Will anyone want to meet for a small offline minitasting on Friday night in Napa Valley at a restaurant or someone house?
I am on a small hotel, so can not offer it.
Will like to meet Pyang and the Napa crew!

Orlando

I am game, what do you have in mind?

I live in an apartment, can't afford a house...

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Nothing in mind yet. You used all you income for the 00 bordeaux and the Neals. That's why you have the apartment.
Seriously,
You have done many of these, so you can schedule the game. It could be at the aparment if you like and we are a few (I can even cook), or at any restaurant that have low corkage. That day I only have a David Arthur appointment at 11.
I am staying close to the town (Napa redwood Inn).
If we can not get other people, we can just make a reservation for two at a restaurant. Try to get Bob Bressler (I can not write on VinoCellar forum, but could read it and their Napa offline was wonderful). I have plenty of wine in my cellar at San Rafael, so will have good juice that night.
Orlando
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[This message was edited by orlando on Jun 30, 2004 at 07:20 PM.]

Nothing in mind yet. You used all you income for the 00 bordeaux and the Neals. That's why you have the apartment.
Seriously,
You have done many of these, so you can schedule the game. It could be at the aparment if you like and we are a few (I can even cook), or at any restaurant that have low corkage. That day I only have a David Arthur appointment at 11.
I am staying close to the town (Napa redwood Inn).
If we can not get other people, we can just make a reservation for two at a restaurant. Try to get Bob Bressler (I can not write on VinoCellar forum, but could read it and their Napa offline was wonderful). I have plenty of wine in my cellar at San Rafael, so will have good juice that night.
Orlando
odejesus@pol.net

Nothing in mind yet. You used all you income for the 00 bordeaux and the Neals. That's why you have the apartment.
Seriously,
You have done many of these, so you can schedule the game. It could be at the aparment if you like and we are a few (I can even cook), or at any restaurant that have low corkage. That day I only have a David Arthur appointment at 11.
I am staying close to the town (Napa redwood Inn).
If we can not get other people, we can just make a reservation for two at a restaurant. Try to get Bob Bressler (I can not write on VinoCellar forum, but could read it and their Napa offline was wonderful). I have plenty of wine in my cellar at San Rafael, so will have good juice that night.
Orlando

orlando,

I will shoot out a few e-mails this afternoon to the local folks. How many do you have in the party?

I am leaving to go to Walla Walla Friday morning, so I won't be able to confirm the details probably 'til after the weekend.

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It is only me. Let's see if other locals join. Enjoy the trip to WA.
Orlando
odejesus@pol.net

Powell,
I reserved for 4 persons at Foothill Cafe at 7PM. We can add or decrease as necessary. Cork is only $10, and food, I have been told is very good and a favorite of locals.
I am open to suggestions for other places. Reserved this one to have something secure on a Friday night.
Orlando

orlando,

Sounds good, will update on attendance next week.

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the ribs are great at foothill!

Bob, that was what I was thinking to order.
You and your wife are invited to join us. I told Pyang (Powell Yang) to call or e-mail you. So far we are two and have reserved for four. Looking to try the 01 Bressler from barrel or bottle
Orlando De Jesus

orlando,

Here is the attendance update.

orlando - 1
pyang - 1
Bob Bressler - 2
Delia Viader - 1

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Sounds great. Looking to be a Napa Valley vintners offline. I have met Delia several times and she is a joy. Looking to meet Bob and Stacey.
Will upgrade the reservation to 6 or 8.
Orlando

Attendance:

orlando - 1
pyang - 1
Bob Bressler - 2
Delia Viader - 1

Reservation upgraded to 8 people.

Attendance:

orlando - 1
pyang - 1
Bob Bressler - 2
Delia Viader - 1

Bump!

Short guest list, still have room.

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orlando - 1
pyang - 1
Bob Bressler - 2
Delia Viader - 1...maybe 2
Michael Logan - 2

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The reservation is at 7PM and is under my name.
Orlando De Jesus
I will be there 15-20 minutes earlier.
See you all there.

Tim,

Looks like we may still have a spot open, or we can probabaly change the reserveation size if necessary. Would you like to join us for dinner?

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Do we have a wine theme?

Bob,

Don't have a theme, Delia mentioned that she is going to bring the 2002 Viader which is being bottled on Friday.

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Hit the mainland (SF) last night. On my way to Napa today.
I am bringing a SNQ white to start the night, and a SNQ 98 syrah for ribs!!
I though that Bob was bringing the barrel sample of 01 but he may surprise us.
Orlando

I'll bring a bubblie to start and something else...need to start digging...

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Already check in in Napa.

[This message was edited by orlando on Jul 21, 2004 at 11:10 AM.]

I just saw this post. Sounds like fun and wish I could attend but I have a conflict. Let's have a full report, of course.

Tim,

Maybe next time.

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