R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1083
 | | 12/19/2007 1:49 AM |
| Posted By tanglenet on 12/18/2007 11:29 PM Posted By R8der on 12/18/2007 8:46 PM
BTW....I called Merry Edwards because they have a new facility, and when I mentioned a group of 25 they basically freaked out. WTF? I even offered to bring the stemware....but they were not having any of it. Strange shit.
Chris
Chris, who did you talk to at ME? And, if you're looking for suggestions, how about Walter Hansel?
Looking for more input on if I should even consider more wineries that day. Everybody will have a car, so they should be able to hit multiple places on their own and then hit the bus for Small Vines/Freeman. I don't want to exclude anybody for any reason...the Freeman dinner is the event of the day. I do agree that excessive tasting before getting to Freeman made me a bit unready for it last year.
Chris
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1083
| | 12/19/2007 2:05 AM |
| This place sounds very cool David.....do you have any idea what it runs per night??
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10777
| | 12/19/2007 8:29 AM |
| I do agree that excessive tasting before getting to Freeman made me a bit unready for it last year.
Unready and unruly?
We probably aren't interested in too many wineries before the Freeman event simply because we need some R&R before we get going at Freeman. Last year was very fun but a test of stamina. As you say we will all have cars so there are options during the day for all. | | | |
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Al_ksyrah
Barrel Filler
Posts:1044
| | 12/19/2007 9:13 AM |
| The Benovia cottage price depends on occupancy and time of year, varies from high 200's to high 300's as I recall. I've visited Benovia and the cottage looked like a great venue for a weekend get-away (only saw it from the outside).
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1083
| | 12/19/2007 11:44 AM |
| Posted By Winetex on 12/19/2007 8:29 AM I do agree that excessive tasting before getting to Freeman made me a bit unready for it last year. Unready and unruly?
We probably aren't interested in too many wineries before the Freeman event simply because we need some R&R before we get going at Freeman. Last year was very fun but a test of stamina. As you say we will all have cars so there are options during the day for all.
Ok, you've convinced me. I still want to do the Small Vines vineyard tour, simply because their project interests me. I will be going tasting with a small group Saturday morning, so if anybody is interested in joining us let me know privately. Thanks for the input everybody! Makes my job that much easier.
Chris
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kpak
Alaska
Wine Thief
Posts:2962
| | 12/19/2007 4:37 PM |
| We'd be interested in something 'educational' as well and perhaps a 'little bit of tasting'.
And maybe a nice hike would be good.
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15756
| | 12/19/2007 11:51 PM |
| Posted By R8der on 12/19/2007 2:05 AM This place sounds very cool David.....do you have any idea what it runs per night??
$295 per
night Monday through Thursday, and $350 on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday
Special Winter
rates: $250 Monday - Thursday November 15 through March 15.
$650 for a two-night weekend
(Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday),
$875 for a three-night
weekend,
$1700 per week.
Special Winter
rates: $1600 per week January 1 through March 15, 2004
Monthly rates are
available upon request.
Rates are for up to 4 people. There is
a charge of $50 for each additional person per stay. Maximum
occupancy is six.
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1083
| | 12/20/2007 3:07 AM |
| If you look at that $650 for two nights, and include another couple, you are talking just $162.50/night per couple. Damn...that's a sweet deal!
Of course, there is tax and a cleaning fee thrown into the mix.....sigh. They seem to get you one way or another!
Chris
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Randy Wigginton
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5494
| | 12/21/2007 12:05 AM |
| Wow, I have completely missed this thread up till now. (Thanks Chris!) That's the problem with all work and no play.
Chris, I will let you know for certain within 48 hours. I apologize for being so out of touch. | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5494
| | 12/23/2007 10:35 AM |
| Chris - if possible, I'd like a room with 2 queens on Saturday night only, definitely interested in the bus. My brother and I will be the guests.
This sounds great -- I'm really looking forward to it!!! | | | |
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saut
Grape Fermenter
Posts:522
| | 12/28/2007 1:31 AM |
| OK, just for the record, thanks Chris for the note that we have been moved up in group. We are in for Friday and Saturday hotel as listed and Saturday dinner, 2 for bus, 2 for Friday night if there is room. Any guidance on what type of wine to bring would be welcome.
Cheers, and Happy New Year...
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1083
| | 01/02/2008 2:13 AM |
| Anybody know how to get ahold of Winegeek? I tried to PM him without success. If I don't hear from him in the next day or so I'll have to assume he doesn't want a hotel room or a ride on the bus.
Chris
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts:6876
| | 01/02/2008 2:19 AM |
| You could call him at his wine shop
Ph. (415) 388-1626
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Pete Marsh
Left Coast
Barrel Racker
Posts:1518
| | 01/02/2008 9:34 PM |
| Since we can not attend, we will miss everyone. You might want to bring a video camera as they did a recent eBob offline:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvVrdTqKWuo
NOT
Have a great event
Pete and Barbara
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tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3199
| | 01/02/2008 10:09 PM |
| Pete, sorry you can't make it.
Chris, please add 2 more for the bus. I saw the first post and realized we are not covered there.
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TN posted on Cellartracker
"I drink no more than a sponge." François Rabelais
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10777
| | 01/03/2008 10:05 AM |
| | Pete - we will miss you amd Barbara at the event. And the Hudamangs as well. | | | |
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NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2202
| | 01/05/2008 3:58 PM |
| Damn ...... missed another event
If there's a wait list, please add.
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1083
| | 01/05/2008 6:41 PM |
| I added you to the wait list NCVL. The guest list if pretty firm now, but you never know what happens.
For everybody else, we still have space available for the John Ash dinner on Friday night. The Vintners Inn advised me the sun porch can hold 35, so let me know if you want to get added. They wouldn't budge on the corkage issue (I was trying for $10/head), so we have $10/bottle corkage with a $300 minimum. This is far better than their normal $20/bottle charge though!
I'm thinking 6:30 for dinner at John Ash??
Chris
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NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2202
| | 01/06/2008 12:36 PM |
| Posted By R8der on 01/05/2008 6:41 PM
I added you to the wait list NCVL. The guest list if pretty firm now, but you never know what happens.
For everybody else, we still have space available for the John Ash dinner on Friday night. The Vintners Inn advised me the sun porch can hold 35, so let me know if you want to get added. They wouldn't budge on the corkage issue (I was trying for $10/head), so we have $10/bottle corkage with a $300 minimum. This is far better than their normal $20/bottle charge though!
I'm thinking 6:30 for dinner at John Ash??
Chris
Sounds good Chris, hopefully we'll make the cut and see everyone's bright cheerful faces.
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R8der
Livermore, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1083
| | 01/06/2008 2:14 PM |
| I'll need to talk to the caterer, but I think I may be able to increase the cave dinner by two. I'll let you know by the middle of next week, because I need to get moving on the contract.
Chris
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