January Offline - Rhone Blends

[dave vino]

I'm thinking it would be suicide trying to get something organised before Xmas in terms of numbers with work/friends/family Xmas parties etc. So how about around January 8 2016 before the work year kicks off again for most people? People should know their availability if they are travelling or not. Obviously flexible with dates and theme. Thought I'd get it out there for discussion. If numbers are not huge, maybe keep it more casual and go to Brio in Pyrmont (which is probably best suited to about 12 people)

I'm thinking Rhone Blends would be a good theme, with lots of talk of blends at our table on Friday and how they are good drinking due to the winemaker being able to mix and match what grape grew well that year.

This gives us an opportunity to try Northern Rhone (SV blends), Southern Rhone (Grenache blends), Barossan GSM etc, etc. So lots of opportunity for old world, new world, young, old and everything in between. I know we've done Red Blends already but thought a more specific theme might be fun.

1. Dave - 2003 Rayas Fonsalette, 2006 Rostaing Cote Rotie
2. TiggerK - 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac
3. BobtheBuilder
4. Krusty
5. Maybs - 2010 Jaboulet Cotie Domaine des Pierrelles
6. 9RedPens
7 - mse

[TiggerK]

Count me in as always Dave. Happy with whatever theme, Rhone grapes/blends sounds good.

Odyssey mentioned he was thinking of doing a Kiwi theme at some stage too, SavB aside, be keen for that in the new year as well.

[ufo]

Coming out of hibernation, count me in tentatively.

[Bobthebuilder]

Count me in too please Dave, great theme!

[Polymer]

IN..

[maybs]

If we can have this offline somewhere in the Sussex Inlet/Ulladulla region I am so in

[Polymer]

White Rhone blends ok too? Or just reds?

[dave vino]

Sure, white Rhone blends are fine. If it becomes difficult to fill up then Condrieu/Viognier is fine.

[Hacker]

If we can have this offline somewhere in the Sussex Inlet/Ulladulla region I am so in

Like you I am away, sunning myself at Boomerang Beach. Otherwise would be there.

There is a nice restaurant at Boomie that would be perfect for an offline if anyone is there in early Jan
Attendees:
Hacker
Mrs Hacker
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[odyssey]

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[odyssey]

There is a nice restaurant at Boomie

I read that as "Bonnie Doon".

Ah the serenity.

[rooman]

Damn Dan that's awfully early for such a good topic. We will be away until after Aussie Day weekend. I would have happily brought along some early Clonakilla or Ch NdP from the south. If you move it to the end of the month then I'd be in.

Mark

[griff]

I'll be in for this depending on dates.

[dave vino]

Would it get more traction if I moved it back a week to say the 15th?

[rooman]

Would it get more traction if I moved it back a week to say the 15th?

Post Australia Day would allow those of us with small kids who are away on school holidays to also attend. I have a Pegau NdP 2005 and a few others from 05 I am keen to try.

[Krusty]

Pencil me in please Dave

[odyssey]

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You missed my reply above Dave.

[odyssey]

Re. Wines, pencil in a Pegau and a Rayas Fonsalette. Will decide on a vintage sometime before the event.

[Red Smurf]

Count me in

[dave vino]

Re. Wines, pencil in a Pegau and a Rayas Fonsalette. Will decide on a vintage sometime before the event.

Which vintage? I was going to bring a 2003 Rayas Fonsalette.

[dave vino]

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You missed my reply above Dave.

Doh sorry.

[maybs]

15th would be perfect for me Dave, just after I get back from the south coast and just before I go away fishing on the GBR

[dave vino]

Drive past this place in Brighton Le Sands every night after the gym. Figure with a Frenchie theme...and would make a change to SPN and Cafe Lyon.

French food, snails, duck a l'orange, plus all the usual suspects. A bit more exxy than others, but they do a 3 course group menu for $55 a head and offer BYO of course.
http://www.larousserestaurant.com.au/dinner-menu.php

Not the easiest to get to for the public transport travellers, but nothing a short cab ride won't fix.

Worth a shot? And if we are still hungry afterwards a nice CdP and a Yeeros on the beach would be fantastic

[ufo]

R u serious Dave, Brighton Le Sands !?! that's other side of the planet for me.

[dave vino]

R u serious Dave, Brighton Le Sands !?! that's other side of the planet for me.

Much easier than Bellevue Hill from your place, Southern Cross Drive, General Holmes Drive, Grand Parade then right onto Bay St. Basically stay on the same road the whole way.

[rooman]

How about Brown Sugar in Bondi? They are a French bistro and do awesome food.

[ufo]

R u serious Dave, Brighton Le Sands !?! that's other side of the planet for me.

Much easier than Bellevue Hill from your place, Southern Cross Drive, General Holmes Drive, Grand Parade then right onto Bay St. Basically stay on the same road the whole way.

How can you compare any other tasting venue with Bellevue Hill That place is legendary and is worth all the trouble to get there

[rooman]

I believe I see a building level of ground support for Brown Sugar in Bondi.

[Bobthebuilder]

I believe I see a building level of ground support for Brown Sugar in Bondi.

atleast if you get the night wrong again you wont have far to travel!

[rooman]

I believe I see a building level of ground support for Brown Sugar in Bondi.

atleast if you get the night wrong again you wont have far to travel!

May your corkscrew get rusty and drop off!!!