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Sorry about the late notice but looks like i'm off to Chinchilla tomorrow for a couple of days on a last minute work trip so i'm out as well.

One week to go. I have not asked my +1 at this point as we are pushing it for numbers - 11 if Luke and Rens both have +1. Roll call and wine list: Michael - 1998 Penfolds Bin 389 with a 1999 Wirra Wirra RSW as "backup" (and a 2006 389 in case one/both are stuffed) Also just remembered a 2...

If Cesar's mate would put out for us I reckon it would be worth a go particularly if he's a good cook. Graceville is ok but a $60 taxi fare back to town unless u think travelling on a train pissed is a good idea. I'll fit in however it goes and will just bring a Taittinger Comte BdB unless instruct...

I am easy with the venue, i suggested that place because of the wines we would be drinking as they have riedels for different varietals etc... We also wouldn't be eating yum cha, if we get a wine list he would put a menu together to match what we are bringing. Also a private room would be a benefit....

I'm sweet for the 14 or 15th, looking forward to seeing everyone.

Sounds great! I'm in. My mate who owned the restaurant in Sunnybank has sold it and bought a new place in the Valley, remember where Siana used to be a cross the road from the FV Police station? We would get a private room Vinum Xls decanters etc so if anyone else is keen I can make a call. The food...

Wynns John Riddoch 1994

Had it at the new Pig n Whistle in Fortitude Valley for an extremely reasonable$125 bucks

Perfectly cellared this wine was looking great.

2009 Rusden Full Circle Mataro - don't know about this one, had one of their GSM's and couldn't finish a bottle. This had a similar overtly cinnamon sweet something which wasn't great. Anyone a fan?

Congratulations on your milestone and WOW! What a way to celebrate, some amazing wines! Had a dinner last night at home to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary. Some nice wines and food. First up some home made Bruschetta with NV Billecart Salmon Brut . Quite nice with some creamy nutty notes and ...

These should keep me busy for the next couple of months. 1 x 2012 Apricot Block Greenock Creek 2 x 2013 S.C Pannel Syrah 1 x 2012 S.C Pannel Tinto 1 x 1981 Penfolds Grange (Birthday wine!) 2 x 2006 Binder Mitchel Gunslingers Shiraz 2 x 2002 Clonakilla Riesling 3 x 2003 Clonakilla Riesling 2 x 2005 C...

Traveling to Melbourne semi frequently? It sounds like I need to move away from selling pens!

Try Bar Lourinha, not too far from Movida next door.

Put me down for 5l of wine 2!

Great night Michael, thank you for putting up a great tasting!

Gents I picked up the ports from Australia Post this morning! No, I haven't tried them. I was going to pick up some steaks from the local butcher Saturday morning so roll call by Friday night please. Cesar are you still in? Vovo can you make it? Ian, I sense a bit of a cough coming on for you which...

16th would work for me! Put me down Michael.

michel wrote:

Cesar wrote:Cru Bar, Grant the manager is a champion...it doubles as a great restaurant too.

that would be graham the manager ?
also sam (female ) is fine
and another dude whom is good

great range imo

Yes Graham, I hope he doesn't read this as I am there once a week hahah.

Cru Bar, Grant the manager is a champion...it doubles as a great restaurant too.

I had a 79 and it was one of the greatest wine I have ever had... Lucky bottle perhaps!

I had an awesome time, it was great to meet a group of people who love wine and football as much as I do(Even if epl isn't my forte!) Like Mark I enjoyed the banter as well and am looking forward to next time. Thanks for the write up Ian it sums it up nicely, I thought the John Forresters would have...

Also for a more modern take try Roda, light and day compared to Lopez de Heredia (my two favorites from Rioja). Also for a cheap but good try Torres Celeste a great wine that packs a punch.

I bought 8 750 and 3 magnums from Spain, I wouldn't bring the receipts out unless absolutely necessary and I just told them everything was 5-10 euros worth and they believed it, had a Magnum of Roda 1 and an early 90's Lopez de Heredia and it cost me a bit over $50.00 in tax. The biggest problem is ...

Great Night guys, lovely meeting everyone for the first time and definitely looking forward to the next one, Michaels Wirra Wirra did it for me!

Those locked in: Cesar. 2008 Balnaves Tally and an older Katnook Odyssey Nick. 2004 Art Series Cabernet Ian +1. 2006 Noon Reserve Cabernet, 2007 Forest Hill Cabernet & a white Michael. 2004 Majella & 1994 The Angelus Craig +?1. 2003 Redman Cabernet magnum & a white from the west Brett +...

Hi guys,

Sorry I have been gone for a while... I will definitely be there, solo was thinking Balnaves Tally 08 and a older Katnook Odyssey. Book me in please!

Sprout looks good, looks like Brents is no longer... Two bottles sounds like a plan!

How about a Cabernet, East vs West theme. Something east coast v something west coast. Draw a line north to south through Uluru and everything to the left is west and right is east . May not go with the Sunnybank Chinese, but would be great with a steak-I wonder if Brent's has their beef cheeks on ...

Was hoping for the 21st. Kellee has it off at the moment, so it would be nice to bring her along. Theme: I do not mind. I normally can fit with most themes, unless it is French. Sunnybank is ok for me, or Sprout was real good last time. What are your thoughts Ian and Michael? Something has come up ...

Ok. Do we want to do a little offline in June (Michael, Ian, ?Caesar, myself and any plus ones) I may not be able to Luke's dates as they are school nights. Thoughts... I say we have a crack and hopefully a couple more jump onboard. Can't have have enough nights of good wine and good company I say!...

Luke W wrote:Hi guys
I'll be down in Brisbane on the 20, 21 and 22nd July if anyone wants to get together then. Think we should have a Penfold icon nite given all the latest hype. I'll volunteer to bring along a 2010 St Henri if it happens!

Cheers

Luke
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I have some Penfolds in my Vintec! Works for me.

Hi Guys, I am a Brisbane wine lover and would love to join you guys for dinner. Look me up on Vivino profile name: Cesar Biguetti! Great. Welcome aboard! Not on Vivino, but hope to see you at the offline! Cheers Michael I am good for the 21st, what sort of wines should I bring and where are you guy...