Quicky Wine Dinner in Sydney next Thursday anybody ?

[markg]

I have to go and sort out some wine at our Sydney depot on Thursday (hint - hint to anybody with some wine they want to sell) and thought a nice dinner in the evening would be a great way to wind down

Anyone interested ? I will ship a couple of bottles of something so they arrive in time.

[odyssey]

I'm interested, Mark.

[TiggerK]

Hi Mark, I'm keen too.

[dave vino]

Yeah I'd be up for it.

[markg]

Any suggestions for food ? I can always get my hotel near the restaurant.

[dave vino]

Well since you are going to Waterloo we could do a restaurant in Newtown which is fairly close.

Linda's on King (could be good as a dry run for another tasting I might be having there
Sofritto
Rubyos

are all options

Or you can do Brio again.

[markg]

Well since you are going to Waterloo we could do a restaurant in Newtown which is fairly close.

Linda's on King (could be good as a dry run for another tasting I might be having there
Sofritto
Rubyos

are all options

Or you can do Brio again.

Lindas seems to have great reviews for food and service, kill two birds and do a "not too dry" run

(although that Gnocci was to die for).

[Filby]

Am interested too Mark.

Cheers Fil

[dave vino]

Krusty spoke to Linda's briefly today and they are keen to have some wino's in next week. I'll Email them to see what options we can have food-wise. From Krusty's report she is a bit of a wine lover as well so that's good.

We have around 5 already. So wait until Friday for numbers and we'll go from there.

[Polymer]

I'd be interested..

[markg]

K... Sending a couple of bottles tomorrow so should be there in time otherwise it will be a bottle shop job

Assuming that Lindas is the go and will grab a hotel somewhere within staggering distance.

[markg]

Packed a 98 bin 389 and a 04 Cullen Dianna..

Shall I ring and book the place ? What numbers are we looking at ?

[dave vino]

I've spoken to them and am just awaiting their confirmation. I booked for 6 at 6.30pm.

[dave vino]

Booking is confirmed.

Will bring a 2005 Ridge Geyserville and something else.

[Filby]

Gents - apologies but am out of this one. Sorry for late withdrawal but junior is sick at the moment.

[rooman]

guys if a spare spot just opened up I am happy taking it.

[dave vino]

Sure thing. See you tonight.

[markg]

Bolloks, stupid australia post didnt deliver in time. Will get something from bottleshop

[TiggerK]

See you guys there, my eta not until 6.45 though.

You still coming Polymer & odyssey?

[odyssey]

Yep... I just wish last night's shenanigans had have happened tonight!

[Polymer]

Haha..yeah...I couldn't go...not a great day to miss .

I'll be there today...probably 2 whites from me...

[markg]

Thank you for the great night guys.. Always a pleasure sharing some wine with you guys. Maybe catch up again in December, I'm over a few days for the Sydney Hobart kick off and have some spare time for wine

[dave vino]

Yep had a fun night. We got to get collectively stuck into Polymer (all in good fun) and had some good discussions . Is always fascinating getting an insiders insight into the Auction market in Australia.

Food was good, not great although I'd go again in a heartbeat. The Duck and Pork Rillettes was very nice, the steak only so-so (bit dry) and the dessert (A Ginger Cake) was massive! Service was good.

Range of wines from a 91 Koonunga Hill (cliniced 2012), 2005 Ridge Zinfandel, Billecart Champers, Tahbilk Reserve Cabernet, Schloss Lieser Spatlese, Clonakilla Rizza, and a few others plus a few corked/scalped wines.