Tasting Room Fees

[winer]

It seems to me that if the winery is trying to build its business and clientel, then they should not charge ANYTHING for tasting.

Two weeks ago, I went to a brand new winery in Summerland BC. They just started operations this summer. They have a vinyard, but have not yet made wine from their own grapes. All their available wine is made from grapes purchased elsewhere. And they charged a tasting fee of $3.00 (Cdn). I walked out, without tasting or buying, because it seemed ridiculous that they were charging a tasting fee in those circumstances.

Was I right or not? I would appreciate your comments.