Brisbane Wine Club -(#4) Brents

Elvispga · Post by **Elvispga** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:20 pm

Michael McNally wrote:Brett

Brents looks good. Count me in. Any suggestions for a date so we can check diaries?

Any suggestions for a theme? A region? A varietal or two? A particular vintage? A style? "World Wines" to go with the World Cup .

Perhaps it's time for a new thread.

Michael

Ah....a new thread.

Yes some dates would be a good idea. Perhaps a big reds theme is appropriate for winter, from around the world >$30?

Cheers
Elvis

redstuff · Post by **redstuff** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:52 pm

How about 23rd or 30th of June? I think corkage there is $7 per bottle or per person. I'll give em a ring and maybe we can organise something. If we are only 8 there is an awesome little room upstairs that would be perfect.

Brett

Maximus · Post by **Maximus** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:29 am

I'm in town and available on the 27th of June.

chillwrx · Post by **chillwrx** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 4:56 am

redstuff wrote:How about 23rd or 30th of June? I think corkage there is $7 per bottle or per person. I'll give em a ring and maybe we can organise something. If we are only 8 there is an awesome little room upstairs that would be perfect.

Brett

We leave for Adelaide for a couple of weeks on the 23rd. Might have to miss this one. :cry:

redstuff · Post by **redstuff** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:35 pm

Ok folks,
I contacted Brent's and either of those two dates - 23 and 30th of June are fine for 8-12 people (or possibly more).

beef said :
"Meetings will happen strictly on the 4th Thursday or Friday of each month hereafter (I include Thursday, only because one of my favourite restaurants won't accomodate a party of our size on Friday or Saturday). It's important to maintain regularity so that people can plan accordingly. I apologise for letting this slide. "

If 23rd is too early we can always stick with the "4th Friday" and go for the 30th.

Theme: Cab Sauv over $30?

Cheers

Michael McNally · Post by **Michael McNally** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:46 am

Hi guys

Sorry for the delay in replying. In between watching football through the night

and working during the day, the time for other things slips away.

I haven't spoken to Yasmin, but will ask her about the 30th. I would prefer not to do the 23rd as the Australia v Croatia match is on early that morning (and I will most likely be a tad tired).

Will post tonight

Michael

Who else is up for the 30th?

redstuff · Post by **redstuff** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:50 pm

30th It is.

how about others?

Elvispga?
Rudy (Mark)?
Graham?

graham · Post by **graham** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:43 am

Tentative.....trying to get a critter sitter.
Graham

Rudy · Post by **Rudy** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:51 am

Apologies can't make it - away with the family that weekend.
Cheers, Mark

Elvispga · Post by **Elvispga** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:41 pm

We (James and Niki) will not be able to make it either :cry:

.

Elvis

Michael McNally · Post by **Michael McNally** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:15 am

Sorry I didn't post on the weekend. I don't think we can make the 30th either

. Can I suggest we postpone till next month (ie after the World Cup)? I have used up a lot of brownie points this month. Same venue, same theme?

Should we mark a date in our diaries now? 28 July (last Friday of the month)? Happy to make it another date if that is unsuitable.

redstuff · Post by **redstuff** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:36 am

Good Idea....that date is fine with Patricia and I

chillwrx · Post by **chillwrx** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:49 am

redstuff wrote:Good Idea....that date is fine with Patricia and I

Nic and I will be able to make that one. And then I can pass on some wine cases that I have come by...........

Rudy · Post by **Rudy** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:31 pm

Lock me in for the 28th - two please.

Regards, Mark

graham · Post by **graham** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:11 pm

Yep

Graham and the boss :lol:

redstuff · Post by **redstuff** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 3:32 am

Confirming Bookings for the 28th July at Brents

So Far:

Brett x 2
Michael
chillwrx x 2
Stuart (beef)

I will ring and see if 28th is still available :shock:

Elvispga · Post by **Elvispga** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:53 am

Buggar. Have got friends coming to Brissie for the Rugby on the 29th and have already organised to have dinner with them on the 28th :cry:

.

