Brian: Yes, we'd love to have you. I will email you shortly.

Here is the updated list of potential attendees:

tlily (2)
Blue Oval (2)
WIML (1 or 2)
R2D2 (2)
rhb537 (1 or 2)
Vino Me (2)
pyang (1)
jcubed (1 or 2)
TBird (1 or 2)
nsexton (2)
rob a (2)
tastewine2 (2)
Joe Wu (1 or 2)
Italian Wino (1)
AllRedATT (2)
grossie (2)
Pinot Envy (2)
Frankie (2)
Scottie Mac (1)
bman (2)
DRAB (2)
cluricaunwines (2)
Brian (2)
CWG (2)
James Suckling (??)

That's around 43 people. Add another 20 neighbors and friends. Looks like we are officially maxed out. It's going to be a little tight, but we all "know" each other, right?

For those listed above who are on the bubble, please let me know your plans as soon as you figure them out.

If anyone else wants to join us, let me know at m.boersma@comcast.net We'll try and rotate people onto the list as bubble people back out.

I could go to war with this crew. My wine doesn't stand a chance.

Cheers,

Otis

[This message was edited by otisabdul on Nov 04, 2003 at 09:14 AM.]

Otis,
I am not "on the bubble" but will be "in the bubble" to prevent any injuries.
Looking forward to it!

Cheers,
Blue Oval

This is totally whack!

otis:

has your lovely since the list of attendees? rather, has your wife seen the NUMBER of attendees!!

Otis:

I will be just 1 person on Jan. 3.

J3

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Available for parties

j3:

Just wanted you to know it took all my self control to keep from typing some smart-ass message here -- you can thank me Jan. 3!

snow sucks.......

bman:

Type away. Smart-ass comments are usually the best ones.

J3

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I have no idea.

Otis,

Don't forget Mr. & Mrs. Chicago Wine Geek!

CWG: Got it. I edited my above post. I knew I was going to miss somebody by mistake! Sorry about that.

Cheers,

Otis

Otis- Didn't I tell you about the 11 relatives I have visiting me from out of town that weekend? You forgot to put them on your list. I know another 11 won't bother you.

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Big brother is watching.

Sorry j3, I was on a roll last night and cannot recapture the magic tonight. It goes that way sometimes.....

snow sucks.......

grossie,

If they're coming in from Montreal, I'll be sure to have some Molson Goldens chilling in the tub.

Cheers,

Otis

No word yet from James Suckling. If he does not respond to my thread in the next week or so, I think I'll email him. I'm pretty sure I know what his email address is.

VM

Everyone needs to double up on the deodorant.

SO much wine so little time.

Just for fun.....

snow sucks.......

sorry. i am out. mrs t made my secret bday plans, which includes new years(tax baby), and we'll be in baja. will catch everyone another time(yes, that's a threat!LOL)...

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www.mojorib.com

Sorry you can't make it Tbird. Maybe we'll catch you when mojorib plays the United Center during your summer tour.

Cheers,

Otis

Updated list of attendees:

tlily (2)
Blue Oval (2)
WIML (1 or 2)
R2D2 (2)
rhb537 (1 or 2)
Vino Me (2)
pyang (1)
jcubed (1)
nsexton (2)
rob a (2)
tastewine2 (2)
Joe.Wu (1 or 2)
Italian Wino (2)
AllRedATT (2)
grossie (2)
Pinot Envy (2)
Frankie (2)
Scottie Mac (1)
bman (2)
cluricaunwines (2)
Brian (2)
Chicago Wine Geek (2)
Enoselsa (1)?
James Suckling (1)?
plus 20 neighbors and friends

Here is a tentative list of wines that I will be pouring:

WHITES:

1989 Josmeyer Hengst Grand Cru Gewurztraminer
1996 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay
1996 Marcel Deiss Reisling Burg
1996 Marcel Deiss Pinot Gris Bergheim
1999 Freie Weingartner Wachau Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd Riesling
1999 Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mtns. Chardonnay
2000 Pieropan Soave Classico “La Rocca”
2000 Teruzzi & Puthod “Terre di Tufi”
2000 Bodegas Nekeas Vega Sindoa Navarra Chardonnay
2001 Vino Con Brio Viognier
2001 Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc
2001 Martinelli “Martinelli Road” Chardonnay
2001 Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese Riesling
2002 SA Prum Graacher Himmelreich Spalese Riesling
2002 Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg Auslese Riesling

REDS:

