winebrat 
Sacramento, Ca.
Wine Lover
Posts: 4571
 | | 10-25-2008 01:27 PM |
| winebrat + 1 | | | "Everyday is worthy of a glass of sparkling wine" - Andrea Immer MS | |
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kpak
Alaska
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3184
| | 10-26-2008 12:44 AM |
| | | In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is...
.ps - friends don't let friends eat farmed salmon. | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2186
| | 10-26-2008 01:32 AM |
| Since I can't update the first post....double GRRRR! The attendance list: R8der 2 David N 2 John Fones 2 Winetex 2 Tim Layman 2 Linda/Tom V 2 Randy W 2 Eric White 2 Tanglenet 2 Tom Genn 2 Al Ksyrah 1 Pete 2 Winegeek 2 KPak 2 Jason 2 Scott J 2 Mitch G 2 Winebrat 2 ------------------------------- Total 35 We are now full! I'll be happy to waitlist anybody else....there are always a few spots that open up. Chris | | | |
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saut
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1107
| | 10-26-2008 03:26 AM |
| Saut for 2 please | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11429
| | 10-26-2008 10:30 AM |
| Chris, your first post looks edited. | | | |
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TimLinCA
Danville CA
Grape Puncher
Posts: 831
| | 10-26-2008 03:45 PM |
| Awesome! Looking forward to it!
Tim | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2186
| | 10-27-2008 01:05 AM |
| Posted By Winetex on 10-26-2008 10:30 AM
Chris, your first post looks edited.
I know I didn't do it......I was golfing at that point. Thanks Brad! | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6217
| | 10-27-2008 11:44 AM |
| Wow I guess I should look at the topics farther down in the future, never saw this. Wait list me for 2. | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11429
| | 10-27-2008 04:10 PM |
| Gotta have the Mountainpeople! | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6217
| | 10-28-2008 01:27 AM |
| plus it's only about 10 miles from our house! | | | |
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JFones
Grape Truck Driver
Posts: 36
| | 10-28-2008 09:20 AM |
| Well, I have been home about twelve hours and can't wait to go back! Thanks for organizing this again Chris! | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2186
| | 10-28-2008 03:46 PM |
| Dan Kosta and Brian Loring have confirmed their attendance! | | | |
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tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3456
| | 10-28-2008 04:04 PM |
| Very cool! | | TN posted on Cellartracker"
I drink no more than a sponge." François Rabelais
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2186
| | 10-28-2008 06:26 PM |
| The Vintners Inn is out. They are supposedly "sold out" that weekend. I can't figure out what might be going on, unless they are having a wedding.
I'll look into some alternatives. I kinda like mixing it up anyway. The Hyatt is a little further away, but it's quite nice, and is available at $144/night, which is a pretty damn good deal right off the bat. I'll see what I can do to get a decreased group rate.
Chris | | | |
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TimLinCA
Danville CA
Grape Puncher
Posts: 831
| | 10-28-2008 10:45 PM |
| Chris, The Hyatt looks very nice from the website!
Tim | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2186
| | 10-29-2008 12:33 AM |
| Posted By TimLinCA on 10-28-2008 10:45 PM
Chris, The Hyatt looks very nice from the website!
Tim
It is very nice...Kim and I have stayed there once before. It's just in Southern Santa Rosa, so a little farther away. The issue I need to deal with is the Friday night dinner, and I would like that to be walking distance from the hotel. I'll find something that will work....one way or the other.
Chris | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11429
| | 10-29-2008 11:01 AM |
| Everyone pack those glow sticks.  | | | |
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Pete
Left Coast
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3012
| | 10-29-2008 01:22 PM |
| Walking distance limits your choices. You might want to consider Syrah. It is walkable. La Gare is closer but I thought the service was poor. It has been years since I have been to either. | | | I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it. | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2186
| | 10-29-2008 03:13 PM |
| Posted By Pete on 10-29-2008 01:22 PM
Walking distance limits your choices. You might want to consider Syrah. It is walkable. La Gare is closer but I thought the service was poor. It has been years since I have been to either.
I'm already looking into Syrah. Their corkage is $18......damn! If they are willing to work with me then it appears to be a good choice for our group. More details to come! | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2186
| | 10-29-2008 03:50 PM |
| They Hyatt has availability and is willing to work with us on their rate. They have regular rooms (which are plenty nice) listed at $144 on their website. They will do a group rate of $115 for us. They also have a few "Resort Suites" which are much larger. They will make a few of these available to us at $185. I'm going to need to confirm in the next few weeks....I'm waiting for them to send a contract now. If any of you on the main list are confirmed for a hotel room please advise. One thing I'll say is the Hyatt has been much easier to work with than Vintners Inn. With VI I always felt like they were resentful that I kept pushing for a better rate on the restaurant, and that carried over when I inquired again this year. I have a call into Syrah (three blocks away), and should be talking with their coordinator this evening. Chris | | | |
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