Buggar.

Cheers
Elvis

chillwrx · Post by **chillwrx** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:00 am

Nic & I are looking forward to it.

redstuff · Post by **redstuff** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:22 pm

Brents Restaurant Booked for 7:30pm 28 July, 10 people.

Should be great.

Theme?

chillwrx will u be bringing Serafino?

maybe we could make it McLaren?

Nayan · Post by **Nayan** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:03 pm

redstuff wrote:Brents Restaurant Booked for 7:30pm 28 July, 10 people.

Should be great.

Theme?

chillwrx will u be bringing Seraphino?

maybe we could make it McLaren?

Just noticed that this is the same day as the the Adelaide offline. Wonder if we can arrange to have the same wine at both? Allow us to maybe do a bit of palate calibration and final lay to rest the question as to whether Queenslanders have different tastes to South Australians.

What do you think??

Nayan.

beef · Post by **beef** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:22 pm

Any chance of a late entry for one? My schedule has suffered a purging.

I'll bring a 2003 Schubert Estate Goose-Yard Block Shiraz, with a 2001 Paxton Shiraz as backup.

Stuart

chillwrx · Post by **chillwrx** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:39 am

what is the address for brents!

I will be bringing some serafino for those who have not tried them but I will bring something else too. What is the theme again?

redstuff · Post by **redstuff** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:35 am

Stuart: I booked for 10 but we had a cancellation so that's fine.

Theme is "something red" (over $30).

Should i organise a set menu or is everyone happy picking from their current menu? Not sure if everyone wants to do entree, main, dessert.

http://www.brentsrestaurant.com.au/

85 Miskin St Toowong 4066 Tel: [07] 3371 4558

I will bring a 1992 and 94 Lawson's Shiraz for comparison

Michael McNally · Post by **Michael McNally** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:44 pm

Hi all

Yasmin won't be making it on Friday, but I will be there. I take it that there is a bit of a shiraz theme building, and the nominated wines (including the Serafinos) all seem to be from south Oz, so I will bring a SA Shiraz. Have to let you know what later.

Any stickies/ports in the offing? Happy to bring one.

Michael

redstuff · Post by **redstuff** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:01 pm

I just gave Brent's Restaurant a ring and negotiated a corkage fee of $5 per bottle (usually $

. However if everyone could decant their wines before, it would make their life easier. Also they said they have riedel glassware so no need to bring our own glasses.

cheers

Michael McNally · Post by **Michael McNally** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:44 pm

Decided that sparkling shiraz was missing from the lineup. I will rectify this with a 1995 Leasingham Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz.

I will bring a bottle of the 2003 Marius Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz as back up.

Brett, Yas is a definite non-starter.

graham · Post by **graham** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:11 am

life tends to sux sometimes....sick wife and child so I will be unable to attend friday. Sorry to miss this dinner. Hope you all have a great time.

Graham

chillwrx · Post by **chillwrx** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:52 am

Charles Melton Shiraz. + Serafino's.

Would anybody prefer a pinot or should I stick with the shiraz?

Michael McNally · Post by **Michael McNally** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:28 am

graham wrote:life tends to sux sometimes....sick wife and child so I will be unable to attend friday. Sorry to miss this dinner. Hope you all have a great time.

Graham

Sorry you can't make it Graham, but you wanted to have kids! (I hope :wink:

). See you at the next one.

chillwrx wrote:Charles Melton Shiraz. + Serafino's.

Would anybody prefer a pinot or should I stick with the shiraz?

Shiraz! Shiraz!

Seriously though Craig, bring what you will my good fellow

. I just don't 'get' pinot, but perhaps one day I will taste a bottle, the cogs will all click in my brain and I will be converted. Then again, maybe not.

Don't forget my wine cooler please!

While I am rambling on. A suggestion that the next dinner exclude South Oz and exclude shiraz :shock:

. Just thinking out loud which is always dangerous.

Too many emoticons......arrrggghhhhhhh! :twisted:

chillwrx · Post by **chillwrx** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:59 am

Fair enough. :lol:

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