Tasting Room Fees

[Thomas]

It's hard to say whether or not you were right or wrong, not knowing the whole situation, including the winery's expenses. But look at it this way, you don't get to taste much of your groceries before you get to spend your money on them--why expect wine to be any different? And how many restaurants give you a sample of all the main dishes so you can decide on the one you want to buy?

It's a simple matter of economics. Some wineries can and some cannot afford to give away much.