Auckland Offline - Esk Valley Terraces Vertical - 11 April

[Craig(NZ)]

1991 -
1992 - Sue (lets hope her cellar records are accurate for this)
1994 - Curt
1995 - Craig
1998 - Mel
2000 - Jafa
2002 - Bick, Peter
2004 - Bick, Peter
2006 - Cliff

bick, peter...02 + 04 is still obtainable. if you need help finding them give me a pm. of course if anyone has any ideas re 91 lets hear them. it may end up a no show

sue, have you confirmed you have the 92??

[Bick]

Ok, I've sourced an 04, so we're looking like this:

1991 - {only 150 cases made and all sold out years ago. I would expect only the winery has any ? I hear John Hawkesby is a Terraces fan ?! }
1992 - Sue (hopefully)
1994 - Curt
1995 - Craig
1998 - Mel
2000 - Jafa
2002 - Peter
2004 - Bick
2006 - Cliff

[Peter NZ]

Might need some help sourcing an '02 -- will let you know Craig if that's the case.

Cheers
Peter

[Craig(NZ)]

Pete,

Best place to get the 2002 terraces is finer wines in katikati $158. the guy there is awesome. kemp fine wines also has it but more expensive $180

also a place ive never heard of winexs in auckland have it $160 according to wine searcher

[Craig(NZ)]

this weekend i will see if i can sort out la bocca parnell as a venue unless someone puts forward a better suggestion

[monghead]

Hey, this thing is on for the 11th April right? I don't see how you are going to get to the 150 odd posts that the SRL tasting generated.

Sounds like a treat guys, have a great one.

Monghead.

[orpheus]

Hey, this thing is on for the 11th April right? I don't see how you are going to get to the 150 odd posts that the SRL tasting generated.

Sounds like a treat guys, have a great one.

Monghead.

Monghead, I was thinking exactly as you are, they're not even close.

[Craig(NZ)]

1991 - {only 150 cases made and all sold out years ago. I would expect only the winery has any ? I hear John Hawkesby is a Terraces fan ?! }

maybe we should invite him

[Bick]

1991 - {only 150 cases made and all sold out years ago. I would expect only the winery has any ? I hear John Hawkesby is a Terraces fan ?! }

maybe we should invite him

It did occur to me in all seriousness, to ask someone like him, or maybe BC or someone well known/rich with a big cellar, but the problem would be, if they had no '91, how would you uninvite them again?

[Craig(NZ)]

if they dont have a 91 terraces they can bring a 61 petrus

[Craig(NZ)]

problem solved. wait for june 6th and win the hawkes bay charity auction

" The auction will also feature a 12 liter bottle of Esk Valley's red wine, The Terraces, 1991 vintage that has been bought and sold at the auction several times. "

now who has some spare cash floating around hehe

[Glen]

I am soooo envious of this offline. I wish I could attend.

I bought the 92 vintage when I was studying wine at EIT in 1994 for the princly sum of $60 per bottle, which at the time was a huge price compared to most others on the market. Between me and my brother, we have now collected every vintage since and they are sitting there at my brothers in Auckland although he does take a bit of a free reign on these. We had a couple of bottles of the 92 last time I was in NZ and it is travelling very very well.

If this offy had been a little later in the month I would have flown over especially for it.

I look forward to reading the notes on this one. Have fun..

[Craig(NZ)]

Glen

Terraces was one of the first serious reds i bought when i got into wine. I can remember buying 2 of my 1995 vintage for $49!! Those were the days! New Zealand now seems just moving into the period where we can put together worthwhile size verticals of some amazing wines which include years where NZ got its act together with reds.

The Stonyridge Larose vertical was sensational. Hopefully Terraces will again cement this style of get together as a "repeat needed" event

[Craig(NZ)]

I have put a few emails out to some of my wine "contacts" to see whether we can land a 1991. Don't really like my chances but would be remiss of me not to exhaust a few avenues.

Probably a good idea if you people can do the same. There could be a 6 pack gathering dust in the cellar of a man who needs some money or an invite somewhere!!

C

[Curt]

Hi. I understand Sue is out of town with the MG club ... she had indicated to me she is not sure if she has the wine and that she is not so keen on attending now .
I am still in with a 94.

[Craig(NZ)]

Ok people. Looking forward to this now!! It may end up we are missing a couple of vintages, but more than likely they will be the ones no one has anymore/ can obtain anymore anyway. As such it is little more than academic. Any Sunday lunch with even one bottle of Terraces is special!!

I have booked La Bocca's private function room

CONFIRMED DETAILS

Sunday April 11th 11:30am
La Bocca
251 Parnell Road
Parnell
Auckland
Cost $65 plus one bottle of Terraces (Pete aware your wife is attending with you up from wellington all sweet - maybe she could bring a nice white as a starter or something)


Please confirm your spot as listed in previous email asap so I know exact number when i confirm.

I have booked from 11:30am for a leisurely trip through these wines and to make it friendly for those needing to work in Hamilton the next day. The format wont be formal vertical but will be structured in a way that those who like taking notes can. I would imagine <> we will pour a pair of wines at a time and slowly work our way through with the three courses

Cost will be $65 which includes the $60 set menu below and $5 corkage + free room hire. Most of the menu choices look very compatable with the Terraces style of wine! Set menu just makes things really simple and easy to handle for all.

