| When you travel to Napa Valley, dress casual to semi | | | | finish tasting. Make sure you know which wineries |
| formal and bring more than pocket change to indulge | | | | you're planning on visiting are appointments only. You |
| at the wineries. Over 95% of the wineries charge a | | | | might have to arrange as far as 2 to 4 weeks |
| tasting fee. Tasting fees average between $10 and | | | | before to get an reservation at the most popular |
| $25 per tasting. Some tasting and tours can range as | | | | appointment only wineries. |
| high as $50 a person. Most tasting consists of 1 to 8 | | | | If you decide to take an entourage with you, with |
| different wines. Don't expect to see all of Napa in | | | | more than 8 you might call some of the wineries |
| one day, there are over 200 wineries to visit in Napa | | | | ahead of time to let them know you'd like to stop in |
| Valley. You shouldn't drive yourself wine tasting due | | | | for a tasting. Swirl, smell, sip, and then taste. Notice |
| to the chances of becoming illegal to drive after a | | | | the difference smells and depth of colors. Normally |
| few winery tastings. California has harsh | | | | you would not ask for a second taste of the same |
| repercussions for drunk drivers, renting a tour | | | | wine unless you express that you're interested in |
| company is always an option in wine country. There | | | | purchasing the wine. You may swallow every tasting |
| are many tour companies to choose from to ensure | | | | but to not ruin your tasting palate there is often a |
| no one drinks and drives. | | | | spittoon to discard the wine. If water is provided use |
| When you arrive at your desired winery, look around | | | | it to cleanse your palate or rinse your glass. Do not |
| and appreciate the views and landscape. This is | | | | become inebriated this is frowned upon and may |
| world-renowned Napa Valley Wine Country! Walk into | | | | cause a refuse of service at any winery-tasting bar. |
| the winery and approach the tasting counter, the | | | | Most wineries will wave the tasting fee when you |
| host should greet you and provide a list of tasting | | | | purchase wine from the winery tasting room. A lot of |
| options. Don't crowd the bar, if you don't have an | | | | wineries will also comp tasting fees for joining their |
| appointment then wait for a group ahead of you to | | | | wine club. |