![]() So what do you do when you don't get a chance to try a wine before you buy it? Take a leap of faith, yes, but you can still take an educated guess! 1. ![]() That's when you get to go to the liquor store and be intimidated once more, this time by the variety of selection you'll have. You can, of course, continue going to wineries and buying your bottles there, but you'll still want to try other styles and brands. Photo by Sigmund on UnsplashOkay, so now that you've had a crash course of going to wineries, you're hooked! Part II of IV: What to buy at the liquor store What is important is that YOU find a wine YOU like! (It always feels cool to be able to say that you picked it out!) That being said, sometimes price does NOT indicate the quality of a wine! I love some $100 wines, but I love some of my $10 wines just as much. Plus, you can share a bottle that you picked yourself from the winery with your friends and family. ![]() It's cheaper to buy a local wine at the winery itself because you don't have to pay the up-charge a liquor store would charge so they can make a profit. ![]() Go with friends! That's just because it's more fun! And a lot or wineries will have an amazing atmosphere, especially if the tasting room is on the property where the grapes are grown. What another person hates, you might love and vice versa! 3. NOTE: It is important to know that just because a winery may have a reputation for making good sweet reds or good dry whites does not mean they don't have good wines in general. The winery where I work currently has a strong showing of sweet wines, whereas some of the other wineries in the neighboring county have a better dry wine production. I live in Maryland, and my state has the wonderful nickname of "America in miniature." We have a lot of little microclimates, which change what kind of grapes work best in what region. Part of the reason I suggested you contemplate what kind of wine drinker you might be is because based on what your taste profile may be, you will want to start off with a winery that will match your palate. Not sure about about either? Most wineries offer middle-of-the-road wine styles that may be a little sweet, but not too dry either. Not a fan of sugar? They'll set up dry tasting. But you can probably narrow down what kind of flight you would want to try if you know what kind of drinks you like: do you have a sweet tooth? Are you more of a dirty martini kind of person? If you like sweet drinks, tell your server that. But Alexis, isn't the point of going to a winery to experience new wines? Well, yes. If you haven't ever been to a winery, and the most experience you have drinking it is at parties or Grandma's for holiday dinner, you should start your wine journey by figuring out what kind of wine you *might* gravitate to. Figure out what kind of wine drinker you might be. Trust us, you won't be disappointed.Part I of IV: advice for when you first start going out to wineries.ฤก. If you haven't had the pleasure of trying La Vic's yet, it's time you paid a visit to one of our six Bay Area locations. It's our claim to fame, the stuff of legends. But here's the real star of the show: the legendary Orange Sauce. And let's not forget about the price-it's just right, ensuring that you can savor every bite without breaking the bank. Our dishes are expertly crafted using the freshest ingredients. With an array of offerings like breakfast burritos, super burritos, tacos, and nachos, our food boasts a one-of-a-kind charm that'll leave you wanting more. Fast forward to today, and La Vic's has transformed into a thriving hotspot, attracting folks from all over the Bay Area. In 1998, a quaint little taqueria popped up just a stone's throw away from San Jose State University. From its humble beginnings as a small family business to becoming a beloved South Bay icon, La Victoria, affectionately known as "La Vic's," has carved its place in the hearts of locals.
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