Participants:
tlily (2)
Blue Oval (2)
R2D2 (2)
Vino Me (2)
jcubed (1)
nsexton (2)
rob a (2)
tastewine2 (2)
joe.wu (4)
AllRedATT (2)
grossie (2)
Pinot Envy (2)
Frankie (2)
Scottie Mac (1)
cluricaunwines (2)
Brian (2)
Chicago Wine Geek (2)
Plus around 30 neighbors and friends

Lineup:

Whites:
NV Riondo Prosecco
1989 Josmeyer Grand Cru Hengst Gewurztraminer
1996 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay
1996 Marcel Deiss Reisling Burg
1996 Marcel Deiss Pinot Giris Bergheim
1999 Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mtns. Chardonnay
1999 Freie Weingartner Loibner Loibenberg Reisling Smaragd
2000 Pieropan “La Rocca” Soave Classico Superiore
2000 Teruzzi & Puthod “Terre di Tufi”
2001 Martinelli “Martinelli Rd.” Chardonnay
2001 Vino Con Brio Pinot Gris
2001 Vino Con Brio Viognier
2001 Mulderbosch Sauv Blanc
2001 Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
2001 Cosentino “Vin doux Kay” Late Harvest Viognier
2002 SA Prum Graacher Himmelreich Reisling Spatlese
2002 Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg Reisling Auslese

Pinot Noir:
1997 Whitford “Haynes Vyd” Pinot Noir\
1998 Yarra Valley Hills “Warranwood” Pinot Noir
1999 Martinelli RRV Reserve Pinot Noir
1999 Siduri “Garys’ Vyd” Pinot Noir
2001 Roar “Garys’ Vyd” Pinot Noir
2001 Testarossa “Garys’ Vyd” Pinot Noir

Europe:
1990 Paitin Barbaresco Sori Paitin (courtesy of Vino Me)
1990 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva
1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Rioja
1995 Fattoria dei Barbi BdM
1997 Altesino Alte d’Altesi
1997 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico
1997 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre
1997 Fra Fulco Priorat
1998 Terrabianca Ceppate
1998 Mas de la Dame Coin Cache
1999 Antinori Guado al Tasso
1999 Beaucastel Coudoulet du Beacastel CdR
1999 Grapillon D’Or Gigondas
1999 G. Rainoldi Valtellina Sfursat
2000 Bousquet des Papes CdP

Cabernet:
1988 Joseph Phelps “Backus Vyd” Cab Sauv
1990 Oakford Napa Cab Sauv
1991 Cosentino Cab Franc
1994 Chapellet Cab Sauv
1994 Norman “Millenium Reserve” Cab Sauv
1995 Dehlinger Cab Franc
1995 Pellegrini “Vintner’s Pride”
1996 Gallo Northern Sonoma Estate Cab Sauv
1997 Titus Napa Cab Sauv
1997 Ch. Souverain Sonoma Cab Sauv
1997 Guenoc “Bella Vista Reserve” Cab Sauv
1997 Dry Creek Reserve Cab Sauv
1997 Field Stone “Staten Family” Cab Sauv
1998 Chapel Hill “The Vicar”
1998 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cab Sauv
1999 Cosentino “Hoopes Ranch” Oakville Cab Sauv
2001 Neal Family Cab Sauv
2001 Red Car “Some Like It Red” Cab Franc

Syrah:
1994 St. Hallet “Old Block” Shiraz
1999 ADW “Alliance” Shiraz
1999 Houghton Gladstones Frankland River Shiraz
1999 Eberle “Steinbeck Vyd” Syrah
2001 Henry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz
2001 IO “Ryan Rd.” Syrah
2001 Marquis Philips Shiraz
2001 August Briggs Napa Syrah

Zinfandel:
1999 Rabbit Ridge Amador Zin
1999 Rabbit Ridge Sonoma Zin
2000 Rafanelli Zin
2000 Bonny Doon Cardinal Zin “Beastly Old Vines”
2001 Gamba RRV Zin
2001 Martinelli “Guiseppe & Louisa” Zin

Wild Cards:
1996 Leasingham Bin 56 Cab-Malbec
1997 Portteus Reserve Merlot
1997 Zaca Mesa “Cuvee Z”
1999 Castle “Goepfrich Vyd” Cinsault
1999 Kunde “Block 3BB04” Barbera
2000 Magpie Estate “The Gomersol” Grenache
2000 Andrake Malbec
2000 Tikal Malbec “Amorio” (courtesy of Vino Me/kybo)
2000 Vino Con Brio Pinotage
2001 Jeff Runquist Barbera
2001 Veritas “Heinrich” GSM
2001 Marilyn Merlot (Dec TAA)
NV Sean Thackery Pleiades XII Old Vines (coutesy of Vino Me/Dain)

Fortifieds:
NV Campbells Rutherglen Muscat
1995 Warres Vintage Port Quinta da Cavadinha (courtesy of Frankie)
1995 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port Quinta da Vargellas (courtesy of Frankie)
1995 Fonseca Vintage Port Guimaraens (courtesy of Frankie)

Details:

We’ll start at 7:00 PM. For those who do not know my address, please email me at m.boersma@comcast.net for the info.

