The Need to Know Before Heading To a Winery
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Have you ever wanted to plan a day trip to a winery? Visiting a winery is a fun get-away with friends or it can be a romantic time for you and the honey! 3 Ladies on a Vine have visited many wineries throughout the years with small and large groups. We have learned it's best to research and call ahead before heading out on your wine adventure. There are so many different type of wineries, some being small and quaint that can only handle a small group, or some that are equipped to handle hundreds. We visited one winery and they were hosting a festival, so they were not doing any wine tastings. We also visited a winery where they were prepping for a wedding that evening and didn't have enough staff for our large group. We want you to have a good time, so we prepared a list of tips and questions before heading out! Most wineries have websites which show pictures, have a list of their wines and prices, tasting times and prices, the food menu, if any, and event calendar. We advise you to still call to make sure the site is up to date.
NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION
- How many people does the winery hold?
- Can the winery handle large parties? (If bringing a bus load or large group, most wineries like to know in advance)
- Do you need to rent a space or table for your group?
Chandler Hills Winery where we rented a table for our group - Can the entire winery be rented or a certain section?
- Are there any special events going on during the time of the visit?
- What time are tastings and what is the tasting fee?
Tasting wines at Sugar Creek Winery - How many samples come with the tasting?
- What wines are sampled during the tasting?
- Do you get to keep your wine glass as part of the tasting fee?
Wine glass at Von Jakob Vineyard in the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - Does the winery serve food? (Ask or see if the menu is online)
- Can you bring your own food?
- What time is food served?
Our food at Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery - Do they serve beer?
- Do they accept credit & debit cards?
- Do they have wine tours? If so is there a separate fee?
- Do they have vineyards to see? (We went to one winery where you could pick grapes. There was an additional fee).
The grapes we could pick at Alto Vineyards - If coming on a charter bus, where do buses park?
- Is there a parking fee?
- Is there live music?
Live Band at Rustle Hill Winery - Are dogs allowed?
- Are children allowed?
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| 3 Ladies Denise with her family |
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