Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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Ozzie W
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Hi All,

Anyone interested in an offline on Friday 5th June?

Venue: Scopri
Time: 7pm
Theme: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

Happy to change the date, venue and/or theme if anyone has other suggestions.
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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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Actually going to Coonawarra that day for the weekend. It would have to be another day for me. Other than the 5th, I'm pretty flexible. Scopri is fine
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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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Yep, I could do it.

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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mjs wrote:Actually going to Coonawarra that day for the weekend.


Pity you aren't heading over in July for Cellar Dwellers. Most of the wineries open up wines from the last decade or two.

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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Yes, went to Cellar Dwellers a couple of years ago and it was very good. Have a function at Wynn"s weekend after next, then back there again in early June for Bowen Estate's 40th vintage celebrations! Also did Cab Celebration weekend there last Oct, which was excellent, so the road between Melbourne and Penola is getting a good work out.
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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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I'm in!

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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Penola is just that awkward distance from both Adelaide and Melbourne. I do like to stop for lunch at the royal mail though. Great place to get a bite.


Unfortunately I can't make the 5th.

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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Just staying OT for the moment, for an SA ex-pat like myself who visits Adelaide regularly, Penola is in a perfect location :lol: :lol:

And, yes, Royal Mail gets a workout as well
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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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Unfortunately I can't make the 5th either. Would have loved to come along. Scopri is a great venue, and very wine group friendly.

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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Quite a few 'outs' for the 5th - how about a different date?

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Diddy wrote:Quite a few 'outs' for the 5th - how about a different date?

How about Fri 19th June? Does this suit those who couldn't make it on the 5th? And those who can come on the 5th, can you do 19th instead?

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5 or 19

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I can do the 19th.

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I'm ok for the 19th
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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5 or 19

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In for the 19th.

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I'm in aswell!

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5 or 19

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In am in Melbourne on the 19th and would love to come.
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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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The numbers say it all. Friday June 19th it is. So far, we have 8 people confirmed.

Ozzie W + 1
mjs
Rory
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Michael McNally

grapeobserver was previously in on the 5th. I've PMed him to see if he can still make it on the 19th.

Still room for a few more, but we should probably limit to 10-12 people, otherwise we'll be drinking from shot glasses. If you're interested in attending, please raise your hand. We'd love to have you.

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 5

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grapeobserver wrote:Unfortunately I can't make the 5th either.


I think you read the post wrong Ozzie.

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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conformistpete wrote:
grapeobserver wrote:Unfortunately I can't make the 5th either.


I think you read the post wrong Ozzie.

Yep. I should have written "grapeobserver was previously out..." :oops:

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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Think I'm now a +1 as well, so two spots for me
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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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Excellent.

The only problem for me may be the theme. Chardonnay is no issue, but Pinot Noir is 1.4% of my cellar... :oops:

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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Michael McNally wrote:Excellent.

The only problem for me may be the theme. Chardonnay is no issue, but Pinot Noir is 1.4% of my cellar... :oops:

Cheers

Michael

No problem Michael. I've got 0% Chardonnay in my cellar, but 16.2% Pinot Noir. Our cellars complement each other. :D

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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I'm sure others will bring pinot. Not sure there is any requirement to bring one of each.

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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I've contacted Scopri and they're going to give us the private dining room upstairs. They'll provide a 4 course meal matched to our wines including corkage at $85 per person, with 2 glasses each.

If you'd like to join us, then please put up your hand as there aren't many places left.

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Sounds perfect Ozzie! Looking forward to it :D

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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conformistpete wrote:I'm sure others will bring pinot. Not sure there is any requirement to bring one of each.


You've never been to a Queensland offline, have you?

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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Can't say that I have Michael.

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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I am now a plus 1. Thanks

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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Now at 10 confirmed people. Great to see such enthusiasm for the offline.

Ozzie W + 1
mjs + 1
Rory
Diddy
conformistepete + 1
alexc92
Michael McNally

Grapeobserver, please let us know if you can make it on the 19th.

Still 1 or 2 places left if anyone would like to join us.

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Re: Melbourne Offline - Fri June 19

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Hi guys,

I'm interested in joining if thats ok and there is still spots.

Cheers
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