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Bin 90A perhaps? Showcases how good a shiraz/cab can be.

Tony

Hi David,

I'd have to check the date but I would certainly be keen!

Cheers,
Tony

I'm bringing a 2008 Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésimé (magnum).

Cheers,
Tony ("Tosta")

Cool - sorted! The beauty of a magnum is that we can have a FULL glass of something while we're stewing over which wines to drink first.

So is everyone happy for me to cheat the theme and bring the magnum of bubbles?

Appreciate you letting me in David - I haven't been collecting for as long as some so it's likely that I'll bring something from '08. Also, having a look at what others are bringing we're very heavy on SA reds so I was thinking of something over the border. How about either a 2008 Yarra Yering Dry R...

Hi David, Haven't been to the forum for a few weeks so I couldn't respond. I got your PM and replied saying I was (still) keen. If there's no room could you add me to the waiting list - although don't count on me if someone pulls out close to the night as I have three young kids and my leave passes ...

I should also be able to make it - like the idea of a high quality 8's theme!

Cheers,
Tony

Hi guys,

As I thought I'm not going to be able to make it.

Shame, it will be a great night!

Cheers,
Tony

I'm still waiting to see if I can make it. I will know by early next week.

In the meantime if someone else jumps in and wants to go, happy for them to take my place.

cheers,
Tony

Please put me down as a tentative (subject to kids sport not falling on that night).

I have some gear from the '90s or '00s that would fit the profile.

Cheers,
Tony

Have a 1997 Leasingham Classic Clare shiraz on the tasting bench this weekend, will report how it looked.

Cool, that's what I'll bring!

Hi all,

I will be late, but should arrive at T-Chow by 7.30pm (possibly by 7.15pm).

Given that we would be starting with whites, is it still ok to bring the 2006 Vat 1? I reckon it would make for a good comparison against the 1996 that one of Ian's +1s is bringing.

Tony

12 x 2006 Taittinger Comtes Hi Mike, Being the messiah of Champagne, how does the 2006 compare to the 2002 & 2004 vintages and also the 2006 Dom? I ask because 2006 was our wedding year and I'm keen to stock up on a number of quality bubbles. Cheers, Tony Not sure if its messiah or just myopic ...

Mike Hawkins wrote:12 x 2006 Taittinger Comtes

Hi Mike,

Being the messiah of Champagne, how does the 2006 compare to the 2002 & 2004 vintages and also the 2006 Dom?

I ask because 2006 was our wedding year and I'm keen to stock up on a number of quality bubbles.

Cheers,
Tony

Cool, thanks Phill. Unfortunately my cellar does not really date back to 1996 (although I could see what Mark has in his current auction). Also do we need a white? If so I have a '06 Tyrrell's Vat 1 (wish I had a '96). Alternatively I could bring a red of some sorts from 2006 (possibly Dead Arm, Kay...

Hi Guys,

Should be in for this one.

Is the theme still for two standard bottles of the same wine of a magnum?

Tony

Very much looking forward to it mate!

What is everyone doing in terms of backups?

Tony

I'm in.

Hi Guys, I am still in. As mentioned previously I'm struggling a bit with age on my SAK wines. the oldest I have are: or alternatively I'm happy to compensate someone (Jamie) if they have/can procure a suitable wine for around $500-$600. Cheers, Tony To broaden the wines on show i can bring a 1996 ...

Hi Guys, I am still in. As mentioned previously I'm struggling a bit with age on my SAK wines. the oldest I have are: 1996 Ducru-Beaucaillou 2001 Grange 2006 Clarendon Astralis (might be interesting?) I also have a 1996 Salon if Mark G wants to find a replacement or alternatively I'm happy to compen...

Hi Jamie, Unfortunately most of my SAK stock is Grange and too young to drink. Would you be able to source an appropriate Burgundy or Bordeaux in HK (or anywhere else you fly to!) for me and I can fix you up? Budget would be around $500-$600 AUD. Probably would be a good idea if I had a backup as we...

Looking forward to seeing you again Jamie.

Please count me in..big fan of the SAK theme

I'll check the cellar and revert back....

Cheers,
Tonny

I've grabbed a 1996 Bin 707. Looking forward to tomorrow night.

Cheers mate

Hi Jamie, I've never tried a red burgundy wine with any age so personally I would love to try one that your recommend (I rate your palate!). As for the theme, I'd still prefer a SAK or at least 'go hard or go home' but will be guided by the majority. Look forward to catching up on the 19th Jamie! Ch...

Hi guy's, I can do the 19th but not the 18th. Would love a high end theme, but doesn't need to be SAK. A quick glance at cellartracker and I could bring something like (depending on the theme)..... Very high end.... 1996 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut 1998 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage L...

Jeff, did you find anything for Crazy Dave? Also do we need to bring glassware?

Sorry all, but I am going to have to pull out as an unavoidable fixture clash has arisen. Enjoy the night and I look forward to Ian's notes. -- George Krashos Sorry to hear that George. The weather forecast for tomorrow is now up to a maximum of 42, if we're lucky it might get down to somewhere in ...