After a long day at work all you can think about is getting home to that nice chilled bottle of Moscato, popping that cork, pouring a glass and taking that first sip. Ahhhhh… There’s nothing like a nice tasting bottle of wine to enjoy at the end the day, right? Well if you enjoy drinking wine that much, you’ll also enjoy the many experiences of which wine is centered around; wine tastings, wine festivals, and the adventures of going to a winery and vineyard learning about winemaking. There are so many different wines and brands of wines that learning about it is never-ending and fun. The longer you drink wine, the more information you should gather about it. Wine tastings are a great way to learn more about wine and you will discover how important your sense of taste and smell really are when drinking wine. They will also expose your taste buds to a wine that you’ve never thought of tasting or purchasing at your local store and give you a chance to meet and network with new people. However, if you like to enjoy your wine in the confines of your home, you can host wine tastings with a group of friends. Ask each person to bring their favorite bottle of wine, compare and contrast the wines with each other which wines you like and those that you don’t. It’s a nice way to entertain at home. If you’re looking for something to do on the weekend, visiting a winery is a great getaway. Alabama has eight wineries and vineyards and many hold wine festivals throughout the year with wine tastings, complimentary souvenir wine glasses, and even grape stomps. If you happen to visit a winery on an ordinary day, wine tastings are offered at very affordable prices and the scenery of the vineyards are beautiful. They’re also great venues for weddings, birthday parties, and showers. Some also have live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays. So the next time you’re sitting at home sipping your favorite wine but wished you could find something fun to do, think about the all the fun and interesting things you could be doing in your own backyard at one of eight wineries in Alabama. To find out more information on wine and events in the River Region check out Heard It Through the Grapevine at heardgrapevine.blogspot.com.
