Have you ever been to a Vineyard and on the drive up, you’re met by someone that says “we’re out of parking… come back in an hour!” You know what few words you want to say here… “I want my wine, NOW!” (There’s probably a few more phrases one could use here.)
In peak season, vineyards and tasting rooms often find themselves packed. If it’s hot outside… there’s wine. If you’re celebrating a special event… there’s wine. If you’re having a bad day… there’s wine… You get the picture!
Last summer on our across the state wine adventures, we happened upon a few of these well known vineyards. At first, we were a bit miffed that we would have to come back, but truth be told, this was a blessing in disguise. Here are a few reasons you should try out that new winery on a midweek excursion:
Weekdays Are The Best Days To Taste – You may ask “why”? Well, what day isn’t better with a little wine… Seriously though, there’s less crowds. Less crowds means you’re able to enjoy the tasting just a little bit more. You may also find that some wineries and vineyards offer special events during the week.
Special Events – Sometimes you happen upon a vineyard that has events during the week. One of our favorites, Jefferson Vineyards, is offering a vertical Meritagé tasting during the week that isn’t part of their normal tasting. This offers the wine adventurer and connoisseur a bit of a different experience where they can sip and savor some of the more vintage wines in a relaxed, intimate experience.
You Learn More About Their Wines – You are able to spend time with the win pourer, they have time to talk about the wines. They have time to talk to you about the difference in each year and they don’t have to go from person to person in a rush. You have time to talk to them and discuss what you like about each wine without feeling like you are rushed and you need to move for another group.
We enjoying trying out new vineyards on weekdays as that gives us the opportunity to fully experiment with new wines and interact with the staff a little more. If you’re in the mood for a little less hectic, more down to earth experience, give that new winery the weekday experience. We know you’ll be impressed. Oh, and tell them the VaVineDudes sent you!
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