Doesn't look like I'll be able to make this ... argh, your menu looks absolutely stunning, benchland! I was not only looking forward to cracking open some amazing bottles with y'all over that tasty menu, but also hoping we could swap some '01 Suduiraut for '01 Rieussec ... (although I think the former won the top spot on my albeit blown-out palete at the Sauterne dinner a few weeks ago ...)

Any-who, thanks for organizing this, pyang/benchland!


Thanks,
Peter

All of my Italians are in storage (well, sort of) and I haven't been able to get to them, so new plan:

Bringing 2001 Bressler and a 2002 ** JJ Christoffel Erdener Trepchen Auslese (I think that is how it is spelled)...I think that is what I'm bringing, at any rate (pretty certain about the Bressler)

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do I have a mobile number for you, in case I get hung up with this group at the winery? I don't know how big it is, but I'm guessing it will push me to be late.

thx,
M.

FYI:

Final wine choices for the whiners...

2001 Neal Cab (yeah, I know everyone and their mother has this wine, but I haven't had it in almost a year and I wanna see where it is at)

2001 Bressler Cab

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Tom from GE,

We have a spot open if you want to try out you palate on the blind 95's.

Many thanks to the benchlands for organizing such a great event.

p.s. I think I found my new tastebuddy.

Must have been the way the stars were lined up.... or was it the moon?

Great Event, Special thanks to the Benchlanders for all their wonderful hospitality. I only wish I'd had the energy to hang longer. Any good stories?

It was great seeing/meeting everyone. Thank you again to the Benchlands for hosting this, and showing me some of California's Finest hospitality. I managed to get out before I compromised myself ( ) too badly.

Shout outs go to the Benchlands, DJ, Tastebuddy, Abu, Bob, Grapey, the Whiners, Soc-Dehl, Adam, and especially to Pyang for taking me around and organizing this great event. I hope I can return the favor to all of you soon in Chicago.

Finally, Bench, let D know that maybe we can work it out next time , but somehow I doubt it.

Add my voice to the chorus. . .this was one of the best off-lines we have ever attended. You couldn't have asked for better weather, a wonderful assortment of wines, and of course a meal prepared by Jen that was just fantastic. Bench, you, Jen, and your roommates are great hosts. Thanks again for adding my friends the Trimble's on such short notice.

Did anyone keep any comprehensive notes on the 95 blind tasting line up? I only tasted #2-#4, having been seduced earlier by the Rochioli Chard, Ojai Syrah, X Winery Merlot, Fountainhead Cab, Seaquum Cab, and a couple of others.

A memorable evening.

ThanX guys! Just landed in my hotel room in LA. and am finally getting back to the boards before heading off to dinner.

Grossie, who knows what the future might bring. I really look forward to my next chitown trip. I would love to meet Otis, VM and crew, oh and catch a cubbies game. Keep the sweatshirt, your helping me advertise

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PS the monthly mailer for winediscountcenter.com (I shop there alot) had your wine in it today. Check out the website, they had some nice things to say.

bench,
sounds like everone had a great time 40+ bottles! the food sounded great too!the two of you put some time and heart in to it.
first class

Hey guys!

Have you posted tasting notes?

If so I can not find them

Look for Youtville OL in the tasting notes section.

Thank you;

I was hoping for more notes

thank you anyways

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Originally posted by California kid:
I was hoping for more notes

Come to the next off-line in April and take your own notes.

Now I am really upset!

You are having a party at Neal and I need to pick-up my order!

BUT

We have to be in Hawaii on 4/23


I was hoping to bring a new find --2002 Hestan (trying tonight!)

When is the next offline (other than the Beringer's)?