What is Wine Tasting Like? An Enoteca Guide
If you’ve never been to an Enoteca Wine Tasting event, this guide will help you feel comfortable coming your first time.
Are there snobs?
First of all, please don’t be intimidated by the aura of elitism that traditionally surrounds fine wine. We’re all learning more about the fruit of the vine and do not discriminate for lack of knowledge.
What does it cost?
Whenever you come into the store we will have something open and available to taste for free. During the wine tasting event, however, we charge a nominal fee. There are usually two options: glass pour and flight. The flight usually consists of 3-5 wines at $10, and usually 2-3 oz. of each. The glass pour is usually one 5 oz. glass for $5 or $10, depending on the wine. These are typical numbers, but to find out the exact fees for this week’s tasting, see the most current newsletter.
Sometimes this is different due to the value of the wines being poured, but our pouring events are always priced out to simply recover cost on the pour, not to make a “wine bar” or restaurant level of profit. Our goal is not to become a bar, but to give you the opportunity to taste wine in hopes that you’ll find something your palate agrees with to buy and take home!
What should I wear?
Wear whatever you’re comfortable in, assuming it is legal in public places.
Can I drink beer?
If you or your beverage partner do not enjoy wine, but want to experience the social aspect of Enoteca, feel free to buy a beer off the shelf or from our beer cooler and open it here. We’re fully licensed to pour beer by the glass and do not charge extra for opening on premise.
I have a question not answered here…
Please feel free to email us with any questions, and if it seems to be a common one, we’ll update this page. Otherwise we’ll get back to you as soon as we can! Email us here.
Are there snobs?
First of all, please don’t be intimidated by the aura of elitism that traditionally surrounds fine wine. We’re all learning more about the fruit of the vine and do not discriminate for lack of knowledge.
What does it cost?
Whenever you come into the store we will have something open and available to taste for free. During the wine tasting event, however, we charge a nominal fee. There are usually two options: glass pour and flight. The flight usually consists of 3-5 wines at $10, and usually 2-3 oz. of each. The glass pour is usually one 5 oz. glass for $5 or $10, depending on the wine. These are typical numbers, but to find out the exact fees for this week’s tasting, see the most current newsletter.
Sometimes this is different due to the value of the wines being poured, but our pouring events are always priced out to simply recover cost on the pour, not to make a “wine bar” or restaurant level of profit. Our goal is not to become a bar, but to give you the opportunity to taste wine in hopes that you’ll find something your palate agrees with to buy and take home!
What should I wear?
Wear whatever you’re comfortable in, assuming it is legal in public places.
Can I drink beer?
If you or your beverage partner do not enjoy wine, but want to experience the social aspect of Enoteca, feel free to buy a beer off the shelf or from our beer cooler and open it here. We’re fully licensed to pour beer by the glass and do not charge extra for opening on premise.
I have a question not answered here…
Please feel free to email us with any questions, and if it seems to be a common one, we’ll update this page. Otherwise we’ll get back to you as soon as we can! Email us here.