Embracing the realm of work implies navigating a significant portion of our lives alongside our colleagues! I realized this at a very young age and understood the importance of building strong connections in the workplace (it’s not a coincidence that most of my closest friends started off as colleagues). Yes, on a professional level, team building activities are important because it fosters collaboration, benefiting the company. However, colleagues are part of our “day to day”; they encourage us through rough times, cheer us on when goals are met, and might be the people standing by our side when bad news comes our way. Getting to know our colleagues and establishing a connection with them benefits everyone!
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3 Reasons Why To Invest In Team Building
Embracing the realm of work implies navigating a significant portion of our lives alongside our colleagues! I realized this at a very young age and understood the importance of building strong connections in the workplace (it’s not a coincidence that most of my closest friends started off as colleagues). Yes, on a professional level, team building activities are important because it fosters collaboration, benefiting the company. However, colleagues are part of our “day to day”; they encourage us through rough times, cheer us on when goals are met, and might be the people standing by our side when bad news comes our way. Getting to know our colleagues and establishing a connection with them benefits everyone!
Building Trust
Trust is vital for a team to be effective. It allows them to work together towards common goals, express weak points, request help, and embrace that everyone is pushing towards the same direction. You cannot trust someone you don’t know! Team building activities offer a space to have colleagues connect and enjoy, allowing them to open up to establishing deeper relationships that will, in return, build trust.
Enhance Company Culture
Company culture is the environment that surrounds the workplace; it is the “personality” of the company. Clear goals, space for growth, economic incentives, regular meetings – these all contribute to the company culture. However, so does having fun! When you are happy with the company you work for and realize they care for your overall well-being, you go the extra mile!
Potential
Are there any hidden skills your employees have that you might be overseeing? In a relaxed and casual setting, it is easier to spot how people gravitate naturally towards roles in leadership, mentorship, innovation, and so on. Hidden skills can be tough to spot in an office environment, but try creating an entertaining and healthy competitive environment, and you will see them rise to the top!
Understanding the importance of teamwork and what it takes for a company to thrive, The Wine Voyage Experiences were designed specifically for groups to connect and strengthen their relationships in an exclusive and dynamic atmosphere while having fun with all things wine! Our unique activities are carefully crafted to enhance the team-building experience by providing an opportunity for participants to explore and appreciate the world of wine, creating lasting memories that go beyond the workplace. From virtual blind tastings to in-person events, our experiences cater to diverse preferences, ensuring an engaging and enjoyable time for every team. Whether you are seeking to foster camaraderie, boost morale, or simply create a fun and memorable occasion, The Wine Voyage offers a delightful journey for teams to bond, collaborate, and thrive together. Elevate your team dynamics with us and toast to success!
We understand the importance of teamwork and what it takes for a company to thrive. The Wine Voyage Experiences were designed specifically for groups to connect and strengthen their relationships in an exclusive and dynamic atmosphere while having fun with all things wine!
Find out more about our experiences.
Also take a look at our new virtual wine tasting experiences. If you are looking for a dynamic team building activity for your group, look no further! This experience will create the perfect environment for either your team or group of friends to engage, connect and have a blast! This is much more than a wine tasting, it is a highly dynamic virtual blind tasting competition!
