I am excited to try the 1999 Banfi. I purchased it up in Tuscany in the Spring of 2005.

We will likely bring -
2000 Fontanafredda Barolo La Villa
2001 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
1998 Altesino Vin Santo d'Altesi

Maybe a 1997 Poggio di Soto Brunello -

Most of our others are hibernating in our offsite storage - We may throw a Priorat there as we are bringing for our entire group of 4 and a lot of our Italians are not ready.

Is anyone bringing Chianti Classico? If not, I have one or two bottles that should do the trick.

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
We will likely bring -
2000 Fontanafredda Barolo La Villa
2001 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
1998 Altesino Vin Santo d'Altesi

Maybe a 1997 Poggio di Soto Brunello -

Most of our others are hibernating in our offsite storage - We may throw a Priorat there as we are bringing for our entire group of 4 and a lot of our Italians are not ready.

sounds like a great line up. can't wait!

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Originally posted by gigabit:
Is anyone bringing Chianti Classico? If not, I have one or two bottles that should do the trick.

I haven't heard of anyone bringing Chianti Classico, so it sounds like this would definitely add to the whole experience.

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Originally posted by Roentgen Ray:

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Originally posted by gigabit:
Is anyone bringing Chianti Classico? If not, I have one or two bottles that should do the trick.

I haven't heard of anyone bringing Chianti Classico, so it sounds like this would definitely add to the whole experience.

I was thinking a Ruffino Oro, Querciabella, or Castello di Ama.

My vote would be for the Castello di Ama or the Queciabella

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
My vote would be for the Castello di Ama or the Queciabella

Castello di Ama it is.

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Originally posted by gigabit:

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
My vote would be for the Castello di Ama or the Queciabella

Castello di Ama it is.

Excellent - looking forward to it

Just a heads-up: I've hit a snag I didn't anticipate. I haven't given up, but I'm down to about 50-50 being able to make it. I'll let y'all know as soon as I do.

C'mon man - make it happen - Offline is going to be epic.

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
C'mon man - make it happen - Offline is going to be epic.

'Working on it.

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Originally posted by stickman:
Just a heads-up: I've hit a snag I didn't anticipate. I haven't given up, but I'm down to about 50-50 being able to make it. I'll let y'all know as soon as I do.

Keep us posted and let us know. If you can make it, it would be great to meet a former Salt Laker.

It's official; I've got a rehearsal I can't dump, so I won't be able to make it. 'Long story, all of which did not go in my favor. Have a great time, and say hi to Walter for me. I hope to make it for the next one.

Stickman, sorry you won't be able to join us!

The official count now stands at 10:

MLV, JCocktosten and our 2 friends
R Ray and Girlfriend
KTF & Wife
Gigabit & Wife

Anyone else want to join?

Time to start seriously considering the wines -

I'm bringing the following:

2003 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico
2007 Suavia Soave Classico or 2007 Terredora di Paolo Falanghina Irpinia

The current line up is as follows:

gigabit et al: 2003 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico
2007 Suavia Soave Classico vs Terredora di Paolo Falanghina Irpinia

Jcocktosten et al: 2000 Fontana Fredda Barolo La Villa
2001 Argiano B.d.M.
1998 Altesino Vin Santo d'Altesi
+/- zinger

Stickman: unable to attend due to prior obligations

KTF: ?????

RR: 1999 Castello Banfi B.d.M
2001 Argiano Solengo Toscana



changes?

Looks right for us, still on the fence about the "zinger" - although I like the way you have phrased it.

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Looks right for us, still on the fence about the "zinger"

Perhaps something from a box?

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Originally posted by gigabit:

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Looks right for us, still on the fence about the "zinger"

Perhaps something from a box?

Nah, although we did bring a wine from Bulgaria to the last big South Florida offline

I have not decided on wines yet. Perhaps something Italian and Spanish. I guess Spanish will be OK?

It appears that there are 10 of us??

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Originally posted by ktf:
I have not decided on wines yet. Perhaps something Italian and Spanish. I guess Spanish will be OK?

It appears that there are 10 of us??

Italian for sure, Spanish, I think that would be fine as well.

Do we have room for one more couple? My neighbor is a wine enthusiast, and he and his wife might like to join us.

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Originally posted by gigabit:
Do we have room for one more couple? My neighbor is a wine enthusiast, and he and his wife might like to join us.

Going with 2004 Vinyes Mas Romani Priorat Artigas as our 4th wine I believe. More the merrier as far as I am concerned - not sure about the reservation and the place etc. though