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Sorry, when I saw the salmon and duck options on the proposed menu I immediately thought pinot picking a 2003 and forgot about the pre 2000 suggestion. I haven't seen many old Australian pinot's, are there some around that are worth seeking out ? regards chris

I'm on a visit back to SA and would enjoy catching up with everyone again. I can bring a Reynella 1990 vintage port and a Portree 03 Pinot. regards chris

Its a bit late compared to other posts but on the last day of 2009 I've been thinking about the wine highlights of the year. For fortifieds, two rate a mention, a 1975 Reynella vintage port that had been carried from house to house in cardboard boxes for close on thirty years came good. In the wine ...

Updating my wines for the night, I couldn't get any info on the Portree Pinot,so going for the Jaluka chardonay -which was developing nicely 9 months ago, and the St. Peters because I think it will go well with the beef fillet. Would love to taste the 06 Clonakilla if its still coming along. cheers ...

I am thinking of taking an 05 Seppelts Jaluka chardonay (Drumborg vineyard) or 03 Portree pinot (Macedon ranges), for the entree and a 01 St Peters shiraz or 07 Clonakilla O'Riada shiraz for the mains. Any thoughts or requests? I don't know much about the Portree except the label has a trophy sticke...

The food suggestions sound excellent to me. It potentially caters for a range of tastes and more importantly a good selection of wine styles. I'm not sure what to bring but I'll have fun thinking what will match with the salmon and also the beef fillet. Any suggestions are welcome.
regards chris

With a bit of calender re-arrangement I can make it to this one. Thanks for getting it going Ian. I'm thinking of a top 09 Reisling and a red, unknown at this stage. Any requests on styles that Joe would like to see? Look forward to seeing everybody.
regards chris

I'm looking forward to this having caught a cold just before the last one and having to cancel as a result. I know what people mean about food to match the wine and was wondering if we could boost up the number of beef dishes to help with the tannins and body of the cabernets. The other observation ...

Please count me in as well, regards chris

Sounds good Gavin, pease count me in for what sounds a great night
regards chris

I've been trying to get over a cold/flu but I've lost the race and won't be well enough to actually taste all those nice wines not to mention the great menu. Sorry for the late notice but I was hoping I would get over it sooner rather then later, but no luck.
regards chris

I appreciate your work in organising this Sarah- thanks. I've always been interested in verticals of wine and in particular Coonawarra ones. So I will follow up the suggestion from an earlier post and bring an older and younger wine, in this case Murdock cabernet. Looking forward to meeting everyone...

I'm also in the please fit me in if there's room category
regards chris

I can make the 23.rd but not unfortunately the 30th. Hope it works out as i've enjoyed the food there in the past, but perhaps someone has a more up to date and broader knowledge of the menu. Small producers is good theme.
regards chris

Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't been in touch, I'm caught in the dilemma of not being able to get there until 8-00pm and I don't want to cancel - missed the last couple of offlines and I greatly enjoy them. I can come then with a couple of bottles of the 2005 earths first reisling ( it won top wine at ...

Dear Ian, With these numbers (20++) I think the two bottles, or a magnum of one wine is an excellent idea, and probably the only way we can do things without either missing out on some or getting spoon size serves. I enjoy matching food and wine and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on wine t...

This sounds good. I'm back from the east coast and feel like getting re-aquainted with everybody and the tasty food at T-Chow. Thanks for the organisation Ian. Thinking about an Ashton Hills 08 Traminer and an 01 St. Peters. Has anyone tried the Ashton Hills?

Sorry I can't make it. Off work and doctors appointments coming up. I really enjoy the variety and interesting groups of wine that everyone brings along. I look forward to better luck at the next offline and I'll read your tasting notes and impressions with interest.
regards chris

I'd be interested, and while I'm flexible re venues TChow is good and centrally located . Because its a thursday I'd suggest an early rather then a late start. The TChow seafood would complement the top white (Eden Valley reisling )from the Adelaide wine show that I'm keen to open- again! regards ch...

Hi brett, tried to get a couple of pics up on this post but had no luck. (I think I need to use something called ftp with my service provider. If anyone knows an easy way to get images on a reply using the protocols explained in the help section of the forum board please let me know.) What started t...

I'm looking forward to this night. For a red I'm thinking of a Wirra Wirra RSW 02, or the Turkey Flat shiraz 02, or the 01 St Peter's. Any preferences Gustav? I love reisling and chinese food and Gustav has mentioned a liking for this variety as well. Having met the viticulturist for Patrick T wines...

I'd like to help send Gustav off in style. A shiraz theme on the 30th. sounds appropriate. regards chris

I've been encouraged to say more on the forum re our friday night wines. So these are impressions of some memorable wines. Many thanks to everyone for sharing such interesting bottles its very much appreciated. Generally I prefer cabernet and pinot and then shiraz, while grenache rarely gets a look ...

I've enjoyed thinking about what sort of wines would match the tasty spicy Jerusleum food. Not sure what everyone prefers re themes so I have tentatively gone for reds one bottle just over the 2000 date and one just under that I think will complement the food. Was there talk of a possible options ex...

I'd like to be involved and am flexible re theme. The Jerusleum brings back lots of memories and no doubt there will be a few more nice recollections in the future after this evening.
regards chris

I've got a 1990 reynella vintage port which has been cellared for a while and a 2003 Aberfeldy which has been cellared for less but I saw a recent comment on this Tim Adams wine suggesting it is delicous early as well as later on. I hope so. Looking forward to seeing everyone again
regards chris

I've just found out that I can make this date and would love to come along if
there is still room. chris

This sounds good. I've just returned from NSW and am looking forward to a Gouger St. offline. I can get to the Saturday night and will start thinking about some interesting pinot and perhaps something to act as a bit of a counterpoint to all the cherry and strawberry pinot flavours.
regards chris

This sounds good and there is a gap in the calendar for the 30/11, which means I can get there. Re wine theme I'm happy to fit in with anything organised. Overall I would prefer fewer top wines than lots of medium level bottles. Initial ideas include a Bannockburn 2004 pinot that I haven't tassted a...

Thanks for the good organising Ian. Please add one more. I really enjoy the company and variety of wines on these nights. Is there a specific theme for the wines? Considering the Seppeltsfield news, initially positive, I feel like a mini Seppelts celebration, there's a Dorrien Cabernet 96 in the cel...