I am going to dig my 2000 Bryant out of the locker at lunch later on today...

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I will bring the 1999 Araujo. Probably a Sauternes as well. I am lobbying for the Frenchman to bring some nice stuff. Should be fun!

Cheers,
Blue Oval

Since it's Valentine's Day and all, I'll bring couple bottles of 1988 Salon Le Mesnil to get us started.

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Blue Oval-

Once You meet Pyang , You'll kick yourself for not following your very own advise!!

Have good one!!


Salud!

Whew, I was having a tough time at this late juncture in getting a room, but I'm hooked now.

gusbo,
I have met pyang here in Chi Town - don't mind breaking the "code"

stealth,
good to see you are "in." Looking forward to meeting you . . .

Cheers,
Blue Oval

I pulled the bottles from the cellar yesterday as I'm heading to SF for the 10th and 11th, Napa for the 12th - 15th.

Should be a fun week capped off with this off-line.

I did speak with Steve Sherwin and it looks I will be able to get an 01 for the tasting. If he is in a good mood, I will see if I can also get an 02 barrel sample put in a bottle....

Redwing

Redwings,

Fantastic. I currently have mine "standing up." I will be heading to the Twin Cities on 2/9, then off to Napa on 2/11. . .

tlily,
Vino Me gave me your "customized" bottle from the diminishment party. I will give to pyang.

See y'all soon!

Cheers,
Blue Oval

Bump!

Last Call...


Blue Oval - 9
pyang - 1
redwingstoneware - 2
stealthman_1 - 1
DJ Hombre - 1...the power of good juice...

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[This message was edited by pyang on Feb 10, 2004 at 05:21 PM.]

You guys are all crazy bastards... you know that, right?

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Blue Oval, I got busy last week and totally missed calling Sams. I'm sure Pyang can work the vino me bottle down to me.

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Yeah, I'm crazy... I have to be on a plane home the next day at 8:45 am..... I wonder if I will be sober?

Ouch! Good luck...

See you all at 6:00pm on Saturady night...

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Hey Mark! You can swing by for a few glasses...

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ooc, what's the corkage for All Seasons?

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I think it was $15...

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Delete, delete, delete. Let's just say "I'm jeleous." Hope y'all have fun!

Two words...Holy Smokes!!!

Would you believe this, the hightlight of the evening was not the Bryant Family vertical...

More details to follow when I have more energy.

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I'm still in recovery mode for sure, but I have to agree, HOLY SMOKES!!! Who would have thunk it?

Recovery from what? I went to Bilcos and threw back a few beers when I got back to Napa.

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Well, I am back in Chicago after a wonderful trip to Napa. Just let me say this . . . Saturday night was one of the most memorable wine evenings I have ever had! Thanks everyone for your generosity, planning and conversation (and "patience" with my cousins - I should of counseled them on pours beforehand). I am still shaking my head. . .

I will post my "three days in Napa" story and TN's once I have time.

Unbelievable. Stay tuned.

Cheers,
Blue Oval