🍷 Your guide to tasting fees.

Published about 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Planning your next wine country trip and wondering what to budget?

If you’re newer to the wine travel scene, you may be surprised that wine-tasting fees can be a big chunk of your spending. 💸

Complimentary tastings are few and far between these days. But if you get off the beaten path, there's still a whole world of budget-friendly wine regions to explore.

And if famed regions are on your bucket list, knowing the cost upfront can help you plan your adventures without the sticker shock. 😲

Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:

Infographic explaining wine tasting costs with images. 'How Much Are Wine Tastings?' header at the top. Budget options are $5-$20 with a picture of outdoor seating in a vineyard. Mid-range is $20-$40, next to a photo of a tasting room entrance. Premium experiences are $50-$100+, illustrated by an image of a large, modern winery building.

For a deeper dive, I put together this guide for you.

It maps out costs by region around the world to make your planning easier!

SEE GUIDE

Cheers,

Laura

P.S. I’m also sharing some of my inside tips to save on wine tasting. Because sipping smartly doesn’t have to mean compromising on taste! Check it out.

Some of my favorite ways to save on wine tasting:

These travel rewards perks are how I’ve saved thousands on my wine tasting trips
I love this pass for discounts on West Coast U.S. wineries, like 2-for-1 tastings and savings on bottle purchases
I use this tool to find the best wine tours throughout the world
This site has the widest selection of multi-day tours, including culinary & wine tasting packages (tip: create a free account to get member pricing)

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