On our Daily Group Tour we do NOT include a gratuity. Because this is a mixed group activity, we let you individually decide how much you appreciated the tour service. Most satisfied guests tip in the 15-20% range of the tour fee.
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Tip your driver now and don't worry about it after your tour. Most customers tip 20%.
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.
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.
You are generally allowed to walk around Napa Valley's various wineries to see the beautiful landscapes of wine country. Just be sure to respect any rules or restrictions put in place by each winery, and while you don't have to drink, tastings may incur additional fees or require an appointment.
Guides who are self-employed receive the entire payment therefore, much like having the owner of a beauty salon doing your hair, you aren't expected to tip them. A private tour guide with an agency is likely making better than minimum wage but would still very much appreciate the tip.
Tour Guides: Is a tip required? Tipping tour guides is very much appreciated but not expected. Common practice is in the range of £5 per person for half a day, or £10 per person for a full day.
So, the 20/20 rule is to simply to put the reds IN the fridge for 20 minutes or so, and take the whites OUT of the fridge 20 minutes or so before serving. This will ensure that each wine is at the optimal temperature for enjoying all that the winemaker intended.