Looks like tlv is welcome at 1 or 2. Take your pick partner.

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Originally posted by grossie:
I'm likely to forget and sit in the wrong place and incur the wrath of PH.

I ran out of wrath in 1986. Once all the table massaging is done, will someone please post the seating arrangments? This thread is giving me a minor headache..... I'll get a final headcount to both the restaurant and to Otis for stem rentals on Monday.

PH

Aren't you Mr. Organizer, PH? I think you should do the seating arrangements list and the wine list all in one post. Then maybe add the restaurant name and location/date info.

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Originally posted by grossie:
Hahaha- yes, I did mean table 2. I would REALLY be speaking out of turn if I volunteered someone else's table! I'm happy to welcome Mr & Mrs TLV to our table it that works for the group.

I thought that was just your gracious sarcasm. You know, welcoming us in, then seating us at another table.

We'd be happy to take you up on your offer for seating at table 2. Of course, we'd be happy at any other table as well, so feel free to move us if necessary.

Does anyone at table 2 have any preference or suggestions on the wines I mentioned? It might be nice to compare the '97 Banfi alongside the '99. Let me know.

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Originally posted by futronic:
Aren't you Mr. Organizer, PH? I think you should do the seating arrangements list and the wine list all in one post. Then maybe add the restaurant name and location/date info.

I'm all orgainzed out this month! In all seriousness though, I'll catch up and do a summary post in a bit. I've been a bit error prone here lately, a sign of my current scatterbrained state......

PH

PH, thanks for busting your A.. riding this herd of cats. It is never easy and with 20 screens to the thread already, I can't imagine how you keep up. You are da man.

With just over two weeks to go I think I should start to think of how to get to Evanston and back. I'm pretty sure a cabbie would be willing to drive there. However what are the odds of finding a cab for the ride back? Especially at whatever time this shinding ends. I see that the train stops close to the restaurant, but that's less desirable to me than a car door to door. If anyone else staying downtown has any good ideas, or want to share a cab, let me know.

TLV: Glad you can make it!

VT2IT: there are plenty of cabs in Evanston. Should be no problem.

I am renting 90 stems. Signing the contract today.

Cheers,

Otis

Thanks Otis, for the info and setting up the stemware.

Thanks otis. I am relieved. I was naively assuming that grabbing a cab would not be a big issue. There are several of us downtown; some like me a little farther out (636 S. Michigan). If you made that assumption here in the Dallas area, you could find yourself thumbing a ride.

If you lived in a real city, you wouldn't have that problem.



*zing*

But in all seriousness, most people are staying downtown, so co-ordinating cabs if you meet up at someone's hotel shouldn't be a problem.

ok, bottle # 2, could do:

Anitori Pain delle Vigne 1999, 2001
Avignonesi Deiderio (The bull wine) 2001,2003
Flaccianello della Pieve 2001
Tenuta il Poggione BDM 2001

Preferences from anyone?

If I was a total score whore I'd say the Flaccianello. The most ready to drink is probably the 2001 Desiderio. We should also consider flights. Already have three Bdm's, and two Valpolicelli. I may also bring a Barolo, if French16 is still bringing one we will need something to pair with it. The Desiderio could be a good test against the Valpolicelli. If he's bringing another Sangiovese, then the Flaccianello would be the best option.

One table has the 97 P.d.V as well, so I thought we might do a little trading for a vertical.

If you can get PH to relinquish his Pian delle Vigne more power to you.

Anyone had the 1999 Valdicava BdM Madonna del Piano Riserva recently?

Nope, but personally I would keep that wine in the cellar.

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Originally posted by futronic:
Nope, but personally I would keep that wine in the cellar.

I'm talking about buying more, not drinking it! (empty suit emoticon)

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Originally posted by wine+art:

quote:

Originally posted by futronic:
Nope, but personally I would keep that wine in the cellar.

I'm talking about buying more, not drinking it! (empty suit emoticon)

Have some laid down, but yet to open any and give feedback. How's THAT for useless trivia?

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Originally posted by KSC02:

quote:

Originally posted by wine+art:

quote:

Originally posted by futronic:
Nope, but personally I would keep that wine in the cellar.

I'm talking about buying more, not drinking it! (empty suit emoticon)

Have some laid down, but yet to open any and give feedback. How's THAT for useless trivia?

See above emoticon.

I think I will go ahead and buy more.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
See above emoticon.

Well played.

wine+art,

Did you find a good place to buy some more of the '99 at a good price?

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Originally posted by PlanoWino:
wine+art,

Did you find a good place to buy some more of the '99 at a good price?

I saw them in San Antonio on my last visit, and heading there tomorrow.

So far:

Saturday, April 26,2008
Dinner @ 7:00pm
Location: Campagnola

Planned Menu:
Artisan cheeses and Salume

Seared Sea Scallops, Sunchoke Puree & Oxtail Ragu

Roasted Quail Wrapped with Pancetta and Braised Artichoke(?)

Tenderloin Rossini, Foie Gras with Truffle Emulsion

Dessert and Coffee


Table 1:
1990 Fuligni Brunello (Futronic)
1988 Col D'Orcia Brunello (Longboarder)
1997 Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello (PlanoWino)
1998 Gaja Sperss (PURPLE)
1994 Antinori Solaia (WIML)
2001 Pietradonice (steve8)
2000 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja (steve8)

Table 2:
1997 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra (mag)(Redline)
1999 Casanova di Neri BdM Cerretalto (KSC02)
1995 Ornellaia(KSC02)
1997 Castelgiocondo (mag)(DoktaP)
1997 Banfi BdM (grossie)
1999 Banfi BdM (tlv)
1997 Siro Pacenti BdM (indybob)
1999 Casanova di Neri BdM (indybob)

Table 3:
1999 Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Ripe al Convento Riserva (VT2IT)
1999 Quintarelli Valpolicella (VT2IT)
1997 Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Ripe al Convento Riserva (SW)
1999 Anitori Pain delle Vigne 1999 (SW)
or
2001 Avignonesi Deiderio (SW)
or
2001 Flaccianello della Pieve (SW)
2001 Romano Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore (French16)
1997 Livio Sassetti Brunello Pertimali (Scott McDonald)

Table 4:
1997 Antinori Brunello Pian delle Vigne (PH & M)
1997 P. Cesare Barolo Ornato (PH & M)
1979 Tignanello (Otis)
1997 L'Apparita Castello di Ama (Een & M)
1999 Talenti Brunello di Montalcino (Een & M)
1998 P. Scavino Barolo Carobric (Gf)

stems provided via Otis (I assume we'll all handle this equally)
Decantors being provided by Otis, KSC02 (others?)

Tried to sum up would I could, sifting through 20 pages. We can add, subtract, adjust and correct from here out.

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