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Luke W wrote:

gpk wrote:I think we could work with them on a set menu and hopefully work around any food allergies. Hopefully they can make a substitution for the individual or change the course if a it doesn't work for a few. Their digustation looks like a good starting point and match up to red wine theme night. http://media.wix.com/ugd/8c092e_274dec6 ... 292a06.pdf . What do we all think??

I think we can probably group the wines up into flights to match up. If the numbers stay at 13 I have a couple of magnums to choose from that may be a better choice and give us a bit more of a taste with the main courses.

cheers Gerry

I concur - the degustation looks superb - may find other offerings to match if we decide to go this way and they allow it.
I remember I promised Ian to bring along an old Kinzbrunner chardy (Toolangi Reserve 2002) and I might find something older in the red dept....

Great, if everyone is in agreement, lets see how the wine list develops and we can go from there.

cheers Gerry

rens wrote:Just searched your posts Bigtinnie. The Yalumba Signature that you have would fit in well with the lot that are coming. They can also be got with a bit of age on them.

Thanks for the tips.
I'd love to see how a Signature compares with other quality reds. So put me down for that.
My wife will bring a Hunter Valley Semillon - something that Langton's gives the thumbs up on.
All good?

Sounds pretty good to me.

Degustation looks fine with me. I'm happy to pass on the salmon (or pass it around to anyone wanting seconds ) and the rest of the menu suits me fine.

Of course, I will bring a couple of WA wines - probably a chardonnay and a cabernet.

Hotel in CBD is now also booked, so barring major incident - I will be there.

Cheers
Allan

Happy to bring a 98 Bin 389 or a 98 Wirra Wirra RSW.

Maybe a sparkling to start with? 2008 Majella Sparkling Shiraz?

Cheers

Michael

List so far:

Michael: 98 Bin 389 or 98 Wirra Wirra RWS plus Majella 08 sparkling to kick things off.
Rens & Kelly?: Greenock Creek – 2001 Creek Block
Luke & Janine: Kinzbrunner chardy (Toolangi Reserve 2002) plus older Red
Perry: ??
Waiters Friend: WA Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
Simon (bigtinnie) + 1: Hunter Semillon, Yalumba Signature
Ian + Janine: 02 or 04 Greenock Creek Cornerstone Grenache plus Ballycroft 2012 release tasting (compliments Joe)
Gerry & Nicole: 08 Giaconda Pinot Noir and 04 Kaesler Old Bastard or Magnum

Cheers

Gerry

Still a few weeks off, but a quick note to see how we are all travelling, check the numbers and wine we are bringing. cheers Gerry

gpk wrote:Still a few weeks off, but a quick note to see how we are all travelling, check the numbers and wine we are bringing. cheers Gerry

Still a WA chardonnay and red for me, but also looking at a shiraz instead of a cabernet. And maybe a riesling instead of chardonnay. Still thinking - but there will definitely be a WA red and a WA white!

Perry will bring a 2002 Classic McLaren La Testa Cabernet Sauvignon. Has anyone asked whether they are happy to do the degustation without the wine or are we doing a là carte?

I'd love to be a part of this, is it open for anyone? I have a tonne of wine to choose from to bring.

Happy to donate whatever variety.

Waiters Friend wrote:looking at a shiraz instead of a cabernet. And maybe a riesling instead of chardonnay.

And you call yourself West Australian, Alan?!?!

If it's not Chardonnay and Cabernet I'll be very disappointed. What next Denmark Pinot Noir and a Margs Roussanne?

(just kidding of course - it is bring what you like!)

Looking forward to it

Michael

Michael McNally wrote:

Waiters Friend wrote:looking at a shiraz instead of a cabernet. And maybe a riesling instead of chardonnay.

And you call yourself West Australian, Alan?!?!

If it's not Chardonnay and Cabernet I'll be very disappointed. What next Denmark Pinot Noir and a Margs Roussanne?

(just kidding of course - it is bring what you like!)

Looking forward to it

Michael

Nothing wrong with Denmark Pinot, Michael. But you're right - I will go with the stereotypes, and bring WA Cabernet and Chardonnay. Looking forward to it!

Just confirming my +1
Will look through the cellar for a worthy +1 wine.

