Comments on: Do babies and wine ever mix? http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/2009/12/do-babies-and-wine-ever-mix/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:43:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.4 By: A Wine Lover http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/2009/12/do-babies-and-wine-ever-mix/#comment-3503 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:36:50 +0000 http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/?p=313#comment-3503 Wineries should post a sign as they do in MANY California wineries – such as:
“Unattended Children will be Sold as Grape Stompers”

“Unattended Children will be Served a Double Espresso and Given a Free Puppy”

These would get the parents’ attention as their priceless little children are running amok in the winery.

]]> By: Nancy Ripton http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/2009/12/do-babies-and-wine-ever-mix/#comment-2961 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:52:38 +0000 http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/?p=313#comment-2961 We didn’t go walking through the vineyards, just along the road but I never would have thought about sprays or pesticides–good thing I didn’t take a bite!

A great warning for any potential grape snatchers.

]]> By: Michele Bosc http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/2009/12/do-babies-and-wine-ever-mix/#comment-2958 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:05:16 +0000 http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/?p=313#comment-2958 There are as many different views on this subject as there are visitors to a winery. I can tell you that when our son was three days old he made his first visit to our winery. After all it is his family legacy. On many occasions since then he has accompanied either his dad or me as we have conducted tours. So I guess Chateau des Charmes would be considered family friendly. But there are limitations to anything. If a parent wants to bring a child to a winery there are definitely “rules” that should be minded, similar to bringing a child to a restaurant. The child must be under the parents’ supervision at ALL times. Wineries are working buildings with far too many safety hazards to allow a child of any age to wander. Also please be respectful of other guests in your vicinity. Lastly, if the child is under legal drinking age that child CANNOT sample the wines, even if a parent offers a sample. A winery could loose its license to manufacture if caught.

One other item I will mention because it is a constant challenge for many wineries with adjacent vineyards…NEVER (adult or child) venture into a vineyard without a staff escort or otherwise posted that it is safe to do so. I notice in your picture there is a residue on the leaves. This could be an anti-fungal spray based of sulfur and copper or it could be a pesticide. A visitor would have no way of knowing. If it is the former, considered an “organic” spray” you or your child may have a sulfur allergy and not know it.This could be potentially dangerous. Moreover a visitor would have no way of known if that particular block of vines is due to be worked by a tractor.The potential hazards are numerous.

In the end please remember that while a vineyard visit can be lovely, bucolic and romantic it also has numerous rules that are in place for the safety and enjoyment of all guests. Big kids (a.k.a adults) and little kids need to be mindful of these rules so that we can all enjoy winery visits for years to come.

Thank you.
Michele Bosc
Chateau des Charmes
Niagara, Ontario

]]> By: A. Wine Lover http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/2009/12/do-babies-and-wine-ever-mix/#comment-2957 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:46:19 +0000 http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/?p=313#comment-2957 I received this from a family-operated winery:

From a winery perspective, and as a new mom, I’m not opposed to baby/children at the winery, however they tend to get bored, and if the parents are too busy tasting and not paying attention to the kids, they tend to get into trouble (there are often a lot of fragile items in a winery!). Babies are usually easier before they’re mobile. And I’m not opposed to parents having a glass of wine while the kids are around!

]]> By: Around the Web… – Celebrity Baby Blog – People.com http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/2009/12/do-babies-and-wine-ever-mix/#comment-2956 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:01:44 +0000 http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/?p=313#comment-2956 […] babies and wineries ever mix? — Just the Facts, […]

]]> By: Justine http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/2009/12/do-babies-and-wine-ever-mix/#comment-2954 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:06:15 +0000 http://www.justthefactsbaby.org/blog/?p=313#comment-2954 Great post! Good thoughts.. children under 1 are easier at a winery b/c they’re not too mobile yet. From a winery perspective, children are always welcome, and we (Caroline Cellars) offer local grape juice to kids. The problem is often inattentive or distracted parents when the kids are a bit older and get bored quickly.. there are a lot of fragile things in winery stores! As long as parents are able to keep their kids occupied or watch the kiddies closely, wineries are okay places for kids. And of course there are a lot of other kid-focused things to do in Niagara, so it’s only fair that the kids get to visit some of those to keep them happy! Good luck on your next trip with your toddler!

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