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Since you made it here…Interesting Wines to try
2019 Bouchaine Hyde Vineyard Merlot Carneros – Napa Valley
- The legendary Hyde Vineyard unveils a brilliantly structured Merlot
- Ripe tannins dominate, yet irresistibly approachable in its early evolution
- Sarsaparilla, cola spice, and cigar humidor dance with black licorice
- Layers of plum sauce, blackberries, cassis, and black raspberries unfold
- Scrubby herbs emerge with perky acidity, keeping the experience lively
- Immerse yourself in the world of wine with Hyde Vineyard’s masterpiece
- Elevate your tasting experience with this captivating Merlot
2019 Chappellet Merlot Napa Valley
- Inky richness, bursting with toasty cacao, espresso, and grilled vanilla
- Silky mouthfeel framed by sweet, integrating tannins
- Spiced plums, cassis, and bright acidity lingering through a blueberry-kissed finish
2019 Cuvaison Arcilla Merlot Los Carneros – Napa Valley
- Pure evocation of strawberries with evolving tea-like tannins
- Flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, and smashed blueberry
- Notably savory with hints of carob, mineral, black licorice, and plum sauce layers
2019 Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot Napa Valley
- A beautiful expression with sweet tannins and well-integrated oak spicing
- Hoisin sauce, cassis, violets, and candied orange peels
- Sandalwood, floral peppercorns, espresso beans, warm vanilla, and loam
2019 L’Ecole No. 41 Merlot Walla Walla Valley, Washington
- Estate-grown brilliance structured for mid-term aging
- Ripe red berry fruit and cherries finding counterpoints in dusty tannins and carob
- Minerality pulsing through each sip, delivering a brilliant wine experience
2019 La Jota Vineyard Co. Howell Mountain Estate MerlotNapa Valley
- A classic effort from winemaker Chris Carpenter with astounding mountain-grown grapes
- Age-worthy tannins allowing notes of licorice, granite, cacao nibs, and well-steeped tea to shine
- Cardamom and violets lingering through the long, elegant finish
2020 Macari Vineyards Merlot North Fork of Long Island
- A spicy and fascinating expression, dominated by crushed peppercorns
- Remarkably translucent, revealing red cherries, raspberries, and toasted fennel seeds with oak spice
2018 Meeker Winemakers’ Handprint Collection Merlot Sonoma County
- Lifted and well-delineated, expressive of black raspberries, ripe cherries, and goji berries
- Loamy earthiness, sarsaparilla-dusted tannins, and a bay-leaf note creating an intriguing wine experience
- Elegant yet powerful, structured for cellaring or enjoying now with grilled meat
2019 Mt. Brave Merlot Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
- Toasty, rich, and brooding, a wine rewarding patience
- Notes of blackberry liqueur, kirsch, cassis, purple plums, and cardamom promising complexity
- Impressive balance and structure with graphite-like tannins and singed laurel nuances
2019 Northstar Premier Merlot Columbia Valley, Washington
- Velvety texture, ripe with a counterbalancing punch of acidity
- Crushed blackberries and mulberries, vanilla, clove, and toasty oak through the finish
- A stellar example of what the wine variety does best in the Columbia Valley
2019 PlumpJack Estate Winery Merlot Napa Valley
- A toasty, modern, crowd-pleasing beauty with rich, chocolatey notes
- Plums, blackberries, and cassis lifted by candied violets
- Aging potential of five to seven years, but delightful fruitiness makes it enjoyable now
2019 Ridge Vineyards Estate Merlot Santa Cruz Mountains
- Shining with the character of the venerable Monte Bello Vineyard
- Cedar, incense, brambly berries, elegant balance, and beautifully calibrated acidity
- Promising another ten to fifteen years of life ahead
2019 Rutherford Hill Winery Merlot Napa Valley
- Silky and herbaceous, less fruit-forward than typical Napa Merlot
- Layers of black and red raspberries, cherries, and chocolate with lively mineral finish
- A solid value delivering a unique wine experience for less than $30
- Estate-grown Merlot marked by toasty oak, cafe mocha notes, and woodsy spices
- Silky tannins, density, and underlying pulse of minerality providing real energy
- A captivating wine experience with impressive aging potential
2020 Seven Hills Winery Seven Hills Founding Vineyard Walla Walla Valley, Washington
- Fruit-forward Merlot from a vineyard planted in the early-1980s
- Underlying bergamot note with nuances of sage, oregano, and cracked peppercorns
- Sweet tannins lingering through flavors of red and purple plums and huckleberries
2018 St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery Rutherford Estate Vineyards MerlotNapa Valley
- Rich, chocolatey aromas of hoisin sauce and spiced blackberry liqueur
- Balanced acidity with minerality, hint of dried herbs, and fantastic kirsch finish
2019 Vérité La Muse
- One of the most intriguing and appealing new-release Merlots
- A balance of perfume and depth with red currants, raspberries, cherries, plums, graphite, and hints of tobacco and sandalwood
