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- January 25th, 2020, 11:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Berserker Day Buzz on New Wineries
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1826
Re: Berserker Day Buzz on New Wineries
Y'all are killing me (and my bank account!)
- June 9th, 2018, 3:42 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Italy Recos - Off the Beaten Path
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1448
Italy Recos - Off the Beaten Path
Thanks for the help! Headed out in a week and can’t wait. Ciao!
- May 31st, 2018, 9:47 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Italy Recos - Off the Beaten Path
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1448
Italy Recos - Off the Beaten Path
These aren't the larger tourist destinations, but wondering if anyone has recommendations (didn't turn up anything with my forum search). We have lodging covered but I'd welcome tips on food, wineries, breweries, sites that aren't museums... -near Umbertide in the Umbri region (not too far from Tusc...
- December 13th, 2017, 5:00 pm
- Forum: Stoneking Benefit Fundraiser Auctions
- Topic: Stoneking Auction Lot 29 - Rockpile - CLOSED
- Replies: 6
- Views: 762
- December 13th, 2017, 5:00 pm
- Forum: Stoneking Benefit Fundraiser Auctions
- Topic: Stoneking Auction Lot 35 - Campesino Cellars - CLOSED
- Replies: 9
- Views: 924
- December 9th, 2017, 11:45 am
- Forum: Stoneking Benefit Fundraiser Auctions
- Topic: Stoneking Auction Lot 29 - Rockpile - CLOSED
- Replies: 6
- Views: 762
- December 9th, 2017, 9:24 am
- Forum: Stoneking Benefit Fundraiser Auctions
- Topic: Stoneking Auction Lot 35 - Campesino Cellars - CLOSED
- Replies: 9
- Views: 924
Stoneking Auction Lot 35 - Campesino Cellars
What Matt said ^^^
- December 8th, 2017, 7:52 pm
- Forum: Stoneking Benefit Fundraiser Auctions
- Topic: Stoneking Auction Lot 20 - Russian River Brewing - CLOSED
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1204
- December 8th, 2017, 7:50 pm
- Forum: Stoneking Benefit Fundraiser Auctions
- Topic: Stoneking Auction Lot 18 - Jean Edwards - CLOSED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1067
- October 15th, 2017, 5:59 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Tubbs Fire Relief Auction #7 - CLOSED Halcon 3 Ways
- Replies: 6
- Views: 525
- April 2nd, 2017, 12:31 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Sonoma Vacation Rental Advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 571
Sonoma Vacation Rental Advice
Thanks. Location would be challenging, possibly workable. But 1 Bath is a total non-starter with the crew I'm trying to please.Ted Erfer wrote:Try Kathleen Inman:
http://www.inmanfamilywines.com/Visit-U ... use-Rental
We stayed here and it was great.
- April 2nd, 2017, 12:29 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Sonoma Vacation Rental Advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 571
Sonoma Vacation Rental Advice
I like this place! Only available for part of our stay and for some reason higher priced for those days than the site seems to initially indicate; but am going to see what Management says.Brian Tuite wrote:http://abnb.me/EVmg/OGbdtkqb0B
- April 1st, 2017, 4:01 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Sonoma Vacation Rental Advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 571
Sonoma Vacation Rental Advice
Thanks! Sadly they're my inlaws, so I'd be in trouble from all fronts!Brian Tuite wrote:Stay here and tell the other couple to find their own place.
- April 1st, 2017, 4:00 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Zion NP advice
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1261
Zion NP advice
Did Bryce and Zion a few years ago. Loved both but really loved Bryce, mostly due to the surreal nature of it and the less crowded aspect. Bit and Spur (previously recommended) is well worth it. There's also a Mexican place in (what I'd guess to be) an old gas station. Sadly I don't know the name, a...
- April 1st, 2017, 3:53 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Sonoma Vacation Rental Advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 571
Sonoma Vacation Rental Advice
Trying to come out for a week in May, if I can find the right rental. My wife has turned down most of what I've suggested so far. Have used Sonoma Valley Escapes and VRBO. For some point of comparison, we've always rented at Chauvet Condos in Glen Ellen until they became owner occupied. Here are her...
