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Anything is fine, PH.
Irwin Unless you're the lead sled dog, the view never changes. |
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Focus----- Foods? Champs? So far: Purple Haze: 1995 Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs. Festiva and Ms. Festiva: 1985 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie and N.V. Oudinot Brut Rose Irwin and Ms. Irwin:Pommery Brut Royal NV; Pommery 1989 Cuvee Louise Irwin Unless you're the lead sled dog, the view never changes. |
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Not sure what to do about food. I was thinking oysters?
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Festiva, you really know to hurt a guy! The best champagne I've ever had the pleasure to taste, and I'm missing it...for my in-laws.
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Don't worry, CS. I'll swap the Heidsieck out for a bottle of Andre Cold Duck N.V.!
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LOL!
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I'm going to bring some backfin and parmesan canapes. They are pretty good.
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Thanks, PH:
On the food agenda, we have: Festiva: Oysters? PH: backfin and parmesan canapes The Irwins: Salmon Mousse, with crackers or bread and a t/b/d item or two. GF? Friends of GF? Jace? Irwin Unless you're the lead sled dog, the view never changes. |
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Ah, back, after a zinfully good time. So what do we need, cheeses, dessert, fois gras?
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Jace and I were musing offlist.
Looks like he and Ms. Jace are in for some cheeses. 1) Flutes: I have 4 normal flutes, 4 ok ones with some ribbing, and 11 small ones (like 2-3 oz). These latter are antiques that have slightly more open mouths, but certainly not like the Marie Antoinette Breast types. They might be good for comparisons. Even okay with us if Festiva uses them. So, people might consider bringing some flutes. 2) Looks like we'll have 11 people. So far we have 5 bottles of Champs committed, if I added right. Probably could use another one or two, but I don't see us needing 11 bottles of Champs for 11 people. Anyone got any other food ideas? PH and GF: Cameras, please. Irwin Unless you're the lead sled dog, the view never changes. |
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I agree. I think 14-15 would be more appropriate. 
Done. I will bring flutes for myself so as to free up the house flutes for others. Just the kind of guy I am....  I don't want to tell tales out of school, but I saw a NV Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve and a NV Heidsieck Blue Top find their way into Gf's shopping basket during a recent DC wine acquisition run. I think they may be headed south on Sunday!!  PH |
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Cheese, Louise, 'tis. I'll bring flutes for us, more if needed, and a '96 Lenoble Grand Cru (bdb), if we're still adding. I don't think the Chandon from Brasil will stand the test. Might we drink some reds too, please, huh, really, huh? Any requests on the cheese's, we have a very smart cow (y goat), in the back yard.
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There is a rumor that Gentleman Farmer is going to make a cheesecake!
Irwin Unless you're the lead sled dog, the view never changes. |
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3:36 am?!?!? Irwin, is that insomnia or do you just get up that early?!?!?! |
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I usually don't get up until a quarter to 5, actually. I guess all this planning for the December offline has me nervous.
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Up early polishing your antique champagne buckets? Looking forward seeing you all Sunday night! |
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Oh, those were CHAMPAGNE buckets? Couldn't resist...
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buckets---
we have two such buckets. Will that be enough? (not antiques, just old). Irwin Unless you're the lead sled dog, the view never changes. |
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Rumor Control reporting:
As for buckets, just use high-speed duct tape and strap 'em on the roof during the drive. It works wonders for chillin' ------------------------------ "Hey Man, I'm drinking wine, eating cheese and catching some rays." Oddball |
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Greetings - We are the friends of GF, and probably still don't have a clever or droll internet name.
We will offer to bring two bottles; One from Tbilisi Georgia (name escapes me for the moment, and it is in Georgian which doesn't help) and will have to check the cellar but know I have some Domaine Carneros or Taittinger bottles. As for food I will update the list when I have a free moment to come up with a good pairing. Chris & Donna GF turned us onto this group, and although have not been able to participate I have been following the discussions each month. We are looking forward to the 23rd. Who does not love wine, women, and song Remains a fool his whole life long - Johann Heinrich Voss |
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Howdy HWT! Looking forward to meeting you guys on the 23rd.
I'm hoping your screenname doesn't reference the poisonous pit viper (habu) from Okinawa!!  PH |
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I hate to do this, but I'm going to have to bow out of this one. Looks like most of the family has decided to come into town on Sunday, rather than Monday. Mrs. F & I send our regrets and hope to see y'all next month for Rhones in January!
Irwin, you can bring out the antique furniture and unlock the silverware now. Hope to see you and your missus soon! |
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Yeah, yeah........yeah. One mention of an Eastern European sparkler and he bails!!
(inside joke, Habu World Tour)PH |
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I really liked that last Eastern European sparkler. Is this one pre-disgorged though???
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I've had fun with Explorateur and St. Andre with champagne. PH |
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