It's Nutts here in Napa!

[GRADS]

We just got here and got checked in. It is sunny and 75 degrees. Going to Cole's Chop House tonight and the wine tasting tomorrow. Private tasting at Caymus is our first stop.

They really are nuts here.
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Our crash pad.
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More pics to follow

[Eli]

That's beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful birthday Mrs. Daytona!


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[Napanutt]

Hey hey, easy on my compadres. ;)

[GRADS]

Out to dinner. The wine list is 25 pages with very few under three digits. I guess they don't realize my trophy husband salary.
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[hbchgirl]

I'm so jealous!!! Have a great time...and a glass or two or bottle for me!

[Napanutt]

Out to dinner. The wine list is 25 pages with very few under three digits. I guess they don't realize my trophy husband salary.
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Very nice pic of the birthday girl. Now put the devices down and enjoy the rest of the night.

[Ziggy]

Cheers, have a great weekend with the mrs.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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[Tishimself]

Out to dinner. The wine list is 25 pages with very few under three digits. I guess they don't realize my trophy husband salary.
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Welcome to Napa...LOL...seriously what did you expect? But on the other hand, the place looks amazing, as does your wife. Happiest of birthdays to you darling...Chrissie's birthday is Weds. I am taking her out for a double double....my trophy husband salary is far less than yours....:D

BTW, Chrissie recommends skipping the main course and going straight to the bananas foster desert. I recommend the porterhouse myself.... :)

[Wendi]

Have fun! Happy birthday Kate

[Napanutt]

Couple blocks south of Coles on Main Street is Downtown Joes. Great local hang out. They make their own micro brews there.

[GRADS]

Our hotel has a 73 page wine list :yikes: They said 1.5 million worth of wine....that's almost more than Paul65k's collection. I'm blown away.
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[GRADS]

Couple blocks south of Coles on Main Street is Downtown Joes. Great local hang out. They make their own micro brews there.

Went there earlier today. :thumbup:

[Napanutt]

Our hotel has a 73 page wine list :yikes: They said 1.5 million worth of wine....that's almost more than Paul65k's collection. I'm blown away.

Not to self, don't turn Paul 65 down for an offer to taste some wine in his cellar.


Went there earlier today. :thumbup:

Cool.
Napa has changed a lot since we left there 10 years ago.

[Paul65K]

Not to self, don't turn Paul 65 down for an offer to taste some wine in his cellar.



Cool.
Napa has changed a lot since we left there 10 years ago.

Are you guys forgetting that I was the one posting up about the $7 Costco wine the other day.....Nothing like the nice Cakebread in the picture :thumb:

Have fun guys!!

[Tishimself]

Are you guys forgetting that I was the one posting up about the $7 Costco wine the other day.....Nothing like the nice Cakebread in the picture :thumb:

Have fun guys!!

Yes, Chrissie has spent a LOT of time in Napa partaking of the local "nectar" long before I met her, she know her wines.....when she saw the pic of the bottle of cakebread her eyes lit up and she got all dreamy and said "Ohhhhh, that's great wine!!" Paul we would be happy and thankful for a 7 dollar bottle of Costco wine any time...

[Paul65K]

Yes, Chrissie has spent a LOT of time in Napa partaking of the local "nectar" long before I met her, she know her wines.....when she saw the pic of the bottle of cakebread her eyes lit up and she got all dreamy and said "Ohhhhh, that's great wine!!" Paul we would be happy and thankful for a 7 dollar bottle of Costco wine any time...:thumb:

[Napanutt]

Paul we would be happy and thankful for a 7 dollar bottle of Costco wine any time...

Hell, according to GRADS we would all be happy with the $7.00 dollar tour of Pauls cellar. :)

[Tishimself]

Hell, according to GRADS we would all be happy with the $7.00 dollar tour of Pauls cellar. :)

I have heard it is legendary....

[GRADS]

Had another bottle, it was decent.
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[GRADS]

Hell, according to GRADS we would all be happy with the $7.00 dollar tour of Pauls cellar. :)

If his tasting room only cost 7 bucks I would be driving to AZ tomorrow.

[Napanutt]

If his tasting room only cost 7 bucks I would be driving to AZ tomorrow.

You taking birthday girl with you? I'd be more than glad to give her a ride home for you. :)
Oh and I'd also pay your admission fee to Pauls. LMAO

[mrs.daytona]

Yes, Chrissie has spent a LOT of time in Napa partaking of the local "nectar" long before I met her, she know her wines.....when she saw the pic of the bottle of cakebread her eyes lit up and she got all dreamy and said "Ohhhhh, that's great wine!!" Paul we would be happy and thankful for a 7 dollar bottle of Costco wine any time...

I love Cakebread. I need to drink wine with Chrissie!!

[GRADS]

Off to a slow start today. I guess wine and martinis don't mix. Mrs D is still in bed.

