Sydney Under $30 Pinot offline. Oct 14th. Ashfield

[pc79]

Quite last minute, but I'm putting together an under $30 Pinot night in Ashfield this Friday night 14th Oct. kick off at 6:30pm at Shangai night. 275 Liverpool Rd.

The premise of the night is to try and find some Pinot for under $30 that punches above its weight. Brown paper bag, tasting blind. Eating as much dumplings and duck as you can fit in.

So far 5 attendees. Looking for another 3-5 to fill the rest. A couple of premiums being thrown in to mix it up also. Who's keen?

pc79 - 2012 Bream Creek, 2013 Slow Wine Co
Walshy - 2013 Fromm La Strada, 2015 Allied Assemblage
Vinh - 2012 Farrside
Porkrail
David123 - 15 Mac Forbes
TiggerK
Bobthebuilder
barbthebuilder
davevino

Reserves:
Deejay81?
Lauren81?

[deejay81]

Possibly Lauren and I?

Depends on how we pull up after the PWS Champagne tasting tomorrow... I know she's going to jig work on Friday, but I could be struggling as I don't have that luxury....

[winetastic]

If I didn't have a horrible head cold I would be in, next time gadget.

[TiggerK]

Sounds good Paul, count me in.

[pc79]

Excellent Tim!
David, keep us in the loop. We're full up if you and Lauren can make it.

Also, let me know what you're planning on bringing.

Will be good to see you guys again

[TiggerK]

Excellent Tim!
....
Also, let me know what you're planning on bringing.

Wasn't it supposed to be blind?? Doubt we'll get double ups and even if we do that could be a fun exercise..!

Anyway, I'll bring a Pinot or two.

[Bobthebuilder]

in if its not too late
in too much of a rush to get in to count!

[pc79]

Nic, no worries. Come along!
Tim, trying to avoid 9 hoddles creek if possible. We'll wrap them all up in the same type of brown paper bag so there is no 'bringers bias' and just grab them willy nilly

[Bobthebuilder]

That's awesome!
Any chance there is any room for Michelle?
She has been dying to do this Pinot night ever since the last one - for those who can remember the photo of her scoffing the noodles over the open dishwasher

[pc79]

Sure thing Nic, Michelle is in.

[Bobthebuilder]

I take it auction price is valid?

[dave vino]

Can I go first reserve.

Had a change of plans but am still tentative due to work. Will know closer to Friday arvo.

[pc79]

Auction price... yeah. Go for it. Have found some good ones floating around for betw 25/30 if you shop around.

Dave, 1st reserve

[maybs]

It's a great package, dumplings, duck and Pinot. Very jealous, bloody work is killing me but will be jealously thinking of you all.

[Polymer]

Have fun guys..wish I could be there..

[pc79]

Deejay81, will you and Lauren be joining us?
Tim, Nic, what's on the menu?

[Bobthebuilder]

2012 Michael Hall Pinot Noir (not sang de pigeon)
2010 Brokenwood (Beechworth, but not Indigo)

[pc79]

Quite last minute, but I'm putting together an under $30 Pinot night in Ashfield this Friday night 14th Oct. kick off at 6:30pm at Shangai night. 275 Liverpool Rd.

The premise of the night is to try and find some Pinot for under $30 that punches above its weight. Brown paper bag, tasting blind. Eating as much dumplings and duck as you can fit in.

So far 5 attendees. Looking for another 3-5 to fill the rest. A couple of premiums being thrown in to mix it up also. Who's keen?

pc79 - 2012 Bream Creek, 2013 Slow Wine Co
Walshy - 2013 Fromm La Strada, 2015 Allied Assemblage
Vinh - 2012 Farrside
Porkrail
David123 - 15 Mac Forbes
TiggerK
Bobthebuilder - 2012 Michael Hall
barbthebuilder - 2010 brokenwood
Deejay81?
Lauren81?

Reserves:
davevino

[TiggerK]

Lethbridge Menage a Noir 2015
Garagiste Le Stagiaire 2015

See you all at 6.30 or so. Hoping Dave can squeeze in, more the merrier!

[pc79]

I agree Tim. What would an offline be without Dave and the magical suitcase! The more the merrier indeed. Come along mr vino!

[dave vino]

Hurrah, I can bring blind tasting covers if you want them.

[deejay81]

Hey Paul and all,

I think its best if you move Lauren and I onto the reserve/maybe list
Drank way too much champagne last night and feeling the effects today... Lauren is still asleep at home but i'm pretty sure she'll be struggling too..

Anyway I hope its ok with you guys if i give a final confirmation of yes/no around lunch time or just post lunch?

[deejay81]

Oh and if we do come,

2014 Mount Pleasant Mothervine
2011 Domaine A Stoney Vineyard

[deejay81]

Hey,

Sorry guys but we're going to have to bail on this one wish we could come but I think we're struggling too much

[pc79]

No worries David, hope all is well with you both (aside from the hangovers!)

[dave vino]

Looking at bringing...

<$30
2009 Michel Magnien Fixin
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1084422

>$30
2006 10 Minutes by Tractor McCutcheons Vineyard

Plus maybe some backups...

[Bobthebuilder]

is anyone keen for a white to start on?

[TiggerK]

Not hearing any complaints Nic!

[Bobthebuilder]

yeah that was a bit of a silly question!
if by some chance I turn up without a white would someone please remind me to call home and get nanna to pull it out of the freezer
2003 Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling

[pc79]

Great stuff!! 1.5hrs till kick off