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damombo Member |
posted 11-17-2012 10:12 AM
  
We stopped at the Glen Ellen Inn on the day we were visiting! The weren't open for lunch that day and we noticed the Secret Cottages. Drove around back to see if we could find someone - I had hoped to look inside, but we couldn't find a soul. They look charming and quaint and quiet. I'll look forward to your opinion on your stay! Yep, sooo many wineries that we want to check out, but it's so hard to not go back to ones you already enjoyed! We will just have to do our best to get to most of them eventually IP: 96.8.187.200 |
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wolfman Member |
posted 11-17-2012 05:41 AM
damombo - I know what you mean about the planning...I think it is part of the fun. I have this huge list of wineries I am interested in, knowing I will only visit a fraction of them. On one hand, there are a couple I would like to visit again because I liked the wine or the atmosphere, but on the other hand I don't want to miss out one of the many other possibilities. Speaking of which, I normally use the maps on WineCountry as a guide to the wineries in the area, but I was amazed at the number of wineries listed on Google maps. I assume many of those are small privately owned properties, but still, the number of "little red dots" is overwelming! IP: 99.73.178.234 |
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wolfman Member |
posted 11-16-2012 03:11 PM
We found a nice little place called Glen Ellen Inn, Oyster Grill, Martini Bar and Secret Cottages. IP: 174.79.103.79 |
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damombo Member |
posted 11-16-2012 12:03 PM
Hi wolfman! Where are you staying in Glen Ellen? This was our first time through the little village and I think I'd like to stay there next time. Is it odd to start planning the next visit practically as soon as we get back? Well, to paraphrase an old song "if planning a wine country trip is wrong, I don't wanna be right" IP: 98.198.192.251 |
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yesilovewine Member |
posted 11-16-2012 10:24 AM
I bet that you would really go for Pezzi King's Royal Rot, then. Botyrized SB and completely blew me away...WAY away. I wish we'd gotten more, but its at the upper end of our price range and we still had several days left on the trip. Its not "port"-ish at all, its just different in a VERY good way. IP: 71.65.253.42 |
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wolfman Member |
posted 11-16-2012 09:07 AM
I am not a big port drinker either, I am just mad at myself for not getting a bottle of the white port from Prager during our last visit. Seemed pricey at the time, but it was so unique, I just had to have some more!  IP: 174.79.103.79 |
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yesilovewine Member |
posted 11-16-2012 06:35 AM
Well, you know that you don't have to miss out on 'port's in Sonoma, right? DeLoach's Tawny and Chris Loxton's Shiraz are delicious...and we aren't really port drnkers! IP: 71.65.253.42 |
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wolfman Member |
posted 11-15-2012 09:59 PM
I am just starting to put together some ideas. I will open a new thread after I review some old posts. Looks like we will be staying in Glen Ellen. IP: 99.73.178.234 |
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yesilovewine Member |
posted 11-15-2012 04:57 PM
Hiya wolfman! Its so nice to see a new post over here; 'specially from an old friend! Whatcha got in mind for this trip?? IP: 71.65.253.42 |
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wolfman Member |
posted 11-15-2012 02:23 PM
Nice to see you two are still here! I am planning a trip to Sonoma in February and I am trying to catch up on all the threads I missed the past several months. I think we found a place to stay and I think we will concentrate on Sonoma for 2 1/2 days. Not sure if we will even make it to Napa, although I will miss my stop at the Wine Garage and Prager for a nice port. IP: 174.79.103.79 |
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yesilovewine Member |
posted 11-04-2012 08:01 AM
Sounds good to me! IP: 76.182.4.159 |
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damombo Member |
posted 11-04-2012 06:36 AM
We had a very good trip - maybe too good! I'm looking at the credit card balance and YIKES! Perhaps I should have kept closer track of what we were blissfully spending. I just keep telling the kids that we are really having fun spending their inheritance  IP: 96.8.187.200 |
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yesilovewine Member |
posted 11-03-2012 08:43 PM
Sounds like lots of fun D', and I am so jealous of your Maple Zin...wish I'd thought of that. IP: 76.182.4.159 |
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damombo Member |
posted 11-03-2012 08:04 PM
(I’m enjoying a glass of Dutcher Crossing 2008 Maple Vineyard Zin az I write this) Our second day in wine country was spent in Alexander Valley and Dry Creek. First stop was at Field Stone - a new winery for us. We enjoyed walking around the property - it is a lovely setting right off of 128. We drove over from Calistoga and it was a beautiful drive. We enjoyed their wines, and they were quite reasonable, so a mixed case went home for us and a case of merlot went home to my brother Next stop was Sausal, a winery we had briefly visited before and thought we would check again. Turns out that the family has decided to retire and Silver Oak bought them out. So looks like this was the last chance to buy any Sausal wine, and it was all ridiculously cheap (because of the sale prices) so a case of mixed zins are on their way home. We picked up some sandwiches at Jimtown store and headed over to Seghesio for a picnic, and then, of course, a tasting. We are members of Seghesio and have always enjoyed their wines. Their tasting room is lovely, but our visits there really vary. Sometimes it’s a friendly, fun tasting and other times it’s just a pour and not much personality. I think our host was tired, so this was a not much personality visit. Next stop was at Bella. The tasting was in their cave and first we were offered a taste of pumpkin posole! Deelish! We brought home a couple of bottles of their Big River Ranch Alexander Valley Zin and one bottle of their Late Harvest Zin. Our final destination that day was Dutcher Crossing for a Wine Club Member Party. We visited them for the first time in April of 2010, and we are so glad we did! Their wines are always wonderful - across the board. We have Cabs and Chards and Merlot and a bunch of zins from these folks, and keep adding more. Our final day in wine country was spent in and around Glen Ellen. Thanks to a tip from Yes, I was able to get in to visit with Squire Fridell at GlenLyon. What a treat! The property is idyllic and Squire is the most energetic, fun, interesting wineaux! We spent nearly two hours touring the property (and helping with the port!), and tasting the various wines, and sharing stories, and just having a wonderful time. One of those very special moments in wine country. We are now members of the GlenLyon Clan - my Scottish roots are showing We followed this unique experience with a visit to Ledson, another of our club memberships. We are always treated like family and had a wonderful tasting with Anthony. Got the chance to sample a few futures - and the future is looking (or tasting) good! That was all we had time and energy for, but it was a great last day for a great trip. Now looking forward to the arrival of our wines! Should be a great holiday season IP: 96.8.187.200 |
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