November Offline - Sydney - Cabernet

[odyssey]

Strictly those regions or is there space for "other famous Cabernets/regions" category? Plenty of classy if not world class Cabs from other areas (Napa, Tuscany, NZ).

I was thinking a Stony Ridge Larose or Te Mata Coleraine if allowed.

[TiggerK]

I'd like to see a few other regions represented too if possible. Can't really do Cabernet and exclude the USA!

[dave vino]

I'd like to see a few other regions represented too if possible. Can't really do Cabernet and exclude the USA!

This is Tim's way of saying he is bringing a Harlan and a Shafer HSS to the dinner. Most excellent.

[TiggerK]

I'd like to see a few other regions represented too if possible. Can't really do Cabernet and exclude the USA!

This is Tim's way of saying he is bringing a Harlan and a Shafer HSS to the dinner. Most excellent.

Duh, assumed you were Dave and I drank them last night. Got a Screagle to bring though.

(not really)

[Croquet King]

Happy either way as long as its Cabernet from a Cabernet region.

So its now a World wide cabernet tasting.

[dave vino]

2001 Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet for me and probably a 1992 Lindemans Pyrus.

[pc79]

2001 Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet for me and probably a 1992 Lindemans Pyrus.

Dave, I have the cleanskin supposed Jack Mann. Would be interested in putting it up against the labelled version.

[Croquet King]

I've spoken to the restaurant and we are locked in for the 6th of November. That's only 7 and a bit weeks away.
The chef will be creating a menu for us to go with the Cabernet theme.

The tables will be set up the same as before with 2 lots of 8 next to each other.

We'll start confirming final numbers a couple of weeks out using the ordered list. If you know your wine please send them through and I'll update the list.
If you can't make it, let me know so we can remove you from the list as well.

[Croquet King]

5 weeks to go until this offline. After last nights Pinot dinnerI'm looking forward to the King of Grapes.

If anyone knows they can't make it please let me know.
Also if you know what wine you're bringing, let me know and I'll update it in the master list on page 1.

[mjs]

Happy either way as long as its Cabernet from a Cabernet region.

So its now a World wide cabernet tasting.

Still doubt that I am going to be in town for this one, but if it is a "World Wide" theme, just thought I'd mention that I had some excellent Sth African, Chilean and Argentinian cabs at a cabernet masterclass in Coonawarra 12 months ago, there's plenty of it out there!!

[mjs]

Happy either way as long as its Cabernet from a Cabernet region.

So its now a World wide cabernet tasting.

Still doubt that I am going to be in town for this one, but if it is a "World Wide" theme, just thought I'd mention that I had some excellent Sth African, Chilean and Argentinian cabs at a cabernet masterclass in Coonawarra 12 months ago, there's plenty of it out there!!

ps: currently drinking a rather nice Chilean Cab blend (Montes 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere) in the lounge at HK airport!!

[Croquet King]

I have a problem - I need to go on a work trip and won't be back in time for this offline.

The options are I hand it over to TiggerK to organise or move it back a week.

I suggest we just keep the same dates and I miss out. I'll arrange another one later on.

[TiggerK]

Sorry to hear that CK (got your PM BTW), I think we should move the event to a date that suits you. Given that it was your idea, I'm sure you'd like to be there and I've got a lot going on myself so happy to let you stay in the drivers seat too!

So... EDIT : Sticking with original date.

Venue - Salt Pepper Nutmeg Roseville
Date - Friday November 6th
Numbers - 2 tables of 8 (limited to 16)
Format - Same as Hunter tasting
Theme - Cabernet (Worldwide from Cabernet regions). Whites up to the individual.

Current list order
1. Dave Vino (Margaret River - 2001 Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet, Coonawarra -1992 Lindemans Pyrus (probably)).
2. TiggerK -
3. DeeJay81
4. DeeJay81 (Lauren)
5. Polymer
6. Krusty
7. Bobthebuilder
8. Burges

9. RedSmurf
10. Hacker
11. Pat
12. PC79
13. Odyssey
14. CK's+1 ????? Have PM'ed him about this
15. andrewpc
16. rooman - Pontet Canet 2003

Reserves
17. 9redpens
18. Dingozegan
19. Filby

[Hacker]

Sorry, that counts me out. No problem, there will be plenty of others

[Polymer]

I can't go on the 13th.

