Do you tip at wine tastings in Sonoma?

If you've had a great time, it's customary to leave $5 per person. If you don't purchase anything or if you've received a coupon or discount for the tasting, then it's polite to leave $10 per person. Tips for larger groups over eight people are highly recommended.



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Don't say: “Look at the legs! This must be a great wine”. This is one of the most crucial parts of wine tasting, because the aromas, perceived only through the nose, are a vital part of our appreciation of a wine. The swirl and sniff is well known.

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At least two hours before the tasting, do not drink any coffee or flavored drinks. The same applies to food: do not eat any intensely flavored or hot spicy foods. Why? Intense flavors, creamy texture, or pungent sensations can linger in your mouth for a long time.

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Most satisfied guests tip in the 15-20% range of the tour fee. On our private tours and charter services we include an 18% suggested gratuity as a base reference. This is completely discretionary however, and our guests always have the final say on how much they wish to leave for their chauffeur.

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Pretentious Things to Say at a Wine Tasting, Should You Want to…
  • “…well I used to live in Napa, so…” ...
  • “What percentage Malo?” ...
  • “… ...
  • “I never drink anything with a screw cap!” ...
  • It's as if they took my childhood summers in Provence and put them in a glass. ...
  • “What kind of barrels was this wine aged in?”


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