We're in for two and I'm bringing some good wines and agers down there now that I bought a cellar.

For sure one, maybe two; my wife may have to work that day.

Great! Now, to start figuring out the menu...

one for sure, possibly two. The Mrs should know soon though if she will be working.

We will definitely be there. Anyone know the wines they will be bringing yet?

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We have a full cellar down there and will be bringing another case with us. Let me know what type of wine you'd like. I'll be there a week before the offline, so even if it's something I bring with me, it can stand upright undisturbed for a week.

OK, folks, it is time to commit. We are a little over 2 weeks out, so if you have not given a definite yes or no, now is the time.

One for sure, and I'm bringing red.

One for sure and two (my wife) provided we can get a baby sitter. I'll confirm her as soon as that's finalized. Any type of theme on the wine or is it just bring good stuff?

MLV,

Looks like we both can make it.

MLV & JC
Board-O (2)
Chilepepper (2)
Redknife (1, maybe 2)
Vinole (1, maybe 2)
Emilio (2)
Inky (2)?
EDJ (2)

Great - glad Mrs. Chile can make it too! If you have not confirmed on this thread (Inky, EDJ) please do so asap and we will get directions and whatnot out to everybody.

As for the theme for the wine, we don't seem to have one, so just bring something good! We will provide some bubbly to start and some other stuff too depending on what we need.


Edited to remove Rothko from the list, as he confirmed that they will not be able to make it.

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I am in..2nd note. Any theme to this tasting?

EDJ

Great. No theme. Just good food, good wine and good company.

All those coming (that don't know where we live) send me an email to stefandari at yahoo dot com and I will get you the info.

So the Bellsouth.com doesn't work. I sent one there about a week ago. I'll resend to the new one.

I just saw this MLV. What's the official count up to?

It's about time, MA! Now where's gary44? Mlv, this may be getting kind of large. A restaurant will be fine. Don't hesitate to select one.

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I just saw this MLV. What's the official count up to?

That depends, are you in? And for how many?

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It's about time, MA!

Somebody should have nudged me earlier. I'm absolutely in for 2.

I would be happy to assist with any dishes, or man the BBQ etc. Please don't hesitate to ask, as 16-20+ can be a bear to serve while you're trying to have a good time.

Just curious, are you thinking grilling, catering finger foods, cooking...?

Catering never occurred to me, but honestly cooking for 10 or 20 is all the same to me - a few more vegetables, a few extra pounds of fish... no big deal.

Right now I am planning on a fairly simple menu of some hors d'oerves, then dinner of some type of salad with an abundance of grilled vegetables, pasta course (TBD), some type of fish with a few sauces, cheese course and something chocolatey to finish.

We will see how the menu finally shakes out as we get a little closer. Plus, I think my parents are coming, too, and my mother is the best cook ever, so undoubtedly she will be doing some as well.

So now we are at:
MLV & JC
Board-O (2)
Chilepepper (2)
Redknife (1, maybe 2)
Vinole (1, maybe 2)
Emilio (2)
Inky (2)?
EDJ (2)
MiamiAtty (2)

A total of 14 definites and a few maybes.

Shaping up nicely - now to start thinking about what wines to open -

Here's what I will have in Florida. I have omitted listing wines that are clearly not ready to drink.

Whites:

2003 Christoffel Urziger Wurzgarten Auslese ***
2005 Kim Crawford Pinot Gris
2002 Beringer Sbragia Reserve Chardonnay
2005 Saumur l'Insolite (T. Germain)

Reds:

2004 Martinelli Moonshine Ranch PN
2005 Hartford Court Land's End PN
2004 Fogdog PN
2003 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel
2003 Vall Llach Embruix
2004 Mas Donis
2001 Costers del Gravet
2005 Onix
2003 San Alejandro Las Rocas Viñas Viejas
2005 Allegria
2005 Artazuri Garnacha
1988 Mouton-Rothschild
1975 Gruaud Larose
1999 Clos Vougeot (Jadot)
1986 Laurel Glen CS
2000 Quilceda Creek CS
2002 Martinelli Jackass Zin
2003 Clio
1988 Beaucastel

B-O,

Whatever you do, please don't bring anything that has Grenache

Oooops!

1988 Beaucastel and 1975 Gruaud Larose are the wines I'm bringing, for the following reasons:

1. Jc mentioned 4 of the wines and these two are the most ready, imo.

2. The 1988 Beaucastel is not likely to get much better, imo.

3. The post at Jul 02, 2007 11:20 PM

sounds great...and I was of course kidding about Grenache anyway since I love the stuff..but those sound like amazing choices. Will be nice to try a wine from my birth decade on what practically will be my birthday!

When is your birthday? mine is the 24th & Mrs. Emilio's is, I belive the 28th.... lots of celebrating!