Do you tip at wineries?

DO Feel Free to Tip the Pourer. Most wineries charge a tasting fee, which allows you to sip away guilt-free without leaving a tip! Many even waive the fee if you buy a certain number of bottles of wine. Even though it's not typically expected, at most wineries and tasting rooms, tips are always appreciated.



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Taste the wine in small sips, not large gulps. Let it swirl in your mouth and enjoy the feel, the texture, and the taste. By swirling it you will get the whole experience and palate of tasting. Also, be observant of what lingers in your mouth after you swallow it or spit it out.

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In other words, unlike bartenders, winery hospitality workers' wages do not depend on tips. Obviously, $25 an hour is not enough to live lavishly in Napa or Healdsburg, but it's a much better starting point than what many restaurant servers get.

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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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Tip your driver now and don't worry about it after your tour. Most customers tip 20%.

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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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Tipping is not considered etiquette by French people in French restaurants, but if you enjoyed your meal, it's nice to leave 5 - 10%. If you really enjoyed the meal, or plan on returning to the restaurant and want the wait staff to like you, 15% is a generous tip.

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