[winejunky]

I just got this confirmation from my contact Chelsea Hinman from King Estate:<br><i>Kelly,<br>
Got you on the books for 12 people for May 3rd at noon. Please let me know if you would like a tour as well. Let me know all the details when u get them.<br>
xo Chelsea<br><br></i>So heres the deal, I already have 4 spots booked for this lunch plus a more than likely from Hally. Please let me know if you want to be included, this may be a Kicksters Masters first.

 

[hally]

Oh yeah baby, this sounds like a blast!! I am so in. I will have a car but probably shouldn't drive <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">

 

[rasmussenmp]

Wine,<br><br>
Fill me in on what is King Estate. Sue and I are driving into Eugene that morning. We could easly be roped into a fun time.

 

[winejunky]

Rass,<br><a href="http://www.kingestate.com/" target="_blank">http://www.kingestate.com/</a><br><br>
I love this place, really good food and fantastic wine. It's a joy to sell there product. Its about a 20 min drive south of eugene, down in the Lorane valley.

 

[Labduck]

I'll add to wj's endorsement. This is <i>definitely</i> worth the short trip from Eugene!

 

[evanflein]

Oh WJ you're killing me here... <img alt="sad2.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad2.gif">

 

[Tamster]

DITTO! I would love to do something like this, but I am not sure I'll be in Eugene by noon. Could be, but might be closer to 12:30 or 1:00. Plus, I don't think drinking wine the afternoon before my marathon would be in my best interests . . . maybe for my 2nd marathon, but not my first. . . .

 

[Mustang Sally]

WJ, I am a wine-appreciation novice (plenty of experience dfrinking the stuff, none describing what I taste) who doesn't want to foul up her first 'thon. But it sounds very tempting. Let me check with my chaperone and get back to you.

 

[winejunky]

I guess I should let you all know that I'm sure not going to be "drinkin" the day before the marathon, most likely a glass with lunch. The reason I picked this place for lunch is for the beautiful, picturesque location. Plus the food is awesome. Remember this also, this is a serious race for Bettylou and I'm not the guy who's gonna get her looped up the day before the race. WE MASTERS DON'T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE DRUNK TO ENJOY EACH OTHERS COMPANY.....but maybe it helps...

 

[rosecoloredglasses]

<span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">Wal-Mart announced that, sometime in 2008, it will begin offering customers a new discount item... Wal-Mart's own brand of wine. The world's largest retail chain is rumored to be teaming up with Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery of California to produce the spirits at an affordable price -- in the $2 to$5 range.</span></span><br><div style="text-align:left;"><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">Wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to put a bottle of Wal-Mart brand into their shopping carts, but "there is a market for inexpensive wine," said Kathy Micken, professor of marketing at University of Arkansas , Bentonville. "However, branding will be very important."</span></span><br><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">Customer surveys were conducted to determine the most attractive name for the Wal-Mart wine brand. The top surveyed names in order of popularity were:</span></span><br><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">10. Chateau Traileur Parc</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">9. White Trashfindel</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">8. Big Red Gulp</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">7. World Championship Riesling</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">6. NASCARbernet</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">5. Chef Boyardeaux</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">4. Peanut Noir</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">3. I Can't Believe it's not Vinegar</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">2. Grape Expectations</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">1. Nasti Spumante</span></span><br><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">The beauty of Wal-Mart wine is that it can be served with either white meat (Possum) or red meat (Squirrel).</span></span><br><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;">P.S. Don't bother writing back that this is a hoax. I know possum is not a white meat.</span></span></div>

 

[Econo]

("big red gulp"...snork!)<br><br>
WJ, I'd love to go if places are still available, but have to check with my houseguests (hope they can come too).

 

[rasmussenmp]

Wine, we are thinking about coming to lunch too. When do you need to have a confirmation?

 

[winejunky]

Rass your in....Econo send me an email, let me know how many house guest you have, no cats...

 

[Spareribs]

Hmmm. When I visited Eugene, Econo took me to a sandwich and beer joint. Now I learn they have sophisticated, elegant places to eat and drink there. Ha! Spareribs

 

[Soundrunner]

Winejunky, thanks for clarifying that this won't be a drinkfest because I'd love to attend and driving down Friday afternoon so I could make it, too. But, I think a friend is accompanying me now to Eugene, is there room for two?

 

[winejunky]

soundie no problem, look forward to seeing you!

 

[Mustang Sally]

Souci and I are in if there's still space!