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Unfortunately it would seem that we don't have enough interest for an offline at the moment.

I'm interested although can only do any date after 29 April. Theme of 8 and Langtons suits although I'm easy on any theme except Barolo (zero in cellar). There is a 98 JR that fits the bill. Any food suits except Asian as I feel reds don't suit this style of food. I am wondering if Chianti Classico on Hutt St may have the private dining room available. They have a good BYO rule - $20 each I think and fantastic stemware. Great Italian food. Pasta to die for. Maybe a deal could be struck for a meal and wine package. Happy to discuss with them if we get the numbers.

Carl

Could do second half of April (after 15th). May looks good for me, too.
Cheers, Mario

I come down for Crows Bulldogs game in May . The days around then would be good for a quality offline .

Could any others interested for a mid May offline please confirm so we can establish if we have the numbers.

Ive yet to attend an offline.
So im in no matter what time or place.

Sorry if I have missed anyone please just let me know.

Hi All

So for for a Mid May offline we have interest from the following people:

Carl (Chuck) x 1
Mario (Tucker Wine Studio) x 1
Jamie x 1
David x 2
Hunter x 1
George (Krashos) x 1
Craig ((phillisc) x 1
Scot (Scotty Vino) x 1
Jeff x 1
Allan (Waiters Friend) x 1
Ian (n4sir) x 1
Adel (Trufflequeen) x 1

Please let me know if you are still keen to attend (aiming for 11 May) so we can start firming up attendees.

If I have missed anyone please let me know so I can add you to the list. Limited seats to 12 but there may be some people that are unable to attend.

Thanks to all.

JamieBahrain wrote:I come down for Crows Bulldogs game in May . The days around then would be good for a quality offline .

That game is May 18th, so May 11th probably won't suit Jamie.

BTW Jamie, I'll be at Adelaide Oval that day/game as well, barracking for the good guys tho"!!!

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im keen for a mid May date. 11th or 18th could possibly work.

Travelling from 14th - 23rd May, so couldn't do 18th (but happy to sit this one out if mid May works better for the majority of people). Cheers, Adele

Most dates in May will probably work for be, best in between the first and last week (which would suit the dates already mentioned).

Sorry David...the Ampelon will have to wait...in NYC on the 11th and San Fran on the 18th...perhaps the Hawk can meet me in the east village with a bottle of Tattinger!!!
Cheers
Craig

Most May dates are good for me. No travel plans.

Carl

Any date in May is fine for me.

-- George Krashos

I should also be able to make it - like the idea of a high quality 8's theme!

Cheers,
Tony

Hi All

So far for the 11th May we have the following confirmed:

Tony
George Krashos
Carl
n4sir
Scotty Vino
Hunter
David x 2

Let me know if I have missed you and will add.

Yet to confirm are:

Mario
Jeff
Allan

Any one else interested in attending as there are a few spots available?

Thanks

phillisc wrote:Sorry David...the Ampelon will have to wait...in NYC on the 11th and San Fran on the 18th...perhaps the Hawk can meet me in the east village with a bottle of Tattinger!!!
Cheers
Craig

that's a bummer Craig. Your banter and note taking will be missed! Maybe we'll try for another offline later in the year.
It's my time to step up. It's been a busy few months with 2 young'uns under 5. Never a dull moment.
Once things settle I'll get the wheels in motion. One offline at a time.

Are we sticking to the Langtons Classified '8' theme?
If so I can suggest an 08 Noon eclipse or 08 Elderton Command shiraz. 08 BL? seems a bit meh....
I will scan the usual auction houses to see what's around as I think a bit more age is required.
I don't have any 98/88 wines that fit the bill.

I do have 1978 hugel and fils pinot noir which I may bring just for some fun.
Not sure if I should hold out any hope for this but it was a prize in a blind tasting about a year ago.

May 11th looks fine for me. Will lock in the date.
Cheers, Mario

Thanks Mario for confirming.

Scotty, yes Langtons Classified 08 theme. The 08 Command would be great.

Im considering 08 Roennfeldt Rd shiraz or 08 wild witch. But i know these big 08 barossa reds are not ready yet.

This has the making of being a cracker night. The only criteria so we do keep with the theme of 8 vintage year and the wine is listed on the Langtons Classification.

I have also just made a tentative reservation at Cliche in North Adelaide based on the positive feedback from everyone that attended the Wendouree offline last year. Great food, very reasonably priced (including the corkage) and good glassware.

Gavin Trott wrote:

JamieBahrain wrote:I come down for Crows Bulldogs game in May . The days around then would be good for a quality offline .

That game is May 18th, so May 11th probably won't suit Jamie.

BTW Jamie, I'll be at Adelaide Oval that day/game as well, barracking for the good guys tho"!!!

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You know, sitting under the scoreboard drinking bad SA beer and getting rained, reminds me of the Western Oval twenty + years ago.

Especially if badly beaten !

We should do a a small offline anyways.

Hi Jamie there are always choices in life. There is an offline planned for the 11th May with a warm comfortable chair waiting for you.

Hi David, I'll take a spot for 11th May if one is still available. Cheers, Adele

Hi Adele

Fantastic I will add you to the list.

Updated list below:

Hunter
Mario
Scotty Vino
Tony
George Krashos
Carl
n4sir
Trufflequeen
David x 2

Seating will be limited to 12 max so 2 spots left if anyone is still interested in attending please let me know.

Now the fun part what is everyone planning on bringing so we can start compiling the list?

I am thinking 1998 St Hallett Old Block or 1998 Rockford Basket Press.

David Librandi wrote:Hi Jamie there are always choices in life. There is an offline planned for the 11th May with a warm comfortable chair waiting for you.

Thanks for your hospitality but I'll decline.

Not sure about the choices comment in the context of an international visitor. So how about I'll reserve a comfortable chair for you at my local offlines here in HKG? The next three are Cappellano Barolo 1950's onwards 2nd of Mar, 1990 Bordeaux horizontal 9 Mar and my comparably modest PdB 2008 Barbaresco horizontal 22 MAr.

David Librandi wrote: 1998 Rockford Basket Press.

Anyone have 98 winemaker's reserve? I've put mine up against regular 98 BP on a number of occasions.

JamieBahrain wrote:

David Librandi wrote: 1998 Rockford Basket Press.

Anyone have 98 winemaker's reserve? I've put mine up against regular 98 BP on a number of occasions.

had it many times long ago, as I recall, there was virtually no difference that we could detect. I remember someone once saying that the WR was simply a later release, although I couldn't say if that was correct or not.

Side by side, I picked up more oak but could have been imagining things. ;-0