That time and place would work for the lizardkings too!

I'm assuming that we will all bring a main for our entree (BBQ)and a side to share with the group? Something like 3-7Pm or there abouts? We don't want Happy to do all the heavy lifting AND have us hang around all night!

What do you think?

If people want to bring a app, side or dessert (or dessert wine), that would be great. We will provide the mains and any fillers.
We also should have plenty of stemware and decanters.

Yes, we are less than 30 miles from Emeryville. Traffic should not be a problem at that time of day.

T'net, do you have most everyone's email addr's? We could get this nailed down via evite.

Oh, and I almost forgot. Theme? Bordeaux, Bordeaux varietals from anywhere, Super T's? Not sure if we want a broad or narrow category. Suggestions?
Let's get a consensus.

Thanks- Happy

Hmm... I think a broad category would be fun. I especially like the Bordeaux varietals from anywhere, but I'm also open to pretty much anything.

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Originally posted by Happy CSW:

We will provide the mains and any fillers.

T'net, do you have most everyone's email addr's? We could get this nailed down via evite.

Wow, that's generous on the mains! Thanks! Unexpected and very cool.

I think I have the email for most. Do you want me to set something up on Evite? Or would you like to?

For theme: I say let the host and hostess decide!

Evite is out. If you didn't get one and want to come, please shoot me an email at jjgall77 at yahoo dot com

Happy,
Mrs. tpb reminded me that she/we would help you in hosting. You might drop her a note. She'll be in town Wednesday evening. I think she was even going to see if you were around for a day in the city on Friday, as she is taking the day off (and obviously, I am not:<(

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Originally posted by Happy CSW:
Evite is out. If you didn't get one and want to come, please shoot me an email at jjgall77 at yahoo dot com

Email sent.

Juicy, no email- TPB, I sent Mrs TPB an email, Thanks!
So far the only person viewing the evite was Tanglenet, did everyone else get it?

email sent Happy.

Thank you for hosting beyond expectations. Looking forward to this.

What wines will be involved? I would agree Tanglenet, let the generous host and hostess decide.

Juicy, glad you can make it. You've been pretty quiet lately. It will be good to check in with you.

On the theme,I dug through the archives and here is the recent East Bay offline history:

I Sept 20, 2008 Cab and Cab Blend at the Sloan's
II Nov 5, 2008 Rhone at Bistro Liason
III Jan 27, 2009 Vintage Champagne at Ba Vo
IV Mar 25, 2009 Cab Cab Blends at the Counter
V May 31, 2009 Pinot Noir at Briones Park

So, here are some options. Please let me know your choice and majority will rule
I dug through the archives and here is the East Bay offline history:

I Sept 20, 2008 Cab and Cab Blend at the Sloan's
II Nov 5, 2008 Rhone at Bistro Liason
III Jan 27, 2009 Vintage Champagne at Ba Vo
IV Mar 25, 2009 Cab Cab Blends at the Counter
V May 31, 2009 Pinot Noir at Briones Park

So, here are some options. Please let me know your choice and majority will rule:

All Bordeaux Varietals from anywhere

Anything from Bordeaux

Merlot and Merlot Blends

All Rhone Varietals from anywhere

Syrah

Sangiovese and Sangiovese Blends

Once we have a consensus I will start a new thread titled East Bay Offline VI with the details

1st of all, I'm in!

Second of all, re: preferences...

In descending order, I would like:

1) All Rhone varietals from anywhere

2) Sangiovese and Sangiovese blends

3) All Bordeaux varietals from anywhere

4) Anything from Bordeaux

5) Merlot and Merlot blends

The truth is, I have an active disslike of Australian Shiraz, which does make my number 1 a little dangerous. But, as long as this doesn't become a Shiraz tasting, I'd be fine with pretty much anything. Almost certainly, I'll be bringing something old world and probably rustic.

My vote goes to Rhone Varietals from anywhere. I love all the grapes and I think it would be interesting to compare the grapes/blends from all the different possible regions.

I'm low on Rhone so will selfishly pick Sangiovese and S blends.

I'm in and prefer Rhone...

keytohwy

So, it looks like it's Sangiovese?



I think I have some Beaucastel's in off site storage...

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Originally posted by tanglenet:
So, it looks like it's Sangiovese?



I think I have some Beaucastel's in off site storage...

Ooohh, Syrah, tanglenet's favorite.
I'm always happy to pull a Northern or Southern Rhone wine, but if tanglenet needs a vote to support his Sangio kick, I'll toss one his way. Looking forward to taking an afternoon off and tip a glass or two with all.