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NE14ZIN:
(referenced from the Neal thread on "main" forum): Hey, Thanx for the invite if you got an extra seat open! I'd love to make it on the 24th if I can get a hallpass from wifey. can you send me your email or ph for a quicker response? i'm at "youndo@yahoo.com" I have been to Cafe Plaka several times in the past, but not with the new owners. Previous experiences were all very good though. Nice lamb dishes. Small world to find another FV denizen. I'm sure we've bumped elbows chasing those 2000 Bdx at the FV Costco  |
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Here is the scoop...
I will be down in OC for the weekend, but not sure if I can make it to the dinner as of yet. If I do make it, likely to be 2 or 4 of us. NE14ZIN, when do you need to know for sure? --------------------------- 2003 Whirlwind Tour |
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by pyang:
Here is the scoop... I will be down in OC for the weekend, but not sure if I can make it to the dinner as of yet. Pyang--Excuse Me!!!!  New for 2004! WS Forum Rules & Regulations, or haven't you heard! If said poster is within 50 miles of offline event attendance of said poster is mandatory! Non-compliance with this mandate will be grounds for immediate dismissal! ********************************* "It was a time of such splendor--charming people, good food, laughter, and brave ideas." Maya Angelou |
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Do as you like Tbird. I'll drink it if you bring it.
As for blind tasting, whatever floats your boat. You guys all know I'm famous for going with the flow and never getting involved in a disagreement with anyone in the world of wine.  -------------------- "One may dislike carrots, spinach, beetroot, or the skin on hot milk. But not wine. It is like hating the air that one breathes, since each is equally indispensable." Marcel Ayme` |
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Youndo,
Hall pass from the wifey? Sounds like someone all too familiar. "Buddy the elf, what's your favorite color?" - Elf |
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melman,
 to her credit, she puts up w/alot from me (not to mention the kid), empty cases strewn all over the house, big oversized Spiegelaus (and credit card stmts!) that dont really fit anywhere,etc. And she doesn't even like wine. |
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gigond Ass:
Do as you like Tbird. I'll drink it if you bring it. As for blind tasting, whatever floats your boat. You guys all know I'm famous for going with the flow and never getting involved in a disagreement with anyone in the world of wine. Quite correct GA! Actually I can't take issue with that statement! I don't think I have known of your involvement in a "disagreement with anyone in the world of wine." I think your disputes belong in the world of whine!  disclaimer: smiley face graemlin denotes playfull intent and absence of malice. ********************************* "It was a time of such splendor--charming people, good food, laughter, and brave ideas." Maya Angelou |
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P.E.
Feel free to slap me down whenever you think it's appropriate. As for anyone else, have boxing gloves. Will travel. -------------------- "One may dislike carrots, spinach, beetroot, or the skin on hot milk. But not wine. It is like hating the air that one breathes, since each is equally indispensable." Marcel Ayme` |
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Oh no.............my liver!
red4life |
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As of this morning:
NE14ZIN - 3 TBird - 1 Pinot Envy - 2 bdamico - 2 slateriesling - 1 Gigond Ass - 1 Red4Life - 2 tonestr - 2 ? Youndo - 1 pyang - 2 tonestr - Can you please verify? Any more? Looking forward to next Saturday! ---------------------------- Forgive me for I have Zinned, and will again ... [This message was edited by NE14ZIN on Jan 20, 2004 at 11:23 AM.] |
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Just a thought, if this is what the group wants, perhaps doing it single blind. With 20 wines a possibility, should probably group them accordingly...
p.s. Any special wine request from Napa? --------------------------- 2003 Whirlwind Tour |
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I wish I could but....
We have to go to Birthday party that night. |
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No Miss K?  ********************************* "It was a time of such splendor--charming people, good food, laughter, and brave ideas." Maya Angelou |
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quote: nope.   give her hell. i am. ------------------------------ www.mojorib.com |
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So, fill me in on the theme you all decided on! Is this indeed blind, are we going for anything special here!
pe ********************************* "It was a time of such splendor--charming people, good food, laughter, and brave ideas." Maya Angelou |
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As far as varietals, vintages, etc are concerned, it is fairly wide open. Since we are grouping by varietal for the reds, please stick with Cabernet, Pinot, Zin, Merlot and Syrah, as well as blends that are primarily from one of these. Whites can be anything.
All I ask is that each person remove the foil and bag the wine, if possible. I will bring extra bags and masking tape. The bottles will be labeled as a color, category, and a number. The categories will be fairly close to varietal type for the reds. As an example, if there are 6 cabs, they would be labeled Cab-1 through Cab-6. Whites, since we tend not to have too many of these, would be W-1 through W-5 or so. After extensive tasting we will vote for the WOTN. Each person will select a first, second and third. After deciding the top three, everything will be "unbagged". A special bottle, like the TAA, can come unbagged. How does this sound? Hopefully it isn't too complex. After we get through tasting 20 bottles I may have to check my notes to see what to do next.  ---------------------------- Forgive me for I have Zinned, and will again ... |
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Sounds like a lotta fun.
NE14ZIN, Do you need me to bring anything other than wine? red4life |
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any one, sounds far better than i anticipated! thanks for the work. see ya'll saturday.
------------------------------ www.mojorib.com |
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NE14ZIN,
Please change my reservation from 2 to 3, possibly 4. Thanks. --------------------------- 2003 Whirlwind Tour |
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NE14ZIN - 3
TBird - 1 Pinot Envy - 2 bdamico - 2 slateriesling - 1 Gigond Ass - 1 Red4Life - 2 tonestr - 2 ? Youndo - 1 pyang - 3 ---------------------------- Forgive me for I have Zinned, and will again ... [This message was edited by NE14ZIN on Jan 23, 2004 at 11:56 AM.] |
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