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Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:36 pm
by Mark Jappe
n4sir wrote:Panda 9D wrote:Done.. I'll bring the Tondonia and make it a 'Best bottle you're willing to bring' theme
Sounds like a future idea for a theme we floated at the last offline... go hard or go home.
I like this theme. It suits the slightly pricier venue too.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:31 pm
by PaulG
As usual, the impending wedding coupled with salary constraints and an unimpressive cellar may see me struggle a bit (I'm seriously looking forward to a 'best bang for your buck' theme sometime!), so I'm open to reasonably priced suggestions of what to bring!
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:00 pm
by George Krashos
Thanks to Mark Jappe for the heads up. Nearly missed the boat!
Count me in for the offline. A few wine options:
Mt Mary Pinot 2000
Henschke Mt Edelstone 1992
Rockford SVS Moorooroo 1996
Chateau La Louviere 2000
Domaine Tampier "La Miguoa" 1998
Penfolds Bin 389 1990
Let me know what you'd like me to bring along.
-- George Krashos
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:12 pm
by Mark Jappe
PaulG wrote:As usual, the impending wedding coupled with salary constraints and an unimpressive cellar may see me struggle a bit (I'm seriously looking forward to a 'best bang for your buck' theme sometime!), so I'm open to reasonably priced suggestions of what to bring!
Given the theme, you might have to stretch the budget a little. Maybe one of the cheaper vintage champagnes like lanson.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:50 pm
by Panda 9D
George Krashos wrote:Thanks to Mark Jappe for the heads up. Nearly missed the boat!
Count me in for the offline. A few wine options:
Mt Mary Pinot 2000
Henschke Mt Edelstone 1992
Rockford SVS Moorooroo 1996
Chateau La Louviere 2000
Domaine Tampier "La Miguoa" 1998
Penfolds Bin 389 1990
Let me know what you'd like me to bring along.
-- George Krashos
I put my vote in for any of the Aussie wines you have there.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:30 am
by Mark Jappe
George Krashos wrote:Thanks to Mark Jappe for the heads up. Nearly missed the boat!
Count me in for the offline. A few wine options:
Mt Mary Pinot 2000
Henschke Mt Edelstone 1992
Rockford SVS Moorooroo 1996
Chateau La Louviere 2000
Domaine Tampier "La Miguoa" 1998
Penfolds Bin 389 1990
Let me know what you'd like me to bring along.
-- George Krashos
My vote would be for either the Rockford or the Mt Mary.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:03 pm
by Mark Jappe
As for me, I am leaning towards any two of a Wynn's Centenary, a 96 Mt Mary Pinot or whatever vintage champagne strikes my fancy on the day (maybe a Palmes D'Or rose). I am a trifle limited at the moment unless I can make time to get up to the tunnels. Any preferences?
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:52 pm
by Panda 9D
Mark Jappe wrote:As for me, I am leaning towards any two of a Wynn's Centenary, a 96 Mt Mary Pinot or whatever vintage champagne strikes my fancy on the day (maybe a Palmes D'Or rose). I am a trifle limited at the moment unless I can make time to get up to the tunnels. Any preferences?
Well I've never had the pleasure of drinking a Centenary... that's my vote!
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:17 pm
by n4sir
Panda 9D wrote:Mark Jappe wrote:As for me, I am leaning towards any two of a Wynn's Centenary, a 96 Mt Mary Pinot or whatever vintage champagne strikes my fancy on the day (maybe a Palmes D'Or rose). I am a trifle limited at the moment unless I can make time to get up to the tunnels. Any preferences?
Well I've never had the pleasure of drinking a Centenary... that's my vote!
Sounds like we're setting up for another "let's find something to knock the Centenary off its perch" attempt.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:49 pm
by dlo
Mark Jappe wrote:George Krashos wrote:Thanks to Mark Jappe for the heads up. Nearly missed the boat!
Count me in for the offline. A few wine options:
Mt Mary Pinot 2000
Henschke Mt Edelstone 1992
Rockford SVS Moorooroo 1996
Chateau La Louviere 2000
Domaine Tampier "La Miguoa" 1998
Penfolds Bin 389 1990
Let me know what you'd like me to bring along.
-- George Krashos
My vote would be for either the Rockford or the Mt Mary.
George, if they're all under cork .... bring the lot, you never know how many will be corked .....
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:25 am
by Mike Hawkins
The 1990 bin 389 is drinking magnificently at the moment George.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:21 am
by Mark Jappe
OK guys, I will be speaking to the restaurant today, so can everyone please confirm:
1/ If they are coming
2/ If they are bringing a partner/guest(s)
3/ What wine(s) they are bringing.
It looks like the lineup is as follows so far:
Mark and Gail - Wynns Centenary plus 98 palmes d'or champagne
Ian - 1995 Houghton Show Reserve Shiraz
George - 1990 Penfolds Bin 389
Panda9D - 1978 Vinda Tondonia Gran Reserva + e&e sparkling shiraz
Tonsta + 1 - 2000 Wendouree Shiraz
Seven
steve
Cheers
Mark
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:52 am
by George Krashos
I think I'll bring the 389 and see how it stacks up against the Wynns.
