Sydney Offline January

[maybs]

Hey Tim did you speak with the Rubyos Crew? Just wanted to check I am not supposed to be booking Watts.

[mjs]

Guys,

I am spending a bit of time commuting to Sydney for work atm. If there was room, wouldn't mind attending and meeting some Sydney forum-ites

cheers
Malcolm

[maybs]

Duh Scott, just saw you have confirmed booking Tim. Good stuff.

[Polymer]

Just a bump since it is coming up soon!

[Croquet King]

If there are any spare spots or someone pulls out, I'd love to come.

Haven't been to one before and my family are away that week.

I have a few Lakes magnums from the 90's that need to be drunk.

[maybs]

Looking forward to it. Just waiting to hear back from the restaurant as to whether I can drop off the wine a day or two prior so it can stand in their fridge, and whether they have anything that will substitute for a decanter like a water carafe.

Still thinking of bringing those two '76 Rieslings if people think it's worthwhile. They could be buggered, though they were obtained from a pretty good source. I can bring an '04 Standish Relic or '98 a Wendouree Cab Malbec (I'm looking at you Kevin) instead if we have enough whites and the food is more geared towards red.

Actually here is what might be a dumb question, do those really old whites need to stand up for a day or two prior to serving and be decanted, or would it be just as satisfactory for me to bring them from work on the evening? Can't say I have ever opened (or drunk) a 30+ year old riesling.

[mjs]

If there are any spare spots or someone pulls out, I'd love to come.

Haven't been to one before and my family are away that week.

I have a few Lakes magnums from the 90's that need to be drunk.

ditto, wouldn't mind a spot for an out-of-towner if there are any drop outs!

[Polymer]

Personally I'm ok with more than 10 people...but it can cut it a bit tight depending on the pour size...I'm personally ok with a sub 60ml pour (realistically if we're all ok with small pours we can easily fit 12 but it is a bit tight).

Should we get a quick confirmation from people just to make sure they're coming? That might end up freeing a couple of spots...

[maybs]

Yeah good call re confirmation, and I am definitely in.

[Croquet King]

I'll leave it to the group to decide as I'm last in. I'm ok to wait to the next one.
... of course if there's room I'm there.

[griff]

Happy to bow out for out of towners. Will catch up next time!

[TiggerK]

Hey guys,

OK, let's see if everyone confirms 100%, then I can check with the restaurant regarding an extra seat or two. I've got no issue with 12 people either, yes pours do get small, but compensated for by an increased variety of interesting wines.

Griff, we can go with 12, so please don't bow out because of that. Let us know!

100% Confirmed so far..

Scott
Tim
Kevin
Dave
Matt

To be confirmed 100%
Carl
Alex
Matt's +1
Daniel

Space permitting (should be fine)
Malcolm
Croquet King

Can't make it
David

[dave vino]

I'm in.

Re the Rizzas, no need really to stand them up, maybe open them up at the start of the dinner to get rid of any bottle stink.

[Krusty]

I'm in, awaiting confirmation from my mate.

[Hacker]

Guys, don't think I can be able to make this. Am in Barwon Heads for a few days then taking a leisurely time up the coast so cant confirm I will actually be back by then. Best count me out. there will be other times

[catchnrelease]

100% confirmed, still bring a Rockford cab and Pirramimma Fortified

[Polymer]

So definitely Croquet King and mjs should come...We're only at a possible 11 which works fine.

But please confirm (Croquet King and mjs please confirm as well) if you haven't already..

[Croquet King]

I'm all good. See you on Wed.

This is my first one so regarding wine to bring:

I'm thinking a 91 Leeuwin Art Series Cab, a 90 Lindemans St George and maybe a 94 Lakes Folly Cabernet. So a MR, Coonawarra and Hunter cabernet.

[Krusty]

My mate has had to cancel due to some family matters, so def space for CK & mjs.

[griff]

Looks like I am in then. I'll have to think about what to bring.

cheers

Carl

[maybs]

Also can someone bring an Ah So? I ordered a Durand over 2 weeks ago but it hasn't arrived yet

[catchnrelease]

Also can someone bring an Ah So? I ordered a Durand over 2 weeks ago but it hasn't arrived yet

Yep I'll bring mine, it proved useful last offline!

Also have you seen the info video (http://vimeo.com/16545704) of the Durand on their website? It's everything the stereotypical wine snob could be in one video. Also at 1:22 into their 5 minute video I lost it at that guys face.

[maybs]

Also can someone bring an Ah So? I ordered a Durand over 2 weeks ago but it hasn't arrived yet

Yep I'll bring mine, it proved useful last offline!

Also have you seen the info video of the Durand on their website? It's everything the stereotypical wine snob could be in one video.

Haha no but someone else mentioned that somewhere and I have been meaning to check it out. Might do it now.

[catchnrelease]

I edited it in for others convenience - watch the 5 minute version!

[maybs]

I edited it in for others convenience - watch the 5 minute version!

I almost want to send mine back (if it ever arrives) after watching that video!

[catchnrelease]

I edited it in for others convenience - watch the 5 minute version!

I almost want to send mine back (if it ever arrives) after watching that video!

One of us... one of us....

[Polymer]

I edited it in for others convenience - watch the 5 minute version!

I almost want to send mine back (if it ever arrives) after watching that video!

It is pretty good...the RWD guys use it and haven't lost one yet.....

Apparently it doesn't work as good for younger corks though...the fit is too tight or something like that...(but for younger corks there probably isn't a reason to use it)...I did bumble my way through using it on a youngish Chablis (2009) and it was fine though...

[mjs]

I'm still in, flying up this morning from Melb

[maybs]

Oh yeah they look like a good tool Kevin, just that guy makes it look very uncool/creepy to use one in the video

[Polymer]

Hahaha..yeah...I'd like to pretend that video didn't exist..too bad it is released from the company itself...

So I think we're all set at 10 confirmed! I guess I should figure out what I'm bringing...