Not expecting too many takers for this, as it's Valentine's Day.

Blue Oval, a member of the Chicago Wine Mafia is visiting the valley for a few days, so like to see if anyone would be interested in joining us for dinner.

Please RSVP NOW, reservations may be difficult to come by...

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Since he's from the Chicago Mafia do we get to dress up like gangsters and have cool nicknames?

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DJ,
You got it. Just remember our motto: "keep your friends close, but your wines closer . . ."

Hopefully you can make it.

Cheers,
Blue Oval

We have the wine cellar reserved at the All Seasons Bistro. Tentative start time is 6:00pm, menu is TBD.

Have room for a few more, please join us.

Blue Oval - 9
pyang - 1
DJ Hombre - 1

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pyang,

The wife and I are in. If anybody needs to reach me, please email me at tb_schaffler@yahoo.com.

Wonderful!

Blue Oval - 9
pyang - 1
DJ Hombre - 1
redwingstoneware - 2

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Blue:

since when did your family morph into nine!!! perhaps i need to pay a bit more attention at the next family gathering

yeah, a family of 9? Damn, you've been busy.

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Frankie and DJ,
All cousins (except the Frenchman) - a little "familia" reunion to discuss, territories and such . . .

Cheers,
Blue Oval

Blue Oval,

Would like to bring some vino for dinner - any thoughts...

redwingstoneware

redwings,
I do not believe there is a theme (unless pyang decides on one), so I guess bring whatever you like - I will bring something but haven't decided what yet (although I am leaning towards a dessert wine, since everybody loves dessert wine!). Keep in mind that my group will consist of novices to wine geeks. . .

Looking forward to it!

Cheers,
Blue Oval

No wine theme, just whatever you like...

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pyang,
I emailed a recap to my group and cc'd you - did you receive? There was a problem sending.

Also, is there only one All Seasons Bistro (1400 Lincoln Ave., calistoga)? Just want to make sure I show up at the "correct" location . . .

See everyone there!

Cheers,
Blue Oval

Blue Oval,

Got your e-mail, will send you one later on today.

There is only one All Seasons Bistro in Calistoga.

See you soon.

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Blue Oval,

Pyang correct me if I'm wrong, but if you are heading up Highway 29 turn right at the light going into downtown Calistoga. At the next light, the restaurant should be on the far right corner. You can't get too lost as these are the only two lights I know of in Calistoga.

Redwing

redwingstoneware,

That sounds about right.

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Any last minute takers? Would like to give the restaurant a firm count sometime this week.

Blue Oval - 9
pyang - 1
redwingstoneware - 2

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Ah, crap Powell, put me down for 1. I promise I will bring very good wine to celebrate the bit$&...I mean my strength as a single man...!
To get this thing started, I will be bringing '94 Bryant Family. Beat that ya girly goo goo boys! We can't let that Chicago contingent think we're wussy about wine!
Can't wait to meet the Oval!!!
Better act fast to see if I can't get my lumpy bed with poor heat again...

stealthman_1,

Now we are talking!!!

Yeah, I know it's young, but I'll donate my 2000 Bryant Family to the good cause.

Blue Oval - 9
pyang - 1
redwingstoneware - 2
stealthman_1 - 1

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I see, , put me down for a 99 Bryant. Will also throw in Sherwin Family Vineyards vertical of 98, 99, 00 and hopefully 01 (will see if I can get one of these on Friday) and a special port (you will just have to wait and see).

Pyang, what happened to DJ Hombre?

Redwing

When I talked to DJ Hombre yesterday, he said to take him off the list, didn't go into details.

Maybe he's got a hot date that night instead...

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Beings how the wine list is beginning to shape up, I'd cancel!

At the risk of being divorced, I'd be there in heartbeat with that line up. But then again, I do want to have children someday...

http://www.winesnobz.com

Wine maketh glad the heart of men and maketh women giggle.

You guys are unfreaking believable. I have never had Bryant before. So, this is turning into one of those "life is good" events. Pyang - lets get two rooms; one for my cousins and one for us!

Looking forward to meeting stealth and redwings, and seeing you again pyang.

I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight . . .

ps - redwings, I will be in the Twin Cities next week but will not have any "free" time . . .

Cheers,
Blue Oval

[This message was edited by Blue Oval on Feb 04, 2004 at 09:49 PM.]

Are we really bringing cults? If yes, I can bring an Araujo . . .

Cheers,
Blue Oval

The Bryant is packed... let me know the year of Araujo and I might throw one of those in too...