Need some help from the West Coasters

GWN · 01-26-2012, 04:55 PM

Appreciate the suggestions. Keep 'em coming!
Bob, you're right, no kids on this trip.
We did Beringer, Benzinger, Rubicon and Sebastiani when we were there last time. Wanting to search out a few more lesser-known producers this time.
Is French Laundry really worth the premium? I'm a big fan of simple food done well (as opposed to well-done) and don't usually go for the foo-foo, trendiest place.

bobarian · 01-26-2012, 06:37 PM

Gotcha on the smaller places. Are you more interested in the wine(and purchasing) or more the process and touring the vineyard?

Without a doubt the French Laundry is worth the premium. Many celebrity chefs have rated this among the very best restaurant experiences in the world. Now that El Bulli in Spain has closed, FL could be back on top once again.

I'll try and come up with a few places that might peak your interest.

01-26-2012, 04:55 PM	#1
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: Need some help from the West Coasters Appreciate the suggestions. Keep 'em coming! Bob, you're right, no kids on this trip. We did Beringer, Benzinger, Rubicon and Sebastiani when we were there last time. Wanting to search out a few more lesser-known producers this time. Is French Laundry really worth the premium? I'm a big fan of simple food done well (as opposed to well-done) and don't usually go for the foo-foo, trendiest place. __________________

01-26-2012, 06:37 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Need some help from the West Coasters Gotcha on the smaller places. Are you more interested in the wine(and purchasing) or more the process and touring the vineyard? Without a doubt the French Laundry is worth the premium. Many celebrity chefs have rated this among the very best restaurant experiences in the world. Now that El Bulli in Spain has closed, FL could be back on top once again. I'll try and come up with a few places that might peak your interest.