Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.

[Mark Jappe]

Done.. I'll bring the Tondonia and make it a 'Best bottle you're willing to bring' theme

Sounds like a future idea for a theme we floated at the last offline... go hard or go home.

I like this theme. It suits the slightly pricier venue too.

[PaulG]

As usual, the impending wedding coupled with salary constraints and an unimpressive cellar may see me struggle a bit (I'm seriously looking forward to a 'best bang for your buck' theme sometime!), so I'm open to reasonably priced suggestions of what to bring!

[George Krashos]

Thanks to Mark Jappe for the heads up. Nearly missed the boat!

Count me in for the offline. A few wine options:

Mt Mary Pinot 2000
Henschke Mt Edelstone 1992
Rockford SVS Moorooroo 1996
Chateau La Louviere 2000
Domaine Tampier "La Miguoa" 1998
Penfolds Bin 389 1990

Let me know what you'd like me to bring along.

-- George Krashos

[Mark Jappe]

As usual, the impending wedding coupled with salary constraints and an unimpressive cellar may see me struggle a bit (I'm seriously looking forward to a 'best bang for your buck' theme sometime!), so I'm open to reasonably priced suggestions of what to bring!

Given the theme, you might have to stretch the budget a little. Maybe one of the cheaper vintage champagnes like lanson.

[Panda 9D]

Thanks to Mark Jappe for the heads up. Nearly missed the boat!

Count me in for the offline. A few wine options:

Mt Mary Pinot 2000
Henschke Mt Edelstone 1992
Rockford SVS Moorooroo 1996
Chateau La Louviere 2000
Domaine Tampier "La Miguoa" 1998
Penfolds Bin 389 1990

Let me know what you'd like me to bring along.

-- George Krashos

I put my vote in for any of the Aussie wines you have there.

[Mark Jappe]

Thanks to Mark Jappe for the heads up. Nearly missed the boat!

Count me in for the offline. A few wine options:

Mt Mary Pinot 2000
Henschke Mt Edelstone 1992
Rockford SVS Moorooroo 1996
Chateau La Louviere 2000
Domaine Tampier "La Miguoa" 1998
Penfolds Bin 389 1990

Let me know what you'd like me to bring along.

-- George Krashos

My vote would be for either the Rockford or the Mt Mary.

[Mark Jappe]

As for me, I am leaning towards any two of a Wynn's Centenary, a 96 Mt Mary Pinot or whatever vintage champagne strikes my fancy on the day (maybe a Palmes D'Or rose). I am a trifle limited at the moment unless I can make time to get up to the tunnels. Any preferences?

[Panda 9D]

As for me, I am leaning towards any two of a Wynn's Centenary, a 96 Mt Mary Pinot or whatever vintage champagne strikes my fancy on the day (maybe a Palmes D'Or rose). I am a trifle limited at the moment unless I can make time to get up to the tunnels. Any preferences?

Well I've never had the pleasure of drinking a Centenary... that's my vote!

[n4sir]

As for me, I am leaning towards any two of a Wynn's Centenary, a 96 Mt Mary Pinot or whatever vintage champagne strikes my fancy on the day (maybe a Palmes D'Or rose). I am a trifle limited at the moment unless I can make time to get up to the tunnels. Any preferences?

Well I've never had the pleasure of drinking a Centenary... that's my vote!

Sounds like we're setting up for another "let's find something to knock the Centenary off its perch" attempt.

[dlo]

Thanks to Mark Jappe for the heads up. Nearly missed the boat!

Count me in for the offline. A few wine options:

Mt Mary Pinot 2000
Henschke Mt Edelstone 1992
Rockford SVS Moorooroo 1996
Chateau La Louviere 2000
Domaine Tampier "La Miguoa" 1998
Penfolds Bin 389 1990

Let me know what you'd like me to bring along.

-- George Krashos

My vote would be for either the Rockford or the Mt Mary.

George, if they're all under cork .... bring the lot, you never know how many will be corked .....

[Mike Hawkins]

The 1990 bin 389 is drinking magnificently at the moment George.

[Mark Jappe]

OK guys, I will be speaking to the restaurant today, so can everyone please confirm:
1/ If they are coming
2/ If they are bringing a partner/guest(s)
3/ What wine(s) they are bringing.

It looks like the lineup is as follows so far:

Mark and Gail - Wynns Centenary plus 98 palmes d'or champagne
Ian - 1995 Houghton Show Reserve Shiraz
George - 1990 Penfolds Bin 389
Panda9D - 1978 Vinda Tondonia Gran Reserva + e&e sparkling shiraz
Tonsta + 1 - 2000 Wendouree Shiraz
Seven
steve

Cheers

Mark

[George Krashos]

I think I'll bring the 389 and see how it stacks up against the Wynns.