Dress is “wine casual” (meaning you don’t care if you spill on your clothes).

The format is "walkaround". I'll set up bottles in various rooms throughout the house. There will be a ballot box to vote for "Wine of the Night".

I’ve rented stemware. They are standard banquet goblets. So if you want to upgrade, feel free to bring your own Reidels or Speigelaus.

For those in the Chicago area, please bring something for the appetizer table. This worked really well last time. We had quite a spread. If you bring enough to feed 6-8 people, we should have enough vittles for everybody.

If anyone wants to volunteer to bring a bottle of bubbly, please post here. I don’t have anything good in my cellar. I imagine this crew could plow through 4-6 bottles total without a problem. I do have a couple bottles of Prosecco that I’ll open.

For those coming in from out-of-town, no need to bring anything. Just yo’ bad selves.

Working on a party tape and tasting booklet now.

Party on Garths!

Cheers,

Otis

Otis- What are you serving for wine? I don't see anything good on the list, like Boone's Farm, or Blue Nun. Is it ok with you if I bring a few magnums of Beringer White Zinfandel? I have a vertical going all the way back to 2001.

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Yes, but I came here for an argument.

Oh! Oh! I'm sorry, this is abuse.

Dude! I would totally donate some wine, but holy shiite! We're gonna have to hire a driver home.

R2,

You were planning on going home? I think its a BYOB - bring your own blanket.

J3

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I have no idea.

Grossie,

I have a nice vertical of 2003 Arbor Mist that I can donate, though I am a little light on July (it was showing the best right out of the box). This may compliment the Boons Farm.

Thanks,
Rob

Rob, bring it! Grossie can't tell the difference anyway ... more good schtuff for us

Do you think anybody would be impressed if I brought that 3L bottle of 1999 Mondavi Private Selection Merlot? Would the non-geeks go for it?

Not like we need more wine...

Nancy

We can give R2 the 3L of merlot to wash down his soiled underwear he'll be eating once James Suckling shows up.

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Yes, but I came here for an argument.

Oh! Oh! I'm sorry, this is abuse.

Otis,

I sent you an email with the Sparkler I'll be bringing.

VM

I'll bring a champagne too. As I'll already be hauling vino me's hord east, what's another bottle or two

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If it isn't too late, my wife and I would love to attend. Let us know.

Only the mediocre are always at their best.

VM/tlily: Thanks guys!

timmeranda: You are quite welcome to join us. You can take cluricaunwines' place. He unfortunately cannot make it. Email me for the street address.

Cheers,

Otis

Where is that "green with envy" graemlin when you need it?
Only wishing here......
I'll make it to Chicago someday!
Hey Otis, don't go around spoiling Mr and Mrs Tlily!

No snow for me this new year's, I'll be in San Diego!

Have a great one!!


Salud!

gusbo,

Thanks for the kind wishes. I hope you and your family have a great holiday season. Hope you can make it to Chicago sometime soon. We'll make it worth your while!

Saludos,

Otis

tlily,

Email me. I owe you a bottle to take for Otis' bash.

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He is not drunk who from the floor
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Hea Otis! Mrs. Wine Geek and I are looking forward to this. My parents live in Northbrook and will be babysitting our new addition. As for what to bring, just an app. and Champagne? Email me if we can bring anything else.

jvalha@ix.netcom.com

davidn: you are too kind!

CWG: sounds like the perfect arrangement! I'll email you my address. An appetizer is all you need to bring. Champagne is totally optional. Looking forward to seeing you and Mrs. CWG again.

Cheers,

Otis

It sounds like there will be people sleeping in Otis' cellar again. At least keep the couch out of there this time...

Eat, drink, be merry and have a Happy New Year.

For those coming in from out of town, it looks like you might luck out weather wise. The forecast is for temperatures in the 40's on both the 2nd and the 3rd.

Of course this is Chicago and you never know.

VM

Toasty.....

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

warmer than California , blows my entire outfit plan for Saturday night.

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Santa Cruz Mountains Vintage Chart

40s for a Californian translates into a turtleneck, a wool sweater, a large down coat, scarf, earmuffs, a hat, ski gloves, and ski pants.

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Yes, but I came here for an argument.

Oh! Oh! I'm sorry, this is abuse.

Paul,

You two have fun. And don't drink too much

Got your message. Bet you didn't know you were going to have to haul something so tall.

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He is not drunk who from the floor
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I heard a rumor that Pyang might make an appearance. Can anyone substantiate this?

VM