownup - this is just smart.
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