- July 24th, 2016, 2:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Looking for Sonoma Vaca Rental Recos
- Replies: 0
- Views: 148
Looking for Sonoma Vaca Rental Recos
We've always rented at The Chauvet in Glen Ellen. But alas, its units have been sold so that option is gone. I know there are a hundred rental sites as well as posts here, and I've looked at many of them both. But wondering if anyone has firsthand experience with a place they love based on info belo...
- July 24th, 2016, 2:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Help me fill my last minute Napa itinerary
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1993
Help me fill my last minute Napa itinerary
I agree with the Turnbull recommendations. You may not have time, and they may not have availability, but we've enjoyed Gargiulo. I'm not staring at a map but think it would be convenient for your route and schedule.
- July 21st, 2016, 6:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Need board assistance: who shipped to me?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1919
Need board assistance: who shipped to me?
Holy cow. I thought you were making a sarcastic joke when you said "Plonk Wine Club", but that's really its name?!
- July 7th, 2016, 7:13 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: high end cruise lines
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3059
high end cruise lines
We used Silversea for Alaska, but most of their itineraries are Europe. Smaller ships, somewhat older crowd, all inclusive. I would look at them. Also Regent, if they do Europe (I assume so).
- June 1st, 2016, 6:29 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Bottles vs cans
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1170
Bottles vs cans
Cans are to beer as screw caps are to wine....arguably better but somehow seeming less "correct".
- April 18th, 2016, 7:10 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Wine Stores in Fort Myers Area
- Replies: 1
- Views: 230
Wine Stores in Fort Myers Area
I grew up there and still visit about 4x per year. Sadly the only one I knew of is no more. I think Naples probably does a decent job, and someone may point out one(s) I'm unaware of (esp when it comes to Sanibel). But in Ft Myers, sadly my best option is usually Total Wine. If you want to talk craf...
- April 12th, 2016, 7:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Mike Smith wine event NYC
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2243
Mike Smith wine event NYC
You all suck!
(aka I'm so bummed I can't get there)
(aka I'm so bummed I can't get there)
- April 12th, 2016, 7:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Once & Future Wine
- Replies: 300
- Views: 20866
Once & Future Wine
AMEX had a conniption about these charges - froze both the cards I tried to use. Ha, for me too! Have been getting calls from them all day, even after saying the charge was intentional They texted, called my work, cell and home phones; all within 5 minutes of me hitting the order button. Maybe a ne...
- March 10th, 2016, 7:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Napa Winerys for Scenery
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1672
Napa Winerys for Scenery
+1 on Barnett
Copain
Repris on the Sonoma side
Copain
Repris on the Sonoma side
- March 6th, 2016, 6:29 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Beer in Ireland
- Replies: 2
- Views: 456
Beer in Ireland
Going for 2 weeks. Kilkenny, Kenmare, Clifden, Rathmullan (Donegal) and Dublin (briefly). Have my eye on Kinnegar Brewing in Donegal. Any other specific recos for breweries or pubs? Also happy to have restaurant or sites to see advice. Slainte! (PS have done Guinness tour in Dublin)
- March 4th, 2016, 6:47 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Delta Economy+ vs Virgin Prem Econ-Intn'l?
- Replies: 5
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Delta Economy+ vs Virgin Prem Econ-Intn'l?
Soon to fly Atlanta to London and can probably choose between the two. Anyone who can compare and contrast? TIA
- January 29th, 2016, 7:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sh'Bubbles from Bedrock - Any TNs?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2246
Sh'Bubbles from Bedrock - Any TNs?
Hey Chad. We are excited about Sh'bubbles! It is a project we have been working on for a couple of years now that is finally coming to fruition. The first release is what we are half-jokingly calling a "beta" test as we only made a few hundred cases and have no idea how people will respon...
