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Unfortunately can't do Oct 5. I would be interested if lack of numbers lead to a change of date.

Bugga, I am going to have to be a scratching. Many apologies.
Looks like it will be a great evening.
Jeff

I'm still in.

I'll bring one of the '88 options given earlier. Will dig some of the bottles out this week and check ullage etc.

A magnum of Grand Cru bubbles cheating! Works for me, so do it Tony.

Looking at '88 reds to bring. Maybe 707, JR, Petaluma or HoG?
If others feel that they are too old, I have plenty of appropriate 98s. Even08s.

At this stage I'm good for most dates in May.

Any date will probably work for with me. The 8 idea is too easy, but why make life hard. 88 or 98 JR maybe for me? 78 or 88 Bordeaux? Lots of options that I can slot into, depending on what others bring. Just had lunch, with friends, today at Cliche. Very enjoyable. David, I'm happy to follow up wit...

Widespread commercial use was probably when many Clare winemakers released their 2000 rieslings under screw cap. Richmond Grove did some rieslings under screw cap in the late 90s My last bottle of their '99 Watervale riesling was superb just a few months ago. I recall being given a screw capped (as ...

I'm interested. Like the Barolo, Bordeaux and John Riddoch themes. For that matter, any themes that will attract good quality wines. The Wendouree tasting was good, though we were way too cramped up on one table at Cliche. I'd be happy to do it there again as long as we nailed down maximum numbers a...

I wouldn't disagree with any of the wines mentioned, and I've had many superb examples of many at 15+ years of age. While the Grosset PH always gets a mention in these discussions, don't overlook the Watervale. At a 15 year retrospective tasting (about 20 tasters), there was a 50/50 split on the pre...

Did anyone compere Sucklings top 100 Australian wines list with his top wines list? VASSE FELIX MARGARET RIVER TOM CULLITY 2014 at no#4 is also #4 on his top wines list. So where were the other top 3 Aus wines? Well, I only went as far as finding the #3 S.C. PANNELL MCLAREN VALE THE VALE 2015 at #28...

Went last year and will be going again this year, so I must have thought it worthwhile. Although the venue is less than ideal for me. Too b...y far away. Still it will suit many. I've booked into the heavy weights masterclass. David is passionate about Nebbiolo, and he has assisted in converting me ...

Friday was indeed a great night, as noted by many. Given that my 3 top wines were the 3 oldest ones (i.e. 92 malbec, 93 shiraz/malbec and 94 cabernet), I would be very keen to look at a 90s Wenders tasting. Those 3 wines in particular showed what wonderful age-ability this vineyard has. 3 different ...

I agree strongly with Craig. The Sydney event may have been good, but was planned that way.
I'm sure that everyone wanting to come, has done so on the basis of tasting Wendouree wines. So, please let's stick to that.
Cheers
Jeff

John Mack would like to join us, bringing a '92 Malbec.
I'll bring a '93 Shiraz/Malbec, plus maybe a backup '02 Shiraz/Mataro, which might make an interesting comparison with the Shiraz.
Cheers
Jeff

I would like to be involved, and have many of their wines from 1991 to current release. Cab, cab/malbec, shiraz, sh/malb & sh/mataro So happy to wait to see what would fit in best.
Cheers
Jeff

Pity about the date. Previous engagement unfortunately.
Looking like an interesting line up.
Enjoy the night!
Cheers
Jeff

Ian, you are correct regarding the main course. Looking back at emails, the main course was "3 different meats as a main". Definitely not a choice as occurred. In preliminary discussion peter said they would be beef, lamb and perhaps venison done in their own smoker. Was there poor communi...

Booking is for 7pm. From replies that I can see, we appear to have 10 confirmed attendees. Namely, Jamie, Phill, Jeff, Mark & Gail, Mark & Kane, Ian, Tony, John. Are Dave and/or Chi going yo be starters? I don't think it is a problem, as I booked for a maximum of 12, and Peter didn't seemed ...

Publisher on Sunday is booked.
I just need to clarify that it is not a private room, but a separate section of the restaurant area. About half, as I recall.
Is everyone happy with that? If so, I will reconfirm.
Cheers
Jeff

I have just received an email from Peter Buik of Publisher. On Sunday 12th, he has offered shared starter platter of smoked and natural oyster, plus cured and smoked meats. Scallop entree (quail alternative for non seafood eaters). Main of 3 different meats. Followed by vanilla bean creme brûlée. He...

I've been having trouble getting a set menu from Publisher. Peter now says that as the 11th is a long w/end, and that have a large group booking, they can't do a set menu for us, as I had been negotiating. He is still happy to have us in the same section of the backroom (half, near the kitchen). But...

I've just had a chat to Peter, the owner of Publisher, regarding STOK. He will get back to me Tuesday with a firm menu and quote. But, what we discussed was (1) canapés appropriate for aged Champagne. (2) entree of crustacean, chèvre or game. (3) mains broken into 3 parts, the parts being lamb, beef...

Hi everyone, I've just had dinner tonight at Publisher. Very good evening. Had a conversation with Peter, the owner. He is quite keen to to have us with a private area, and to put together a menu that would complement Grange, HofG etc. Maybe with a an extra wine or two included. I can follow up with...

Grange 80,81,82 or 83 I have multiples of. Preference?

Sounds good.
Grange, or HOG, or Pomerol (La Fleur Petrus or Trotanoy).

Just been into the cellar to get wines for tonight. Have the JR, which I will bring, but can't put my hands on the PBV. It's there somewhere.
Anyway, Ian, I'll bring it on a future occasion for you to partake.
Jeff

I'd definitely like to be in. Could do a magnum such as John Riddoch 88, or PBV Summit Chardy 94.
Would it be better do bring a Champagne + a sticky or fortified.
Cheers,
Jeff

Good luck with your 2004 Cranefords. I did a similar thing recently with 2002 Penfolds Thomas Hyland Cabernets. Served blind from decanters, the screw cap was in excellent condition and scored very well. The cork was so badly oxidized, it was undrinkable. Other 2002 wines, with corks, served that ni...

Hi Tony,

yes I will bring the 86 St H. Hopefully it will be in good condition.

Jeff