How much do you tip a winery tour bus driver?
How much do you tip a winery tour bus driver? Tip your driver now and don't worry about it after your tour. Most customers tip 20%.
Do you tip the driver and the tour guide separately?
If I arrange for a driver for the day or days and then get a tour guide for a specific part, I tip them separately as each was hired separately. In many cases, the tour guide IS the driver so only one tip.
What is winery etiquette?
Taste the wine in small sips, not large gulps. Let it swirl in your mouth and enjoy the feel, the texture, and the taste. By swirling it you will get the whole experience and palate of tasting. Also, be observant of what lingers in your mouth after you swallow it or spit it out.
What not to say at a wine tasting?
Don't say: “Look at the legs! This must be a great wine”. This is one of the most crucial parts of wine tasting, because the aromas, perceived only through the nose, are a vital part of our appreciation of a wine. The swirl and sniff is well known.
What do wine snobs say?
- “…well I used to live in Napa, so…” ...
- “What percentage Malo?” ...
- “… ...
- “I never drink anything with a screw cap!” ...
- It's as if they took my childhood summers in Provence and put them in a glass. ...
- “What kind of barrels was this wine aged in?”
What is the customary tip for a tour bus driver?
While there's no strict rule, a general guideline is to tip around 10-15% of the total cost of the charter. If you were particularly impressed with the driver's service, feel free to tip more as a token of gratitude.