patespo1 and Jersey Foodies... Let's pick a date that works with patespo1 - able to travel, and Jersey Foodies - in town. I volunteer to host.
(I've got SQN white, rose, red.)
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quote:Originally posted by newsguy:
i think you need a wine lover with many years of professional writing experience to objectively chronicle this momentous occasion ...
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
Wasn't there an epic SQN tasting in DC a couple of years ago? I recall they had about every SQN wine ever made. This will be less epic. Smaller epic.
quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
I am leaving for Norway Sunday, so as long as it's not next week, I will try to work my schedule around it. Have two kids 4 and 1 1/2 year old, but a very understanding wife, so just need a little notice.
I have white and red both, still have one bottle 17th Nail I've been wanting to open.
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
I am leaving for Norway Sunday, so as long as it's not next week, I will try to work my schedule around it. Have two kids 4 and 1 1/2 year old, but a very understanding wife, so just need a little notice.
I have white and red both, still have one bottle 17th Nail I've been wanting to open.
Kids are invited along to my place. I have three rugrats.
17th Nail! Nice... Always wanted to try one.
Paul - That's good news. Okay, we're narrowed down to After Next Week through Before Three Months.
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:quote:Originally posted by newsguy:
i think you need a wine lover with many years of professional writing experience to objectively chronicle this momentous occasion ...
Agreed.
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
Ha. Maybe Un Petit Epic.
L'EPIC - Un Sine Qua Non Degustation Petit Epic.
It's amazing how reading some French doesn't help writing French one bit.
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
I have white and red both, still have one bottle 17th Nail I've been wanting to open...
17th Nail! Nice... Always wanted to try one...
quote:Originally posted by stickman:quote:Originally posted by Lentini:quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
I have white and red both, still have one bottle 17th Nail I've been wanting to open...
17th Nail! Nice... Always wanted to try one...
My favorite EBA so far. 'Wishing I lived near enough to participate.
quote:Originally posted by newsguy:quote:Originally posted by stickman:quote:Originally posted by Lentini:quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
I have white and red both, still have one bottle 17th Nail I've been wanting to open...
17th Nail! Nice... Always wanted to try one...
My favorite EBA so far. 'Wishing I lived near enough to participate.
Stick: Dave from Denver flew to D.C. last September for our To Kalon offline. And Jace had a BBQ offline last week to mark a return visit by Dave. So check out airfares and see if this could work for you. Of course, there hasn't been a word said about a date yet.
quote:Originally posted by newsguy:quote:Originally posted by stickman:quote:Originally posted by Lentini:quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
I have white and red both, still have one bottle 17th Nail I've been wanting to open...
17th Nail! Nice... Always wanted to try one...
My favorite EBA so far. 'Wishing I lived near enough to participate.
Stick: ... So check out airfares and see if this could work for you. Of course, there hasn't been a word said about a date yet.
quote:Originally posted by IMKLP:
No SQN but I have an 85 Krug. Can I play?
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
Shall we tentatively schedule 11th August, then? This could go up to Medium Epic with the number of interested parties. It sounds like we'll have a wicked champagne course to wet our palates before the SQN.
PH, your bottles here are '09 Thrill of and '09 Upside Down.
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
PH, your bottles here are '09 Thrill of and '09 Upside Down.
quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
By the way, you can put me down for a 17th Nail...
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
2009 The Thrill of... Syrah ? (PurpleHaze)
quote:Originally posted by newsguy:
i will likely be buying something from an out-of-state shop and having it shipped overnight (because of the heat).
do folks think that two weeks to settle down after shipping would be sufficient for 15-or-so-years-old bottle of krug?
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
newsguy - I responded to your e-mail to my yahoo account. Haven't heard back.
PH
quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
Booked at the Marriott today, looking forward to a great night.
quote:Originally posted by newsguy:quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
Booked at the Marriott today, looking forward to a great night.
and we are looking forward to making your acquaintance. should be a great time.
i, meanwhile, am still trying to source the bottle of champagne i've been hoping to bring. a bit tricky since i've decided to follow PH's advice and not have a bottle shipped -- not even overnight.
hey folks, shouldn't we be talking food soon?
