I am stunned by how much bottle variation there is between taking a bottle out of the cellar and standing it upright the day before opening and drinking and opening a bottle the same day as taking it out of the cellar and drinking it. I have opened enough bottles from the same case over time to see a substantial difference.
Seems both of our teams fared poorly...yours particularly so
Very sorry to see Libba go down...felt like when Sam Docherty was out for the season, need your best cattle on the park!
Still both are in a better position than those in their creams who play with their balls...absolute overpaid dickheads...glad they lost 10 for 50!!
Cheers
Craig
Hi David. As noted previously the format (13 people/1 bottle each) does not really appeal to me so I am happy to step aside so someone else can participate. This is just a personal view (call me fussy) and I look forward to seeing the TNs after the night.
The 98 JR has now been earmarked for our birthdays in late May which are coincidentally one day apart. Will be booking a table at Chianti on Hutt St Adelaide. I'll post TNs.
Have a great night. Wines look sensational.
Carl
Your worst game of golf is better than your best day at work
Mario (Tucker Wine Studio) x 1 - 1998 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec (auction purchase so a possible back up wine) - TBC
David x 2 - 1998 Rockford Basket Press or 1998 St Hallett Old Block (2nd guest wine still TBC)
Hunter x 1 - 2008 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz or 1998 Pendfolds 389 (if 2008 RR doesn't suit) - TBC
George (Krashos) x 1 - 1998 Rockford Winemakers Release (TBC)
Scot (Scotty Vino) x 1 - 2008 Elderton Command Shiraz (TBC)
Jeff x 1 possibly 1988 Penfolds 707, 1988 John Riddoch , 1988 Petaluma or 1988 Hill of Grace (TBC) - possibly 1998 or 2008 options
Ian (n4sir) x 1 - 1998 Dead Arm or 1998 Mt Langi Ghiran (still TBC)
Adel (Trufflequeen) x 1 - 1998 Penfolds St Henri + 2008 Balnaves The Tally (as a back up)
Mark Jappe x 2 - 1998 Wynns Michael + 1 TBA (for Gail)
Tosta (Tony) - WIne TBA
David Librandi wrote:Thanks for letting me know early Carl.
Current attendee list is sitting as follows: -
Mario (Tucker Wine Studio) x 1 - 1998 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec (auction purchase so a possible back up wine) - TBC
David x 2 - 1998 Rockford Basket Press or 1998 St Hallett Old Block (2nd guest wine still TBC)
Hunter x 1 - 2008 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz or 1998 Pendfolds 389 (if 2008 RR doesn't suit) - TBC
George (Krashos) x 1 - 1998 Rockford Winemakers Release (TBC)
Scot (Scotty Vino) x 1 - 2008 Elderton Command Shiraz (TBC)
Jeff x 1 possibly 1988 Penfolds 707, 1988 John Riddoch , 1988 Petaluma or 1988 Hill of Grace (TBC) - possibly 1998 or 2008 options
Ian (n4sir) x 1 - 1998 Dead Arm or 1998 Mt Langi Ghiran (still TBC)
Adel (Trufflequeen) x 1 - 1998 Penfolds St Henri + 2008 Balnaves The Tally (as a back up)
Mark Jappe x 2 - 1998 Wynns Michael + 1 TBA (for Gail)
Tosta (Tony) - WIne TBA
Guest list - 12 people.
David Librandi wrote:Hi Tony the people have spoken. We look forward to Jason joining us. Please confirm he is able to attend and I will add his details to the list (including choice of wine).
We are now at our final number of 14 guests. Sorry to anyone else that may of wanted to attend.
Mario (Tucker Wine Studio) x 1 - 1998 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec (auction purchase so a possible back up wine) - TBC
David x 2 - 1998 Rockford Basket Press or 1998 St Hallett Old Block (2nd guest wine still TBC)
Hunter x 1 - 2008 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz or 1998 Pendfolds 389 (if 2008 RR doesn't suit) - TBC
George (Krashos) x 1 - 1998 Rockford Winemakers Release (TBC)
Scot (Scotty Vino) x 1 - 2008 Elderton Command Shiraz (TBC)
Jeff x 1 possibly 1988 Penfolds 707, 1988 John Riddoch , 1988 Petaluma or 1988 Hill of Grace (TBC) - possibly 1998 or 2008 options
Ian (n4sir) x 1 - 1998 Dead Arm or 1998 Mt Langi Ghiran (still TBC)
Adel (Trufflequeen) x 1 - 1998 Penfolds St Henri + 2008 Balnaves The Tally (as a back up)
Mark Jappe x 2 - 1998 Wynns Michael + 1 TBA (for Gail)
Tosta (Tony) - WIne TBA
Jason Barrette - Wine TBA
I now need to firm up final attendee numbers with the restaurant. I know some of you have recently confirmed but can I please just ask everyone again on the list below to now provide final confirmation and what wine or in some case wines (back ups) you have finally decided to bring along on the night.
Sorry to ask again but it been a long time since planning started and people are naturally busy and circumstances do change.
Mario (Tucker Wine Studio) x 1 - 1998 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec (auction purchase so a possible back up wine) - TBC
David x 2 - 1998 Rockford Basket Press or 1998 St Hallett Old Block (2nd guest wine still TBC)
Hunter x 1 - 2008 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz or 1998 Pendfolds 389 (if 2008 RR doesn't suit) - TBC
George (Krashos) x 1 - 1998 Rockford Winemakers Release (TBC)
Scot (Scotty Vino) x 1 - 2008 Elderton Command Shiraz (TBC)
Jeff x 1 possibly 1988 Penfolds 707, 1988 John Riddoch , 1988 Petaluma or 1988 Hill of Grace (TBC) - possibly 1998 or 2008 options
Ian (n4sir) x 1 - 1998 Dead Arm or 1998 Mt Langi Ghiran (still TBC)
Adel (Trufflequeen) x 1 - 1998 Penfolds St Henri + 2008 Balnaves The Tally (as a back up)
Mark Jappe x 2 - 1998 Wynns Michael + 1 TBA (for Gail)
Tosta (Tony) - WIne TBA
Jason Barrette - Wine TBA
Last week I saw Jason add a reminder about the offline into his phone, think you can just about count him as locked-in.
I have no idea what he's bringing though, he mentioned he had a few options... said he thought everyone would have been tired of trying the '08 Grange by now.
Hi David il defently be attending. Im going to bring a 2008 wild witch. I tried the 08 Roennfeldt over the weekend at c.d and it was huge. The witch should show well. See you then.
Cheers
I've found 2008 South Australia to be very disjointed at the high end. Last night I had a 2008 Meschach which I found hard going. You guys drink a lot more 2008's than me so my negative experiences perhaps only my limited sample base.
"Barolo is Barolo, you can't describe it, just as you can't describe Picasso"