[HB Vic]

Happy Birthday Mrs D


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[GRADS]

We have arrived at the motherland....this is one very happy birthday girl! She always says that Caymus is a party in your mouth.
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[GRADS]

More Mrs Daytona because I know you guys don't give a shit about me.
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[GRADS]

Caymus wine, shorts and flip flops on a 70 degree day in good old CA. :thumbup:
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That's a whole lot of good wine....almost as much as Paul65k's cellar.
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[Eli]

Yup...we prefer pics of the birthday girl.


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[GRADS]

If there is a god I'm sure this is what heaven looks like.
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[HB Vic]

Wow that looks amazing. Need to make a trip up there for sure.


But you're wrong, its not that we don't give a shit about you. Its that we care more about Mrs D than you :D

[Eli]

If there is a god I'm sure this is what heaven looks like.
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Did you get a free bottle of wine yet? Compliments of Eli?


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Duckhorn
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[Eli]

Duckhorn
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What is Duckhorn?


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[GRADS]

We have barf!!!

[ChumpChange]

We have barf!!!

Birthday success!!!!!!!

[GRADS]

Down the sleeve in the lap at dinner barf!!! She's powering through it.

[GRADS]

Back at our hotel room, she's on the Chardonnay train!
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[ChumpChange]

Down the sleeve in the lap at dinner barf!!! She's powering through it.

Came on quick, eh?!

[Napanutt]

She looks none the worse for the wear. Fill 'er up. :)

[pvhca1]

Eli, Duckhorn is a winery, they are known for their Merlots, they also own Parraduxx.

Becki and I were in the Napa Valley back in November for 4 days, I stay out of Napa proper, preference. Although we did go to Etude. Orin Swift is by far my favorite, really enjoy Philip Togni, Elizabeth Spencer and Biale!! Coles is very good, haven't been in years though, Bottega was excellent as was The Press and Tra Vigna.

[Eli]

Eli, Duckhorn is a winery, they are known for their Merlots, they also own Parraduxx.

Becki and I were in the Napa Valley back in November for 4 days, I stay out of Napa proper, preference. Although we did go to Etude. Orin Swift is by far my favorite, really enjoy Philip Togni, Elizabeth Spencer and Biale!! Coles is very good, haven't been in years though, Bottega was excellent as was The Press and Tra Vigna.



Thanks!

I love Pinot Noir. I haven't found one I like in Santa Barbara. Found a few from Paso Robles but love the ones from Carneros.
Do you drink Pinot Noir?


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[mrs.daytona]

Eli, Duckhorn is a winery, they are known for their Merlots, they also own Parraduxx.

Becki and I were in the Napa Valley back in November for 4 days, I stay out of Napa proper, preference. Although we did go to Etude. Orin Swift is by far my favorite, really enjoy Philip Togni, Elizabeth Spencer and Biale!! Coles is very good, haven't been in years though, Bottega was excellent as was The Press and Tra Vigna.

I prefer Duckhorn's Cabernet Sauvignon. I haven't been to the other wineries you mentioned. There are so many in Napa!!


Thanks!

I love Pinot Noir. I haven't found one I like in Santa Barbara. Found a few from Paso Robles but love the ones from Carneros.
Do you drink Pinot Noir?


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We tasted a Pinot Noir at Caymus that we liked. It was fuller bodied than a typical Pinot. We bought a bottle. Come on over and we can drink it :)

[Eli]

I prefer Duckhorn's Cabernet Sauvignon. I haven't been to the other wineries you mentioned. There are so many in Napa!!



We tasted a Pinot Noir at Caymus that we liked. It was fuller bodied than a typical Pinot. We bought a bottle. Come on over and we can drink it :)

I'm there...waiting for dates...


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[mrs.daytona]

I'm there...waiting for dates...


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When is the weight loss challenge over? I'm not drinking alone ;)

[Eli]

When is the weight loss challenge over? I'm not drinking alone ;)

I'm only doing the 30 no drinking with Wendi. So I get to start drinking Feb 1. Whoop whoop!


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[mrs.daytona]

I'm only doing the 30 no drinking with Wendi. So I get to start drinking Feb 1. Whoop whoop!


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Thank god...I was starting to feel like a lush with all of the women not drinking around here ;)

[Wendi]

I'm only doing the 30 no drinking with Wendi. So I get to start drinking Feb 1. Whoop whoop!


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Whoop whoop! Can't wait for a glass of Pinot Noir!

[JerseyGirl]

Thank god...I was starting to feel like a lush with all of the women not drinking around here ;)

I can't Stop drinking!! Def NOT helping on my weight loss plan!!! I'm dying for a drink right now but I have to be strict these next 2 weeks before Super Bowl...cuz I WILL be drinking come Feb 2nd!!!

