A September Melbourne Offline?

aj_syrah · Post by **aj_syrah** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:35 am

Melburnians,

At the last offline, we tentatively put forward a September date for the next offline, coupled with a tentative theme of Barossa v Rutherglen. With September fast approaching, I thought I'd open up discussion on the viability of a sept offline. I'm quite happy with the proposed theme, and also quite enjoyed the 'masked wines with options' game, so more of that would be good also.

Andrew

tpang · Post by **tpang** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:42 pm

Hey AJ + other melbournites, anyone going to the Coonawarra roadshow this week? Would be nice to meet up, and I intend to be there early this time! Last year was like a sardine squishing carnival ride....

speaking of offlines, still waiting on word for some samples from the barossa..

aj_syrah · Post by **aj_syrah** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:36 am

Hi Terence,

I don't think that I can make it to the Coonawarra roadshow, but it does look good. Are you going to any tastings this weekend?

Andrew

prester john · Post by **prester john** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:19 pm

G'day, Andrew. Good to hear from you.

I am definitely up for a September offline, Andrew, and I'm happy to consider any theme we choose. I don't mind that theme we chose tentatively last time we all met, because I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t often get to try a lot of durif, and I have some I'd particularly like to try. Therefore, this would present the ideal occasion.

Terence, I wasn't aware that there was to be a Coonawarra roadshow this weekend. Can you provide times and location, if possible, because it does interest me.

Many thanks,

PJ.

michaelw · Post by **michaelw** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:52 pm

September sounds fine guys, but I can't organise this time. Also, Abla's is in the throes of becoming fully licenced as per Tuesday's Epicure. Once that happens they will be charging a small corkage fee (per head from memory).

Not that we are tied to Abla's, just an FYI

Gasman · Post by **Gasman** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:27 pm

Would be up for a Septmeber offline if no prior engagement (it's building up to be a busy month!). Barossa vs Rutherglen sounds fine. Lots of other BYO options available near centre of town. Moreton's Brasserie on Rathdowne St has nice French bistro style food, and an upstairs section that's good for setting up tastings.

davidg · Post by **davidg** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:46 pm

I wasn't able to make it to the last off-line but I am keen to attend the next one if the date suits.

tpang · Post by **tpang** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:06 pm

Hi guys, the Coonawarra roadshow is on tomorrow at the Melb Town Hall 5.30 onwards.. it was, as always, PACKED last year, so I intend to leave the office early and be standing at the doors as they swing open...

roughred · Post by **roughred** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:48 pm

Why not have it in Rutherglen. Were only three hours away...practically an outer suburb.

LL

tpang · Post by **tpang** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:52 pm

Just got back from the Coonawarra roadshow.. $25, tasted through 49 wines.. not bad for value.. the Michael shiraz and John Riddoch CS, both 2004, are looking good... the Riddoch is particularly youthful and i'm tempted to chuck a few into a corner and forget about them for 10 years.. the Majella Malleea 2004 was the other standout.

michaelw · Post by **michaelw** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:14 pm

How about Thursday 11 October or Tuesday 16 October? I don't have huge experience with Melbourne restaurants so I'm asking for suggestions. Doesn't need to be in the CBD, but should be central-ish.

Comments, concerns, suggestions?

Gasman · Post by **Gasman** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:28 pm

Would prefer a Friday or Saturday, but either of those dates would still be O.K.
Anyone else interested ??? Happy to make suggestions for restaurants and/or organise if we get enough interest.

davidg · Post by **davidg** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 5:09 pm

I too would prefer a Friday or a Sat

and of the Tue/Thur options Tue is better for me.