Sorry folks for the late update been in transit while coming back home after a long hitch at work. Numbers are looking good so far.

Michael: 98 Bin 389 or 98 Wirra Wirra RWS plus Majella 08 sparkling to kick things off.
Rens & Kelly: Greenock Creek – 2001 Creek Block
Luke & Janine: Kinzbrunner chardy (Toolangi Reserve 2002) plus older Red
Perry: 2002 Classic McLaren La Testa Cabernet Sauvignon
Waiters Friend: WA Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
Simon (bigtinnie) + 1: Hunter Semillon, Yalumba Signature
Ian + Janine: 02 or 04 Greenock Creek Cornerstone Grenache plus Ballycroft 2012 release tasting (compliments Joe)
Gerry & Nicole: ??? and Magnum

Luke, Degustation is fine by the good people at 85 Miskin st as a starting point and they have offered to modify to meet the final flight of wines.

DJ1980, I am fine to see another a join us. When the numbers get above 12 the servings can get a bit small, but we can always make it work some way or another. I will swap for a magnum and can look at something else that maybe matches with someone else to double up somewhere else. Michael consider a second bottle of Majella 08 sparking being brought along. I could not resist buying another 6 pack the other day when they sent out their special. Anyhow it’s not my final call so will let others speak up as well.

Cheers Gerry

I have not invited my partner as I was worried numbers were getting too large.

Personally, I think we should set a limit of 12 as anything larger means the pours are pretty small, and it's hard to talk to everyone. On the other hand, thirteen is a lucky number (it's the number on the back of my football - read soccer - jersey).

Your call Gerry as you are organising......

Cheers

Michael

I wasn't available but now things have changed. I'd love to come but I'm happy to be a reserve though just in case someone can't make it.

Cheers
Clive

Sorry for the late response, just got back from the UK/Belgium on hols.

24th July is good for me if there is still a spot left?

Cheers - Nick

Ok, I think I've decided on the second wine.
Marqués de Riscal Baron de Chirel Reserva Rioja 2005. Still a bit young, but Bigtinnie needs to try something different and this a Barossa wine drinker's Rioja.

As far as numbers go, I'm with Michael on the dozen, but if the group decides differently, then so be it. It would not be the first time we've had a very large table.
If we do go down that road, I can shelve the Greenock Creek (Sorry Ian) and go with a second Baron, unless someone else has a creek block doing nothing in their cellar.....

It looks like the general consensus is to stick with the doz and run with a wait list. Sorry for the folk’s who were a bit late, but best to make a decision now and see how it works out. The doz so far (bakers doz in this case)

Michael: 98 Bin 389 or 98 Wirra Wirra RWS plus Majella 08 sparkling to kick things off.
Rens & Kelly: Greenock Creek – 2001 Creek Block
Luke & Janine: Kinzbrunner chardy (Toolangi Reserve 2002) plus older Red
Perry: 2002 Classic McLaren La Testa Cabernet Sauvignon
Waiters Friend: WA Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
Simon (bigtinnie) + 1: Hunter Semillon, Yalumba Signature
Ian + Janine: 02 or 04 Greenock Creek Cornerstone Grenache plus Ballycroft 2012 release tasting (compliments Joe)
Gerry & Nicole: Giaconda Pinot Noir 08 and Magnum,

cheers Gerry

Not a problem, just let me know if there are any dropouts - cheers, nick

At the risk of pissing off Michael and Rens I disagree about the numbers. I think we drink far too much of everything and often don't get to open bottles because we've already had too much (leaving GPKs vintage Boll the other day is a case in point). If we were drinking Grange I could see the point but the pours for 16 are only slightly smaller than for 12. Also we usually get a few drop out anyway! What do others think?

Mr Tickle, Are you going to be the tie breaker? 12 (Actually 13) or more???