Oh, and count me in for the dinner.
-- George Krashos
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:56 am
by tonsta
Hi guys!
Haven't been on the forum recently due to work etc. But to my surprise I saw this when logging on.
Is it too late to join the party? I may also have a +1 if that's OK?
Not sure what I'll bring but will throw up some alternatives in the next day or so.
P.S hope things are improving health wise Ian.
Cheers,
Tony
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:11 am
by Mark Jappe
tonsta wrote:Hi guys!
Haven't been on the forum recently due to work etc. But to my surprise I saw this when logging on.
Is it too late to join the party? I may also have a +1 if that's OK?
Not sure what I'll bring but will throw up some alternatives in the next day or so.
P.S hope things are improving health wise Ian.
Cheers,
Tony
Hi Tony
The more the merrier. See you Thursday.
Cheers
Mark
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:32 am
by Panda 9D
Mark Jappe wrote:Mark and Gail - Wnns Centenary plus champagne
Ian
George - 1990 Penfolds Bin 389
Panda9D - 1978 Vinda Tondonia Gran Reserva + something else.
Paul and Jaz
Tonsta + 1
Cheers
Mark
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:35 am
by Panda 9D
Oh, Mark. Can you ask them if I can drop my bottle off at their restaurant ASAP? I have nowhere to keep it here and I want to give it every chance.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:48 am
by Mark Jappe
Panda 9D wrote:Oh, Mark. Can you ask them if I can drop my bottle off at their restaurant ASAP? I have nowhere to keep it here and I want to give it every chance.
Panda, I am sure it won't be a problem. Just ask for Chi. I am pretty sure he is working today.
Cheers
Mark
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:59 pm
by PaulG
Hi all,
I'm not sure if Jas and I will be able to make it on second thoughts, as it will be Passover, which means that I can't eat anything with wheat, corn, rice or other grains in it (which I'm assuming won't be the easiest thing in the world to accommodate)!
I might stop by to say 'Hi' to Panda though if I can!
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:17 pm
by George Krashos
Wait for the menu Paul, it may be grain-free.
-- George Krashos
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:01 pm
by tonsta
I've had a quick look at cellertracker and the following wines have made the shortlist.
Please advise if any take your fancy (subject to being able to find them!).
2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1998 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1999 Haegelen-Jayer Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Damode
2000 Wendouree Shiraz
2002 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Pepper
1998 Leasingham Shiraz Classic Clare
2006 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir
Cheers,
tony
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:31 am
by Panda 9D
tonsta wrote:I've had a quick look at cellertracker and the following wines have made the shortlist.
Please advise if any take your fancy (subject to being able to find them!).
2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1998 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1999 Haegelen-Jayer Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Damode
2000 Wendouree Shiraz
2002 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Pepper
1998 Leasingham Shiraz Classic Clare
2006 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir
Cheers,
tony
I feel bad for offering my vote all the time,so don't listen to me if you don't like. But I'm itching to try either the Beaucastel or the Wendouree.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:32 am
by Mark Jappe
tonsta wrote:I've had a quick look at cellertracker and the following wines have made the shortlist.
Please advise if any take your fancy (subject to being able to find them!).
2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1998 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1999 Haegelen-Jayer Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Damode
2000 Wendouree Shiraz
2002 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Pepper
1998 Leasingham Shiraz Classic Clare
2006 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir
Cheers,
tony
My vote would be for the Wendouree too.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:34 pm
by Mark Jappe
Hi All
I have spoken to the restaurant. We will kick off at 6.30pm. The cost will be $60 including corkage.
The menu is as follows:
Appetizer
- House Smoked Salmon (or small serve of cured meat for non-seafood eater)
Entree
- Pork Belly, Pickled Carrot, Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Shallot (non-pork option available for Paul)
Main
- 250ml Fillet Steak, Potato Gratin, Bone Marrow, Bearnaise Sauce
Side
-green salad and french fries
Dessert
- Dessert Garden for sharing
$60.00 per head including 2 Riedel Glasses per person. No wine service will be provided from the staff.
Cheers
Mark
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:53 pm
by Panda 9D
Kickass. I dropped my bottle off today and picked up an 04 E&E Sparkling Shiraz as my other thing. Might seem like a pedestrian choice but I love this stuff.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:58 am
by George Krashos
Great stuff Mark. Looking forward to it.
-- George Krashos
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 12:18 am
by Mark Jappe
The restaurant needs final numbers by Monday. Can everyone who had not confirmed please do so asap.
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:28 am
by Steve
I'm in... will investigate wine in the next day or so. Looking forward to it
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:47 am
by dlo
Panda 9D wrote:Kickass. I dropped my bottle off today and picked up an 04 E&E Sparkling Shiraz as my other thing. Might seem like a pedestrian choice but I love this stuff.
Not at all ... one of the best red sparkler's I've tried in recent years. Prefer it to the Rockford and on a close thing with the Joseph (although differing stylistically).
Re: Adelaide Offline - 28th of March.
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:58 am
by tonsta
My possible +1 has not gotten back to me yet. I'll chase him up.
Tony