We arrived on Sunday and met up with Meghan who works in Louisville on the Sonoma-Cutrer brand. It was great to be able to have dinner and see the town with her.
Mike, Mick, Me, Krista, Ben (restaurant manager), Meghan and Michelle
The bar at our hotel made a terrific shuffle board. Playing with SCV pinot noir was just the classic touch!
The party crew!!
On Monday we had breakout sessions in the morning then headed over to Woodford Reserve in the afternoon.
Future Woodford Reserve fermenting away.
At the end of the visit, we had a tasting hosted by the Master Distiller, Chris Morris.
Mick, Krista and I with Chris Morris
On Tuesday we had lots of meetings and then we went to dinner at Churchill Downs. There weren't any horses racing but it was still fun.
That's one way to call people into dinner!
Place your bets!
Krista and I hitting the town of Louisville!
Brown-Forman makes all of their own barrels for their whiskey and bourbons. It was fun (and HOT) watching the process.
Barrels going down the line.
Getting a heavy char toast
Time for a tasting of Brown-Forman's most popular spirits!
Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniel's, Finlandia Vodka, Southern Comfort, El Jimador and Casa Herredurra.
On Wednesday night we drove down to Nashville, TN. We met up with Darrell, who works in the TN office. I talk to Darrell on the phone/e-mail almost daily and it was great to put a name and face together!
We found Elvis!
American Idol was hosting the auditions in Nashville the week we were there. These people had been in line for a couple of hours and were going to spend all night there!
Vote for Carly if she makes it!!
Thursday's adventure was to Lynchburg TN. Home of Jack Daniel's and not much else!
We had lunch at Miss Mary Bobo's, a traditional southern boarding house.
Hanging out in the Limestone Caves at Jack. This was the only place that was under 90 degrees. I could have stayed there all day!
Me, Zi and Mr. Jack
The cute little town of Lynchburg. Population = 500
Jeff Arnett, Master Distiller for Jack Daniel's. He came out to the winery a few months ago so it was fun to see him in his element.
Krista and I overlooking Lynchburg
Mick, Me, Ken, Michelle, Mike and Zi enjoying the afternoon at BBQ Hill.
The last night there Michelle and I took a carriage tour of Nashville. It was a quick and fun way to see the city.
2 comments:
What an amazing trip! I'm so glad you and your liver survived! :)
Nice purse. Did Carly sing for you? Fun trip!
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