One of the most important parts of wine education is learning how to talk the talk. As with all languages, you must learn the vocabulary. Wine is no different.
Often times, first-time wine country visitors are confused and have a long list of questions to ask. What is the proper wine tasting etiquette? Do I swirl the wine? When do I sniff it? Am I supposed to spit it out or pour it out after taking a sip?
Do you find yourself asking these same questions? Don’t worry – you are not alone!
Because of the economic slump, many companies had to downsize to stay afloat – and often times the event and meeting planning work forces took the hit. Now that the economy is recovering, companies are increasing their internal workload and offering employees travel rewards, company trips, and even tickets to sporting events they’re encouraged to bring customers to for some quality, one-on-one face time.
When you think of taking a trip to “wine country,” what’s the first destination that pops into your head? Napa Valley, right? That’s all well and good (Napa has earned its reputation for a reason, after all), but if you’re looking for a more casual atmosphere with the chance to actually sit down with winemakers, we think that Sonoma County is a great choice!
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