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The 23rd should work for both Festivas!
 
Posts: 906 | Location: Ellicott City, MD | Registered: Dec 27, 2004Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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Looks like the 23rd it is. irwin, are you sure you're up for this?? Razz

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We're up for it.
We need to decide on Appy's and Champs.
Any wine spectator editors and columnists who wish to appear may do so.
For my address and directions, send me a private email to baltlaw
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So far, looks like:

PH (1) working on Newmel.....
klymkev (1?)
Gentleman farmer (2)
Lentini (1?)
Jace (2?)
Festiva (2)

Tentative:

markjahnke
just a skosh

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I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous

 
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Count us in for two!


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Gentleman Farmer:
Great news!
Send me an email and I'll send you the address and directions. Not far from your former place of employment, as you know.


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I'm in! It appears that Newmel is out for this one, but she threatens to attend another offline soon! Razz Cool

Gf, shoot me an e-mail. There may be a couple bottles at State Line that will allow me to fulfil my bubbly obligations to this offine!

PH
 
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Sorry guys, but there's no way we can do it in December with our schedules. 23rd would work if it wasn't so close to Christmas....God knows I'll have to start my shopping that day. LOL! Only kidding.

We'd love to hold up a glass with all of you another time though!

-mJ


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Wow! Turnout of almost a dozen the day before X-mas eve. Y'all rock! Cool

Unfortunately for me, I have plans that Sunday. Frown But, I appreciate that such great folks would have been willing to let me crash the party. I'll be thinking of you. Have a blast!!

P.S. Someone bring a camera... Wink
 
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Unfortunately for me, I have plans that Sunday.


Bummer. The loss is ours!! Frown I'll bring the camera this time. Totally spaced it out for Cafe Milano. Red Face

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I'm heading out of town today to return early next week so I'll leave it to you folks to do the "menu thingy" Big Grin

PH, give me a call this morning so I can place the order at State Line for pick-up when I get back.


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Probably a good idea to start working on declarations and snick snacks to avoid duplication. I'm psyched for this one. Thanks for hosting, irwin!! Cool

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Did I hear a rumor that the theme for the offline is going to be pinot? LOL! Damn, I wish we could make it! LOL! <big grin> Big Grin

-mJ


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Did I hear a rumor that the theme for the offline is going to be pinot? LOL! Damn, I wish we could make it! LOL! <big grin>


Shhhh.... The Pinot theme's a secret! If PH finds out he'll be drinking Pinot, he may not show up! Wink


Seriously, what is the theme for this holiday mixer?
 
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The theme is Champagne. (Other sparklers permitted as well). We'll all provided some snacks and appetizers. Looking forward to it.
(By the way, are any of you attendees allergic to dogs?--The odds of her biting anyone are relatively small) Wink


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Blanc de Noirs? Cool

You're the host irwin, so you get to call the rules..........but there is Champagne, and then there is everything else!! Razz

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I am permitting other sparklers. I am not going to drink any of them.


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Besides a roaring fireplace, we will provide the following:
Pommery Brut Royal NV (91 WS points)
Pommery 1989 Cuvee Louise (95 WS points)


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I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous

 
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Besides a roaring fireplace, we will provide the following:
Pommery Brut Royal NV (91 WS points)
Pommery 1989 Cuvee Louise (95 WS points)


Very nice. Cool
 
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We will also display our 1921 Charles Heidsieck bottle. It has never been opened, and you can tell that the beverage is long gone just by looking through the glass and by the ullage.


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We will also display our 1921 Charles Heidsieck bottle. It has never been opened, and you can tell that the beverage is long gone just by looking through the glass and by the ullage.


1921... PH's birth year? Red Face
 
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1921... PH's birth year? Red Face

No, just the last time he had a Pinot! Wink
 
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Hey, hey.......hey!!! Eek

And this Pinot thing is getting blown completely out of proportion. I own a few cases of Pinot Noir and enjoy the varietal. I just have given up on the red Burgundy minefield, although I'll gladly drink someone else's if offered!

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Originally posted by irwin:
Besides a roaring fireplace, we will provide the following:
Pommery Brut Royal NV (91 WS points)
Pommery 1989 Cuvee Louise (95 WS points)


Very nice. Cool


Cool Ditto....
 
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And this Pinot thing is getting blown completely out of proportion.


2 will get you 10 that Pinot Haze brings a Blanc de Blancs!


The missus and I will be bringing the following:

1985 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie
N.V. Oudinot Brut Rose


We're scratching our heads wondering what sort of food to bring. Is this a heavy appetizer thingy? Suggestions?
 
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