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
I like the idea of grilling. What would pair reasonably with these big reds? Newsguy... Didn't you have some rib recipe that was great? Want to help me do that? Any other suggestions? I can grill some mixed veggies as well. Some champagne-friendly apps...
quote:Originally posted by Lentini: Some champagne-friendly apps...
quote:Originally posted by newsguy:
That appetizer sounds great, PH.
As for my bottle, I've had no luck locally on the Krug. I have my eye on a 1999 Pol Roger Winston Churchill. If you wanna e-mail me, I'd love to hear your idea.
As for the food, I'm glad to "split" the ribs with Lentini (and/or anyone else) as the entree contribution. I am definitely willing to prepare them in advance and grill them onsite. I started wondering last night, though, whether these marinated, grilled ribs with their sauce would be too much in terms of flavor to truly be able to savor those SQN reds. I started thinking that maybe a handful of us could throw in to buy some good steaks, which would be quite enjoyable and still let the wines shine through.
as you can guess, i've never had a SQN red, so maybe if i had i might realize i'm worrying for no reason. feel free to talk me down off the ledge, folks.
i just had a large unexpected expense that is making this offline a tough one for me, but i absolutely can't wait for all this great food and these remarkable wines. happy 50th to me.![]()
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
newsguy, check your inbox.........but I'll bring a 1995 Krug for your contribution, properly chilled and ready to rumble.
PH
quote:Originally posted by newsguy:
PH: You rock. Thanks! And I'll bring cash.
BTW, no e-mail from you in my inbox.
Confirmed the address, and that the mail was sent and not bounced. Strange. Resent the mail, so check again. Got you a little bit under budget to boot!
Sibster: Nice selection. Looking forward to it.
+1
Now we just gotta decide on steaks or ribs. Cast your vote, folks.
Not familiar with the rib recipe being discussed, but if it has a heavy spice or sauce component I'm thinking simple grilled steaks might make a better foil for serious reds.
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
Palmes d'Or is one I've always wanted to try.
I've had it once since the offline where Sibster brought his last bottle. It was smokin' good the both times I had it, Lentini.
I recently got to cross Champagne Charlie off the bucket list (which was awesome).
That 1985 was singing, n'est ce pas? One of the best showings of that bottling in recent memory. I was going to bring the same wine, but will substitute a 1998 Krug to continue the theme.
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
Hopefully the variety will keep us from getting the kind of palate fatigue you get on, say, your 10th red wine in a row.
so who wants to pitch in for the cost of the steaks as their food contribution? i'm in. We are in on the steaks, will square up at dinner.quote:Originally posted by newsguy:
so far, me, patespo1 +1 and Purple Haze (based on his post) think steaks are the way to go. so unless Sibster and the host and his crew feel strongly about the ribs, the steaks appear to be the way to go (and certainly are the safest bet to not overpower the wines). i will gladly make those ribs another time.
so who wants to pitch in for the cost of the steaks as their food contribution? i'm in.
as far as where to buy them (and since i don't have a car), i would be limited to either getting them at whole foods (which has pretty good N.Y. strips) or let's meat on the avenue in del ray, a local butcher that's fairly expensive. i know he's getting in kobe top sirloin on friday, for example.
if i do purchase, i need to lug them around on metro, so it might be easier for someone else to buy.
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
That sounds good. Any requests for certain cuts? I know my wife prefers a very fat-free filet. I'm more of a ribeye guy. Well, I'm actually a "porterhouse for two" kind of guy... but I'll try to contain myself.
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
I am comfortable supplying this list:
Ms. Lentini: Filet
newsguy: NY Strip
PH/Lentini/2Patespo: bone-in Ribeyes
Sibster.. You can pick your own cut, or I'll go Ribeye.
My grill is big!
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Less that a week. I'm psyched! Lentini - what time do you want us? Also, please confirm your address via text or e-mail. Thanks!
PH
quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
Rob, email me as well about the details. We leave 8am,so should check in around 2pm. We may drop the bottles for decanting/chilling if that is good? and then do a couple hours of checking out D.C., depending on what time we are getting together.
quote:Originally posted by cometspider:
Let me add my best wishes for a great time too! You guys are doing it up in high style!
