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I thought I'd start with a new post.
We're now on 100% rain or shine for vine planting on 3/20. Email me at paul@hockeyguy.com with any questions. We'll start at noon, and should be done by 3PM or so. Parking is limited on the site, so I've set up a little shuttle to drive people up the hill from Alpine Road. We'll start with some instructions at noon, and then we'll have about 20 people helping out to get the 250 vines planted. It should be very easy, Stef and I will have done all the prep work in advance. If you've planted a rose, it's very similiar. We'll have snacks and drinks on site. Due to the logistics we're thinking we'll have the BBQ afterwards at our house starting as soon as we are done planting or 5PM ish. It's about 25 minutes south of the vineyard. I'll be opening wines from Clos LaChance, Ridge, Cooper Garrod, K. Kennedy, David Bruce, and a 1966 Uvas Cabernet Sauvignon. If you've been before you also know I start digging around in the cellar and an old Bordeaux, CDP or other such treasures are likely to come out too. You're welcome to come to the planting, the BBQ or both. We have planty of stemware, and will supply all the food. You are also welcome to bring a bottle to share if you'd like. For a Friday night pre-event, as I'm hoping Pinot Envy and Pinto Envy will be in town, I'm setting up a dinner at Arcadia in Downtown San Jose. Check the dinning section on Vinocellar for notes on Arcadia. Seating will likely be limited to 15 people and we'll have our own private section. I'm working on the menu and costs right now but it looks like they will do a 5 course menu for us and I'm trying to get corkage included. Should be $75-$100 per person. For the Friday night event I'll be opening "inspiration wines". Those wines that inspired the early growers of the Santa Cruz Mountains. If you need help figuring out what to bring shoot me a note. The list so far is:: 1990 Bollinger Grande Annee 2000 Domaine Romanee Conti Grands Échézeaux 1983 Chateau Margaux I'll probably arrainge for a 1989 Latour from the wine list at Arcadia Please let me know which events you'd like to attend. Paul PS, yes pyang the hot tub will be on  --------------- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart |
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We have 8 right now for dinner at Arcadia:
Still waiting to hear from a few of you if your in. --------------- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart |
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What I want to know: Is the web-site set up to sign up on the mailing list?
Seriously - I will be nowhere near Cali in mid-late March (My wife and I will be anticipating our little girl anytime then) But I do wish you the best of luck. Kevin |
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tlily,
I hope you have Tricia and myself signed up for both Friday night and Saturday. How 'bout a list of who is coming. M/M PE... Super! -------------- He is not drunk who from the floor can raise his voice to ask for more! |
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this is looking quite promising!!!
I will know positively by this Saturday the 21st! But...........   ********************************* "From wine what sudden friendship springs!" |
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Come on gal... You can do it!
Tell me what I can bring to entice you two. -------------- He is not drunk who from the floor can raise his voice to ask for more! |
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Actually, I have it in my power to change things so..as of this moment..it is changed...poof!
See y'all on the 19th!!  any suggestions for conveniently located accommodations? ********************************* "From wine what sudden friendship springs!" |
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Tlily,
Good luck on this one! Screaming Eagle, Harlan, etc. You'd better watch out!!...... THERE IS A NEW PLAYER IN TOWN!!! Say hi to Stef! Salud!! |
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tlilly,
is there space for 2 more people for that dinner on friday? Free Martha! |
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DavidN I have 2 for you.
Pinot Envy. That so Rocks! Can't wait to see you. Arcadia is in the new Marriot and I've put family up there with good feedback. There's also a Fairmont and Hilton within a block, and all are about 7-8 minute drive from our place. Light rail also runs in front of all those hotels and is about 2 blocks from our house. Gusbo, Stef misses you guys and wants to know when you're visiting again. Grunhauser, You're in, can't wait to meet you, you've always been one of my favorite posters. I'll have a list up later tonight or tomorrow. --------------- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart |
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tlilly, should i leave wife at home?
really looking forward to it. Free Martha! |
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Here's the head count for Friday night:
Tlily = 2 +2 off line friends. DavidN = 2 Pinot Envy = 2 Grunhauser = 2 VitisVinifera = 1 Gfleener = 2 (maybe) So we've got 2-4 seats left. I have the contract from Arcadia and will finalize the menu with them this weekend. Cost still looks to be $75 or so per person. Saturday we're at about 20 for planting and 25 for the BBQ. --------------- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart |
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Pinot Envy and VitisVinifera I have your email, DaivdN and grunhauser can you send me yours at paul@hockeyguy.com and I'll get details out to everyone this week.
Still have 4 spots open right now for Arcadia Friday night. --------------- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart |
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Wine list for Saturday night:
"grape for grape, bottle for bottle, the Santa Cruz Mountains district is the finest winegrowing area in the Western Hemisphere" ~Charles Sullivan, 1981 All the wines this time will be from the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. 2002 Cooper Garrod Viognier Randall Grahm Clone 2001 Clos LaChance Chardonnay 2001 David Bruce Chardonnay 2000 Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Chardonnay 2001 David Bruce Pinot Noir 2001 Kathryn Kennedy Syrah 1999 Cooper Garrod Francville Vineyard Cabernet Franc 1997 Ridge Jimsomare Zinfandel 1997 Ridge Merlot 1999 Kathryn Kennedy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Cooper Garrod George's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1984 Ridge Jimsomare Cabernet Sauvignon 1966 Uvas Cabernet Sauvignon --------------- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart |
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Hi Tlily-
Looking forward to it! can you tell me a little about the restaurant on Friday so i can plan accordingly. Hope the weather cooperates ********************************* "From wine what sudden friendship springs!" |
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Davidn had a great write up.
It's Michael Mina's take on American comfort food. First class service and wonderful twists. The wine list is good with German Reisling, Burgundy, Rhone ( ) and light on Cabernets. If you have any of Brian Loring's Pinot's or can steal one from TBird, it would be a great match.I've arrainged it so we can order from the full menu. Can't wait! --------------- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart |
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sure thing.
Free Martha! |
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Your quote from 1981 is great, lots of good things in '81................Ana and I got married!!!
Saludos! |
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Gusbo, say hi to Ana for us, hope we can see you soon.
I've put up directions and usefull information at: This Link --------------- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart |
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Vines arrived last night. Reservations are confirmed. We're good to go. Should be a fantastic day in the vineyard too 70 degrees, mostly sunny. Vines in the "home" or "hot tub" vineyard are in full growth for Saturday night.
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Good luck and happy planting. Sounds like a great time.
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Just missed you, TLily. Buzzed through the area a few days too early!
Good Luck and see ya sometime...... DBW |
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thanks for warm welcome, tlilly and Stephanie! it was a pleasure meeting you and your groupies
hopefully, everyone got over that Chateau-Chalon exposure next time i'll wear a chemical suite for this one. are there any chances voting it the WOE davidn and Trisha, pleasure meeting you as well. i know you don't swim in these waters any more, but i may catch you on ebob. tlilly, how did the planting go or is it still under way? let me know. see you around and thanks again. Free Martha! |
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grunhauser it was a great pleasure to meet you and Mrs Grunhauser, one of our highlights of the weekend. The Chalon was memorable
I liked how everyone pushed it back on the table to see if it would change as the night went on.Planting was completed Saturday, right on schedule and we had a good time Saturday night going through 20+ bottles of Santa Cruz Mountains wines. Thanks also to davidn and gfleener, great company and great wines we shared. pyang add one name to the door --------------- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart |
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