{"id":40182,"date":"2025-12-05T18:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T18:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/3-common-mistakes-customers-make-at-a-wine-tasting-according-to-a-server-at-a-winery\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T18:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T18:31:28","slug":"3-common-mistakes-customers-make-at-a-wine-tasting-according-to-a-server-at-a-winery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/3-common-mistakes-customers-make-at-a-wine-tasting-according-to-a-server-at-a-winery\/","title":{"rendered":"3 common mistakes customers make at a wine tasting, according to a server at a winery"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/671a87f59b3250dbbce9d585?format=jpeg\" alt=\"The writer, Katelyn Snodgrass, wears a white cardigan and smiles as she pours white wine into a glass.\"\/><figcaption>While working at a winery, I&#039;ve seen guests make a few common mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>Everrgreen Photography<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>I&#039;ve been a server at a winery for years, so I&#039;ve seen guests make their fair share of mistakes.<\/li>\n<li>For example, I often find that guests don&#039;t want to expand their horizons during a tasting.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, some customers don&#039;t realize they should tip the staff in a tasting room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a server, I&#039;ve always thought of wine tastings as opportunities to share my love for the beverage with others.<\/p>\n<p>But after working at a winery for over seven years, I&#039;ve seen almost everything, from wannabe wine sommeliers to guests who think a tasting is an excuse to get drunk with a view.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the biggest mistakes customers make at tastings.<\/p>\n<h2>Refusing to try certain wines<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/673ba91eede4eeae392842c1?format=jpeg\" alt=\"A hand holding a bottle of red wine pouring into a wine glass, with the server&#039;s white cardigan and green shirt in the background.\"\/><figcaption>I encourage guests to try new wines at a tasting.<\/p>\n<p>Everrgreen Photography<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most common mistakes I&#039;ve noticed is that people assume they know exactly what a wine will taste like based on its name or varietal.<\/p>\n<p>I&#039;ve had guests turn their noses up when I say &quot;riesling&quot; and immediately declare that they don&#039;t like sweet wines. In reality, not all rieslings are sweet \u2014 some are incredibly dry, with crisp acidity and minerality.<\/p>\n<p>That&#039;s why I encourage guests to taste wine like it&#039;s their first time trying it. You might think you know what you&#039;ll like, but sometimes the name of the wine doesn&#039;t tell the whole story.<\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, the best part of a wine tasting is discovering something unexpected that charms your taste buds.<\/p>\n<h2>Acting unruly when in a large group<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/673ba8d4192f525898593c86?format=jpeg\" alt=\"A hand pouring wine into a glass as a hand holding a wine glass with a temporary &quot;Bride Tribe&quot; tattoo on the wrist and a person with a &quot;Bride to Be&quot; sash and a veil in the background.\"\/><figcaption>It&#039;s important to establish your expectations if you&#039;re part of a large party celebrating a special occasion.<\/p>\n<p>Katelin Kinney\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Managing the expectations of large groups who come in for bachelorette parties, birthdays, or other celebrations can be challenging.<\/p>\n<p>From what I&#039;ve seen, the tasting-room staff have good reason to run and hide in the kitchen if someone walks in wearing a &quot;bride&quot; sash. Don&#039;t get me wrong \u2014 I love a good chance to day drink, but sometimes guests arrive expecting to do what they see in the movies.<\/p>\n<p>They envision wine tastings as an opportunity to slam ros\u00e9 and run through the vines, but an intimate tasting room isn&#039;t the space for that. It&#039;s a refined experience, focusing on savoring the wine and enjoying the setting.<\/p>\n<p>I always recommend reserving a private tasting room for larger parties or calling ahead to establish proper expectations so everyone can enjoy the experience without stepping on any toes.<\/p>\n<h2>Not tipping the staff after a tasting<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/673ba8f3ede4eeae392842b1?format=jpeg\" alt=\"A wooden table with a small black clipboard with a receipt and cash and coins stacked on top.\"\/><figcaption>In my experience, many guests forget to tip their server at a winery.<\/p>\n<p>Kittibowornphatnon\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many guests forget or don&#039;t realize that tipping is customary in a winery&#039;s tasting room. The setting is a bit more relaxed than at a restaurant, so some people often don&#039;t associate the tasting room with tipping.<\/p>\n<p>However, the tasting-room staff work hard to make your experience enjoyable, and many of us rely on tips.<\/p>\n<p>Tipping might not be required, but it&#039;s a small gesture that goes a long way in acknowledging a server&#039;s effort to make each tasting special.<\/p>\n<p>Read the original article on Business Insider<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While working at a winery, I&#039;ve seen guests make a few common mistakes. Everrgreen Photography I&#039;ve been a server at a winery for years, so I&#039;ve seen guests make their fair share of mistakes. For example, I often find that guests don&#039;t want to expand their horizons during a tasting. 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