Tastings & A Date

First question, what is more romantic then a wine tasting?

Second question, what is one of the best wallet friendly ways to drink wines way above your budget?

Wine tastings are simply one of the best ways to really expand your pallet, meet new people, or hang out with current friends all for very little down payment. Many tastings are free and most under $20. Most recently, I went to Champagne tasting for Krug winery, a historic, and might I add expensive, winery (their cheapest bottle was $150 - sad face). But what did I pay to taste 3 of their vintage champagnes? Only $15.

Tapping into the local tasting market is not only a great way to taste amazing wines on a budget, but also meet new people who have great taste, literally. Who knows, perhaps you will be wining & dining with one of them come next Valentine's day!

My go to place to find local wine events, is localwineevents.com (super creative, I know) but it is the most comprehensive list of wine tastings & will also send you a weekly newsletter of events. About 50% are free & the rest are typically either a nominal fee or it is a wine tasting dinner - and I will say that those can be a budget buster.

Really looking for a date? They have beer tastings posted as well...

Ok - so its not a wine review, but perhaps, its even better. Let me know if you go to any great (inexpensive!) tastings :)