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Chad Richardson

Y'all are killing me (and my bank account!)

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Thanks for the help! Headed out in a week and can’t wait. Ciao!

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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...

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What Matt said ^^^

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Ted Erfer wrote:Try Kathleen Inman:
http://www.inmanfamilywines.com/Visit-U ... use-Rental

We stayed here and it was great.

Thanks. Location would be challenging, possibly workable. But 1 Bath is a total non-starter with the crew I'm trying to please.

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Brian Tuite wrote:http://abnb.me/EVmg/OGbdtkqb0B

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.

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Brian Tuite wrote:Stay here and tell the other couple to find their own place.

Thanks! Sadly they're my inlaws, so I'd be in trouble from all fronts!

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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Holy cow. I thought you were making a sarcastic joke when you said "Plonk Wine Club", but that's really its name?!

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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).

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Cans are to beer as screw caps are to wine....arguably better but somehow seeming less "correct".

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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...

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You all suck!

(aka I'm so bummed I can't get there)

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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...

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+1 on Barnett
Copain
Repris on the Sonoma side

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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)

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Soon to fly Atlanta to London and can probably choose between the two. Anyone who can compare and contrast? TIA

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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 respond. The win...

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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

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Ordered Rare Treat virtually the moment this hit. Hoping I'm one of the lucky 4...

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In for one of each. Very intrigued by these.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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

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[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" usually does not preclude ...

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+ 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.

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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, bu...

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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...

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Rick Smith wrote:
Bud Carey wrote:Shane Finley makes a nice one too!!
I came here to say this.

Yup and yup.

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Thanks Drew and Brian! Appreciate the info.

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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 Edinburgh and...

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Just had a Grand Noir. Amazing, especially for the price.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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2010 Monte Rosso Zin. In a really nice place right now. Will try to write an intelligent tasting note tomorrow.

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Order in, woot!

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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.

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WooHoo!

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