I've been remiss in keeping the forum updated with our local offlines just in case there happens to be travelling forum members in the area so I'll try to do better in the future.
The DAWGS will have their monthly offline for May 2005 at WineDrinkerofTexas' house this weekend, May 29th, starting at 4:30PM. If there are any travelling forum members or locals that I don't already know about that wish to attend let me know. We'd love to have you as our guest!
Attendees so far:
Mr & Mrs WineDrinkerofTexas Mr & Mrs preferred WIML and PURPLE just a skosh Mr & Mrs TexasZin GregM Bella Donna & Bella Donna Sister Mr & Mrs su vino Total - 14
Maybe escape Total - 1
Joe ----- Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.
We are actually visiting a good friend and his family this weekend in Dallas. He lives right next to the SMU campus. Are you anywhere near there? What is the format if I am able to come, what to bring, etc...
The modest water, awed by power divine, beheld its God and blushed into wine. - John Dryden
Posts: 881 | Location: Virginia | Registered: Mar 25, 2002
merris, the offline is going to be at one of the member's home in Colleyville (i.e. near the airport). On a Sunday afternoon the drive wouldn't be bad at all if you'd like to make the trek over.
The wine format is "Any white excluding Chardonnay, any red excluding Cabernet Sauvignon". We're doing this one poolside at WineDrinkofTexas' home. People that want to swim can show up at 3ish. Wine and food officially start at 4:30PM (right!).
If you can make it let me know. It would be nice to meet you.
Joe ----- Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.
I have a friend in Plano who would like to join your group, but he's a bit shy. He's a semi-newbie to wine, but very enthusiastic and wants to learn more, plus he's hopeful of finding a few friends in the Dallas area who enjoy food & wine. Single, 40's, funny, smart. He's attended off-lines with me in New Orleans and here in Napa, so he's familiar somewhat with the drill.
his email is david dot whitehurst at gmail dot com
thanks & cheers, Michelle
Posts: 294 | Location: St Helena, CA | Registered: Dec 03, 2004
Although I am obviously not Bella Donna I do not think the DAWGS would have any problems with a new wino joining in. WIML is the unofficial leader and keeper of the email list for the DAWGS but if they were willing to take me in I am sure they would be willing to take anyone.
pissing people off since 1971!
'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have.' -Thomas Jefferson
Posts: 3326 | Location: oklahoma city, usa | Registered: Aug 15, 2004
Well it was a little rainy early on yesterday but it eventually cleared and turned into a pleasant afternoon for our poolside offline at the WineDrinkerofTexas home. 12 people were in attendance including:
.and a big welcome to our newest member of the DAWGS
just a skosh
Food theme was potluck poolside munchies. All of the food was great. The wine theme was "Any white excluding Chardonnay, any red excluding Cabernet Sauvignon". Here are the wines:
2001 Rochioli Sauvignon Blanc (WIML88,WA90,WS87) 2003 Chateau de la Pommeraie Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Domaine de la Tour (W/H,NOWA,NOWS) 2000 Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris Alsace Les Princes Abbés (WIML88,NOWA,WS88) 2004 Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (WIML89,NOWA,WS88) 2004 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (WIML90,NOWA,NOWS) 2004 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (WIML88,NOWA,WS91) 2002 Conundrum California (WIML89,NOWA,NOWS) 2003 Mayo Family Winery Viognier Russian River Valley Sunny View Vineyard Henry's Cuvee (WIML90,NOWA,NOWS) 1999 Schramsberg Crémant Demi-Sec Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Monterey Counties (WIML85,NOWA,WS82) 2002 McCrea Roussanne Red Mountain (WIML90,NOWA,NOWS) 2003 Chateau Ste. Michelle-Dr. Loosen Riesling Columbia Valley Eroica (WIML88,WA91,WS91) 2001 Torbreck The Steading Barossa Valley (WIML90,WA92,WS91) 2002 Robert Biale Sangiovese Nonna’s Vineyard (WIML89,NOWA,NOWS) 2002 Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard (WIML92,WA90,WS94) 2002 Corté Riva Merlot Napa Valley (WIML92,NOWA,WS91) 2003 Loring Pinot Noir Chalone Brosseau Vineyard (WIML90,NOWA,WS88)
And this last one I have no idea what it was because my notes are illegible…perhaps somebody can help me out:
2004 Soewiw Valley Zinfandel Lodi Morada Estate No Barrel Aging (WIML85,NOWA,NOWS)
Look forward to seeing everybody in June!
Joe ----- Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.
Originally posted by Tastebuddy: paging Bella Donna:
I have a friend in Plano who would like to join your group, but he's a bit shy. He's a semi-newbie to wine, but very enthusiastic and wants to learn more, plus he's hopeful of finding a few friends in the Dallas area who enjoy food & wine. Single, 40's, funny, smart. He's attended off-lines with me in New Orleans and here in Napa, so he's familiar somewhat with the drill.
his email is david dot whitehurst at gmail dot com
I assure you it's no joke, and I have absolutely no idea why that would even occur to you. I appreciate your kind consideration of my friend. he's a good guy, I hope he fits in. Definitely not gay. A little geeky, but aren't we all?
MH
Posts: 294 | Location: St Helena, CA | Registered: Dec 03, 2004
WIML Sorry I wasn't able to make it. I did try some Texas wine at a place at the Stockyards in Fort Worth. Tried 4...the only one that I remember the name was Becker Claret...it was OK but did not taste or smell anything like claret. The one we liked the best was an unfortified "Port" but I don't remember who the producer was. Sounds like you guys had a great time. Our schedule was too slammed with other "touristy" stuff to add anything else.
The modest water, awed by power divine, beheld its God and blushed into wine. - John Dryden
Posts: 881 | Location: Virginia | Registered: Mar 25, 2002
Speaking of which, we just polished off a bottle of Torre di Pietra, "Red Flirt" out of Fredricksburg. Bit sweet & jammy with just barely 'nuff tannins to keep it together.
Originally posted by just a skosh: Speaking of which, we just polished off a bottle of Torre di Pietra, "Red Flirt" out of Fredricksburg. Bit sweet & jammy with just barely 'nuff tannins to keep it together.
New one on me. I haven't heard of that one.
Thanks for coming skosh. Look forward to seeing you in June.
Joe ----- Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.