[TiggerK]

Hey guys and gals, I think pc79 can't make it either, so given how busy everyone is this time of year, we're three out already and the body count is likely to increase .....

Executive decision (after PM's from CK on the topic).

We will now stick to the original date of the 6th November, I'll take over FWIW, and Croquet King will have to organise the next one!

The venue is sorted, people have allocated the night already, let's carry on for Friday 6th November. Will amend my previous post.

Cheers
Tim

[rooman]

I'm good and at this stage still healthy. Surely by now the man flu season must be over. If I have actually graduated to a table put me down for Pontet Canet 2003.

[Hacker]

I'm good and at this stage still healthy. Surely by now the man flu season must be over. If I have actually graduated to a table put me down for Pontet Canet 2003.

Hey, not fair! That was going to be my offering. Now I'll have to go to my offsite storage and rustle up something else.

If the Pontet is on song, it is a lovely wine. I am on your table so that makes me happy.

[andrewpc]

Thanks for the update TiggerK. Im looking forward to coming along to my first offline. Sorry to hear you cant make it CK.

Just to clarify, is it straight Cabernet only or is that now extended to Bordeaux Blend (or other Cab blends for that matter)? Im happy with whatever the choice is but just need to know what to raid from the cellar.

Thanks

Andrew

[TiggerK]

Cab Blends are fine, but the blend should be majority Cab Sav. Ideally with a bit of age, i.e 10yrs+ but only if possible, no worries if not.

[rooman]

I'm good and at this stage still healthy. Surely by now the man flu season must be over. If I have actually graduated to a table put me down for Pontet Canet 2003.

Hey, not fair! That was going to be my offering. Now I'll have to go to my offsite storage and rustle up something else.

If the Pontet is on song, it is a lovely wine. I am on your table so that makes me happy.

Hacker if you've got some of the PC 03, I think I've also got some Wynns JR 98 or 99 in the garage wine fridge which I could substitute. Failing that I'd also have to go to my offsite locker. Which storage co are you with?

[Mike Hawkins]

If the Pontet is on song, it is a lovely wine. I am on your table so that makes me happy.

Even without seeing the final line up, my guess is this will go close to WOTN. An excellent old world wine with a touch of new world to it due to the vintage.

Enjoy...

Mike

[Hacker]

It's ok, I've got a Wynns BL 1991 ready to go.

And maybe a cheeky champers to kick off proceedings.

[deejay81]

Some good news & bad news....

Bad news: Lauren & I are out for this and for future ones for a while... I was much looking forward to this one, Cab is my fave

Good news: Lauren's pregnant!!

So have fun guys and have a few for Lauren and I~~

[pc79]

Some good news & bad news....

Bad news: Lauren & I are out for this and for future ones for a while... I was much looking forward to this one, Cab is my fave

Good news: Lauren's pregnant!!

So have fun guys and have a few for Lauren and I~~

Congratulations David (& Lauren)!! Great news! One question though, how does Lauren being pregnant keep you away from offlines?

[deejay81]

Thanks,

HAHAHA well, you know... supportive husband.. blah blah....

Actually I told her if/when she gets pregnant, i'll come off the drink with her, so just being a man of my word

[Bobthebuilder]

congratulations David & Lauren!!!

if your going to miss offlines over the next 9 months make up for it with some nice dinners out.
And lots of sleep!
They become a rarity once the bun is out of the oven

[TiggerK]

Huge congrats David & Lauren!! Listen to Bob, get out now while you can!

Will update the attendee table list next.

[TiggerK]

UPDATE....

Venue - Salt Pepper Nutmeg Roseville
Date - Friday November 6th
Numbers - 2 tables of 8 (limited to 16)
Format - Same as Hunter tasting
Theme - Cabernet (Worldwide from Cabernet regions). Whites up to the individual.

Table Cab
1. Dave Vino (Margaret River - 2001 Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet, Coonawarra -1992 Lindemans Pyrus (probably)).
2. TiggerK -
3. Polymer
4. Krusty
5. Bobthebuilder
6. Burges
7. RedSmurf
8. Hacker

Table Sav
9. Pat
10. PC79
11. Odyssey
12. CK's+1 ????? Have PM'ed him about this
13. andrewpc
14. rooman - Pontet Canet 2003
15. 9redpens
16. Dingozegan

Reserves
17. Filby

[odyssey]

Table Sav