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
Latest Line-up...
SQN/Champagne Pourdown and 50th Birthday Celebration
6pm Chez Lentini
Palate Wetter for early birds:
---2010 SQN "That Type... of Rosay"
Bubbly Course with Parmesan Crab Canapes
---1995 Krug
---1998 Krug
---1996 Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or
Fine cheeses and charcuterie
---2007 SQN "Body and Soul" White or 2008 SQN "Kolibri" White
---2009 SQN "On The Lam" White
Steak Assortment, grilled veggies and Michael Mina's Truffled Mac n Cheese
---2005 SQN "The 17th Nail in My Cranium" Syrah
---2007 SQN "Dangerous Birds" Syrah
---2007 SQN "Dangerous Birds" Grenache
A cake or cakish item
---1980 Kopke Porto Colheita
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
Latest Line-up...
SQN/Champagne Pourdown and 50th Birthday Celebration
6pm Chez Lentini
Palate Wetter for early birds:
---2010 SQN "That Type... of Rosay"
Bubbly Course with Parmesan Crab Canapes
---1995 Krug
---1998 Krug
---1996 Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or
Fine cheeses and charcuterie
---2007 SQN "Body and Soul" White or 2008 SQN "Kolibri" White
---2009 SQN "On The Lam" White
Steak Assortment, grilled veggies and Michael Mina's Truffled Mac n Cheese
---2005 SQN "The 17th Nail in My Cranium" Syrah
---2007 SQN "Dangerous Birds" Syrah
---2007 SQN "Dangerous Birds" Grenache
A cake or cakish item
---1980 Kopke Porto Colheita
Wow!!
PH
quote:Originally posted by stickman:
I'd be interested in reading notes and getting different participants' perspectives. Without getting anyone's input for the night, my prediction would be that the 17th Nail should have impressed, and all the Champagnes listed looked phenomenal. 'Really sorry I couldn't make it, but hoping for the next one.
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
with this glass for several hours by a nice fireplace and spend some time with it.
PH
quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
Just for the record... The Dangerous Birds reds are 2007s.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Sounds like a great glass of Port.![]()
quote:Originally posted by stickman:
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, fellas. 'Sounds like all the wines performed similarly to what I've experienced with them. Like most people, I don't get to drink them all that often, and when I do, it's usually just one at a time, so it's nice to get impressions from them being tasted side-by-side.
I sincerely hope there is a follow-up tasting in the future. Perhaps it could take place a little further out west, say in Dallas, making it easier for W+A and me to attend.![]()
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quote:Originally posted by stickman:
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, fellas. 'Sounds like all the wines performed similarly to what I've experienced with them. Like most people, I don't get to drink them all that often, and when I do, it's usually just one at a time, so it's nice to get impressions from them being tasted side-by-side.
I sincerely hope there is a follow-up tasting in the future. Perhaps it could take place a little further out west, say in Dallas, making it easier for W+A and me to attend.![]()
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quote:Originally posted by Lentini:
The half-bottle was a Taylor's Vintage Port 1997, not Taylor Fladgate.... For you note takers.
quote:
As for tasting side by side, it was so wrong it was right. It was almost like Roman times, with the decadence. Damn happy I was part of it.
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:quote:Originally posted by stickman:
I sincerely hope there is a follow-up tasting in the future. Perhaps it could take place a little further out west, say in Dallas, making it easier for W+A and me to attend.![]()
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Come on down. I have a few SQN I can share.
Bumping this because it's been 8 years and we need to do it again. Would love to try and re create the original lineup, or as close as possible. Can't wait until Covid is over.
This was a hell of a fun wine porn read. 🤓😳
I’ll host a re-do of this evening in Ocean City, MD. 😉
@patespo1 posted:Bumping this because it's been 8 years and we need to do it again. Would love to try and re create the original lineup, or as close as possible. Can't wait until Covid is over.
Good bump, Pat. Fun night.
PH
I’m in! My SQN collection is small but would love to share.
Karen