Set Menu - $60

Selection of Starters

Bread and dips A selection of fresh Italian bread and dips
Antipasto A selection of Prosciutto, Salami, Pancetta, Salsiccia, marinated salmon, olives, cheese, pickles and Bruschetta
Bruschetta Pomodoro Grilled Italian bread, topped with tomato, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil

Choice of Entrees

Cozze Green lipped mussels steamed in white wine, onion and garlic and lemon juice
Salmone Marinato Homemade marinated salmon, herbs crêpe fettuccine, basil pesto, shaved Parmesan and lemon dressing
Tortellini al Gorgonzola Fresh chicken tortellini in a creamy blue cheese and Brandy sauce

Choice of Mains

Gamberoni Gratinati Gratin of pan fried king prawns with garlic, white wine, fresh and sun dried tomatoes on saffron risotto
Scaloppine al Marsala Veal escalope, sautèed in a creamy Marsala sauce, with potato purèe and roasted vegetables
Filetto Di Manzo Premium beef eye fillet, grilled and topped with truffle pâté sauce. Served on roast veges
Stinco di Agnello Braised lamb shanks with vegetables, herbs and red wine on potato purée

[Peter NZ]

(Pete aware your wife is attending with you up from wellington all sweet - maybe she could bring a nice white as a starter or something)


Please confirm your spot as listed in previous email asap so I know exact number when i confirm.

Attendance confirmed, thanks Craig. And yes, happy to dig out something interesting for a starter.

Cheers
Peter

[jafa]

So, event time getting close and things are warming up here.
I'm still in, flexible as to venue and time, post for me.
Have been in to cellar and confirmed an '00 and '02 present.

Peter(NZ) -have seen your PM and replied. I see you're are online at present.

cheers jafa

[Curt]

I am in for the tasting but not the meal ... OK ?

[Craig(NZ)]

I am in for the tasting but not the meal ... OK ?

all good, and naturally if anyone wants to order a la carte different to set menu, i'm sure they can organise. no big deal. set menu was just suggested for ease of settlement but that need not be the be all and end all. other set menus exist too...google their website

[Craig(NZ)]

Cliff has confirmed with me and has an 06

[Craig(NZ)]

Mystery white to start - Peter's Mrs

1991 - Think we can safely kiss this goodbye. I haven't uncovered any leads. Maybe I invite George Fistonich hehe
1992 - Sue if she is coming otherwise we kiss this goodbye too
1994 - Curt
1995 - Craig
1998 - Mel
2000 - Jafa
2002 - Peter
2004 - Bick
2006 - Cliff

[Craig(NZ)]

Ok, the final countdown. I will ring the restaurant tomorrow and confirm that we plan set menu for 7 people:

Peter's Mrs, Craig, Mel, Jafa, Peter, Bick, Cliff

with Curt to order as he sees fit on the day.

8 attendees in total.

If Sue ends up surfacing i'm sure that will be no issue adding one. See you in the weekend guys!

C

[Bick]

Looking forward to this heaps

[Peter NZ]

Thanks Craig. Looking forward to it.

By the way Jafa, I see that my attempt to reply to your PM is still sitting in my Outbox rather than Sent folder, so assume you've not seen it -- just saying that I'll bring the '00 & leave the '02 to you.

Cheers
Peter

[jafa]

Thanks Craig. Looking forward to it.
By the way Jafa, I see that my attempt to reply to your PM is still sitting in my Outbox rather than Sent folder, so assume you've not seen it -- just saying that I'll bring the '00 & leave the '02 to you. Cheers Peter

Yup, thanks Craig. OK Peter (no, I'd not seen PM till now) 02 for me.
Looking forward also, the '95 was one of my fave wines from last years drinking.
cheers jafa.

[Craig(NZ)]

Final vintages and responsibilities:


Tasty white to start off with - Peter's better half

Terraces:
1991 - Think we can safely kiss this goodbye. (The only lead was from one person who had tried it last year. He said it was past its best)
1992 - Sue if she is coming otherwise we kiss this goodbye too
1994 - Curt
1995 - Craig
1998 - Mel
2000 - Peter
2002 - Jafa
2004 - Bick
2006 - Cliff

[Craig(NZ)]

only 56 replies to this thread...explain yourselves!!!!

[Bick]

Your fault Craig: you were far too decisive with the venue. I managed to prevaricate for ages on the venue for the SRL tasting.

[Craig(NZ)]

oh how i love decisive!!

ive just confirmed with the restaurant. all good. see you all sunday

CONFIRMED DETAILS

Sunday April 11th 11:30am
La Bocca
251 Parnell Road
Parnell
Auckland
Cost $65 plus one bottle of Terraces (Pete aware your wife is attending with you up from wellington all sweet - maybe she could bring a nice white as a starter or something)

FINAL WINES:

Tasty white to start off with - Peter's better half

Terraces:
1991 - Think we can safely kiss this goodbye. (The only lead was from one person who had tried it last year. He said it was past its best)
1992 - Sue if she is coming otherwise we kiss this goodbye too
1994 - Curt
1995 - Craig
1998 - Mel
2000 - Peter
2002 - Jafa
2004 - Bick
2006 - Cliff

GLASSES

The glassware at La Bocca from memory last time was "acceptable" but not "brilliant". You may choose to bring along a couple of your own. I may well do this, haven't decided.