Oh, and count me in for the dinner.

-- George Krashos

[tonsta]

Hi guys!

Haven't been on the forum recently due to work etc. But to my surprise I saw this when logging on.

Is it too late to join the party? I may also have a +1 if that's OK?

Not sure what I'll bring but will throw up some alternatives in the next day or so.

P.S hope things are improving health wise Ian.

Cheers,
Tony

[Mark Jappe]

Hi guys!

Haven't been on the forum recently due to work etc. But to my surprise I saw this when logging on.

Is it too late to join the party? I may also have a +1 if that's OK?

Not sure what I'll bring but will throw up some alternatives in the next day or so.

P.S hope things are improving health wise Ian.

Cheers,
Tony

Hi Tony

The more the merrier. See you Thursday.

Cheers

Mark

[Panda 9D]

Mark and Gail - Wnns Centenary plus champagne
Ian
George - 1990 Penfolds Bin 389
Panda9D - 1978 Vinda Tondonia Gran Reserva + something else.
Paul and Jaz
Tonsta + 1

Cheers

Mark

[Panda 9D]

Oh, Mark. Can you ask them if I can drop my bottle off at their restaurant ASAP? I have nowhere to keep it here and I want to give it every chance.

[Mark Jappe]

Oh, Mark. Can you ask them if I can drop my bottle off at their restaurant ASAP? I have nowhere to keep it here and I want to give it every chance.

Panda, I am sure it won't be a problem. Just ask for Chi. I am pretty sure he is working today.

Cheers

Mark

[PaulG]

Hi all,

I'm not sure if Jas and I will be able to make it on second thoughts, as it will be Passover, which means that I can't eat anything with wheat, corn, rice or other grains in it (which I'm assuming won't be the easiest thing in the world to accommodate)!

I might stop by to say 'Hi' to Panda though if I can!

[George Krashos]

Wait for the menu Paul, it may be grain-free.

-- George Krashos

[tonsta]

I've had a quick look at cellertracker and the following wines have made the shortlist.

Please advise if any take your fancy (subject to being able to find them!).

2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1998 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1999 Haegelen-Jayer Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Damode
2000 Wendouree Shiraz
2002 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Pepper
1998 Leasingham Shiraz Classic Clare
2006 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir

Cheers,
tony

[Panda 9D]

I've had a quick look at cellertracker and the following wines have made the shortlist.

Please advise if any take your fancy (subject to being able to find them!).

2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1998 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1999 Haegelen-Jayer Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Damode
2000 Wendouree Shiraz
2002 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Pepper
1998 Leasingham Shiraz Classic Clare
2006 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir

Cheers,
tony

I feel bad for offering my vote all the time,so don't listen to me if you don't like. But I'm itching to try either the Beaucastel or the Wendouree.

[Mark Jappe]

I've had a quick look at cellertracker and the following wines have made the shortlist.

Please advise if any take your fancy (subject to being able to find them!).

2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1998 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1999 Haegelen-Jayer Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Damode
2000 Wendouree Shiraz
2002 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Pepper
1998 Leasingham Shiraz Classic Clare
2006 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir

Cheers,
tony

My vote would be for the Wendouree too.

[Mark Jappe]

Hi All

I have spoken to the restaurant. We will kick off at 6.30pm. The cost will be $60 including corkage.
The menu is as follows:

Appetizer
- House Smoked Salmon (or small serve of cured meat for non-seafood eater)

Entree
- Pork Belly, Pickled Carrot, Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Shallot (non-pork option available for Paul)

Main
- 250ml Fillet Steak, Potato Gratin, Bone Marrow, Bearnaise Sauce
Side
-green salad and french fries

Dessert
- Dessert Garden for sharing

$60.00 per head including 2 Riedel Glasses per person. No wine service will be provided from the staff.




Cheers

Mark

[Panda 9D]

Kickass. I dropped my bottle off today and picked up an 04 E&E Sparkling Shiraz as my other thing. Might seem like a pedestrian choice but I love this stuff.

[George Krashos]

Great stuff Mark. Looking forward to it.

-- George Krashos

[Mark Jappe]

The restaurant needs final numbers by Monday. Can everyone who had not confirmed please do so asap.

[Steve]

I'm in... will investigate wine in the next day or so. Looking forward to it

[dlo]

Kickass. I dropped my bottle off today and picked up an 04 E&E Sparkling Shiraz as my other thing. Might seem like a pedestrian choice but I love this stuff.

Not at all ... one of the best red sparkler's I've tried in recent years. Prefer it to the Rockford and on a close thing with the Joseph (although differing stylistically).

[tonsta]

My possible +1 has not gotten back to me yet. I'll chase him up.

Tony