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Originally posted by jryoung:
Hmmms, looks like I may need to tweak the date. How does the 10th work for people?

10th looks good. 3rd is no good for me

10th is good for me. Can't do weekdays because of the distance and work.

Anyone else for the 10th?

10th is ok for me too

The 10th it is.

Please let me know, if something comes up, or if the number of guests needs to change.

For now I'll start the list.
1. Myself
2. My better half
3. My close friend
4. My close friend's better half
5. Paul (Stefania Wine)
6. Peer Gynt
7. Peer's better half
8. Dave Tong
9. Dave's Driver
10. Open
11. If necessary
12. If necessary

Looking forward to meeting you.
J.R.

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I'll probably be bringing a driver.

Unfortunately I can not make it on the 10th. Have fun!

10th is good for me, too.

Assuming I qualify for #3 above, I am in.

Beringer white zin pairs well with lamb or meatloaf, I'll make sure to bring enough for everyone.

Excellent! I think I'll bump it to 12.

1. Myself
2. My better half
3. My close friend
4. My close friend's better half
5. Paul (Stefania Wine)
6. Peer Gynt
7. Peer's better half
8. Dave Tong
9. Dave's Driver
10. Yhn
11. Open
12. Open

My husband Luke and I would be interested in joining you. It would be our first time too so if you are looking for more experienced guests, that is fine.

Thanks!

Welcome Christie.

Well it looks like we have a full house, if everyone could shoot me an email for final arangements (glassware needed, directions etc.) that's be great. Below is the menu again, I'll get us started with some bubbles. Other than that feel free to bring whatever for wine. If you'd like to declare what your bringing fine, if not, no worries.

1. Myself
2. My better half
3. Henry Reardon
4. HR's better half
5. Paul (Stefania Wine)
6. Peer Gynt
7. Peer's better half
8. Dave Tong
9. Dave's Driver
10. Yhn
11. ChristieCA
12. ChristieCA's Hubby

The menu once more:
To start:
Cured Meats, cheese and crackers/bread

Salad:
Corn jicima shrimp salad

Entree:
Roasted loin of lamb, with cous cous (or stuffed meatloaf, I haven't fully decided)

Dessert:
Traditional ricotta pie (or chocolate cake di abruzzo)

<--- ChristieCA's husband...

Looking forward to meeting you all (read: drinking everybody's wine).

It looks like Ali won't be able to make it. She's got another event on the same day that takes precedence

Apparently I'm supposed to be going too. I'm trying to negotiate my way out of it. Will keep you posted.

No worries Dave, keep me posted.

All - Does anyone have any food allergies? You can shoot me an email if you don't want to post them here.

I've finally managed to decide on one of my bottles, I'll be bringing a La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino which should go well with either of the entrees. Currently waiting to see whether JR will be switching the salad course given our current citrus crop issues to decide on my other wine.

Given my salad includes lime and avocado and that it will be post superbowl (read: guacamole!). I may change it up depending on availability.

If I change it, it won't be drastic, I'll stick with shrimp and probably add a mango puree. Either way it'll be light, and acidic be it citrus or vinegar.

It looks like I'm in the clear - pending any major setbacks I'll be there

Are you setting a theme? I'll probably bring an older red and a sticky.

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No formal theme, just wine and food.

Looking forward to having everyone over.

Updated confirms:

1. Myself
2. My better half
3. Henry Reardon
4. HR's better half
5. Paul (Stefania Wine)
6. Peer Gynt
7. Peer's better half
8. Dave Tong
9. Yhn
10. ChristieCA
11. ChristieCA's Hubby
12. A close friend of mine

OK I think I'll bring a 1999 Woodward Canyon Artist Series cabernet, and maybe a late harvest Zinfandel or a Tokaji or Sauternes depending on what's for dessert.

I know you have an account on VinoCellar - if you don't want to post your address here just PM me there. You can also reach Stefania_Wine and yhn the same way (though he's yhnx over there).

Thanks Dave, I just sent PM's to the three of you, let me know if they don't come through.

I'm pretty sure I'll be cooking lamb for an entree, I did a stuffed meatloaf last weekend, it was good but I need to tinker with it some more.

Not sure if that changes anyone's wine choice, but I thought I'd offer up the info.

I just placed the order for the lamb, does anyone need any last minute info? Address maybe?

jamesyoung38 at yahoo dot com

What's for dessert? I'm thinking of bringing a 1993 Disznoko Tokaj 5 puttonyos, but if you're doing the chocolate cake that's not going to pair very well.

I'm going with the chocolate cake. It's has almond and nutmeg in the flour and cornmeal based batter, and chocolate frosting. So while it's chocolate, it's not entirely chocolate.

I'll also have a cheese plate with sliced apple and pear plus a few other goodies.

How about a Cabernet port, then?