Wine Trip (June 29th 2013)

Z Stig · 06-21-2013, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyD

probably hard core to start drinking before noon

the wineries close typically at 6.

Thanks Randy.

So I take it that we meet at the FFX meet location at 12:00? Plan on leaving Sunset Hills before 6:00? Not specifying, just trying to confirm. Since you are hosting, and are the lead wine expert in our group, you obviously get to set the time.

Our neighborhood July 4th celebration is that day, including fireworks, so I wanted to make sure I make it home in time for that. I may have to break away from the group before 6:00. I'll know better mid week. Looking forward to visiting the first two wineries, as I have not been to those yet.

aniceh · 06-21-2013, 02:34 PM

I visited the websites for the three wineries mentioned to get an idea of what they are like, and found that all had special requirements for group tastings:

Hillsborough - Reservations are required for groups of 6 or more people. Groups of 10 or more tasters requires a credit card to hold the reservation. Last group tasting reservation is 3pm on Saturday's.

North Gate - Groups (of 8 to 20 guests) are welcome at North Gate during regular business hours. Reservations are required at least two days in advance by phone or by email to guarantee accommodations.

Sunset Hills - Reservations are required for groups larger than 8. Large group tastings are available Monday-Friday between Noon - 4pm. All groups eight or larger must be scheduled in advance and unfortunately, we can not accommodate group tastings on Saturday and Sunday.

It looks like there will be ten of us (Chris will be coming with me, but I don't think he will be tasting) and we meet the definition of a "large group" for all the facilities. I haven't visited them so I don't know how strict they will be with this policy. What are your thoughts, Randy?

m4a1mustang · 06-21-2013, 03:11 PM

Looking like I might be out. Have something coming up for next Sat.

RandyD · 06-21-2013, 04:01 PM

let's shoot for 'leaving' the FFX location at 12 - it takes about 45 min to an hour to get to the first place

RandyD · 06-21-2013, 04:02 PM

plus Aniceh - i am a member of 2 of these.. we should be just fine

m4a1mustang · 06-21-2013, 04:09 PM

I'm still tentative.

RandyD · 06-21-2013, 04:24 PM

hope it works out

Roadster4Us · 06-21-2013, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyD

plus Aniceh - i am a member of 2 of these.. we should be just fine

Translation - I drink a lot so I have a lot of pull with these establishments.

Sscottfitz · 06-21-2013, 05:27 PM

Will discuss more tomorrow at the "warm up wine sampling...." (hadn't been paying attention - hopefully I didn't distract from this great event)....

Count us (Deb & myself) as a "tentative" in - we've got "other" events on both bookend days (28th & 30th, but thinkin we SHOULD be able to squeeze in a wine tasting......

Gotta start paying "more better" attention to the forum......

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyD

not cruize

how is June 29th for everyone?

i'll be happy to lead us around to a few beautiful spots for some virginia wine sampling...

Attendees:
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Randy & Mychelle
Steve and Dana (tentative)
Jon and Pat
Michael and Kathy (ZStig)
Aniceh

dmhenderson · 06-22-2013, 08:25 PM

We're in (since we missed today)

m4a1mustang · 06-24-2013, 09:39 AM

Ok, I'm in, but Dana is not. She's going on a cruise with her ST club.

I am going to be at PTuning with Ron on Saturday morning since I'm buying his base wheels (for winter). I should be able to make it to FFX by noon, however if I can't I'll just meet you all at the first stop.

SECKS Z · 06-25-2013, 10:18 AM

I'm in for this!

dmhenderson · 06-25-2013, 10:31 AM

Weather is looking bad for Sat :/

SECKS Z · 06-25-2013, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Weather is looking bad for Sat :/

Oh no!! How does it look for Sunday? Is that out?

m4a1mustang · 06-25-2013, 10:41 AM

Saturday doesn't look too bad. A little rain possible with a thunderstorm.

06-21-2013, 03:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Looking like I might be out. Have something coming up for next Sat. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	plus Aniceh - i am a member of 2 of these.. we should be just fine m4a1mustang and aniceh like this.

06-21-2013, 04:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'm still tentative. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	We're in (since we missed today) __________________

06-24-2013, 09:39 AM	#26 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Ok, I'm in, but Dana is not. She's going on a cruise with her ST club. I am going to be at PTuning with Ron on Saturday morning since I'm buying his base wheels (for winter). I should be able to make it to FFX by noon, however if I can't I'll just meet you all at the first stop. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-21-2013, 02:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
aniceh A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 7,216 Drives: '12 GM 7AT S/T Rep Power: 41	I visited the websites for the three wineries mentioned to get an idea of what they are like, and found that all had special requirements for group tastings: Hillsborough - Reservations are required for groups of 6 or more people. Groups of 10 or more tasters requires a credit card to hold the reservation. Last group tasting reservation is 3pm on Saturday's. North Gate - Groups (of 8 to 20 guests) are welcome at North Gate during regular business hours. Reservations are required at least two days in advance by phone or by email to guarantee accommodations. Sunset Hills - Reservations are required for groups larger than 8. Large group tastings are available Monday-Friday between Noon - 4pm. All groups eight or larger must be scheduled in advance and unfortunately, we can not accommodate group tastings on Saturday and Sunday. It looks like there will be ten of us (Chris will be coming with me, but I don't think he will be tasting) and we meet the definition of a "large group" for all the facilities. I haven't visited them so I don't know how strict they will be with this policy. What are your thoughts, Randy?

06-21-2013, 04:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	let's shoot for 'leaving' the FFX location at 12 - it takes about 45 min to an hour to get to the first place

06-21-2013, 04:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	hope it works out

06-25-2013, 10:18 AM	#27 (permalink)
SECKS Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gainesville, VA Age: 38 Posts: 209 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z BS A7 Rep Power: 15	I'm in for this! __________________ fast in, slow out. but mostly slow.

06-25-2013, 10:31 AM	#28 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Weather is looking bad for Sat :/ __________________

06-25-2013, 10:41 AM	#30 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Saturday doesn't look too bad. A little rain possible with a thunderstorm. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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