deLorimer Winery's private tasting lounge set up for a tasting appointment
Wine Tasting Tips Scholarly Sips: Educational Tastings & Tours

It’s always fun to try something different, and there are plenty of opportunities along the Wine Road to check out some educational tastings and tours, a.k.a. scholarly sips. With younger students back in school, now is a great time for us over 21 students to think about expanding your knowledge about wine. Wine & Food […]

Rebecca Germolus / Aug 23, 2017
Barrel Tasting 2017 - 40th Anniversary
Wine Tasting Tips Barrel Tasting’s 40th Anniversary

Every year we look forward to Barrel Tasting along the Wine Road, and this year is extra special because it’s Barrel Tasting’s 40th anniversary. BARREL TASTING – TWO WEEKENDS March 3-5 & March 10-12, 2017 11:00 am – 4:00 pm each day When I talk about how much we enjoy the Barrel Tasting weekends, I’ve gotten […]

Rebecca Germolus / Feb 7, 2017
Wine thief pouring red wine into a glass with a barrel in the background
Wine Tasting Tips Wine Tasting Glasses — do they really make a difference?

Ever fallen in love with a wine in a tasting room, purchased it, then opened it to find it didn’t taste like you remember it? There could be several reasons why this happens, but one reason that is often overlooked is the wine glass you are using affects what you smell and taste. I’ve been […]

Rebecca Germolus / Sep 29, 2015
Visitors Welcome Tasting Available By Appointment Only sign
Wine Tasting Tips Demystifying Wine Tasting By Appointments

Some wineries along the Wine Road require an appointment to taste. It is worthwhile to plan your tasting adventure and discover these hidden gems. Worth The Extra Step Here are some benefits of scheduling by-appointment tastings: Intimate — Often by appointment wineries are so small that the owners or winemakers will be pouring for you, […]

Rebecca Germolus / Sep 16, 2015