1997 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre
1997 Altesino Alte d’Altesi
2000 Andrake Malbec
1999 Antinori Guado Al Tasso
1999 Australian Domaine “Alliance” Shiraz
1997 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico
1990 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva
1999 Ch. Beaucastel “Coudoulet de Beaucastel” CdR
2000 Bonny Doon “Cardinal Zin” Beastly Old Vines
1999 Castle “Goepfrich Vyd” Cinsault
1998 Chapel Hill “The Vicar” (Cab-Shiraz)
1994 Chapellet Cab Sauvignon
1997 Ch. Souverain Cab Sauvignon
1998 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cab Sauvignon
1998 Concha y Toro “Don Melchor Private Reserve” Cab Sauvignon
1991 Cosentino Cab Franc
1999 Cosentino “Hoopes Ranch” Oakville Cab Sauvignon
2000 Bosquet des Papes CdP
1995 Dehlinger Cab Franc
1999 Dom. Du Grapillon D’or Gigondass
1997 Dry Creek Reserve Cab Sauvignon
1997 Eberle “Fralich Vyd” Cab-Syrah
1995 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino
1997 Field Stone “Staten Family” Alexander Valley Cab Sauvignon
1997 Fra Fulco Priorat
1996 Gallo Northern Sonoma Estate Cab Sauvignon
2001 Gamba Old Vine RRV Zinfandel
1997 Guenoc “Bella Vista” Reserve Cab Sauvignon
1999 G. Rainoldi Fruttaio Ca’Rizziero Valtellino Sfursat
2001 Henry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz
1999 Houghton Gladstones Frankland River Shiraz
2001 IO “Ryan Road” Syrah
1988 Joseph Phelps “Backus” Cab Sauvignon
1999 Kunde “Block 3BB04” Barbera
1996 Leasingham Bin 56 Cab-Malbec
2000 Magpie Estate “The Gomersol” Barossa Grenache
2001 Marquis Philips Shiraz
2001 Martinelli “Guiseppe & Louisa” Zinfandel
1999 Martinelli RRV Reserve Pinot Noir
1998 Mas de la Dame Coin Cache Grenache
1994 Montecillo Gran Riserva Rioja
2001 Neal Family Cab Sauvignon
1994 Norman “Millenium Reserve” Cab Sauvignon
1990 Oakford Cab Sauvignon
1995 Pellegrini Vinter’s Pride
1997 Portteus Reserve Merlot
1999 Rabbit Ridge Amador Zinfandel
2000 Rafanelli Zinfandel
2001 Red Car “Some Like It Red” Cab Franc
2000 Ridge Late Picked Nervo Zinfandel
2001 Roar Garys’ Vyd Pinot Noir
2001 Runquist “Cooper Vyd” Barbera
1994 St. Hallet “Old Block” Shiraz
1998 Terrabianca “Ceppate”
2001 Testarossa “Garys’ Vyd.” Pinot Noir
1997 Titus Napa Cab Sauvignon
2001 Veritas “Heinrich” Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro
2000 Vino Con Brio Pinotage
1997 Whitford Haynes Vyd. Pinot Noir
1998 Yarra Valley Hills “Warranwood” Pinot Noir
1997 Zaca Mesa “Cuvee Z”
NV Campbells Rutherglen Muscat
A couple nice ports from bman and frankie’s cellars (thanks guys!)

Hopefully, that should keep us busy.

I am trying to figure out how to best handle food, stemware, and logistics. To do that, I need to get a handle on which of our non-Chicago Wine Mafia brethren are joining us. I know tlilly, bman, and Pinot Envy are definitely coming (since they have already booked flights). Could the rest of out-of-towners please shoot me an email at m.boersma@comcast.net just indicating whether they are definitely planning on coming or not? Much obliged!

Any Mafia members who do not show up will of course “sleep with the fishes” the week after.

Cheers,

Otis

WOWZA!!!


T-minus 33 days ...

And for those of you not familiar with the traditions of the Otis household, some Goldkap Auslese will be thrown out onto the front lawn about 2 in the morning to get everyone out of the house.

VM

You having this outdoors Otis?

Cheers!
And remember: Life's too short to drink bad wine.

Otis, unfortunately I will not be able to make it up there that weekend. I will miss you guys and look forward to next year.

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Originally posted by Vino Me:
And for those of you not familiar with the traditions of the Otis household, some Goldkap Auslese will be thrown out onto the front lawn about 2 in the morning to get everyone out of the house.

VM

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Legend has it that it is not GKA thrown out to the wino wolves in the wee small hours of the Chicago morning, reports abound of purple stained hoodlums bearing corkscrews scrounging the neighborhood for White Castle Burgers!

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"It was a time of such splendor--charming people, good food, laughter, and brave ideas."
Maya Angelou

otis,

I am for sure out for this gathering.

See y'all next time.

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Now taking reservation for Thanksgiving Week Tour Dates of the 2003 Whirlwind Tour