Tag Archives: red wine

Tasting Room Rant – Smoking is disgusting

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Angela

Ok, so I get it, some people tend to smoke when they drink. But we are talking about wine tasting here, remember? Not a single person in the world thinks the stench of stale smoke is appealing and it really … Continue reading →

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Tasting Room Rant – Turning water to wine and rinsing your glass

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Angela

Stop right there… As far as I know the almighty Jesus was the only one who could turn water into wine… so why don’t you take a look before pitching your water… you might be aiming into the water pitcher. … Continue reading →

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Tasting Room Rant – Do you allow children in the tasting room?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Angela

I just got a call… “Do you allow children in the tasting room”, she asked as her toddler screamed in the background. “No.” I answered. I was lying. But hey, I did it for the whole. Not just myself. Listen, … Continue reading →

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Tasting Room Rant – Cracker Monsters

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Angela

Sometimes I walk into the tasting room and it looks like we just got struck by the cracker monster. Cookie Monster’s cousin who mows through all the crackers in sight leaving crumbs all over the place. Or better yet, I … Continue reading →

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Tasting Room Rant – Swirl, Smell, Sip!

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Angela

Forgive me, I should have mentioned this a long time ago, before I began barraging you with my particulars, my pet-peeves, yes, I should have taught you! My apologies! I’d like to explain, for the newbies, how to taste wine. … Continue reading →

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Tasting Room Rant – Ah Ah Ah, Have Patience!

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Angela

Don’t pour your own – Ever go to a bar and reach across, grab the tequila, and start making your own margarita? Well, then, why would you ever think that you can help yourself to the wine on the counter … Continue reading →

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Tasting Room Rant – Industry Faux Paux

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Angela

I shouldn’t even have to type this one up… if you are reading this and it applies to you… SHAME ON YOU! Like the signs they hold up outside big corporations SHAME ON YOU! Here are some things that really … Continue reading →

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Tasting Room Etiquette – Awkward

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Angela

Hello from WineLand, This week I’d like to talk about awkward situations in the tasting room that can be easily avoided: PDA – If you are madly in love (lucky you), and find yourself pulled by the magnetic forces of … Continue reading →

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Tasting Room Rant – Interaction

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Angela

Do- interact with your pourer. Introduce yourself, if you’d like to, tell us where you are from and what you do or do not know about wine and/or what you are looking for or hope to accomplish by wine tasting. … Continue reading →

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Tasting Room Rant – Your Mouth

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Angela

Do spit! It will save your taste buds 🙂 Bring your own spit cup if you are grossed out by using a public one. Don’t tell me when to stop pouring or ask for more – you need an ounce. … Continue reading →

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