Original sentence: Depending on the country or region, tasting at the winery may incur a small charge to allow the producer to cover costs.Generally, a spittoon will be provided.If unsure, ask your guide where to spit become beginning tasting.In some regions of the world, tasters simply spit on the floor or onto gravel surrounding barrels.It is not considered rude to spit out wine at a winery, even in the presence of the wine maker or owner.Many wine producers in wine regions all over the world offer tastings of their wine.Travelling to wine regions is another way of increasing skill in tasting
Edited sentence: A good way to avoid some of these crowds is to choose a smaller wine region.At the other end of the continuum is Napa Valley, which has 75 wineries densely packed along Hwy.French wineries are typically spread across a wider geography, so the traffic into wineries is lower.However, the more popular ones can be quite crowded.Many wineries offer tastings of their wine, though this experience varies by region.Monterey, Oregon and Temecula wineries often have quite good wine, without the Napa crowds.The tasting rooms are more developed, often with stores and picnic areas.Thus, the tasting rooms tend to be less formal, and you may be served by someone who has come in from the vineyards to be with you.Traveling to the various wine regions can be both enjoyable and educational