Boston Globe Feature

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:19 pm

This came as a very nice surprise!

http://www.boston.com/travel/articles/2 ... ?page=full

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:23 pm

Very very nice! I hope you'll fill your spots! And by the way, where is the Duoro?

Todd Pettinger · Post by **Todd Pettinger** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:01 pm

I imagine if that last spot is not yet filled, it will be shortly! :) Some good, free press!

Todd

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:25 am

Actually a foursome (two couples) just backed out late last week. I spent the weekend spackling.

Todd Pettinger · Post by **Todd Pettinger** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:47 pm

Yikes... not good. Sorry to hear that.

Recent developments have made it all that much more unlikely that I could join you this year, barring an unlikely lottery win. However, I have started hitting the CFO of the house up to see if the possibility of 2008 is there.

Todd

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:10 am

I am confident we can fill at least a pair of these spots ... even at this late date.

Todd, no worries, we'll keep the light on for you in 2008!

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:47 pm

Phew!

Yes, saved by the bell, thanks to some last minute interest from some folks in CA. We have quite an eclectic group of people from across North America. I can't wait.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:47 pm

Very good news. I can't wait for the fun to begin.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:58 pm

Oh, and I should add that Vinologia is now a no-smoking establishment

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:14 am

Wow, that is great news. It was the only thing from making this the "perfect" place to hang out. Due to its size and heavily Euro-centric crowd/visitors the smoking, for me, put a damper on my drinking pleasure. How did you learn of this Andy?

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:03 am

Gustavo told me. I was quite happy to hear the news myself and I am very glad they took the bold step to be smoke-free.

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:24 am

Its a law that came in place on 1st November 2006 if I'm correct. I'm not sure about all the areas impacted by the law but I know all restaurants are now non-smoker. It is indeed a very good news.

Erik Wiechers · Post by **Erik Wiechers** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:20 am

Guess i have to start saving for next year's harvest trip then. Although the flight will be much cheaper

Edited by Roy Hersh on 8/23 12:15 a.m. due to mention of proprietary pricing of Port trips which is no longer ever mentioned on this site for a variety of reasons. No harm, no foul.