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I only have one of my three left....

PH


Patience, the ability to suppress restlessness, steady perseverance or endurance.



Unfortunately, I couldn't keep my fingers off of 'em. I've got two Mas Doix left (from 6) and NONE of the Rotllans... If you ever get the urge to open your last one, CALL ME! I'll be there in 20 minutes! Smile
 
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I only have one of my three left....

PH


Patience, the ability to suppress restlessness, steady perseverance or endurance.



Unfortunately, I couldn't keep my fingers off of 'em. I've got two Mas Doix left (from 6) and NONE of the Rotllans... If you ever get the urge to open your last one, CALL ME! I'll be there in 20 minutes! Smile


Deal! Cool

PH
 
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My friend is confirmed. I'll bring a Champagne on his behalf but haven't decided on it yet. I'll know by tomorrow when I drop the wines off at CS's!


Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever. - Aristophanes
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Do we need another white or sparker? Since I am also going to dropping wine off at CS's I could add a bottle from the cellar. I promise no Georgian sparklers.

Chris


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It's your call, Habu. We do need another couple of sparklers, but between cometspider's 4 new arrivals we should be able to get them to cover that department. Hopefully he'll chime in in the next day or so with some declarations for them.

Wednesday, March 26th is the day I need to give ____ a final head count. Please confirm your unconfirmed by then.

PH
 
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PH, you may need more Champagne, but you never need any sparklers, ever. Wink
 
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Touché.

PH
 
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I was really hoping to deflect any comments regarding the Georgia Champagne, and unfortunately used the term sparkler....but then again even mentioning the Georgian champagne may have been a mistake. Big Grin


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then again even mentioning the Georgian champagne may have been a mistake. Big Grin


Georgian Champagne... oxymoron! Razz Big Grin
 
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I've had 20 wines in the last 4 hours...

My 3rd wine for the offline will be:

Louis Roederer Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne 2000



See you all at ******* next Saturday Smile


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I've had 20 wines in the last 4 hours...



Now that is the spirit!

You are going to fit in well with the Maryland/DC group. Big Grin
 
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Wednesday, March 26th is the day I need to give ____ a final head count. Please confirm your unconfirmed by then.

PH


I have to bow out due to a work conflict that has come up. Sorry to miss meeting the new faces and seeing the old ones. At least you will all have a little more elbow room. Next time...
 
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Final head count being confirmed for out dinner at _____ on March 29th @ 7:30 PM:

PH
2001 Cims de Porrera Priorat Classic

sarbuze (3)
1999 Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Fiacre
2003 Clos Mogador Priorat
A Mystery Champagne

klymkev
2004 Mas Doix Priorat Salanques

Gentleman farmer
2002 Joan d'Anguera Montsant El Bugader

cometspider (6)
2001 Rotllan Torra Priorat Tirant
1999 Bodegas Mauro Viño de la Tierra de Castilla y León
4 Mystery Wines

sibster
2004 Trio Infernal Priorat No. 1/3

Habu World Tour (2)
2003 Bodegas y Viñedos Luna Beberide Bierzo Daniel
2004 Alto Moncayo Garnacha (bottling?)

So we are at 15, if my count is correct. If anyone sees anything I've missed, please let me know. We'll miss Lentini and Festiva this time around. See you all on Saturday!

PH
 
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PH: My third wine: Louis Roederer Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne 2000

Also, I finally figured out where you came up with your online handle: PH?
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You calling him a goat?
 
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Mmmmm...fennel pollen? I gotta get me some of that!
 
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Seems to me the '82 Gruaud Larose would be a nice Mystery Wine. Razz
 
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Sure it's not more like:

Purple haze all in my brain
Lately things just don't seem the same
- Jimi Hendrix



Sorry to miss this one, some of me fav's in there.

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Seems to me the '82 Gruaud Larose would be a nice Mystery Wine. Razz


Uhhhhh... it's a Spaniard offline, w + a. There will be time in the future for some 1982 GL, I'm thinkin..... I think I know someone who has one or two. Wink

Baaaaaaah.

Razz

PH
 
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Seems to me the '82 Gruaud Larose would be a nice Mystery Wine. Razz


Uhhhhh... it's a Spaniard offline, w + a. There will be time in the future for some 1982 GL, I'm thinkin..... I think I know someone who has one or two. Wink

Baaaaaaah.

Razz

PH



Slip it in blind.
 
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The four mystery wines from mis amigos are: 2004 Montecastro y Llanahermosa Ribera del Duero, 2003 Tinto Pasquera Reserva Ribera del Duuero, and a pair of 2004 +7 from Priorat. All 15 bottles now resting comfortably at 58 degrees.
 
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When: Saturday, March 9, 2008 @ 7:30 PM
Location: Classified


Attendees & Wines:

PH
2001 Cims de Porrera Priorat Classic

sarbuze (3)
1999 Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Fiacre
2003 Clos Mogador Priorat
i]2000 Louis Roederer Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne [/i]

klymkev
2004 Mas Doix Priorat Salanques

Gentleman farmer
2002 Joan d'Anguera Montsant El Bugader

cometspider (6)
2001 Rotllan Torra Priorat Tirant
1999 Bodegas Mauro Viño de la Tierra de Castilla y León
2004 Montecastro y Llanahermosa Ribera del Duero
2003 Tinto Pasquera Reserva Ribera del DueroBodegas Pinord Priorat +7 x 2[/i]

sibster
2004 Trio Infernal Priorat No. 1/3

Habu World Tour (2)
2003 Bodegas y Viñedos Luna Beberide Bierzo Daniel
2004 Alto Moncayo Garnacha

The Menu:

Tapas:

  • Ceviche of Scallops, Merluza, Shrimp, Orange, Cucumber & Cilantro
  • Croquetas of Crispy Mashed Potatoes with Manchego
  • Pan con Tomate, Jamon Serrano & Arbequina Olive Oil
  • Goat’s Cheese Dip with Roasted Garlic & Pignoli
  • Empanadas of Spiced Veal & Pork in Pastry with Salsa Verde
  • Pizza Bianca with Cultivated Exotic Mushrooms


Seated Dinner (small plates)

  • Romaine Hearts, Sweet Peppers, Reggiano & Sherry Vinaigrette
  • Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna with Primitivo Sauce, Potato Puree finished with Walnut Oil & Crispy Shallots
  • Pork Confit Canneloni (Pork Confit Wrapped in House-made Pasta, Gratinéed with Mushroom Cream, Zucchini, Mushroom & Walnut Sauté)
  • Lamb Two Ways (Shoulder Braised in Red Wine & Wood Grilled Rack Chops, White Beans, Sofregit & Marjoram


Dessert - Family Style

  • Mini Cannolis
  • Chocolate Espresso Cake Minis



This should be a good one! See you all Saturday.

PH

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Nice work PH, very nice - and kudos to Habu and cometspider for your "pick-up and delivery" services.

Photo ops should be plentiful Big Grin


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I'm really looking forward to the food at ____. If it's as good as my last meal there, we're in for a treat.

I edited my wines to remove the Champagne. When I saw that we only had 2 bottles of bubbly, I thought, "Well, I'll just bring one!" Red Face