tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819914291670678530.post6401400302488296629..comments2024-03-11T05:17:53.715-07:00Comments on Cuvée Corner Wine Blog : 10 Tasting Room Tips for Planning your next Wine Tasting TripWill Eyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04183703307642614234noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819914291670678530.post-45039109997443099532009-04-24T15:44:00.000-07:002009-04-24T15:44:00.000-07:00Hey Bill, I love all your tips and use them (most ...Hey Bill, I love all your tips and use them (most of the time). I only add one, and that is, have a wine tasting journal!!Wine Country Outingshttp://www.winecountryoutings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819914291670678530.post-44914614075567565852009-04-21T16:26:00.000-07:002009-04-21T16:26:00.000-07:00Dennis, again you are right on point! Visiting pla...Dennis, again you are right on point! Visiting places off the beaten path is a good idea to enhance your overall experience. Also planning your trip outside of the summer months is probably a good idea as well! Visiting the wineries of Ramona and San Diego is a good way to branch out and make some friends!Will Eyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183703307642614234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819914291670678530.post-46753797778348941202009-04-18T07:38:00.000-07:002009-04-18T07:38:00.000-07:00Agree - Confirming is always a good idea. Winemake...Agree - Confirming is always a good idea. Winemakers while being good stewards of their time also have a lot going on in the winery and vineyards - and it's possible for an "oops" to occasionally happen. A gentle phone reminder helps both parties connect in a timely manner! <br /><br />Another thought on your post re. wine tasting vacations I'd encourage domestic wine tourists to try lesser known California wine regions such as Paso Robles or Lodi (maybe on a very small scale, even Ramona) as a way of increasing the level of personal attention they may receive by the tasting room staff and even meet the winery's winemaker! <br /><br />Reason being, visiting the most popular wine regions is often an impersonal, elbow jostling experience at the wine bar, whereas a less-crowded region offers a more relaxed wine tasting experience.Dennishttp://eaglesnestwinery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819914291670678530.post-68154016132575496082009-04-11T17:46:00.000-07:002009-04-11T17:46:00.000-07:00Dennis, Being on time for your appt. and confirmin...Dennis, <BR/>Being on time for your appt. and confirming the day of with your host is also a good idea. Folks who run a vineyard have to be good stewards of their time, so time management is another reason your host may require an appointment and being considerate is paramount as you are a guest being invited into their business and workplace.Will Eyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183703307642614234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819914291670678530.post-12825047999450261832009-04-11T17:30:00.000-07:002009-04-11T17:30:00.000-07:00Tasting room appointments - Restrictve County oper...Tasting room appointments - Restrictve County operating conditions are another reason some wineries must have "tastings by appointment", although by posting available hours, they give you an idea when you can drop by. But it's best to call and of course be considerate of your hosts by being on time on time for your tasting appointment.Dennishttp://eaglesnestwinery.comnoreply@blogger.com