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By: Winery Etiquette: Do Not Be Tacky | The Unemployed Mom

Winery Etiquette: Do Not Be Tacky | The Unemployed Mom — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:32:25 +0000

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By: Brian Kirby

Brian Kirby — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:42:09 +0000

Hi Judy,
Thank you for your kind words and readership! I will definitely add this to my second version for release next year! Cheers!

By: Judy Motel

Judy Motel — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:18:12 +0000

I love your list, and as a winery owner I would like to add a new one:

Please don’t ask the wine server “which of your wines are the best”
Naturally we tell them “all of them”.
Judy

By: Brian Kirby

Brian Kirby — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:18:02 +0000

Hi Frank,
Thank you for the kind words and addition to the list! VirginiaWine.org has included a great new enhancement to their winery directory to include “winery features”. Visitors have the option to filter search results based on winery features such as “pet friendly” and “picnic area” to only name a few. With one click, a visitor can see all pet friendly wineries in Virginia (84 to be exact:-) I wish more states would follow suit.

I’m definitely down for a repeat visit to the Wine Room. Hit me up before the trip and we’ll nail down a date with Randy. Cheers!

By: Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:56:03 +0000

Excellent list of Tasting Room Rules… in addition to planning ahead to have a designated driver as Randy noted, I would also recommend that people with pets check the winery pet policy BEFORE arriving at the winery. Many wineries, especially here in Virginia, tend to be pet friendly (or small pet friendly), but I’ve learned that a ‘few’ certainly are not pet friendly, and those wineries that are not fond of patrons bring their pets, seem to be rabid anti-pet. We made that mistake once here in Virginia – assuming we could bring our puppy (mini-dachshund) to a winery. When my son walked in with our pooch (on a small leash) and the owner lady literally yelled at us. (Yikes!)
I’ll be back down in MCO for two weeks in January, we’ll have to plan another Wine Room visit…
~ Frank

By: Brian Kirby

Brian Kirby — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:36:04 +0000

New York (Long Island). I keep saying I’m going to visit, but never leave the city.

By: Randy Watson

Randy Watson — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:35:02 +0000

So, just out of curiosity, where’s your next wine tasting trip going to be?

By: Brian Kirby

Brian Kirby — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:00:25 +0000

Hi Randy,
Tell me about it! A pour here and a pour there quickly adds up! To me, the designated driver rule (much like wearing a seat belt) has been instilled in me from day 1, so it’s common sense. But nonetheless, should be number 1 in every list!
Cheers bro!

By: Randy Watson

Randy Watson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:43:41 +0000

You forgot one important rule! If you don’t spit (which I never do) make sure to have a driver or someone who isn’t drinking take you around. Your rules about staying hydrated and packing some food are very helpful too!

I am always surprised how much a few pours can add up into quite a buzz!

Cheers!