- January 28th, 2016, 6:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sh'Bubbles from Bedrock - Any TNs?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2246
Sh'Bubbles from Bedrock - Any TNs?
Did a search but couldn't find couldn't find much here or on Cellar Tracker. Anyone had this rose from Morgan? Believe it's the first release, carignan based, and one of my local store just got their shipment. TIA
- January 27th, 2016, 11:40 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay VII (January 27, 2016)
- Topic: Campesino Cellars "A Walk on the Rhone Side"
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2918
Campesino Cellars "A Walk on the Rhone Side"
Ordered Rare Treat virtually the moment this hit. Hoping I'm one of the lucky 4...
- January 27th, 2016, 9:00 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay VII (January 27, 2016)
- Topic: Cowan Cellars BDVII Offer
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3942
Cowan Cellars BDVII Offer
In for one of each. Very intrigued by these.
- December 18th, 2015, 8:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WEEK 4 - Virtual Tasting for Charity - Craft Beer Intermezzo!!!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1973
WEEK 4 - Virtual Tasting for Charity - Craft Beer Intermezzo!!!
Jekyll Brewing (Alpharetta, Ga) Hop Dang Diggity
A middle of the road IPA, not too bitter but no sweet cloying notes either. More in the pine family than tropical. Can come across a bit metallic, especially on draft. But tonight's bottle was spot-on while I waited for some carry out.
A middle of the road IPA, not too bitter but no sweet cloying notes either. More in the pine family than tropical. Can come across a bit metallic, especially on draft. But tonight's bottle was spot-on while I waited for some carry out.
- December 17th, 2015, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WEEK 4 - Virtual Tasting for Charity - Craft Beer Intermezzo!!!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1973
WEEK 4 - Virtual Tasting for Charity - Craft Beer Intermezzo!!!
Pontoon Brewing (Brookhaven, GA) Southern Skipper White IPA. Looks more like a hefeweizen in the glass, but no hefeweizen aromas. Modest IBUs but a very enjoyable (almost session) option for fans of the hoppier side. Finishes clean and crisp.
- December 17th, 2015, 7:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Kistler Pinot Noirs
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1529
Kistler Pinot Noirs
Interestingly I was at a tasting tonight where the Kistler was the first/lightest pour (and correctly so):
2012 Kistler RRV
2013 Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast
2012(?) Guarachi Gap's Crown
I didn't find it big, overly extracted or hot in any way.
2012 Kistler RRV
2013 Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast
2012(?) Guarachi Gap's Crown
I didn't find it big, overly extracted or hot in any way.
- December 16th, 2015, 7:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WEEK 3 - Virtual Tasting for Charity -Cabernet Sauvignon from Around the World - SC Flood Relief
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1719
WEEK 3 - Virtual Tasting for Charity -Cabernet Sauvignon from Around the World - SC Flood Relief
2001 Wilson, Estate, Dry Creek Valley, Sydney Vineyard Needed a little time to open but got there quickly. Still drinking nicely for its age. Initially red berries, changing to tar and black fruits after some air. Nose isn't overly expressive. Smooth, integrated, mellowed out tannins. Probably can g...
- December 8th, 2015, 7:16 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Tkts- FSU vs Houston 12/31 in Atlanta
- Replies: 0
- Views: 126
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Tkts- FSU vs Houston 12/31 in Atlanta
I have 12 tickets in the lower level (2 sets of 6, about 5 rows apart). Around the 40 yard line. Will sell at face value of $235 each. PM me if interested. Will sell in pairs or other even increments. TIA
- November 10th, 2015, 7:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Ocean Spray Cran-Cherry (no sugar added)
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1343
TN: 2015 Ocean Spray Cran-Cherry (no sugar added)
[quote="Chris" ] On the other hand, the description of sugar free Cran Cherry connotes something very different to me, more like crisp Anderson Valley type pinots like Navarro and Copain. [/quote] I don't know about this particular Ocean Spray product, but "no sugar added" usuall...
