Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 18, 2019 Mrs and I are starting to attend some of these event... Pretty excited McEvoy Ranch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted June 18, 2019 Nice! As I'm looking at the link I'm drinking Wine with a plate of sharp cheddar cheese, crackers, grapes & bacon and listening to CSNY "Teach Your Children Well" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted June 19, 2019 $285 go camping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 19, 2019 This sounds awesome. Hoping to get to Cali soon. Want to tour NAPA Valley and do some wine tasting. My girl and I are headed to the Finger Lakes in upstate NY for a long weekend. Hundreds of wineries run along the lakes. Soil/temps are conducive to great semi-sweet whites. Prize-winning Rieslings, specifically. I know you're more of a beer guy, though. Have a blast. That event looks awesome. Big Guy, I wish I had a dollar for everytime I drank wine while having a chees plate and grapes. Can't say I've ever added bacon to that, though. Is that idea a Big Guy original? lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, The Observer said: This sounds awesome. Hoping to get to Cali soon. Want to tour NAPA Valley and do some wine tasting. My girl and I are headed to the Finger Lakes in upstate NY for a long weekend. Hundreds of wineries run along the lakes. Soil/temps are conducive to great semi-sweet whites. Prize-winning Rieslings, specifically. [/b] I know you're more of a beer guy, though. [/b]Have a blast. That event looks awesome. Big Guy, I wish I had a dollar for everytime I drank wine while having a chees plate and grapes. Can't say I've ever added bacon to that, though. Is that idea a Big Guy original? lol both really (level 1 somm). over the course of a year probably drink more wine that beer, but generally not drinking as much these days. I have only sample a few wines from that region... I believe rieslings. I happen to enjoy german wines, but the sweeter they get, the more reliant upon food they become for me. Great evening. These events are held across the nation and internationally. I will definitively try to do a few of these a year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 19, 2019 13 hours ago, NorthernVike said: $285 go camping. You do you NV. We will do some camping later this summer (for a lot less than $285). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Bier Meister said: both really (level 1 somm). over the course of a year probably drink more wine that beer, but generally not drinking as much these days. I have only sample a few wines from that region... I believe rieslings. I happen to enjoy german wines, but the sweeter they get, the more reliant upon food they become for me. Great evening. These events are held across the nation and internationally. I will definitively try to do a few of these a year. If you ever venture east and have a day or two without plans, I'd be happy to meet you at the Finger Lakes and take you to some of my favorite wineries. Their Rieslings are to die for. And they're not too sweet, as some Rieslings can be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 19, 2019 In. I like the full range. Rieslings have a fun flavor profile. I’ve been fortunate to be able to try them along the Mosel, Rhein, Alsace, Washington, and California.... oh, even Hawaii. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 19, 2019 Jk... if you are following along, my contact no longer works at silver oak. She is now at Ehlers Estate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt 155 Posted June 19, 2019 14 hours ago, NorthernVike said: $285 go camping. $285 to stand in a field? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: Jk... if you are following along, my contact no longer works at silver oak. She is now at Ehlers Estate My parents keep a case of silver oak cabernet at the house. I don't llke it. I always decline now, no point wasting expensive wine like that on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted June 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt said: $285 to stand in a field? Watch out for the cowshit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt 155 Posted June 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, NorthernVike said: Watch out for the cowshit. Of course I'm going to watch out for the cowshit. That's where the mushrooms are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted June 19, 2019 30 minutes ago, Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt said: Of course I'm going to watch out for the cowshit. That's where the mushrooms are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt 155 Posted June 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, NorthernVike said: Why the hell else would you pay 300 bucks to stand in a field? Ok Maybe Woodstock, but even then you would be looking for the cowshit shrooms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt said: Why the hell else would you pay 300 bucks to stand in a field? Ok Maybe Woodstock, but even then you would be looking for the cowshit shrooms. Sorry Biermeister. Some people don't understand culture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt 155 Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, The Observer said: Sorry Biermeister. Some people don't understand culture. Because nothing says I'm cultured than licking a$$. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt said: Because nothing says I'm cultured than licking a$$. I'm a lady in the streets but a freak in the bed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 19, 2019 I am not really bothered by the comments. Just wanted to share a very fun experience with the group. It may appeal to some but not others. I may post some pictures later if I can remember how to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt 155 Posted June 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: I am not really bothered by the comments. Just wanted to share a very fun experience with the group. It may appeal to some but not others. I may post some pictures later if I can remember how to do it. Actually it sounds like a good time. I'm just playing around. And picking shrooms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, The Observer said: Sorry Biermeister. Some people don't understand culture. Also... I am seeing an event at Finger Lakes in August. Would love to attend the one in burgundy, and heard hawaii. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Bier Meister said: Also... I am seeing an event at Finger Lakes in August. Would love to attend the one in burgundy, and heard hawaii. Oh I see that. In Geneva. I may have to look into it. That would be my third trip up there this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 19, 2019 I am looking at the other events in Northern California... all Spring/Summer are sold out and 80% of the Fall/Winter are also booked.... I see two in November: santa cruz and big sur, but not sure how weather will be :kicksrock: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted June 19, 2019 Should be fun, you couldn't have something like that anywhere near the Houston area. If the heat doesn't get you, the mosquitoes would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, MTSkiBum said: Should be fun, you couldn't have something like that anywhere near the Houston area. If the heat doesn't get you, the mosquitoes would. South/Southeast I am seeing Charlotte Atlanta Nashville St. Louis Dallas Austin San Antonio Bisbee, AZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted June 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: South/Southeast I am seeing Charlotte Atlanta Nashville St. Louis Dallas Austin San Antonio Bisbee, AZ There are places in the Austin and San Antonio area that have the landscape beauty, climate, and lack of mosquitoes to host the event. Those places are 3-4 hours away though. Maybe in 16 years when the kids are out of the house. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted June 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Bier Meister said: Also... I am seeing an event at Finger Lakes in August. Would love to attend the one in burgundy, and heard hawaii. Have you been to the Finger Lakes? Geneva isn't bad but many places around the lakes have a trailer park vibe. My former in-laws had property near Lake Keuka. It is a pretty area with some decent vineyards. Of course nothing like your neck of the woods. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 19, 2019 26 minutes ago, Bert said: Have you been to the Finger Lakes? Geneva isn't bad but many places around the lakes have a trailer park vibe. My former in-laws had property near Lake Keuka. It is a pretty area with some decent vineyards. Of course nothing like your neck of the woods. Seneca and Cuyuga are the Lakes to be on. Great wineries and some really nice bed and breakfasts. We always stay at one up in Seneca Falls. But this coming weekend, we're taking my daughter too so we're staying at a place at the bottom of Lake Seneca Watkins Glen area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,650 Posted June 20, 2019 10 hours ago, The Observer said: If you ever venture east and have a day or two without plans, I'd be happy to meet you at the Finger Lakes and take you to some of my favorite wineries. Their Rieslings are to die for. And they're not too sweet, as some Rieslings can be. "To did for". Cringy ghey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 22, 2019 https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65042624_2837879616226141_8900526985961275392_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_oc=AQmniXCpAiCnbXIt-ReWc1wgc--PKUV9gvmQnqpkyvWACOWHP8iYsdVgatT_wCECSbU&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&oh=2e262a6bc7496286df58b1a0e7a6e936&oe=5D88E381 Menu Artichoke barigoule, Di Stephano stracciatella, red pepper tapenade Avocado Hummus Chiogga beet and pluot salad Dry aged NY ricotta cake with blueberries and creme fraiche dusk dusk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,206 Posted June 23, 2019 On 6/19/2019 at 7:04 AM, Bier Meister said: Jk... if you are following along, my contact no longer works at silver oak. She is now at Ehlers Estate I had not followed until now. I'm not familiar with Ehlers, tell me more. On 6/19/2019 at 9:09 AM, Bier Meister said: South/Southeast I am seeing Charlotte Atlanta Nashville St. Louis Dallas Austin San Antonio Bisbee, AZ Haven't been to Bisbee for some reason, need to plan a trip there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites