Wine Trip (June 29th 2013)

SECKS Z

Should I plan for this? Randy, what's up? Ill be in Middleburg on Sunday morning horseback riding anyway so I'm down for a plan B option as well.

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dmhenderson

So we need to know tonight and not tomorrow morning. I am planning on waking up at the crack of dawn to detail the car and need to know now whether I can stay up and watch a movie or need to go to bed.

We're not trying to be jerks but I am ~required~ to plan the weekend if there are car things going on so I have to force the issue.

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Roadster4Us

Randy is as reliable as they come. Once he plans something it's a done deal. I definitely would plan on this being a go.

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Greg


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dmhenderson

Alright.

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RandyD

yes - a go.

exactly what to bring on a wine trip is an art form.
fully prepared, you can bring a packed picnic basket with meats to grill and wine appropriate food - like aniceh suggested.

for today, probably I'll have just some simple stuff, like crackers and cheeze, some salami, and fruit perhaps.

the first winery offers chocolates to go with the wines - which i suggest, and they also have some cheese plate type stuff for sale. some days, although i don't think today, they will have a guest chef or food like a brick oven pizza.

stop 2 should be brief, no food required.

stop 3 will probably be where people are getting hungry, and they have a bigger selection of food for purchase. however, the bring your own basket thing is also great for this place.

Z Stig

I'll bring some roasted red pepper hummus, celery and pita chips.

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dmhenderson

Sent the girlfriend to go pick up some cheese and salami or something while I wash the car. We're meeting at the normal fairfax meet location right?

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Roadster4Us

Yes, that's where you guys are heading off from.

I flipping feel like I am Randy's secretary or something.

He better get me something nice on Secretary's day.

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Greg


2013 Camaro ZL1

RandyD

i do think i owe you one thanks
when i get on the road, i have limited connectivity.

aniceh

We picked up two baguettes, a couple of soft cheeses and some plain hummus, and we're en route to FFX now. Barring heavy traffic we should be there around 11:30.

ZCarMan

So, how was it?

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Jon

Roadster4Us

And hopefully some pics.

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Greg


2013 Camaro ZL1

dmhenderson

I didn't take any pictures but I'm sure some people did. 2/3 of the vineyards had really good wine. I really liked the first one and may join as a "member".

The 2nd vineyard had a really fantastic view but the wine was....not good.

The 3rd had good wine and a party atmosphere with music and frozen sangria. We stayed there the rest of the afternoon. We had a great time.

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MightyBobo

I'm going to guess that stop 2 was Hillsborough? That is where I proposed lol

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dmhenderson

You are correct.
North something had really fantastic wine. Considering "joining" that one.

Hillsborough was beautiful...leave it at that.

Sunset whatever was sort of the complete package. By far the coolest venue but I didn't like their wines as much as #1. They had one I really loved though.

Ended up taking home 3 bottles.

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