Driving through the wine region sampling the best that different wineries have to offer is both informative and an enjoyable way to spend a day. And wine tasting is not just for the experienced wine connoisseur, anyone can enjoy a day of wine tasting just remember a few basic tips.

Although a winery is an excellent place to learn about wines, having a basic wine etiquette will help you fit in a little better.

Most wineries and vineyard have knowledgeable staff who would be happy to assist you so let them know you are a new wine drinker. Also have them explain the different types of wine and what you should be looking for in the wine.

It’s a little known fact that in wine tasting it is actually perfectly acceptable to discard the wines you do not like. You will probably be sampling a large variety of wines so don’t feel that you have to finish a glass of wine you don’t like. There should be a receptacle for you to discard the wines you don’t like.

If you would like to taste a little more of a particular wine, it is acceptable to ask for more of it however it is bad etiquette to ask for a second pour on every wine. If you like a wine, order a bottle, that is the point of wine tasting. Find a wine you like by sampling various varieties and buy it.