sounds like the 4th works for everyone but tpb.

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Originally posted by mattach:
sounds like the 4th works for everyone but tpb.

I'm there in spirit. I'll be jazzed for the next off-line in the fall. Something in the "crush" timeframe would be great...

just wanted to bump this...msbacchus - what time are the reservations and are we still on for the 4th?

I've made reservations for 12 at 6:30 for Ponti. I'll firm up the numbers this weekend for the final count.

sounds good.

OK we have-
BRR
Mrs BRR
Mattach - 2
Ampuis
Sibster

So I'm changing the reservation to 7 people at 6:30. Do I need to drop any names to get a deal on our corkage? Or Ampuis, are you taking care of that?

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Originally posted by MsBacchus:
OK we have-
BRR
Mrs BRR
Mattach - 2
Ampuis
Sibster

So I'm changing the reservation to 7 people at 6:30. Do I need to drop any names to get a deal on our corkage? Or Ampuis, are you taking care of that?

I'll do the dirty work...

go man go!

I assume everything is a go at this point. Does everyone want to list their wines?

2001 Peter Michael Le Moulin Rouge

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Originally posted by BRR:
I assume everything is a go at this point. Does everyone want to list their wines?

2001 Peter Michael Le Moulin Rouge

MsBacchus....2004 HDV Chardonnay
BRR..........2001 Peter Michael Le Moulin Rouge
Mrs BRR
mattach......2001 Vincent Girardin pommard 1er cru les grands epenots
Mrs mattach
ampuis.......2001 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vyd
perhaps Mrs. amp
sibster......2005 DRC La Tache

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Originally posted by Ampuis:
MsBacchus....2004 HDV Chardonnay
BRR..........2001 Peter Michael Le Moulin Rouge
Mrs BRR
mattach......2001 Vincent Girardin pommard 1er cru les grands epenots
Mrs mattach
ampuis.......2001 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vyd
perhaps Mrs. amp
sibster......2005 DRC La Tache

Yeah, Ampuis, let me get right on that.......

More than likely it will be a Hess Collection Napa Chardonnay bottling (in the top 100 last year) and also maybe an AP Vin (Clos Pepe) or MacPhail Pinot Noir (Pratt).

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Originally posted by Ampuis:

quote:

Originally posted by BRR:
I assume everything is a go at this point. Does everyone want to list their wines?

2001 Peter Michael Le Moulin Rouge

MsBacchus....2004 HDV Chardonnay
BRR..........2001 Peter Michael Le Moulin Rouge
Mrs BRR
mattach......2001 Vincent Girardin pommard 1er cru les grands epenots
Mrs mattach
ampuis.......2001 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vyd
perhaps Mrs. amp
sibster......2005 DRC La Tache

2005? I want something fresher - no more of this old wine. Can someone bring the 06 or maybe an 07 Cote Rotie?

We will also be bringing something for dessert - Pride Mistelle de Viognier (NV)

Updated
MsBacchus....2004 HDV Chardonnay
BRR..........2001 Peter Michael Le Moulin Rouge
Mrs BRR
mattach......2001 Vincent Girardin pommard 1er cru les grands epenots
Mrs mattach..(NV)Pride Mistelle de Viognier
ampuis.......2001 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vyd
perhaps Mrs. amp...?? Brown bag or 2008 cote Rotie
sibster......(year) MacPhail Pinot Noir

Should I bring a second Pinot Noir? I mean, if we're going to do this in true Seattle Tasting Group style, we need to have at least one bottler per person! I was thinking a 2004 Belle Pente Pinot Belle Pente Vineyard.

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Originally posted by BRR:
Should I bring a second Pinot Noir? I mean, if we're going to do this in true Seattle Tasting Group style, we need to have at least one bottler per person! I was thinking a 2004 Belle Pente Pinot Belle Pente Vineyard.

Good call, you know that mattach is going to hog the chard so more PN for us

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Originally posted by Ampuis:

quote:

Originally posted by BRR:
Should I bring a second Pinot Noir? I mean, if we're going to do this in true Seattle Tasting Group style, we need to have at least one bottler per person! I was thinking a 2004 Belle Pente Pinot Belle Pente Vineyard.

Good call, you know that mattach is going to hog the chard so more PN for us

you know me...can't get enough of those vanilla, caramel, buttered popcorn, oaky flavors.

Updated
MsBacchus....2004 HDV Chardonnay
BRR..........2001 Peter Michael Le Moulin Rouge
Mrs BRR......2004 Belle Pente Belle Pente Vineyard.
mattach......2001 Vincent Girardin pommard 1er cru les grands epenots
Mrs mattach..(NV)Pride Mistelle de Viognier
ampuis.......2001 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vyd
perhaps Mrs. amp...?? Brown bag 2x Blind
sibster......(year) MacPhail Pinot Noir

guys and gals - quick change...the mrs. cannot make it as we just found out that we will be hosting a friend's daughter from france that night and we are a little uncomfortable leaving her alone for the night.

instead, my buddy tim (he was at the wild ginger offline) is going to take her place. sorry for the short notice - deb is quite bummed as you can imagine but it is unavoidable unfortunately. i am still bringing both bottles...will find out what tim is bringing as well.

matt

mattach-

Did we do something to offend her? Was it something we said?? Tell her we'll certainly miss her!

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Originally posted by BRR:
mattach-

Did we do something to offend her? Was it something we said?? Tell her we'll certainly miss her!

brr - she is totally bummed - she's a big fan of ponti and had been looking forward to this offline since we threw out the idea as she loves or and ca pinot but i guess it wasn't meant to be...she says to hoist a glass for her

We will DEFINITELY have to raise a glass for Deb (and tpb and Mrs. tbp while we're at it!).

Ampuis / MsBacchus: do we need to take our own stems, or will Ponti supply plenty?

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Originally posted by BRR:
We will DEFINITELY have to raise a glass for Deb (and tpb and Mrs. tbp while we're at it!).

Ampuis / MsBacchus: do we need to take our own stems, or will Ponti supply plenty?

I had a couple of beers with the owner and squared a good deal. We may be pushing it asking for more than 2 stems but then again, its Chard and PN right?...Someone told me that its tough place on wine being bought in, and yes it was but WE ARE ON!!!!

Ampuis-

You're both a gentleman and a scholar. And a wino. Just like the lot of us! Thanks for taking that on and I'm looking forward to tomorrow. I'm probably going to at least bring some stems and leave them in the car if we don't use them.

Ampuis, sorry I didn't get back to you about the stem ware I've been busy with work. Sounds like you've taken care of it! Thanks.