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Chuck wrote:Thanks Mark. Plenty to go on there.

Carl

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.

Mrk

JamieBahrain wrote:That's great Phil.

It is the season of banter. Round 1 beckons.

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 everyone just 5 weeks to go until our offline. If anyone that's has confirmed but can't make the event please let me know as soon as you can.

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

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.

hey David.
I'll be there mate.
Confirmed.

Thanks for confirming Scott.

Reconfirming also, look forward to it. Cheers, Adele

I am still in.

As per George's request and other positive feedback the 1998 Langi Shiraz will be the go (not the Dead Arm).

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I keep clicking on this thread every week or so expecting tasting notes
You adeladians are so well organised with advance planning!

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.

Plus Jason Barrette = 13 people.

Thanks Ian.

Update below:

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'm bringing a 2008 Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésimé (magnum).

Cheers,
Tony ("Tosta")

Nice way to kick off the evening Tony.

Given no one else has replied or pulled out I assume the remaining attendees are all good to go?

Yep, good to go.

-- George Krashos

Great. I look forward to catching up again George.

Hi all

Only 2 weeks before our Adelaide offline.

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

Can everyone please reply by Thursday 3rd June.

Im in.

Just to Confirm I've got Friday May 11th.

n4sir wrote:I am still in.

As per George's request and other positive feedback the 1998 Langi Shiraz will be the go (not the Dead Arm).

I will interested to read how this goes. The 2000 vintage was one of my top 5 wines last year.

Mark

I'm still in.

I'll bring one of the '88 options given earlier. Will dig some of the bottles out this week and check ullage etc.

Still looking good for me. Not sure about my backup wine...maybe a 2008 Hardy Eileen Shiraz?
Cheers, Mario

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Gail and I still in. Prob a 98 Michael and a 98 Riddoch. Will look offsite for a back up maybe a wendouree.

Yes Friday 11th May.

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'll be interested in the notes.

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.

Hi Everyone

A big thank you to everyone that has confirmed. Its made the planning process a breeze.

This is the final attendee list.

Hunter
Ian (n4sir)
Tony (Tonsta)
Jason
Mark & Gail
Mario (Tucker Wine Studio)
Jeff
Scotty Vino
Adel (Trufflequeen)
George
David & Greg

I have spoken with the restaurant and if anyone would like to bring their own glassware please feel free.

See you all on Friday night (per below). Booking is under David (upstairs).

Cliche Exhibition North Adelaide (6.30 pm for 7.00 pm) on Friday May 11th.

Sharing Banquet Menu $50.00 per head, Dessert ($8.00 per head (optional), Corkage $10.00/bottle.

Note: The menu may change due to seasonality.

WINKLERS WONDERFUL POTTED DUCK PATE
Duck liver parfait with accompaniments

SQUID
Chargrilled local squid tossed in garlic, coriander & chilli
dressing & served with fregola & heirloom tomato salad

PORC ME (GF)
Crispy pork belly on saffron bean puree & finished with green & red tomato salad & caper Jus

CUBIQUE DE L’AGNEAU
Crusted pulled lamb shoulder croquette with
sugar snap peas on a potato puree

AUBERGINE (VG)
Crispy eggplant served with confit tomato salsa

CREVETTES (GF)
Wild caught local King prawns cooked in garlic & verjus sauce served with pilaf rice & confit fennel

POULET ROTI (GF)
Roasted chicken served with aligot & chard broccolini & finished w roasting jus

POISSON DU JOUR (GF)
Pan seared salmon on smashed peas & edamame &
served with lemon beurre noir & crème fraiche

CHEEKY BEEF (GF)
Slow braised beef cheek in red wine served with lardon
& mushroom sauce on potato pureè

MONET’S GARDEN (VG/GF)
Salad mix with beetroot

POMMES FRITES
Straight cut chips with smoked aioli

Food looks awesome! Wines too. Look forward to reading the TNs.

Carl

Bugga, I am going to have to be a scratching. Many apologies.
Looks like it will be a great evening.
Jeff