- November 6th, 2015, 8:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Napa Tastings/Tours
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2843
Best Napa Tastings/Tours
+ 1 on Glen Ellen Star. I think tastings/tours is impossible to answer without more info on what kind of experience and wine you're looking for.
- August 9th, 2015, 2:52 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Your Gin?
- Replies: 452
- Views: 42767
Your Gin?
In Vegas at Carnevino I recently discovered a gin from San Fran called Bummer & Lazarus. Apparently named after two dogs who were famous in SF years back (and who appear on the label). Finally found it in a local store. Need to sit and spend some time with it to write an intelligent tasting note...
- August 4th, 2015, 7:04 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Napa or Sonoma - Where to stay?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1118
Napa or Sonoma - Where to stay?
Alan, thanks for the thoughts and just recently saw that link. Have you ever been to Sante in the SMI? Debating that for our anniversary dinner as well. Reviews seem very positive. Also considering Glen Ellen Star, Olive and Vine, Aventine, and the one's you mentioned in Sonoma; Girl and Fig and El...
- July 31st, 2015, 8:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Let's talk Grenache Blanc
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2033
Let's talk Grenache Blanc
Yup and yup.Rick Smith wrote:I came here to say this.Bud Carey wrote:Shane Finley makes a nice one too!!
- June 29th, 2015, 4:05 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Scotland - Any Advice Welcome
- Replies: 6
- Views: 443
Scotland - Any Advice Welcome
Thanks Drew and Brian! Appreciate the info.
- June 27th, 2015, 6:42 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Scotland - Any Advice Welcome
- Replies: 6
- Views: 443
Scotland - Any Advice Welcome
Heading out next Friday. We've been once before but I'm open to any "don't miss" advice. Here's our itinerary: After a night in Edinburgh, our first 5 days are on the Royal Belmond train for a Whisky tour. So not a lot of discretion over itinerary then. 2 nights at The Cromlix, between Edi...
- June 27th, 2015, 6:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
- Replies: 1747
- Views: 124473
Which Carlisle are you drinking?
Just had a Grand Noir. Amazing, especially for the price.
- June 24th, 2015, 6:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Under The Wire - CA Sparkling Wines - Upcoming Release
- Replies: 87
- Views: 6312
Under The Wire - CA Sparkling Wines - Upcoming Release
Weird, I got the "save the date" email but never got the "it's live" email. And of course I had totally forgotten. But thanks to this thread, my order is in.
- June 19th, 2015, 7:04 pm
- Forum: BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
- Topic: Atlanta
- Replies: 340
- Views: 46445
Atlanta
Nicely done Mike! I like the alpha sort; much easier to find stuff.
Did notice that we need to move Wildfire at Perimeter to the Closed bin, as it's now a Capital Grille (which pales versus the original Buckhead location, IMHO).
Did notice that we need to move Wildfire at Perimeter to the Closed bin, as it's now a Capital Grille (which pales versus the original Buckhead location, IMHO).
- April 11th, 2015, 6:24 pm
- Forum: Offline Planner
- Topic: Atlanta GTG after New Year
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1890
Atlanta GTG after New Year
Please Keep me in the loop on all above meet-ups. I'm good to go if in town, which has been hit and miss lately.
- April 8th, 2015, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3101
- Views: 211141
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
2010 Monte Rosso Zin. In a really nice place right now. Will try to write an intelligent tasting note tomorrow.
- March 27th, 2015, 6:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dirty Drops 3/27
- Replies: 57
- Views: 4088
Dirty Drops 3/27
Order in, woot!
- March 27th, 2015, 6:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: In praise of buying single btls
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2166
In praise of buying single btls
Single or double purchases here. Honestly just too many things out there that I want to try to bulk up on any one. Granted often those are multiple instances of singles or pairs from producers I know I love.
- March 24th, 2015, 6:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dirty Drops 3/27
- Replies: 57
- Views: 4088
Dirty Drops 3/27
WooHoo!
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