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Last year the Sydney forumites had a number of offlines, but the one that gave the most enjoyment to those in attendance was undoubtedly the Rockford dinner. So without further ado I am announcing the 2014 Rockford Offline! We will try to replicate or even outdo last years extravaganza. Details are as follows, but are changeable to suit participants:
Thursday 5th June (changeable to suit if not convenient) at Cafe Lyon in Lindfield http://www.cafelyon.com.au/ opposite Lindfield station.
Max 10 people, condition of entry - bring a Basket Press or a SVS. I'll kick off with a '96 or '98 BP depending on what others nominate.

Anyone interested?

Sounds good. Only have 2010 BP in AU so I guess that's what I'll bring...

I will try to make it if I can. I don't think I can offer anything other than a 2009 BP. Will dig around next week and confirm.

Man, you guys are taunting me... I am going to boycott any threads relating to this event!

Polymer wrote:Sounds good. Only have 2010 BP in AU so I guess that's what I'll bring...

I would crack that the night before or a decant first thing that morning imo. Had one recently and my mate decanted it at 2pm for an evening session. Still very closed.

Should be OK for this. I'll fill in any gaps.

Can bring a Rockford white as well to get proceedings underway.

Count me in, only have a 2004 BP left, so will bring that, but since I bought one last time, I will try to find something else if possible.

Put me down as 40/60 please mate.
It's Tiffs birthday that weekend however circumstances mean we're likely celebrating on the 5th instead.

Count me in.
I will be on my best behaviour !

Ok, quick summary so far. Those nominating (some tentative)
Hacker
Polymer
Krusty
dave vino
TiggerK
Micheal R
Bigred

Three spots to go guys!

Sounds great, please put me down as attending with either an '04 or '06 BP

04 is a damn good vintage imho.

06 is significantly better than 04 IMHO

I haven't yet tried the '06 and on a proper reading of the thread Tim may well bring an '04, so pencil me in for the '06 subject to it also being a double up

Hope that helps tempt you along if you can make it Michael. Also thanks for the tip re NYC, have a lunch time booking for Eleven Madison Park in a week, looking forward to it already

maybs wrote:Also thanks for the tip re NYC, have a lunch time booking for Eleven Madison Park in a week, looking forward to it already

Nice one maybs, let u know ASAP how it goes, also on Mick's recco, we're thinking about a lunch there in June....

TiggerK wrote:

maybs wrote:Also thanks for the tip re NYC, have a lunch time booking for Eleven Madison Park in a week, looking forward to it already

Nice one maybs, let u know ASAP how it goes, also on Mick's recco, we're thinking about a lunch there in June....

I went to the sister restaurant NoMad last night. Good, but no EMP. 35 bucks corkage if youre interested.

Righto, I am confirmed with the '09.
Also, if there are no complaints I will bring a plus one from work who tells me she will be bringing a '96.

Mike Hawkins wrote:

TiggerK wrote:

maybs wrote:Also thanks for the tip re NYC, have a lunch time booking for Eleven Madison Park in a week, looking forward to it already

Nice one maybs, let u know ASAP how it goes, also on Mick's recco, we're thinking about a lunch there in June....

I went to the sister restaurant NoMad last night. Good, but no EMP. 35 bucks corkage if youre interested.

@Maybs.. Nice one,..…fingers crossed it performs as hyped!
@Tim, I really hope your itinerary works out and you can give it a shot
@Mike...Nomad looks very cool, like the sound of the summer outdoor area too....do EMP allow BYO?

I should add to my initial comment, the 04 BP is still a lovely wine, I just prefer the 06 version. The 04 has never really knocked my socks off, but the 06 certainly has. Only based on a few bottles of each mind you…so hardly an expert

Very interested although I need to pick up a BP to contribute, I'm sure I can get one by then.

We are confirmed at Cafe Lyon downstairs, couldn't get upstairs - a large group already up there. Summary of attendees:

Hacker wrote: Those nominating (some tentative)
Hacker Black Shiraz
Polymer '10 BP
Krusty '09 BP
Krusty's +1 '96 BP
dave vino will fill a gap
TiggerK '04 BP
Micheal R tentative TBA
Bigred '98 BP
maybs '06 BP

Full at present. If anyone pulls out we can take someone else.

Michael R wrote:@Maybs.. Nice one,..…fingers crossed it performs as hyped!
@Tim, I really hope your itinerary works out and you can give it a shot
@Mike...Nomad looks very cool, like the sound of the summer outdoor area too....do EMP allow BYO?

I should add to my initial comment, the 04 BP is still a lovely wine, I just prefer the 06 version. The 04 has never really knocked my socks off, but the 06 certainly has. Only based on a few bottles of each mind you…so hardly an expert

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Last time corkage was $75

Hi Dave

I'm going to have to miss this one unfortunately, if there's someone else keen to jump in...
Hopefully the wines show as well as the last rockford offline, i can still taste that wonderful 98.

As mentioned, i brought an 04 SVS Hoffman to a casual dinner last weekend, as as lazy back up.
Massive massive wine, years form being ready obviously. Honestly i'm not certain i'll like it in 15-20 years when it should have settled down, time will tell.

Have a great night.
Mick

Geez, hope you blokes like shiraz. No Moppa or Cabernet to bring along? An older Semillon or Riesling would be awesome too.

-- George Krashos

I am only sad that I live in Adelaide other wise I would be there will bells on.
Never enough BP, but yes had a 96 vine vale the other day and it was beautiful.

Cheers
Craig

Bugger this completely dropped off my Radar. Sorry to say that I won't be able to make it David!

Bet it will be a good one!!

odyssey wrote:Bugger this completely dropped off my Radar. Sorry to say that I won't be able to make it David!

Bet it will be a good one!!

We will miss you and Michael.

But this frees up two spots for any Sydney forumites to come along, just bring a cherished Rockford red, either a SVS, BP or a Black Shiraz. We ate at Cafe Lyon last night; knockout food and service!

Definitely coming with my 1998 basket press.. Having the 2002 cab sav tonight. Perfect.

Look forward to next thursday night !

Hacker wrote:We are confirmed at Cafe Lyon downstairs, couldn't get upstairs - a large group already up there. Summary of attendees:

Hacker Black Shiraz disg 2001
Polymer '10 BP
Krusty '09 BP
Krusty's +1 '96 BP
dave vino will fill a gap
TiggerK '04 BP
Bigred '98 BP
maybs '06 BP
Colin '08 BP

Still one place free guys for next Thursday 5th June. Great venue with superb food, and a vertical of Basket Press covering almost 15 years! I'm surprised we're not fighting people off!

If interested just register in a post below

Grabbed one of the '06 out of storage when I was there on the weekend and popped it in the euro cave at home. Looking forward to it!

Hacker wrote:

Hacker wrote:We are confirmed at Cafe Lyon downstairs, couldn't get upstairs - a large group already up there. Summary of attendees:

Hacker Black Shiraz disg 2001
Polymer '10 BP
Krusty '09 BP
Krusty's +1 '96 BP
dave vino will fill a gap
TiggerK '04 BP
Bigred '98 BP
maybs '06 BP

Still two places free guys for next Thursday 5th June. Great venue with superb food, and a vertical of Basket Press covering almost 15 years! I'm surprised we're not fighting people off!

If interested just register in a post below

Shame I'm the other side of the world... I have a few vintages from the 80s which need drinking soon.