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How to Plan Your Wine Tour f a oup of 10 Me 22 Pick a Spot Determine your pick-up and drop-o spot where everyone can leave their cars and can relax and have a snack afterwards before venturing home. So you and your friends or family have decided to go on a wine tour, but… what do you do after that? Here's a quick little guide to help you through the next steps! Set the Date There's no bad time to go wine tasting, but fair warning, Saturdays in September and October are the busiest days of the year. You will get a more personalized experience if you go on a weekday or during the colder months. Budget Transportation cost will vary depending on your group size and the duration of the reservation (in hours). Tasting fees vary from $ 4 – $ 10, depending on group size. Be sure to set some cash aside for wine and souvenir purchases! Set Your Path For groups of 10+, reservations must be made by contacting each individual winery. Plan an hour or so in between each stop to allow time to taste, shop, take pics, potty breaks and travel time. Visit winery websites and Facebook pages to pick which you'd like to visit. Get a iver Once you have an idea of how many people you're traveling with, contact transportation companies (page 16) for rates. The sooner you call, the more likely you are to nd the right size vehicle on your preferred date for a good price. Picking a transportation company located nearest your pick-up location may save on cost. ink Food Nobody wants to travel with HANGRY friends. Many of the wineries do carry snack items, but there are restaurants along the Trail. Americana Vineyards, Toro Run Winery, Knapp Winery, Thirsty Owl Wine Co and Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery all have restaurants on site. To expedite your time, make a reservation for your lunch, as well. Check the Mobile App for seasonal hours! Have Fun !