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Well said Chris. You took the words right out of my mouth, as Meatloaf said.

The clue is in the title.

As someone on the reserve list, that is what I was expecting.

Don't worry, hopefully, this is a long term thing. Most people will get sick of this overpriced, fruit-lacking, acidic wine and drop out leaving a core of fools who vainly cellar expensive grog through a long 'dumb phase' more difficult to predict than Wendouree. And then the Montrachet will be premoxed and the Musigny ruined by Brett.

Anyone else for the reserve list? Were preparing our coloured crayons at this very moment.

Seriously, fingers crossed we can accommodate everyone who really wants to be involved eventually. Carl, I mean you

conformistpete wrote:As someone on the reserve list, that is what I was expecting.

Thanks for your understanding. I'm sure it must be a little frustrating. Unfortunately, I don't think there's another way of doing this that will lead to long term success.

yea, if there are 4 guys on the "reserve" list who do not get a gig, it is no problem.... we can just book a table for four!! Can't see a problem with that.

The first dinner for this group is now just under a week away. Is everyone on this list still coming ?

Shark Fin Inn is 50 Little Bourke St in the city (between Exhibition and Spring).

Time is 7pm, and most likely we will be upstairs. Ask for booking under Chris or Burgundy group. BYO Pinot glass or forever regret.

1. swirler
2. Benchmark
3. Benchmark's lovely wife
4. Chris H
5. Boganrouge
6. Ozzie W
7. Hacker
8. Mrs Hacker
9. toofastdriving

The wife and I are good to go.

I'm revving and ready to go! Even purchased a couple Zalto Burgundy glasses after putting it off for so long.

Looking bad here. Changes at work mean I probably can't make it. Sorry guys. Have fun!

Mrs. Hacker is otherwise engaged that night so that opens up a spot for someone.

Always happens unfortunately for those needing to pull out.

mjs and Diddy are next on the list - you still available guys ?

I'm still in - good to go!

Could I ask a favour, I can't really bring decent stems with me from Sydney, the wife and daughter will think what a total wine wanker I am (as if they don't think that already) could someone bring a couple for me?

I'm good to go, thanks

Hi everyone, I'm still in. Look forward to meeting you all!

Hacker,

As much as I would love to see you declared a certified 'wine wanker', I will bring you a glass.

the wife and daughter will think what a total wine wanker I am

The hotel would no doubt lend you a glass in any case pussy......

Hi all, given there's just the one empty spot open and I was intending on coming with a +1, I'm happy to forgo the spot for the next solo person in line.

Next up to the plate is conformispete - please confirm you can come.

I'm in

I'm in

Edit: twice it seems!

Excellent. To coin a phrase, if I'm not very much mistaken, we currently look like this :

1. conformistepete
2. Benchmark
3. Mrs Benchmark
4. Chris H
5. Boganrouge
6. Ozzie W
7. Hacker
8. mjs
9. toofastdriving

Great work.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Well, made it to Melbourne yesterday and have been at the tennis from 10am to 11pm today. What a great event the Aussie Open is! And my Burg stash arrived safely for consumption on Monday night. Can't wait!

Unusual weather for it too. Normally stinking hot. Players would be happy !

Noting can make Kyrgios happy.

Looking forward to meeting you Hacker.

Hi all - sadly something has come up and I'm unable to do Monday night. Will certainly be in for the next one though. Sorry guys, thanks for organising!

Alex can't make it so the final spot is yours if you want it Felix. Let us know if still available.

Looking forward to tomorrow. I haven't got a suitable backup for the evening so will bring some bubbles to get us going.

Is anyone planning on doing a double decant or are we popping and pouring?


PS. Tomorrow is a fruit day so all the hipster biodynamic wines will taste good.

thanks Chris, but unfortunately I am unable to make it. Have a great night!!!!