Sydney - Wendouree and Friends Offline Fri Sept 29

[JamieBahrain]

Just opening the day before and see how you feel about the wine the next day. I'd guess it will still need a few hours in a decanter , it may not budge otherwise.

The bottle of 98 I had a year or so ago did get more vigorous aeration and wasn't as stubborn !

[Polymer]

The 98s I have had were really hard...like Wendouree style on crack...

I actually think it'll be a good contrast to anyone bringing the newer styles..

[mse]

Hi Hacker, can you please put me on the reserve list?

Friday is hard to come by opportunity for Offline.

Thanks

Michael

[catchnrelease]

Has a final date been decided? Good chance I'll be able to make it down.

[odyssey]

I'd assumed it was on the 29th given the repeated thread title, which I can't make.

If it's on another date, please add me as a reserve.

[Hacker]

Has a final date been decided? Good chance I'll be able to make it down.

I've removed the tentative notation. Def Sept 29

[Bobthebuilder]

The 98s I have had were really hard...like Wendouree style on crack...

I actually think it'll be a good contrast to anyone bringing the newer styles..

I guess I should think about starting the audouze later today on the 98 I'm bringing!

[Hacker]

I guess I should think about starting the audouze later today on the 98 I'm bringing!

Hey Nick, which '98 are you bringing? It will be nice to pair off your and my '98s

[Bobthebuilder]

I guess I should think about starting the audouze later today on the 98 I'm bringing!

Hey Nick, which '98 are you bringing? It will be nice to pair off your and my '98s

Shiraz Mataro
but can substitute it with a 97 pressings (malbec I think?) if you have the same

[Hacker]

I'm bringing a cab Malbec so they should be a great contrast

[Bobthebuilder]

Excellent!
98's from us it is
I generally don't like to pre decant but think it could be wise with these
Keen for any advice in preparation!
Jamie???

[deejay81]

Lauren and I are less tentative now and should be able to make it.

Also looking for some feedback as to when and how to open a 2001 Shiraz Malbec. If you guys think it's not worth bringing, then happy to bring something else.

Currently between the 2 of us, thinking of bringing a champers, a white, and the Wendouree SM 01.

[catchnrelease]

And just like that I can no longer make it down. The pitfalls of working with live animals, sometimes they breed out of no where and you have to raise the babies!

Have a good one fellas.

[Hacker]

Hi Hacker, can you please put me on the reserve list?

Friday is hard to come by opportunity for Offline.
Thanks
Michael

Michael, you are in!

[Hacker]

And just like that I can no longer make it down. The pitfalls of working with live animals, sometimes they breed out of no where and you have to raise the babies!
Have a good one fellas.

Sorry Alex, hope we can all meet up another time.

[Hacker]

Lauren and I are less tentative now and should be able to make it.

Also looking for some feedback as to when and how to open a 2001 Shiraz Malbec. If you guys think it's not worth bringing, then happy to bring something else.

Currently between the 2 of us, thinking of bringing a champers, a white, and the Wendouree SM 01.

I am opening and decanting my Cab Malbec first thing on the day, and Nick will probably do the same. From most feedback they need a good lot of air to come around.

[mse]

Hi Hacker, can you please put me on the reserve list?

Friday is hard to come by opportunity for Offline.
Thanks
Michael

Michael, you are in!

Hooray! Thanks Hacker! Maybe I will bring 14' Cabernet Malbec

[Bobthebuilder]

Lauren and I are less tentative now and should be able to make it.

Also looking for some feedback as to when and how to open a 2001 Shiraz Malbec. If you guys think it's not worth bringing, then happy to bring something else.

Currently between the 2 of us, thinking of bringing a champers, a white, and the Wendouree SM 01.

2001 Shiraz Malbec is a great contribution
Had it a year or two ago and it was very good if I recall correctly
Think maybe an afternoon decant would be fine, from what I can remember I think it drank pretty well not long after opening and was drinking beautifully a couple of hours later.
Morning decant would probably do it some added justice but I wouldn't worry at all if you don't get around to it until later.
On the other hand I am happy David and I agree to hit the decanter nice and early with the 98's!

[andrewpc]

Looking forward to it. Put me down for a 2010 Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cheers

[TiggerK]

Hey all, put me down for a 2013 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro, and I'll bring a white as well. Also looking forward to it, and to seeing everyone again!

Can't see a start time, what time is the booking for??

[mse]

Hi Hacker,

Would you be able to advise the starting time for this event? Thanks.

Michael

[Hacker]

Hi Hacker,

Would you be able to advise the starting time for this event? Thanks.

Michael

I think I arranged 6:30. Hopefully this suits everyone.

[Bobthebuilder]

I like 6.30
Any earlier is too hard
Stood my my wendouree in preparation pose this arvo

[mse]

Would Kings Cross be the closest railway station to hop off and stroll to LeMint? -_-a

[Bobthebuilder]

yes

[deejay81]

Hey Hacker and gang,

Lauren and I have been battling the flu and haven't recovered enough to go tomorrow night

Even had my bottle standing for a couple of days

Hope you guys enjoy and will see some of you at the pinot chardy night.

Cheers,

[Hacker]

Hey Hacker and gang,
Lauren and I have been battling the flu and haven't recovered enough to go tomorrow night
Even had my bottle standing for a couple of days
Hope you guys enjoy and will see some of you at the pinot chardy night.
Cheers,

Sorry to hear, the flu has been aggressive this year.
So, we are down to ten. Slightly bigger pours unless others might like to take the two spots.

[Hacker]

Link to the menu:
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/460b72_cf2b60 ... 1a5e60.pdf
We are the second menu, on the second page, $70 pp plus $5 pp corkage. Bargain. $10 tip pp brings us to $85 pp, unless we order a dish or two more. If you can bring cash all the better.

I'm excited!

[Hacker]

Guys, it's been a while since we met, so hows about we catch up? As Wendouree is often on everyones lips, how about we revisit an old friend, perhaps with one or two alternates to mix things up.

La Mint, unless you think we have done it to death. https://www.lamint.com.au

Date.... Fri 29 Sept, 6:30 kickoff.
1. Hacker 1998 Wendouree Cab Malbec
2. Linsey-Anne 2014 Steinmetz Riesling
3. Tiggerk 2013 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro
4. Michael 2014 Wendouree Cab Malbec
5. dave vino 2015 Wendouree Shiraz
6. Andrewpc 2010 Wendouree Cab Sav
7. rooman 2003 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes
8. Bobthebuilder 1998 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro
9. Michelle
10. Lisette - roomans +1

[Bobthebuilder]

michelle is bringing a 2001 LEAS Sav Blanc