2021 Maryland Wine Tours COVID 19 Guidelines
VINO 301 SAFETY STANDARDS FOR COVID-19 FAQS
Guidelines Updated December 2021
We are excited to offer wine tours again. We appreciate your patience. As always, your safety is our biggest priority.
Here are a few changes we made:
We added an air purifier to our vehicle to increase circulation during your ride in the vehicle.
Guests are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend any Vino 301 Wine Concierge event prior to entry. Negative test results should not be dated earlier than three days prior to the date of the event. Guests who fail to show vaccination status or negative test results will not be permitted to attend the event. A refund will NOT be issued
We have changed our glasses to tumblers. Why is this important!?! You can sip on your favorite beverage during the ride while keeping your mask on. Straws are provided.
We added lunch to all wine tours. The Maryland wine tasting experience, during COVID, is a seated experience at most wineries and vineyards. We noticed our guests enjoy more wine while seated. It is true Vino 301 provides great snack food; however, we noticed it is not sufficient when you are enjoying Maryland’s finest. We added lunch so our guests feel fulfilled during the tour.**
We will continue to ask each guest the COVID questions before you board the vehicle. We are maintaining a record of your responses just in case we have to do contact tracing. Hopefully, we will never have to perform contact tracing, but again your safety is important.
Our COVID guidelines will evolve as Maryland’s state of emergency policies continue to change. This page will be updated accordingly.
Will masks or face coverings be required?
Yes, the use of appropriate face coverings is required. Vino 301 Tour Ambassadors are required to wear face coverings during tours. The use of proper face coverings by Tour Ambassadors and Guests is required for all your party members throughout your trip while you are riding in the vehicle
What if I forgot my mask, will masks be provided to Guests?
Disposable masks are available; however, Guests without masks will not be allowed to participate on the tour.
What if I don’t want to wear a mask?
Given this unprecedented situation, we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges as responsibly as we can. With our robust measures in place, we believe a critical factor in our success in resuming wine tours will be our Guests’ acceptance and adherence to our rules.
How do I taste wine wearing a mask?
You can’t. You can remove your mask when you are outdoors, participating in the wine tasting, or eating at the vineyards.
What protective measures are Vino 301 Tour Ambassadors taking?
Contactless temperature tests. Guests and staff temperatures will be tested before allowing entry onto the vehicle. (Acceptable temperature 97°F (36.1°C) to 98.6°F (37°C))
Mandate use of masks. Guests and staff will wear masks in our vehicles.
Strict sanitation procedures. Vino 301 is following CDC guidelines for cleaning vehicles.
Installed air purifier to circulate airflow and to kill germs.
How many people will be allowed on tour?
A maximum of eight passengers
What if I have more than 8 people in my group?
Maryland vineyards are only accommodating groups of 6 or fewer people, except households larger than six people. We will not be able to accommodate larger groups at this time.
At this time, vineyards only allow groups of 6. When you arrive at the vineyard we will place you in groups of four people.
Will Guests be able to drink and eat in the vehicle?
Guests may ONLY drink during the ride if they use a straw with masks on.
Guests cannot eat in the vehicle.
Guests must wear masks while riding in the vehicle.
Will Vino 301 still provide snacks and water?
Guests can enjoy snacks and water at the vineyards and wineries. (snacks prepackage, hand wipes)
Will Vino 301 offer a lunch option?
We will offer box lunches instead of our family-style service. We want to limit communal contact with the food. Individual wrap utensils and napkins will be available.
I booked a wine tour before COVID-19, and it was postponed. What should I do?
You can also contact us when you are ready to reschedule at info@vino301.com or call us at 301.807.2683
What is the latest date that I can reschedule my wine tour?
You have until November 2021 to take your tour.
I heard the vineyards are less crowded during the week. Will Vino 301 offer tours during the week?
Yes, we are starting in June.
Do guests need to wear masks when they’re outside?
Guests are only required (by law) to wear masks indoors, though some guidance suggests asking guests to wear masks when not consuming products when moving around and interacting with staff.
Will vineyards offer tours of their facilities?
Tours are not currently permitted. Continue to check our guidelines for updates
Will Vino 301 cancel a tour because of inclement weather?
We will try to adjust to the schedule when it rains. Many vineyards will provide outdoor covering. The physical distancing of a minimum of 6′ between parties must be observed.
** Lunch is included for tours purchased after March 10