by Stark Insider

Question by blunderbussbee: If you pay for the entrance at Epcot during the food and wine festival, how free is the wine and food?
Basically my question is this. My husband and I want to go to Epcot for the food and wine festival. We both love wine and would love to taste all the samples of wine and food. I want to know if all this is free or do you have to pay for samples and wine tastings?

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Answer by Lilli
You are going to pay for everything on top of the admission price. Each country has a “marketplace” where you can purchase sample-size servings of their dishes.

See here for this year’s prices – http://allears.net/tp/ep/fw08/fw08b.htm

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Question by Pryncessnikki007: Can you recommend a nice place to go wine tasting in Napa Valley?
I am planning a wine tasting trip for a small group of friends,none of us have ever been before and so any suggestions would be helpful. Is it best to drive there or take a shuttle/train/ferry?

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Answer by timetravler
You could do a tour with a company such as California wine tours # 707-253-1300, but if your group can all fit into one vehicle, then just drive. If you do not like crowds, go on the Silverado trail where there are lots of smaller wineries and less traffic. But if you want to see more of the big wineries such as Mondavi, Sutter Home, Krug,Beringer,Franciscan,Schramsberg,or Domain chandon, then take highway 29. To name a few that are on the Silverado trail are:Clos Pegase(just off the trail),Villa Mt Eden,ZD wines,Silver Oak(just off the trail),Silverado vineyards,Stags Leap,clos du val, & Darioush. I only named a few as there is now over 300 wineries in the Napa Valley

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Question posed by agent_browneyes: what’s the best wine with food?
i enjoy drinking casually, or a nice martini after dinner. but i dont know much about wine at all, and from what ive tried its pretty bitter tasting. so whats the big fuss of wine lovers? what are good sweet tasting wines, and what kind of foods go with what kind of wine?

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Answer by mary s
best for drinking with food is a screwdriver

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Question posed by stephanie s: We’re gonna have pasta.. should i get white or red wine?
I’m probably gonna have white sauce or just lemon butter sauce. And i prefer white wine. any tips on what bottle of wine i should pick? Australian, italian, spanish? I want a sweeter taste and less alchohol after taste? is that still possible?

Most detailed answer:

Answer by Winnie
Hello:

Red wine is always best with pasta,especially spaghetti or lasagna. Just choose a brand of red wine that you are familiar with and a brand that you know that has a good reputation.

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by AndyRob

A question asked by d_d0g: Where can I find the best locations and info on getting started on wine tasting in Southern California?
Me and my girlfriend are wanting to go wine tasting this weekend but neither of us has and we don’t know where to start.

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Answer by Pontac
Easy.

Go to one of the many wine areas and start visiting wineries.

About an hours drive north of Los Angeles is the wine region of Santa Barbara featured in the movie ‘Sideways’, head for the little town of Los Olivos where there are tasting rooms and details of the wineries or you can print out the Sideways winery map, link below.

South of Los Angeles is the compact wine area of Temecula Valley, wineries close together and easy to get to, not as crowded as Santa Barbara.

I’ve been to both – you’ll love it!!

Enjoy.

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Question posed by Kiernan: Can anyone recommend a wine tasting itinerary for Paso Robles?
I’d like to spend three or four hours wine tasting at 3-5 wineries in Paso. If you can recommend affordable transportation for four people, it would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Answer by Patricia D
I can’t really help you with the transportation side of it because I’ve only visited Paso Robles and that was 2 1/2 years ago but I can give you some winery recommendations:

Robert Hall Winery
Firestone Winery
Sylvester Winery

There are a couple of tourism groups in Paso Robles that are on Facebook as well and they may be able to give you some more suggestions, especially on the transportation side of things and even places to eat. Here’s a link to their websites:

http://www.pasowine.com/

http://www.PasoWines.com/

Hope this helps and enjoy your time in Paso Robles

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A question asked by freaksrock62: Any good ideas for a group of us to go wine tasting in Santa Barbara?
Can anyone here recommend a good way to go about going wine tasting up in Santa Barbara?
I’ve got a group of 8 people going this weekend. We are staying out near State St in downtown Santa Barbara.
We would like to go wine tasting on Saturday and we are all on a budget.
Any suggestions on where to go and transportation to and from each location?

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Answer by ffl04122007
Get 2-3 bottles each of MD 20/20, Cisco, Night Train, Thunderbird, and Wild Irish Rose and have the tasting in your home. The you don’t have to worry about driving.

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Question posed by ?TinySparklez?: Wine Enthusiasts! I need help!!?
I had tried several wines, only to be disappointed to find I did not like the taste. I’m only 22, and I suppose my palate had not developed yet. I love trying foods, and I really do eat all types. Anywhere from sushi, raw oysters, all types of cuisine, I can’t really think of food I don’t like. The down side, I always found it so disappointing that I couldn’t enjoy a fine wine with my meal. Friends and family had invited me to wine tasting, but I always declined the invitation. I didn’t want anyone to spend their time and effort, for something I wasn’t going to fully enjoy. Last weekend I finally found a Rose that appealed to me! I was invited this weekend to a wine tasting, so now my questions:
Should I bring a wine journal?
What can I expect?
What type of attire?
Dinner is part of the ticket, do people normally bring any types of food into the wine tasting? cheeses, fruits, chocolates?
Proper wine etiquette?
Any other tips would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you for your time!

Thanks for your help! I would like to add, the wine tasting is going to done at a vineyard, not a home. Reservations were made in advance, and the tickets include dinner, and a concert. I don’t know if that would change any answers. Thanks so much everyone!

My chosen answer:

Answer by rusrus
Let’s tackle these one by one:

Wine journal: Sure, that’s a good way to remember a wine that you liked, and to avoid a wine that you didn’t like.
Expectations: If this is at a private home, expect a casual party-like atmosphere. It really depends on the venue.
Attire: Where is it being held?
Dinner: Contact the host – they should be able to guide you in your dish.
Etiquette: Most people who enjoy wine are more than happy to help-out a novice, so don’t feel like you need to be an expert on day 1. Be friendly and inquisitive. If you don’t know something, just ask.
Other tips: enjoy yourself! You’re not auditioning for a sommelier position at the local 4-star restaurant. Since you’re 22, most people will assume your a beginner when it comes to wine – and you are. Allow the other people at the party be your guides – most people will be more than willing to help.

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Question posed by Jessica: Good wine?
I am taking my boyfriend out for a very fancy dinner tommorow night, and looking at the restaurant’s website, they have a list of wines about 15 pages long….ive never been into wine tasting, and i need advice on a good, sweet wine, thats maybe 60 bucks or so a bottle. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! thanks!!
Ok, the restaurant is called Coach Insignia and the website is http://www.mattprenticerg.com/urc/coach.asp scroll down to wine menu. Thanks!

The No 1 answer:

Answer by habooosh the diamond=)
RED WINE is the cooolest

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Question posed by B.O.: Food Wine pairing Question? Asparagus-Prosciutto?
We are hosting a wine tasting evening and my wife is serving the aforementioned foods (prosciutto wrapped asparagus as well as a dessert of peppermint cupcakes). I am in need of a wine pairing for both dishes. Anyone? Red and/or whites for both please.

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Answer by Shadowburn
Nice chilled Chardonnay for asparagus/proscuitto. Grand Marnier for cupcakes.

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