We should have capped it already....One bottle of juice is going to be but a taste for the 20 or so people that we have??

BTW..we are on page 7....hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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Originally posted by KSC02:
Presently, we're around 20, which is a good number to take the back room at YoYo's. We'll need to start thinking of capping this, though. Otherwise it will start getting too big and complicated. For now, we're good.

+1. We may be into magnum or 2 bottles of the same wine territory already!

Not my thread either but we may need to break into tables like Chicago is doing if the numbers keep growing. A one once pour is hardly a taste.

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Originally posted by PlanoWino:
Not my thread either but we may need to break into tables like Chicago is doing if the numbers keep growing. A one once pour is hardly a taste.

True enough. Presently we have 'committals' from a total of 16, with 4 on the 'tentative' list (including W+A & PH). Historically, the odds of a few dropping out are high. Thus, with 3 months to go I've not been overly anxious. However maybe we should cap it now and change the 'tentative' to a 'waiting' list. Agreed? I agree, there's some great wine planned and it'd be nice to have but a tiny taste. We can sort this out.

Last chance for EVERYONE to speak up before the velvet rope gets put up. If others want to join, we could indeed break into a couple of tables. Most important thing for these things, is to keep it simple.

Put up the velvet rope......

At 16 people and one table, we are at about a 1.5 oz. (single shot) pour. This is a decision for our Montreal hosts but it would be nice to have enough of pour to taste.

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Originally posted by PlanoWino:
Not my thread either but we may need to break into tables like Chicago is doing if the numbers keep growing. A one once pour is hardly a taste.

+1. But we are quite far away from the day so lets revisit down the road.

2 or more tables might be a good option. The wines will most certainly be better also. It seems some people are hesitant in bringing very old or rare wines if there are 20 people at a single table.

Either way, I am looking forward to it and am confirmed!

Question.... is there a Starwood hotel nearby (Sheraton, Weston, Four Points)?

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Originally posted by Baird:

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Originally posted by PlanoWino:
Not my thread either but we may need to break into tables like Chicago is doing if the numbers keep growing. A one once pour is hardly a taste.

+1. But we are quite far away from the day so lets revisit down the road.

2 or more tables might be a good option. The wines will most certainly be better also. It seems some people are hesitant in bringing very old or rare wines if there are 20 people at a single table.

Points well made. How about we break into tables of 8. With 16 people presently planning on attending, that's 2 tables and very reasonable pours (admittedly, I found THAT the most eye opening agrument ). No? Sound good?

Names will be drawn from a hat to determine table assignment. Can't get more fair than that. More can come, based upon tables of not more than eight. At YO-YO's that would be 3 tables in the back room (24 people) and taking it for ourselves.

So now, no excuses for not bringing your "very old or rare wines".

So be it!

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Originally posted by Baird:

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Originally posted by PlanoWino:
Not my thread either but we may need to break into tables like Chicago is doing if the numbers keep growing. A one once pour is hardly a taste.

+1. But we are quite far away from the day so lets revisit down the road.

2 or more tables might be a good option. The wines will most certainly be better also. It seems some people are hesitant in bringing very old or rare wines if there are 20 people at a single table.

Either way, I am looking forward to it and am confirmed!

Question.... is there a Starwood hotel nearby (Sheraton, Weston, Four Points)?

There's a Sheraton and a W. I'm sure you can guess which one I prefer. :P

Updated list of attendees:

Place: Yo-Yo's
Theme: Right Bank Bordeaux

Attendees and declared wines (subject to adjust):

1989 Chateau Pavie Macquin (mareff +1)
1996 Cheval Blanc (KSC02 +1)
1982 Chateau Figeac (KSC02 +1)
TBD: (mimik)
TBD: (steve8 +1)
TBD: (lovelandre +1)
1990 Chateau Trotanoy (Planowino +1)
1996 Chateau L'Evangile (Planowino +1)
TBD: (Dr C +1)
1990 Krug (Baird +1)
1970 Croft (Baird +1)
TBD: (Darcy Kelley)

Tentative:
Vinaigre +1
PurpleHaze
W+A

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Originally posted by Baird:
Question.... is there a Starwood hotel nearby (Sheraton, Weston, Four Points)?

You'll find all of them in town, mostly congregated in the city center(ish). I took a quick look at Starwood's site and nothing is significantly closer than the others. So decide based upon your budget and preferences. Any place you choose, it won't be an expensive taxi ride by any means.

PW-
Is YOUR house part of the Starwood system?

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1990 Krug (Baird +1)
1970 Taylor (Baird +1)

I am bringing the 1990 Krug and 1970 Croft.

The Taylor is my last bottle (thought I had two) and my wife's birth year. That will be opened on her 40th to help dull the pain!

This offline is SO far away, so my selection may even change again (I highly doubt it though) if I manage to find some 1980's Right Bank wines in my travels.

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I am bringing the 1990 Krug and 1970 Croft.

I want to sit next to you.

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Originally posted by PlanoWino:

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I am bringing the 1990 Krug and 1970 Croft.

I want to sit next to you.

Done!

If you still want to sit beside me after driving me around Dallas last week in your car for 5 hours, you are a good man!

P.S. I am JUST pulling my convertible out of the garage this morning.

Baird,

It has been top down weather here too - in the mid 70s to mid 80s.

Happy to play chauffer any time your in town. Did you tell futronic we found his soul mate?

Guys, pulled the trigger on one of the bottles of Pavie..

we are in for an amazing wine..

http://forums.winespectator.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=9306...=337104115#337104115

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Originally posted by PlanoWino:
Did you tell futronic we found his soul mate?

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This doesn't sound good.

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This doesn't sound good.

Not as bad as you might think. Ask wine+art about her (Vin Classic).

I'm sure I'll hear the story in Chicago next week.

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Originally posted by mareff:
Guys, pulled the trigger on one of the bottles of Pavie..
we are in for an amazing wine..

mareff-
You were right. You COULDN'T keep your hands off those!

You'd better send what you've got left up to me.

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by mareff:
Guys, pulled the trigger on one of the bottles of Pavie..
we are in for an amazing wine..

mareff-
You were right. You COULDN'T keep your hands off those!

You'd better send what you've got left up to me.

two bottles, that is what is allotted

the fourth one is for me....

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Originally posted by futronic:

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Originally posted by PlanoWino:
Did you tell futronic we found his soul mate?

?

This doesn't sound good.

Absolutely smokin' hot and a total wine geek. Your dream girl!

So when is your next trip to Dallas futronic? I am sure we can arrange an offline for you.