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Hello Brisbane folks (and those further afield)

I was thinking it has been a while since the last off-line for those in the Sunshine State.
How about we schedule something for early August or if we can get our stuff together late July 2017?
We've been to Brent's the last four or five times so let me suggest we revisit Sprout in Auchenflower. The food is always good and the venue is pretty easy to access for most of the regulars.
As to the theme, I think I'll leave it open, so let call it 'to be determined'

Lets keep the numbers to bout a dozen or so. Over to you to register your interest.

Wahoo - would love to attend if the dates line up, I'm assuming Friday or Saturday - I'm free 21st July, 29th July, 11th August, 18th August - hopefully one of these will fit - will be +1 if one these fits in - cheers, Nick

Late July works for me.

+1 please.

Cheers

Michael

PS Will be good to see you Nick!

Guys,

Joe Evans from Ballycroft will be in Brisbane on 22nd July. He's happy to bring his wines along for tasting.

Cheers
Ian

I enjoy Joe's style of shiraz. There unique imo
Rich..

Could possibly make the 22nd - probably without a +1 but would still be keen and yes will be great to see everyone

OK 22nd of July looking like a goer.
Let me know if I have misread the replies.

Venue:
Sprout-111 Haig Rd, Auchenflower

Time:
6:45 for 7pm start

Theme:
TBD

Attendees:
Rens+1
Nick
Ian (Will Joe be a plus one?)
Michael +1

Wines:
Rens: Bubbles and a red
Joe: His portfolio of wines
Michael:
Nick:
Ian:

More places available if you're in town.
Any suggestions for a theme or do we wing it?

Thanks Rens, in the absence of a Theme I'll bring a French Chardy & Sticky - looking forward to it

Thanks Nick
So the update is a s follows:

Venue:
Sprout-111 Haig Rd, Auchenflower

Date and Time:
22nd of July 2017
6:45 for 7pm start

Theme:
TBD

Attendees:
Rens+1
Nick
Ian (Will Joe be a plus one?)
Michael +1

Wines:
Rens: Rockford black sparkling & 2006 Marques de Murrieta Reserva
Joe: His portfolio of wines
Michael:
Nick: French Chardy & Sticky
Ian:

More places available if you're in town.

Be great to get a few more Brissie Forumites along. These nights are always great fun awash with amazing wines.

Cheers
Ian

Was just thinking I should gauge interest in a Brisbane offline as I might be in Brisbane mid August and Rens has beaten me to the punch.

Won't be able to make July but if there is interest for a second offline mid August perhaps I could set something up once I know my movements. Have fun for this one though.

Clive

Ok. Booked the restaurant.
Will firm up numbers closer to the date.

ticklenow1 wrote:Be great to get a few more Brissie Forumites along. These nights are always great fun awash with amazing wines.

Cheers
Ian

Would like to join everyone, but unfortunately am away at work. Perhaps we can make another offline in late Oct. Have a great night. cheers Gerry

vovo wrote:Was just thinking I should gauge interest in a Brisbane offline as I might be in Brisbane mid August and Rens has beaten me to the punch.

Won't be able to make July but if there is interest for a second offline mid August perhaps I could set something up once I know my movements. Have fun for this one though.

Clive

The more the merrier! I can do August.

Cheers

Michael

Likely I can do August too.

Hi guys, I'm out for July one but will likely be up for one in August.

Will

Willard wrote:Hi guys, I'm out for July one but will likely be up for one in August.

Will

Do people want to reschedule for August?
It would appear that more people could come to an August offline.
Thoughts?....

We had best make a decision then.

Cheers
Ian

ticklenow1 wrote:We had best make a decision then.

Cheers
Ian

Happy with either or

rens wrote:

ticklenow1 wrote:We had best make a decision then.

Cheers
Ian

Happy with either or

Are we still doing this on Saturday night. Just need to book a room and tell Joe it's a goer.

Dave will more than likely attend as well.

Cheers
Ian

ticklenow1 wrote:

rens wrote:

ticklenow1 wrote:We had best make a decision then.

Cheers
Ian

Happy with either or

Are we still doing this on Saturday night. Just need to book a room and tell Joe it's a goer.

Dave will more than likely attend as well.

Cheers
Ian

Yes. Bugger it. Rather too many off-lines to attend than not enough.

Okay. I am still in! My +1 is OS but will see if someone else is keen.

Cheers

Michael

Sweet, I'll book a room and see you all on Saturday night!

Any ideas for theme, or is it just bring anything?

Cheers
Ian

Kellee has suggested that seeing it is a small group, the theme should be bring a favourite.

(Any Grenache in your cellar Ian?? )

So the update is a s follows:

Venue:
Sprout-111 Haig Rd, Auchenflower

Date and Time:
22nd of July 2017
6:45 for 7pm start

Theme:
Bring A favourite (If agreed by the group)

Attendees:
Rens + Kellee
Nick
Ian, Dave and Joe
Michael +1

Wines:
Rens: Rockford black sparkling & 2006 Marques de Murrieta Reserva
Joe: His portfolio of wines
Michael:
Nick: French Chardy & Sticky
Ian:

Joe is bringing along 2 extras as well, Margaret and Neville. Not sure of their wines.

Dave will come along as well.

Theme is great and will advise on the wine Dave and I will bring.

Cheers
Ian

Sounds great - looking forward to seeing everyone and hopefully a second offline in August too!

Update-

I have bumped the numbers up with the Restaurant to 10.

Venue:
Sprout-111 Haig Rd, Auchenflower

Date and Time:
22nd of July 2017
6:45 for 7pm start

Theme:
Bring A favourite (If agreed by the group)

Attendees:
Rens + Kellee
Nick
Ian, Dave
Joe, Margaret & Neville
Michael +?1

Wines-
Rens: Rockford black sparkling & 2006 Marques de Murrieta Reserva
Joe: His portfolio of wines
Margaret and Neville:
Michael:
Nick: French Chardy & Sticky
Ian and Dave:

Happy to bring an Aussie Chardy to go head-to-head with the French. What vintage/style are you bringing Nick?

Could bring something in lighter red style like a 2013 Spinnifex La Maline? Or head into Pinot territory.....2013 Hoddles 1er?

Cheers

Michael

Michael McNally wrote:Happy to bring an Aussie Chardy to go head-to-head with the French. What vintage/style are you bringing Nick?

Could bring something in lighter red style like a 2013 Spinnifex La Maline? Or head into Pinot territory.....2013 Hoddles 1er?

Cheers

Michael

Always wanted to try a Hoddles 1er.
Perhaps it may convert Ian(or most likely not)