Canberra Offline No. 6

[PDG]

Hey guys,

Is anyone keen for an offline before xmas?

How does 5th or 6th of December sound?

Not sure where so make some suggestions...

Cheers
Paul

[rossmckay]

yes, most definitely. It will get pretty crowded for them and us so I guess we need to lock something in asap

[Duncan Disorderly]

I'll be interstate from 26 Nov - 7 Dec unfortunately.

[redstuff]

I should be good to go. Need to check with the fun coordinator though. I would be keen for a decent dinner at something like Courgette, but anything is cool.

[redstuff]

any chance we can make it the 12th or 13th or Dec?

[WinePupil]

December is a moot month for me, will be spending most of my time in asia :/

[PDG]

12th or 13th works for me...

[The fish]

12th or 13th could work for me. Would prefer the Friday night (12th) rather than the Saturday.

Cheers
Matt

[TravisW]

Should be OK for either 12th or 13th.

Cheers, Travis.

[rossmckay]

12th is my preference

[redstuff]

Any ideas for a venue or theme? Vertical of Rockford Alicante Bouchet? Maybe a langtons exceptional or outstanding theme?

[Duncan Disorderly]

I'm good for the 12th but I won't be up for anywhere even remotely expensive.

[The fish]

What about somewhere like Trev's in Dickson? I've been to a couple of wine dinners there and the food was pretty good. Will need to check that they still do corkage though.

http://www.trevsatdickson.com.au/menu/dinner/

Is the price range okay or are we talking 'Beijing House' price range DD?

Happy to bring something decent to celebrate the festive season.

Cheers
M

[Duncan Disorderly]

I think I can come at Trev's prices.

The best thing about Beijing House, apart from the price, is the many courses which helps with the varied consumption of the wines.

I guess one could do a degustation somewhere, although I remember trying that before with limited success and it won't be inexpensive.

[The fish]

Trev's is off the list - booked out. It's a possibility for next year.

Other suggestions?

Cheers
Matt

[redstuff]

We could go back to the old faithful Beijing House. Perhaps with a larger table this time

[redstuff]

Thought I would revive this. Anyone still free to do something this Friday?

[rossmckay]

Yep, I'm in

[The fish]

Check your e-mails lads - Thursday>?

Beijing House?

Cheers
Matt

[TravisW]

Thanks for the offer guys but Dec is a write off for me. Have a good one.

Cheers, Travis.

[The fish]

Booking is at Beijing House for 7pm under the name 'Matt'.

In's:

- Brett +1
- Ross - confirm if you're bringing your plus 1
- Matt - our babysitter has fallen through so Amelia is a no show at this stage
- Julien and Daayna

Out's:

- Paul S
- Travis
- PDG
Anyone else keen to join us? let me know and I'll add you to the list.

Cheers
Matt

[redstuff]

In, with plus 1.

[PDG]

Hey guys,

Sorry, I'm out unfortunately

Looking forward to hearing all about it though.

Cheers
Paul

[The fish]

Top night last night lads...

No detailed notes taken so literally drawing memories from the photo roll on my iphone....always a good sign.

wines included:
- some incredible Alsatian gear (Louis? Sipp Berg de Ribeauville Grand Cru - possibly a 98 or a 99? Correct me if I'm wrong here Ross)
- Eva Fricke Lorcher Riesling 2011
- Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Trocken 2011
- Some Sancerre action - Lucien Crochet 'Vendange du 10 Octobre' Sancerre 2006
- Rockford Cab Sav 2005 - mystery wine
- Penfolds Bin 128 1998
- Langhi Ghiran Shiraz 1998
- Wynn's Michael Shiraz 1994
- Seppelt Botrytis Gewurtzraminer 1998

Cheers
Matt

[pstarr]

Some good stuff there. Sorry I couldn't make it.

[Duncan Disorderly]

It was a good night last Thursday, although I was somewhat less industrious than usual on Friday.

I have attached a photo of the evenings consumption, but for mine the best wines were the 2011 Eva Fricke 'Lorch' and the 1994 Penfold's Bin 128 - a timely reminder of why Penfold's wines are priced the way they are.

I'd also like to thank Brett and Lyndsay who brought a 'mystery wine' which formed the basis for a short game of wine options. This made things quite interesting and is something I'd like to do more of in the new year.

[Michael R]

Offline initiated, finalised and reviewed....all on 1 page.
A record unlikely to be broken surely.

[The fish]

Offline initiated, finalised and reviewed....all on 1 page.
A record unlikely to be broken surely.

Well it is the "age of austerity" here in Canberra...Didn't you get the memo from the treasurer? we've been told to do more with less

Glad you liked the Fricke Lorcher - she does some intelligent wines. There's the remenants of a mixed 6 pack somewhere in my cellar. As an aside the Haag wasn't bad either on night 2.

Personal favourite was probably the Alsatian gear.

Cheers
Matt

[Michael McNally]

Offline initiated, finalised and reviewed....all on 1 page.
A record unlikely to be broken surely.

You are making people afraid to reply in case it goes over the page! I like the Pennies statement Duncan. "Excuse me sir, you dropped your gauntlet!"

Cheers

Michael