Good afternoon my fellow wine lovers.

Well, we couldn’t come up with a home to host our July offline so how about we just throw something together at a restaurant? Sounds like a great idea to me! Here’s what I’d like to shoot for:

• Date: Thursday, July 14th, Time TBD, approx. 6:30PM-7PM start time
  
• Venue: Probably Caravelle in Richardson subject to final confirmation with the restaurant.
  
• Wine Theme: The Serfdom of Whites – Less than Noble Varietals
  

There has been much debate over the years as to what truly constitutes a “noble” white varietal but there are at least three undisputed noble whites: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay. So this month we will explore all of the other white varietals that are not so noble. In the past many of these other whites have been used as blending agents with the occasional single varietal bottling but over the years it seems than many wine makers have stepped up to the plate with single varietal bottlings and improving quality therein. So take your pick of a cornucopia of whites and let’s explore these other varietals! The only two ground rules are not to bring one of the three nobles listed above and the varietal you do choose must contain a minimum of 51% of non noble varietals (i.e. an Australian 50% Chardonnay, 50% Semillon blend doesn’t cut it). Looking for some suggestions? How about: Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc. Viognier, Semillon, Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, French Columbard, Tokay, Muller Thurgau, Niagra, Sylvaner, Schreube, Marsanne, Rousanne and on and on and on!

So, who’s in?

Joe

Less than noble? Not so noble? Right up my street.

Sounds great! Please count me in. Cheers!

Yep, the word I was searching which somebody posted elsewhere is "Ignoble".

Gotcha down for one...let me know if the better half will be attending.

In
2 - WIML & PURPLE
1 - just a skosh
2 - PlanoWino & Mrs. (Gewurtztraminer, Rhone Blend (70% Rousanne, 25% Grenache Blanc, 5% Viognier))
1 - escape
6 - Total

Put me and the Mrs down. We'll bring a Chernoble wine. I suggest all participants wear lead suits.

Believe it or not, I just might be able to make this...Michael was goading me for not showing my face in the Big "D" lately, and I just may have found a reason to head that way. I'll keep y'all posted.

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Yep, the word I was searching which somebody posted elsewhere is "Ignoble". Big Grin

Gotcha down for one...let me know if the better half will be attending.

Surprise surprise. Hubby would love to join us. May I make that two after all?

Gotcha down preferred and a revised total for you skosh.

kybo, we'd love to have you stop by and share some wine with us. I went ahead and put you down as a maybe. FYI...wine+art won't make this gig because of his daughter's birthday. That is of course unless the group unanimously votes to do it the following Thursday instead.

In
2 - preferred & Mrs. (Chernoble wine)
2 - WIML & PURPLE
2 - just a skosh & Mr.
1 - Bella Donna
2 - PlanoWino & Mrs. (Gewurtztraminer, Rhone Blend (70% Rousanne, 25% Grenache Blanc, 5% Viognier))
1 - escape
10 - Total

Maybe
1 - MikeB
1 - kybo

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Originally posted by preferred:
Put me and the Mrs down. We'll bring a Chernoble wine. I suggest all participants wear lead suits.

What? You don't like thongs?

We'll be available via a live satellite feed.

Now if KYBO is going to show... I will send a bottle even though I will be sharing a bottle with my 21 year old daughter.

I am sure she has never had wine before her 21st birthday

I thought if I mentioned Leonetti, we might see the kybo again

p.s. The biggest wine buyer in all of Dallas told me about a wine he said that without question is the very best white he has EVER had with asian food... but I will not be there

Who is the biggest wine buyer in Dallas? Devin Clanton of Spirits?

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John Rector... "buy" far.

Bella,

John has a class A & B license.

Devin claims that too. That means that he has a restaurant license and a retailer license?

Can I bring a wine that is 50% Auxerrois (???), 35% chardonnay, and 15% Pinot Blanc?

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Originally posted by Bella Donna:
Can I bring a wine that is 50% Auxerrois (???), 35% chardonnay, and 15% Pinot Blanc?

You betcha. 65% is ignoble.

Can we bring a red as well?

I'd rather not but I'm not your mother.

Fine mother...I won't.

Bella,

Retail and restaurant... correct.

According to the tax man, Sigel's is the largest for both A & B.

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...wine+art won't make this gig because of his daughter's birthday. That is of course unless the group unanimously votes to do it the following Thursday instead.

I don't know about other folks. But, our schedule is flexible in terms of either the 14th or the 21st. Would be nice to see wine+art, but that unanimous thing is daunting...

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Originally posted by just a skosh:

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...wine+art won't make this gig because of his daughter's birthday. That is of course unless the group unanimously votes to do it the following Thursday instead.

I don't know about other folks. But, our schedule is flexible in terms of either the 14th or the 21st. Would be nice to see wine+art, but that unanimous thing is daunting...

One thing to bear in mind skosh is the restaurant may have one of their infamous Vietnamese wedding parties that evening pretty much forcing us to move to the 21st. It's happened to us before. We'll know when I call to make the reservation.

I want some of that Peking duck I keep hearing about...I want the whole thing to myself

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Originally posted by Bella Donna:
I want some of that Peking duck I keep hearing about...I want the whole thing to myself

I usally order it when I make the reservation because they need a minimum of 24 hours notice. Depending on the number of people there I typically order 2 ducks.