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Seems to be about that time again to get together and enjoy some non-cyberspace conversation as well as good wine and food. No dates or venues decided yet but probably early November I would suggest. Please let me know if you are interested (Davo I've put you down already) and suggestions for a specific date, venue and theme (not that we necessarily need a theme) would be welcome.

Newcomers are very welcome and I highly recommend it as a great way to learn from some very experienced vinophiles (myself not included, I'm still learning!).

Paul,

After reading the thread earlier re pinot and duck, could I suggest similar.

The James St Kitchen in Northbridge is reasonably priced for all duck dishes and does a pretty good Peking Duck. Glassware is also OK and corkage was either low or non-existant (can't remember). Service is also good.

Paul / Davo et al

Once you have a date I'll see whether I can make it or not, always a long trip but it should be good fun. Must chase up brad and see if he's up for some glug glug glug.

Cheers

Mark G

Date dependent I am in. I think I may need to redeem myself after last time at Witches. I drank enough for 7 of us I think. But Davo was probably not far behind.

Next few months are busy so see how we go.

Well done Paul. Count me in at this stage.

Already looking forward to trying Davo's Peel Estate surprise.

Justin B. wrote:Well done Paul. Count me in at this stage.

Already looking forward to trying Davo's Peel Estate surprise.

Well it would be a bloody huge surprise for Peel as well seeing as how they don't make a pinot.

Davo, if you bring that fish along I will bring the savvy blanc to go with it.

....and can you make this upcoming dinner a picture report gentlemen, so we can see you Western Australians having fun out there.
Cheers,
Attila

Well as a first attempt at a date how does Wednesday Nov 3 sound? Is 3 weeks enough for everyone to get organised? Pinot and duck certainly sounds enticing to me, how about everyone else? I'll be sure to bring the trusty digital camera too so we can post some pics.

Should be fine. There is a chance I may have to pull out but should know within the next week.

I'm away until Nov 8/9 but don't plan anything around me - my movements change often.

Im Just a lurker but i would be interested

Come along Basil. Its good fun.

no probs ill keep lurking till then

Sounds great, but I can't make it then.
I don't think I'd have a good enough pinot to bring anyway!
... though perhaps a 2001 Tarrawarra or Karriview might just pass muster.
Perhaps next time!

Given that a few people can't make it on the 3rd, how does Wed 17th Nov sound to everyone?

Good for me

Better for me.

I'll do my best to get there, and I'll chase up a friend who's keen to attend as well.

Cheers

Mark G

PS: I suppose I'll recognise you by the size of the fish that you'll be carrying?

Calender's already looking quite full

How often are the offline's held??

I'll be keen for the next one

KevinT, usually about as often as someone decides its about time we should have one. I would suggest this would be the last one for the year but I am sure there will be more next year.

Sounds like the new date works for most people so if anyone would like to suggest a venue please feel free. So far we have the James St Kitchen which sounds pretty good. I will book in a couple of weeks so please let me know definite numbers by then and any other suggestions you might have.

Time to start hunting down some decent Pinot...certainly none in my cellar!

Sorry for the late reply been away. And off again, so can't make it on the 17th. Have a glass for me. Go on, have two !

Cheers, Duncan

I would like to book us in for the James St Kitchen in Northbridge for November 17. Can I please get a show of hands as to who is definitely attending?

Thanks.

Cousin It appears to have no hands, which is pretty suitable, as I am working that evening and can't make it along.

... unless turning up after 9pm is okay for dinner
No, I will have to wait for the next one

Have a drink or three for me!

Cheers!

Already ticked off on my calendar Paul. Uncertain about the better 1/2. I will let you know via email.

Count me in Paul.

I'm in for the 17th as well as a friend - so by my math that makes 2.

What's the WBI for an event like this? 3 bottles between the two of us (plus a spare in case of an "event"), or more? All pinot?

Cheers

Mark G

Ok I have booked us into the James St Kitchen for 7:30pm on Wednesday 17th November. The booking is currently for 6 people but can be changed:

Davo + 1 possibly
MarkG + 1
Justin
Yours truly

Mark, I would suggest 3 bottles between 2 of you should be fine. I usually take a couple of bottles. Somehow we always manage to get through everything that is brought!

Any suggestions on a couple of good pinot's to bring? My cellar is totally devoid of them (I can hear TORB cheering already...).

Paul,

Another big night with all the WA mob rolling up I see.

As to PN suggestions, I see VC have Bass Phillip Reserve out for a piffling $375 a bottle. I am sure you can get some if you rush in before it all races off the shelf.

I for one would love to try it if you, or anyone else who feels inclined, were to bring it along.

The boss is still uncertain as she has a work do on the same night but I am a definite.

Well that means 4 bottles then, a WBI of 2 which implies a taxi home as a minimum.

Looks like I'll have to hunt out my empty DRC bot, give it a dust and wash, fill it with some Windy Hill (Paul from Byron style), use my ah-so to re-cork it .... ta daaaah! A real crowd pleaser, and a photo for Attilla as well ....

Looking forward to the night.

Cheers

Mark G