[Paul65K]

I can't Stop drinking!! Def NOT helping on my weight loss plan!!! I'm dying for a drink right now but I have to be strict these next 2 weeks before Super Bowl...cuz I WILL be drinking come Feb 2nd!!!Yeah.....you'll be drinking away your sorrows after the Broncos kick the Chickenhawks ass up and down the field :hilarious:

Oh wait.......This is the Super Bowl trash talk thread right?? :D

[mrs.daytona]

I can't Stop drinking!! Def NOT helping on my weight loss plan!!! I'm dying for a drink right now but I have to be strict these next 2 weeks before Super Bowl...cuz I WILL be drinking come Feb 2nd!!!

I knew I liked you!!!! When I stopped drinking I gained weight (for a week, lol). Good for you for jumping in there and joining the challenge..notice I've been very quiet ;)

[Paul65K]

I knew I liked you!!!! When I stopped drinking I gained weight (for a week, lol). Good for you for jumping in there and joining the challenge..notice I've been very quiet ;)So now you're a Seahawks fan??? Say it ain't so :grumble

[Eli]

Thank god...I was starting to feel like a lush with all of the women not drinking around here ;)
It's temporary I need to get my bikini body first.

Whoop whoop! Can't wait for a glass of Pinot Noir!
Me 6! I'm probably gonna be carried around Vegas after not drinking for a month and I'm already a light weight :D



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[mrs.daytona]

So now you're a Seahawks fan??? Say it ain't so :grumble

I'm a JerseyGirl fan. I didn't say anything about the Seahawks...

[Stainless]

This is tough crowd!


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[JerseyGirl]

So now you're a Seahawks fan??? Say it ain't so :grumble

Ha ha ha!! She's been an "in-the-closet Hawk fan" since we met 2-months ago!!! :biggrin::Banane21:

[pvhca1]

Thanks!

I love Pinot Noir. I haven't found one I like in Santa Barbara. Found a few from Paso Robles but love the ones from Carneros.
Do you drink Pinot Noir?


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I really enjoy Pinot's, Elizabeth Spencer is known for them, but there are so many other options out there as well.

Drink what you like, like what you drink!!

[Paul65K]

I'm a JerseyGirl fan. I didn't say anything about the Seahawks...


Ha ha ha!! She's been an "in-the-closet Hawk fan" since we met 2-months ago!!! :biggrin::Banane21:This doesn't sound like a rousing endorsement for the Seahawks to me :rolleyes

[Paul65K]

Thanks!

I love Pinot Noir. I haven't found one I like in Santa Barbara. Found a few from Paso Robles but love the ones from Carneros.
Do you drink Pinot Noir?


Sent from my Bat CaveDon't forget the Oregon Pinots from the Willamette Valley......personally I think these are some of the finest in the world. You can find King Estate in many places and occasionally you can find one that I really like called Witness Tree.....spectacular IMHO.

There are also some very good Pinots that come from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma......Gary Farrell is a good one, although not as good as it was since he sold the winery.

Cheers! (Literally):drinkin:

[Eli]

Don't forget the Oregon Pinots from the Willamette Valley......personally I think these are some of the finest in the world. You can find King Estate in many places and occasionally you can find one that I really like called Witness Tree.....spectacular IMHO.

There are also some very good Pinots that come from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma......Gary Farrell is a good one, although not as good as it was since he sold the winery.

Cheers! (Literally):drinkin:

Thank you! I'm always looking for a good Pinot that's not going to cost me $30 +


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[Paul65K]

Thank you! I'm always looking for a good Pinot that's not going to cost me $30 +


Sent from my Bat CaveIf that's the case....then stay away from Oregon Pinots.....I thought you said good not cheap :hilarious:

[Eli]

If that's the case....then stay away from Oregon Pinots.....I thought you said good not cheap :hilarious:

My favorite Pinot is from Mondavi and just under $30 and I love it. But a good Pinot is never cheap :(


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[Paul65K]

My favorite Pinot is from Mondavi and just under $30 and I love it. But a good Pinot is never cheap :(


Sent from my Bat CaveSee if you can find a bottle of King Estate Pinot Noir.......it should be around $20-25 a bottle and it is pretty good. They sell it by the case here http://www.wine-searcher.com/merchant/1600?wine_id_F=1502841&from_page_F=WSL which is in Del Mar but maybe they have it by the bottle as well. That wine store in the middle of Del Mar has some great selections as well....I suggest going in there and asking their opinion on any Oregon Pinots (not Pinot Grigio yuk) I always thought that they had a very nice selection. :thumb:

[Eli]

See if you can find a bottle of King Estate Pinot Noir.......it should be around $20-25 a bottle and it is pretty good. They sell it by the case here http://www.wine-searcher.com/merchant/1600?wine_id_F=1502841&from_page_F=WSL which is in Del Mar but maybe they have it by the bottle as well. That wine store in the middle of Del Mar has some great selections as well....I suggest going in there and asking their opinion on any Oregon Pinots (not Pinot Grigio yuk) I always thought that they had a very nice selection. :thumb:

Thank you!


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