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Sorry guys, i won’t be able to make it on the 6th.
Have a great time.

Sounds good. Count me in.

Thanks, Dave. Much Appreciated.

Did you get Burges' ones as well? I thought I was picking up yours and his Zaltos tomorrow? Sorry Dave, I would have grabbed them too if it clicked that it could save you the trip I'm probably going past tomorrow too so could grab them then? Is it just one box? Thanks guys, but there's no need for ...

Still in. Bringing the '03 Lovedale.
I can bring a '10 O'Shea if we need more reds.

Dave, loved reading your tasting notes (as always) ... thanks.
Glad you enjoyed the wine.

9redpens wrote:I'm in!!! Can I plus 1!!

dave vino wrote:7. 9RedPens
8. 10RedPens

5. Burges (03 Lovedale Durif) Didn't know they did a Lovedale Shiraz? WTF...I had to read that three times to make sure I was reading it correctly...haha... Heyyyyyyyy ! So maybe I’m beginning to really enjoy my white wines and this being one of Australia’s finest Semillons, I just ca...

Count me in, Dave.
I'll get Lovedale. Yes, Lovedale. 2003.

Sounds great!
Count me in (if we can avoid the first Friday in July)
I can get a '10 BP.

ufo wrote:somebody somehow thinks I don't drink and/or bring anything other than big reds

I feel for you ... somehow people have the same impression of me

Wow, these wines were amazing. Having decided the theme, I wondered for a (brief) moment if 2 RP100 wines would be an overkill – if our palates would be completely shot to pieces after the first glass. Fortunately the moment passed very quickly. We ended up finishing both bottles (with a few ...

Yes, the Centenary was very similar to the one we had at Cafe Lyon ... good to know there wasn't much variation between bottles.

Enjoy the Wendouree offline tonight.
Hope to join you guys at the next one.

indeed, the gods were kind and the corks delivered as expected. A bit worse for wear, but held the seal for these many years. That JR was amazing. Kept improving in the glass (both bottles were not decanted – slow-ox being the chosen option for these old wines). It had a fairly strong nose fo...

TiggerK wrote:Can't speak for others, but happy to postpone this for a few weeks until you can make it. After all, it was your idea!

Cheers
TiggerK

Same here. Happy to postpone.

griff wrote:

burges wrote:

griff wrote:Bit far for me but to keep Burges onside you could easily match a big curry with a big vintage port

That's interesting - never tried VP with Indian food ...

A very good match. Needs to be young and fruity. Mature VP's are best as contemplation wines (or cheese if one must).

Any suggestions?

I haven't run it past SWMBO but I'll try and make this. Now what to bring with Indian food Help me out fellas, what style best besides beer. Jokes aside, I find that the various styles of Chardonnay go well with Indian food, different styles for different dishes. Also Riesling. Hey Guys, if you kee...

griff wrote:Bit far for me but to keep Burges onside you could easily match a big curry with a big vintage port

That's interesting - never tried VP with Indian food ...

Polymer wrote:So this still on? Chatswood, Good Thai, 6:30pm?

I hope so - my Clos Otto has been slow-ox'ing since last night.
See you at 6:30

Dave, thanks for organizing.
Looking forward to trying Café Lyon
I think I’ll get a Standish shiraz – probably the ’03 Standish.

Burges, Possibly wrong terminology, perhaps should have said "Potassium Metabisulphite, Sodium Metabisulphite" etc, which is to reduce bacterial spoilage etc, which can be a major issue when running a solera system ! was wondering if I should be aware of sulphur issues ... thanks for the ...

I have a 20 litre barrel from the Keg Factory which has been going for around 3 years. Apparently made from old seasoned material so it doesn’t impart too much oak. Filled it with Morris muscat when they used to do bulk muscat. Then changed over to Chambers muscat. And have just filled it wit...

Ah, the detestable Barossa shiraz - my bank account hates it; because of which my wife hates it ... Here are some more: Greenock Creek Trevor Jones wild witch Gibson - AOVC Saltram the Journal and no 1 Kalleske eduard Standish - schubert theorem and andlemonde Hobbs gregor Rusden black guts Branson ...

Hey Michael - good to see you back on the Sydney wine scene.
Glad you organized the tasting before John Middleton has all the shiraz vines, I mean, weeds pulled out
I'm available on Jul-25, and will bring a ...

So should the theme be Barossa Shiraz v/s Barossa Shiraz ?

I'm OK with any of the dates 17/18th or 24/25th.

I think Rocket is very good for transport, service, food, private room..... would prefer Thursday or Friday night I’m in. Rocket of course is tried and tested, and by the sounds of it Cafe Lyon seems just as good – and fairly well located. I’ve never been there and wouldnâ€â...

Would've loved to join you guys, but unfortunately I'll be away then.

Andy.L wrote:Hey burges, did I read correctly you will ask for the champers? You sure you the real deal here?

It’ll be my pleasure to order it for you guys
... while I try whatever it is that Hacker’s been decanting all evening

Sam has made the booking so I assume it’s in his name. At 7pm for around 12 persons (unless he’s revised it down recently).
We’ll ask for the Pol Roger 2002 in case we get too thirsty and can’t wait to get started