mountainman 
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6195
 | | 07-19-2006 10:51 PM |
| Join Dan Kosta as KB Cruises the Mediterranean!!
You are invited to sail with Dan Kosta and Ed Kurtzman of August West Winery as we explore Venice, Sorrento, Dubrovnik, Rome and more! From May 10-22, 2007 rare and exclusive Kosta Browne Pinot Noirs will flow just for you at seminars and a special Kosta Browne dinner. In addition to the KB and August West Pinots, you will have a chance to taste the finest wines of Italy while exploring the Italian wine country. Optional day trips are available that include private wine lunches and tastings at wineries such as Ornellaia, a recipient of 100 pts. from Wine Spectator. This is truly the perfect wine lovers? experience!
Other highlights of the cruise include:
* 12 night cruise aboard Oceania Cruise lines, rated third best in the world
* No ties allowed! Wine Country Casual!
* Overnights in Venice and Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast
* Special Group discount (prices start at $ 3049 per person twin share, plus taxes and government fees).
* Free airfare from 20 U.S. cities!
* Pre-paid gratuities for early bookings ($300-$400 value per cabin) | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 30915
| | 07-19-2006 10:52 PM |
| Tricia and I are all signed up.  | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6195
| | 07-19-2006 11:07 PM |
| You never leave the country?!  I sent the email to the mrs. earlier today....we'll see | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas (pretty fall colors here)
Master of Wine
Posts: 11289
| | 07-19-2006 11:11 PM |
| I know of a couple of people that have signed up already. I'm seriously considering it. | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7103
| | 07-19-2006 11:11 PM |
| I wish.... | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 30915
| | 07-19-2006 11:31 PM |
| Quote:
You never leave the country?!
I sent the email to the mrs. earlier today....we'll see
Too true; at least not since 9/11.
12 straight days of Pinot offlines with two good buddies who make two of my favorite wines ever. This is a NO-BRAINER!
WineTex.... Don't think! Just do! It would be great to be with you and David. And I would have an excuse to drink Champagne every night too.
MM...... Who wears the pants in your house anyway? (Don't answer that).
Come on let's go, let's go, let's go little darlin'! | | | |
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Dave Tong
Santa Clara, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1336
| | 07-19-2006 11:38 PM |
| /me checks stock price.
WIML.
/me sighs. | | http://scmwine.blogspot.com - My wine blog.
http://scmwine.wikispaces.com - your guide to the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley
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Winetex
Austin, Texas (pretty fall colors here)
Master of Wine
Posts: 11289
| | 07-20-2006 01:30 AM |
| I would bring enough champagne that I'm sure I would pay extra luggage weight charges. | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 30915
| | 07-20-2006 03:47 AM |
| Don't you think we could find a bottle or two to buy in Venice? | | | |
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TBird
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Master of Wine
Posts: 10199
| | 07-20-2006 01:51 PM |
| i forwarded it to my wife and much to my surprise, she stated(loudly) : HELL YEAH!  | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2179
| | 07-21-2006 08:52 PM |
| Looking at it very seriously. I'd say Kim and I are 90%. We'll make a decision in the next few days.
David....did you snag a penthouse suite?
Chris | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 30915
| | 07-21-2006 10:16 PM |
| Yes.
Looking at the prices it isn't all that much more (less than a bottle of Scrreaming Eagle ). The 320 sq.ft. is what we wanted.
The price includes round-trip air fare and 12 nights and days of offlines (i.e. good food and wine).
Being with Ed Kurtzman and Dan Kosta for 12 days drinking their wines: PRICELESS!
Well... maybe the part about drinking their wines is PRICELESS.
But spending 12 days with those two wild and crazy guys  ??? | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6195
| | 07-21-2006 11:53 PM |
| Still working on this at my home. Would anyone know if there is a corkage policy for dinners on this cruise? | | | |
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Robert Prosperino
Brewster, NY
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2483
| | 07-22-2006 10:17 PM |
| I would love to go, but the timing does not work, the kids will be in school  | | | |
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Doc
London, UK
Grape Puncher
Posts: 750
| | 07-23-2006 10:03 AM |
| Sounds totally awesome!
Have fun.
Doc | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10871
| | 07-27-2006 12:46 AM |
| I'd love to go, but just before my son's graduation ceremony, ain't gonna happen. Sounds great, I considered it for a long time first... | | | |
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ChillyWino
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1829
| | 07-28-2006 02:38 PM |
| Would love to go but that's right in the middle of the triple crown, my busiest time of year. The trip looks incredible and the price looks to be very reasonable. | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 30915
| | 07-29-2006 07:01 PM |
| Quote:
Would love to go but that's right in the middle of the triple crown, my busiest time of year. The trip looks incredible and the price looks to be very reasonable.
Are you a horse? | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6195
| | 07-30-2006 08:31 PM |
| that was funny.
I wonder how much time until this sells out. We're still on the fence. | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2179
| | 10-01-2006 06:22 AM |
| Made the jump and faxed in my form yesterday...so Kim and I will be going! The travel agency told me they were close to selling out.....the A2 level we requested was sold out(as was A3), and they only had one cabin left in the B1 category. We're wait-listed for A2, but no biggie if we end up with B1. Here is the link in case anybody else might be considering this: http://www.foodandwinetrails.com/cruises/kosta_browne_august_west_2007/Chris | | | |
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