Rens,

I'm a little torn as I agree with Luke about the amount of wines that we drink and normally there is a dropout etc. Part of the reason that we drink so much wine is because everybody is just so generous with how much wine they bring. Having said that I also agree with Michael on the size of the table. People at one end don't even get to chat to people at the other end and that is one of the things that I so enjoy about our nights, listening to everyones opinions on the wines. Nick has been a regular since I started coming a few years back so it would be a shame for him to miss out, as it is also great to welcome new wine lovers/friends into the fold too (as I was a few years back). If we have 14 people it basically means about 50ml of wine each allowing for sediment and a wee taste at home when decanting. I think 14 should maybe be the limit at this stage. The selfish side of me says keep it as it is because I was so looking forward to trying Rens's Creek Block, but whatever the group decides is fine with me (but my suggestion for 14 is my vote).

I guess it means that we should try to hold these events more regularly. It is a burden on who organises but they are thoroughly enjoyable nights and some of the best wines I've ever had have been at our Auswine offline's and I see it as a chance to drag something nice out of the cellar and share it with like minded wine enthusiasts. Perhaps we should try to get a more formally organised group together as Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide have. It does mean a bit of effort and as per is human nature it normally falls to a few. I am willing to put some effort in and try and get something up and running and I'm sure others would be keen to help out as well. If we were to have say monthly get togethers then the numbers would settle as not everybody can make it every time. Just some food for thought.

Cheers
Ian

Luke W wrote:At the risk of pissing off Michael and Rens I disagree about the numbers. I think we drink far too much of everything and often don't get to open bottles because we've already had too much (leaving GPKs vintage Boll the other day is a case in point). If we were drinking Grange I could see the point but the pours for 16 are only slightly smaller than for 12. Also we usually get a few drop out anyway! What do others think?

You'll have to work harder than that to piss me off Luke!

We will just have to play musical chairs so we get to talk to everyone.

Let's see if we can't get everyone along. I will still get to try more wines than I do sitting at home with Yas. If it is only a taste then so be it.

Cheers

Michael

Michael McNally wrote:

Luke W wrote:At the risk of pissing off Michael and Rens I disagree about the numbers. I think we drink far too much of everything and often don't get to open bottles because we've already had too much (leaving GPKs vintage Boll the other day is a case in point). If we were drinking Grange I could see the point but the pours for 16 are only slightly smaller than for 12. Also we usually get a few drop out anyway! What do others think?

You'll have to work harder than that to piss me off Luke!

We will just have to play musical chairs so we get to talk to everyone.

Let's see if we can't get everyone along. I will still get to try more wines than I do sitting at home with Yas. If it is only a taste then so be it.

Cheers

Michael

Thanks Michael, I agree let’s keep it open for others to join. It is always great to get some new faces and as Ian says hopefully it can grow to more regular events. Vovo, DJ1980 chime in if you are still keen to join us, hopefully we have not scared you away with this back and forth discussion. Nick I will pencil you down as a yes.

Cheers

Gerry

Would love to, I'll let you know shortly what I'm bringing. Thanks for the invite extension hopefully it is a good one.

Thanks guys, no need for a pencil Gerry, break out the Nikko

And as you're comitting the cardinal sin of bringing a Pinot I'll do the same and bring a red Burgundy - 07 Humbert Frères

Looking forward to another great night

Cheers - Nick

vovo wrote:Would love to, I'll let you know shortly what I'm bringing. Thanks for the invite extension hopefully it is a good one.

Rednick wrote:Thanks guys, no need for a pencil Gerry, break out the Nikko

And as you're comitting the cardinal sin of bringing a Pinot I'll do the same and bring a red Burgundy - 07 Humbert Frères

Looking forward to another great night

Cheers - Nick

Nice to have you on board Nick and Clive. Looking forward to catching up.
Burgundy vs Giaconda. This should be fun.

rens wrote:

vovo wrote:Would love to, I'll let you know shortly what I'm bringing. Thanks for the invite extension hopefully it is a good one.

Rednick wrote:Thanks guys, no need for a pencil Gerry, break out the Nikko

And as you're comitting the cardinal sin of bringing a Pinot I'll do the same and bring a red Burgundy - 07 Humbert Frères

Looking forward to another great night

Cheers - Nick

Nice to have you on board Nick and Clive. Looking forward to catching up.
Burgundy vs Giaconda. This should be fun.

Sigh....

Sounds like there will be plenty of wine on the night. If we're doing the 'musical chairs' thing I pitty the person that gets to 'talk' with me at the end of the night. Said person will have to be fluent in gibberish.
Simon