Auswine 2nd March Offline - Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Theme

[TiggerK]

Hi all,

What : Chardonnay Focus plus a few Pinot Theme

Options - Bring 1 Chardonnay OR 2 Chardonnay OR 1 Chard + 1 Pinot - Can be from anywhere in the world.

Where : La Mint Restaurant - 62 Riley St (just off William St), Darlinghurst - 10-15 mins walk from Museum train Stn

When : Thursday 2nd March 6.30pm

Bring - Your wines, $85 Cash for food (ideally), 3 glasses (if desired).

Who - Event is full.

TiggerK
rooman
bobthebuilder
dingozegan
dave vino
nineredpens
camw
croquet king
andrewpc
Krusty


Custom Menu - Fixed price $85 inc Sparkling/Still Water, Corkage, Tea/Coffee & Tip.

Starters/Entrees
Papillotes De Fromages - Bega cream cheese in crispy dumplings
Salmon Rolls - Soft rice paper rolls of smoked salmon mints with Dijon soy
Grilled Scallops - Seared scallop on the shell with lemongrass shallots & crushed peanut
Vine Beef - Seasoned tenderloin wrapped in vine leaves & char-grilled, with crushed peanut

Banana Blossom Chicken - Corn fed chicken, banana blossom, roasted peanuts & fresh herbs in lemon dressing (larger portion)

Bun Bo Xao - Sauteed Angus beef seasoned with lemongrass, w/ vermicelli, lettuce and herbs, topped with roasted peanuts

Duck Confit - Slow cooked crispy skin duck dressed with French cherry glaze (Main size)

Dessert - La Mint's exotic bittermelon jelly with coconut sago

[Hacker]

Let's do it!

[Bobthebuilder]

Sounds good, count me in!

[catchnrelease]

Yes please, pending date.

[Hacker]

Sydney posters (or anyone else that can get here) who have not previously been to an offline dinner, come and join us. You get the chance to try an amazing amount of good wine and the people are fun to be with. Make it your new year's resolution.

[dingozegan]

Sounds good!

[dave vino]

Yep count me in, is this New World wines? as opposed to the Burgundy tasting the previous month?

[TiggerK]

Happy with either, but expecting a New World focus. Always nice to compare old and new world examples alongside each other though, so no rule either way, hoping for a few non-aussies at least.

[maybs]

Yep interested subject to date. I hear Chardonnay and I just can't resist

[9redpens]

Up for 24 hours and not full, holidaying or wined out!

In please.

[camw]

I'll go reserves date dependent please.

[rooman]

Well I know I have the Leeuwin Chard 05 I can bring along. If any one has some Hoddles Pinot, I would love to try one - I must be the last wine nut never to actually try either their white or red.

Mark

[rooman]

Yep count me in, is this New World wines? as opposed to the Burgundy tasting the previous month?

Yep let keep it to new world.

[TiggerK]

Happy with either, but expecting a New World focus. Always nice to compare old and new world examples alongside each other though, so no rule either way, hoping for a few non-aussies at least.

As I said above, both are fine, whatever people want to bring!

1 Chardonnay, 2 Chardonnay or 1 Chard+1 Pinot are the available options. From anywhere, Oz, Burg, Jura, Italy, NZ etc

I like seeing how old world wines show alongside new world, it's often eye opening (in both directions).

[Croquet King]

Yes please - I'm keen for this one.

Happy New Year everyone.

[andrewpc]

I'd be keen to attend. Thanks.

[TiggerK]

OK , thanks everyone, event is now full, taking extra names for the reserve list, reasonable chance of getting in once we set the date and allow for the usual dropout or three.

[Hacker]

Thurs 2nd is good for me. However if consensus is 3rd I will bow out gracefully.

[TiggerK]

Thanks hacker, I think just based on that I'll lock in Thurs 2nd and be done with it. I know not all do, but I slightly prefer Thursday over Friday myself so organisers choice kicks in.

Date is Thursday 2nd March. First post updated.

[rooman]

So any thoughts on the venue?

Mark

[TiggerK]

Yes, will advise once sorted in a few days.

[winetastic]

Please throw Tamara and I on the reserve list.

[mjs]

interesting that Melbourne and Sydney groups seem to be going in parallel a bit at the moment. Burgundy last week, then other pinot first week of March!! We should continue to compare notes!

[Polymer]

Not sure if I'll be here then but put me on the reserves pls.

[catchnrelease]

Unfortunately won't be able to make it down for this one, bugger! Enjoy the vino.

[Red Smurf]

Thought I was a bit late to this but seeing there is a pull out already, I'll jump on the reserves too please Tim.

[pc79]

Reserves list for me please, location dependant.

[TiggerK]

Hi all,

OK so it ticked most boxes for me, and the other place I had in mind couldn't guarantee to fit us all at one table so I've talked to La Mint and booked in the following custom menu aimed at avoiding too much chilli and being fairly Chardonnay and Pinot friendly. One fixed price for everything, bring cash if possible please to avoid too many c/c's on the night. I liked the quieter ambience, good size tables, plenty of space, central location, wine friendly staff and decent food. We are OK to bring Champagne too if someone wants to nominate that as their wine, or one of their wines.

First post has been updated with the event info as well.

Custom Menu - Fixed price $85 inc Sparkling/Still Water, Corkage, Tea/Coffee & Tip.

Starters/Entrees
Papillotes De Fromages - Bega cream cheese in crispy dumplings
Salmon Rolls - Soft rice paper rolls of smoked salmon mints with Dijon soy
Grilled Scallops - Seared scallop on the shell with lemongrass shallots & crushed peanut
Vine Beef - Seasoned tenderloin wrapped in vine leaves & char-grilled, with crushed peanut

Banana Blossom Chicken - Corn fed chicken, banana blossom, roasted peanuts & fresh herbs in lemon dressing (larger portion)

Bun Bo Xao - Sauteed Angus beef seasoned with lemongrass, w/ vermicelli, lettuce and herbs, topped with roasted peanuts

Duck Confit - Slow cooked crispy skin duck dressed with French cherry glaze (Main size)

Dessert - La Mint's exotic bittermelon jelly with coconut sago

[rooman]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and excellent menu. We could try again to see if LTD is open beforehand for those who want to arrive early. I will check and come back on the point.

Mark

[dave vino]

Can I get in early and say I am bringing a Curly Flat pinot and a Mayer Pinot. Not sure what vintages yet 2012 I think.

So if anyone has Curly and wants to start a bit of a vertical...