Brisbane Offline. Late July/Early August

[rens]

It has been over six months since we had an offline in Brisbane.
So I'd like to propose an offline for late July, early August.
Perhaps we could try Brent's again. They were closed for the last offline, but should not have any worries this time round.
Anyone interested?

[daz]

I won't be there but will back Brent's as the venue, if it's open. I only wish there was a restaurant in Townsville with wine service to the same high standard Allan, Sue and I experienced there about 18 months ago - the food was equally good.

Cheers

daz

[chillwrx]

Yes if I am here.

[Michael McNally]

I'm in! I am away the weekend of the 30th and 31st of July, but no other commitments at this stage.

[gpk]

Definitely up for it. Either last weekend in July or 1st weekend in Aug works. Will be away for 14 & 15th aug.

cheers

Gerry

[Rednick]

I had a ball last time, and it would be great to meet up again - definitely in.

Can't make the 1st week of August (2-8th) but otherwise good, can also recmommend Brent's.

Nick

[Chad]

I haven't been to one of these yet but would be really interested. I can make most anytime toward the end of July, but am away for the first two weeks of August.

Chad

[Waiters Friend]

I won't be there but will back Brent's as the venue, if it's open. I only wish there was a restaurant in Townsville with wine service to the same high standard Allan, Sue and I experienced there about 18 months ago - the food was equally good.

Cheers

daz

I second Daz. http://www.brentsrestaurant.com.au Check the opening times - Monday to Saturday for dinner.

[rens]

The end of July (30/31) looks the best for most people (except Michael). Chad we'd love to have you along.
I'd like to see if we can include Michael (he now has a nice bottle of Wynns he's dying to share ) so how is the weekend of the 23rd or 24th for people. If everyone can make it we may as well have it then otherwise we'll do the 30th or 31st. Thoughts?
I terms of wine for myself I have a 2001 389 that's looking for an excuse to be consumed. I'll have a think about what bottle #2 will be.

[gpk]

Rens
23rd and 24th are out for me as I am at work. Will be travelling back on the 30th so 31st looks like it is the only night I can make out of the 4. Maybe I will be luckly depending on what works for everyone.

cheers
Gerry

[Luke W]

Rens

If you find that you can't get everyone together before the September holidays I'll come down.....

cheers

Luke

[rens]

Your visit to brisbane in September sounds like a good excuse to have another offline

[Rednick]

Absolutely

[chillwrx]

here here

[Luke W]

Thanks guys - looking forward to it if it happens - will be down on the night of the 18th for a couple of days if this works for you

Rens - I keep looking out for bottles of 1999 Deadarm but the cheapest up here is about $110 at Dan Murphy's -I've also been trying to get some of the Rockford Black sparkling (dis 1996) but it costs an arm and a leg) - they were such great wines at the last offline


Cheers

Luke

[Rednick]

Would a school night make it easier for everyone to attend, maybe the 29th or does it need to be a weekend?

And would be great to catch up with Luke again in September.

[rens]

We'll have to see what we can do around that time in September.
I still have one of the 1999 dead arms sitting in the cellar. I have to use all my will power to stop myself from opening it.
They were an auction purchase about 4 years ago. They had good provinance and I think I paid around $50 plus buyers premium etc.
The sparkling Shiraz was a revelation for me. Just wounderful. I hope we uncover some more of these Gems at this offline.

[rens]

Would a school night make it easier for everyone to attend, maybe the 29th or does it need to be a weekend?

And would be great to catch up with Luke again in September.

I'd prefer a weekend but if everyone is available on a school night then a school night it is.
The 28th is the only night that is out for me (wine tasting course)... I'm trying to improve my options game skills.

[Luke W]

Just found out that a friend of mine just died so I might be in town in the next week as well for a few days, if anyone needs another excuse to crack some wonderful wine......
Got some Hardy's Thomas Hardy 1996 that's just crying out for an audience

[rens]

OK we are post site re-build and a few of the comments from this tread were lost.
So if I remember right those coming are
Rens
Craig
and
Nick + ?2 friends (any word as yet nick)
The wines are:
1) 2001 Bin 389
2) Something Rens will find interesting

Is this right?

[Rednick]

Just me I'm afraid, and I'll give advance warning that I may be a tad hungover - got a jolly the night before but I'll soldier on

[chillwrx]

I am now due to fly back in from Perth Saturday arriving Bisvegas 6.55 (PM) - I really want to get there but given it is a qantas flight from Perth it is unlikely to be on time. Originally I was Flying back Friday. My connecting flight makes it impossible for me to get an earlier flight.

Not sure what to do as I have a couple of gems to open but I may not get there.................. maybe next time?

[Rednick]

Are we better off just aiming for Septmeber when Luke is down, don't seem to be too many free?

[rens]

I agree nick. Lets try for September. Bit of a bummer. I was looking forward to this.
Rens

[Rednick]

Well, I'll keep the special something until then.

[rens]

Well, I'll keep the special something until then.

I feels like its July and I'm a kid waiting for Christmas!
Hopefully it will be christmas in September hey?

[Daniel Jess]

For once in my life, if this is in September, I can actually make it!

[Luke W]

Dear Brissie offliners

Should we start to look at a date, a venue and appropriate libation for our offline in September? I'll be down on the 1st Monday of the school holidays and could even possibly make the night before (I think Sunday the 20th or so) and will be in town for about 3-4 days (until Wednesday/Thursday -23rd/24th) if any of those times fit with you guys.

Someone who lives in Brissie should probably take responsibility for the venue/menu etc..??

Wines that I've got that I'd like to try might include old Penfolds/Hardys/Lindemans/McWilliams/Wendourees/Classic McLaren La Testas and I'll be guided by you as to preference. I also have some old E&E's and E&E sparklings which can be magnificent although sometimes you need to be careful with the transport. Also some old Tassie rieslings?

Anyway what do you reckon?

Cheers

Luke

[Rednick]

Thursday would be my pick (so Michelle can make it) but I'm free all that week and am definitely in.

Cheers - Nick

[Michael McNally]

In!!!!!!

Happy with any of those days including the Thursday.

Cheers

Michael