Hey guys, I've woken up with a headache, fever and shakes so unless I show marked improvement I won't be coming. Will confirm by lunch but it is unlikely.
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mjs wrote:Looking forward to the report/notes from this one!!
Five pages in the thread an no bottles opened yet (one broken unfortunately )
I'm thinking of voice recording some notes this time. Every tasting I go to, I try and write them but always get distracted. I can then type them up once I'm home and sobered up.
I appreciate all forms of alcohol, as long as its wine.
Very sorry to do this folks but I'm coughing and sputtering this morning (and now very drugged up)... in the interests of not sharing it around tonight, I think it best if I stay away...
Need to open this wine soon though, thinking of arranging an NZ-themed offline in the new year if there's any interest out there.
mjs wrote:Looking forward to the report/notes from this one!!
Five pages in the thread an no bottles opened yet (one broken unfortunately )
Well that's not totally correct. I did open the PC yesterday to make sure it was ok after the Katnook. Last night it was tasting beautiful. i have recorked and hope it doesnt fall over.
Hi all, definitely still coming, but just a question on glassware. If I only own average glassware, should I bring it along or will the restaurant provide standard offerings?
andrewpc wrote:Hi all, definitely still coming, but just a question on glassware. If I only own average glassware, should I bring it along or will the restaurant provide standard offerings?
I would bring it along....I'm sure they'll let us use some glasses there if we need to...given we'll have 14-16 people and pretty much everyone else will have their own glasses, I don't think they'll mind letting us use two.....I wasn't under the impression we had to bring our own glasses, just that we always do...
Either way you'll end up being a Zalto convert...maybe..probably..
Just confirming guys I won't be able to make it. I'm falling apart at work, only here because I am under the pump. Gonna try and head home early and feel miserable on the couch.
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andrewpc wrote:Hi all, definitely still coming, but just a question on glassware. If I only own average glassware, should I bring it along or will the restaurant provide standard offerings?
Thanks
Am bringing 6 Zaltos you are more than welcome to have a couple. (assuming we are running max 2 per flight?)
I was bringing the 05 Petaluma to pair with your 98 to compare and contrast. Unsure if Bob would be happy to do a switcheroo - anyway, we can sort it all out when we get there.
Great, Great night! Cheers all. I think Paul (Sav table) and I (Cab table) were the only ones taking notes so I'll try to get some up soon. Paul, hope you remembered to rip off that bit of table cloth you were taking notes on.
I'll just leave these here for now....
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Fantastic night, really cracking wines. Young, old and in between. Lots of regional typicity with something for everyone. From the 20+ year old wines that had no right to be so good (91 Wynns BL and 92 Pyrus) to the power and poise of the big hitter styles like Cullen, Jack Mann and Balnaves Tally to the sublime Pontet Canet. So many wines, so many good wines to boot, it makes me wonder why I’m not hunting down even more Cabernets. The 03 Domaine A was a surprise for me, really approachable and lovely to drink. The Riddoch was nice drinking. The 97 Rockford CabSav did well in representing the Barossa and won a few fans I hope. The Calon-Segur a nice counterpoint to the Cullen in a blind flight. I’ve missed a heap of wines, will need to see some pics to jog my memory.
Hackers champers was lovely as always, the man has a knack for picking out ones that tick all the boxes for me. (we have a very similar taste in champagnes) and the By Farr Viognier had lots of interest when we kicked things off. The Bests Riesling was nice also, very approachable even at a young age. Thanks to RedSmurf for the 75 Sauterne (Coutet?) which was a real treat and great way to finish off the evening.
Food was just right for me, lots of alcohol soaking up sized portions, done in a homely, familiar style. It really is a lovely place to enjoy your wines.
Great company and banter as always, sorry I didn’t get around to the other table apart from some brief forays, hope Andrewpc enjoyed the night and joins a few more outings.
Super night, thank you all! Looking forward to Greg's notes - the way he was writing down stuff it was as though he was doing a 2000 word essay
Too many WOTNs to have one best, but my favs were the Pontet Canet, the 2000 Cullen, Dave's Rockford, and the Gladstones. All of these were on the plusher, sweeter spectrum as opposed to, say the Tally and Wynns BL which were stricter with a (healthy) acid kick. I just have a sweet tooth!
Sorry I snuck out early, but I'm sure you'll be pleased I qualified for tomorrow's 36 holes.
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Imugene, cure for cancer. Brainchip, solution for compute.
You should have turned up last night, I was having a great time there. You didn't drink the '03 PC to drown your sorrows I hope!
I qualified for tomorrow's 36 holes.
