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5 Reasons to Plan a Winter Winery Visit
February 25, 2022
Here are five reasons to plan your winter winery visit like…yesterday. (As if you needed a reason anyway.)
Beat the Crowds
Pinterest has idealized summery wine tastings (and rightly so, summer on Spring Mountain is a dream). The problem? Everyone tries to come out in the summer for a sun-kissed tasting. That means more traffic on your way up. If a cozied-up-next-to-the-fireplace tasting sounds good to you, consider the milder winter months. The journey up will be more relaxed, plus you’ll have more time to ask all your burning wine-related questions while you sip, sip, sip away.
Winter Winery Visit
Cozy Tastings with Breathtaking Views
Wintry vineyards don’t get the word of mouth they deserve. Deeply-rooted gnarled vines dusted with frost, the distant mountains shrouded in low-hanging mist… It’s something out of a period piece. And it’s waiting for you.
Your Wine Won’t Spoil On Your Way Home
If you’ve ever ordered from our website, you might have noticed a shipping disclaimer warning of potential delays during the summer months. Why? Because heat can destroy wine and we won’t ship wine during the hot winter months without the proper refrigeration. But you won’t have to worry about that if you venture out during the winter! Once your visit is over, you can leave your new case of Cabernet Sauvignon in the trunk – it’ll be just fine!
Level Up Your Wine Knowledge
If you’re always looking to deepen your knowledge of everything wine, your winter visit is the perfect time to pick your winemaker’s brain. The smaller groups and fewer crowds mean you can take a deep dive asking about the origins of Mencía, or the exact composition of your favorite blend – you might even discover a new favorite.
Stock Up Without the Wait
It all goes hand in hand, but fewer crowds mean less waiting to check out. Take a bottle, a case, a crate. You came, you saw, you…bought one of every varietal. (And now your cellar is stocked for the year to come!)