21 mars 2015

How To Make Preparations For Better Wine Tours

By Zelma Hurley


It does not matter if the purpose of going for a tour is that of a vacation or because you have a business purpose. You can go for a tour on wineries, either way. You can book yourself quality France wine tours when you are given the chance. You can find a lot of wineries eager to welcome you to their place these days.

For those who are thinking of going to the tour, there are preparations that must be carried out for that. There are things one must bring and etiquette one must remember. These should be helpful in bringing a better touring experience for you. Here are the best tips you can use when you to a tour at wineries.

First, secure a box for yourself. You will be bringing the box with you for the trip. This box can be bought from the wineshop. You can also buy styrofoam carriers as alternative. These are the containers you will be using to take home the bottles of wines you have purchased from the wineries you will visit.

You should consider hiring a car or hire a designated driver for this trip. Since you will be going on a trip to wineries, you cannot avoid drinking a bit of alcohol then. It is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol, no matter where you are. Thus, it will help you out if you can have a mode of transportation where you are not driving.

You can take the kids on the trip. However, make sure that they have something fun they can do. Wineries do not just have bottles of wines to offer. Usually, the wineries are found in a green and lushy environment. You can have the kids experience that environment. The people at wineries can help you keep the kids busy.

Schedule the said trip either on a weekend or a weekday. You have to go early to the venue especially on the weekends. The fun of the event is talking to the people behind the bar. They are usually the winemakers or the owners. They will not be able to chat with you when the venue becomes busy.

If this is your first time booking for a winery trip, then you might want to opt for smaller wineries. This is because you will have more quality time if you go to such places. Of course, there is nothing wrong with the larger wineries but you should give the smaller wineries a try first.

Be as polite as possible with the people accommodating the said trip. You have to interact with them politely, especially if you are at a small winery where the owners might also have the place as their home. When visiting, make sure that you show these people the respect that they deserve to receive from you.

You better try out the new, unfamiliar experience the winery wants you to try. It might be that they want you to try their uniquely grown grapes. They might also want you to experience some regional specialties. If you can, you better be open with the things they are trying to introduce to you. Otherwise, you might miss something special.




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