Joanna James
Visiting a winery is great fun, especially for wine connoisseurs, but there are other things to do apart from tasting some great wines. Read on to find out!
Many wineries offer overnights stays and have a hotel or bed and breakfast connected to the vineyard. If not, the next best thing is to find accommodation within wine country such as in the Hunter Valley accommodation deals are common. Look out for places like Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. These can be simply beautiful as they are usually directly in the heart of wine country, overlooking acres of vineyards. And some can be circled by wineries and dozens of tasting rooms. The food will be amazing and be paired with the finest wines on offer at the winery.
Wine countryside can be stunningly beautiful. You wouldn't want to miss taking in these amazing views by worrying about directions, wondering where to go and looking for signposts. Rather, book a driving tour by contacting the winery and let an expert take you across the landscape.
Countless wineries will allow for a tour of the orchards and the barrel room if you book it well before time. Phone them up and request if it is a possible option to schedule one. You will have the chance to understand how the grapes get cultivated, the methods used for making wine, and a good chance to sample some wine straight out of the tub. Some barrel rooms are underground and hundreds of years old. A piece of history right there!
It is most likely that some wineries and tasting rooms don't have food on offer, but they will let you eat on their veranda and experience the beauty of the landscape. So, when you are visiting a winery, don't skip packing a tasty picnic with some nice bread, cheese, fruit and purchase a bottle of wine from the winery. Then sit back on the deck to take in the scenery. The surrounding countryside is bound to be beautiful. Some may even have specific open space within the grounds to have a picnic. So, inquire ahead, and you won't be complaining that's for sure!
Inquire whether the winery hosts a winemaker's dinner. These are wonderful opportunities to taste some excellent wine, eat a well-paired menu, and get to meet the people who place their hearts and mind towards producing the amazing wine. Not simply does this provide you with an opportunity to experience what you are sipping in a detailed way, but engage in some interesting discussions with the winemakers and other guests.
Touring a winery is not merely just tasting the wine – however, that is just as wonderful! You have a chance to receive an in-depth peek of the toil and hardship that goes to create the wine you love. It will spark a sense of appreciation in you for all the hard work that goes into making your favourite wine.
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