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Hello all, so it turns out I will be in Sydney ever so briefly in late November. So I figured I would throw an offline up to the masses.

Theme: Interesting Australians - By that I mean Aussie wines that aren't the 'norm'. So forget Barossa Shiraz, Coonawarra Cabs, Margaret Chards and Yarra Pinots, how about we bring varietals that aren't as common, or normal wines from not so normal regions in Australia? Or maybe a non-Australian wine that's trying to be Australian? I don't want to (i.e. can't be bothered) write up a list of what is/is not "Interesting" - so I'll leave it up to you guys to decide. We may have to be a bit lenient on the theme with the sparklings and desserts, but here's hoping some of you guys have something weird stashed away.

For what it's worth, I'll be bringing a 2015 Ochota Barrels Botanicals and a 2008 Blue Poles Allouran/2015 Ochota Barrels Gamay/Seppeltsfield Grand Tawny.

My organising skills here in semi-rural Indonesia are limited, however, so I don't think I'll be able to organise a large 20+ person sitting like I've seen previously. I'll be setting a limit of 10-12 with location TBA - but most likely somewhere more laid back. Possibly Ashfield for duck and dumplings or maybe a pizza joint.

I'm hoping to see some regular faces but also some new ones too!

UPDATED 23/11/15

Date: 6:30pm, Friday 27th November

Location: Rubyos http://www.rubyos.com.au

Attendees:
catchnrelease - Red/white/botanical blend? and gamay or tawny
dingozegan - Corvina & medium red or white
9redpens - Weird white
TiggerK - Red & possible white
dave vino - Nero d'Avola
Odyssey - Something young
Red Smurf

Would be good to see you, I'm in.

Sounds interesting,
Me + Lauren please

I think I have Seppeltsfield Lagrein somewhere at home and will think of something else.

Gday Alex, count me in for this. Possibly a +1. it's a fair way off, so would like to put my name down and confirm closer to the date.

My kind of theme! Count me in!

Sounds interesting I have a real nightmare of a fortnight at work in that period, so realistically could probably only do Friday the 27th. If that doesn't work then that's cool, I will as always look forward to the write up.

My dates are very flexible, it is a very long way off. Friday the 27th is probably the most likely.

Holy cow. I'm in!

Other November events......
28-29 Rootstock
13-15 Wine Island
06-08 Vino Paradiso

Count me in too please!!

Yes + 1 please!

Okay that makes 12! If anyone wants to chime in to be put on reserves for any drop outs feel free (there are always a few). Sorry if people missed out!

Put me down if anyone drops out and we do duck at ashfield again

In my enthusiasm I forgot we are flying to Hobart on the 26th. So if it is the 27th sadly we are out and shall have to raise a glass down South!

Put me down. Not sure what I'll bring.

Count me in please

Updated guys. The date will very likely be the 26th/27th/28th as I'll probably be a bit busier in the early parts of the week.

Long way away, though. Any suggestions for food in the mean time? I'm thinking something in the Inner West area, near train station preferable. On the cheaper/more casual side of things.

I think Ashfield is best left for the Pinot nights. Also with 12 people I wouldn't guarantee any of them keeping a reservation for that big a group.

We've had some good offlines at Brio in Pyrmont, cheap, good food and very BYO friendly. Next to light rail station as well.

Or Rubyos in Newtown another goto-for-BYO venue for me.

Pls put me down on the reserves list. Have a couple of Petit Verdot from McLaren Vale I would like to share.

Sipper

I'll bring a 2012 of this wine, should be ironic flannelette (KrustyTM) enough? Clay Amphora - check, Nero d'Avola - check, Wild Yeasts - check....

Brash Higgins 2014 ‘NDV’ Nero d’Avola-Amphora
Grafted to our Omensetter Vineyard in 2009, this fourth vintage of the drought tolerant Sicilian varietal Nero d’Avola was picked at 13.5 Baume in 2014, earlier than the fulsome 2013, and back in line w the 2011 and 12 with 13.5% Alc. The transparency of the Nero d’Avola grape was preserved by using gentle, ancient techniques and naturally occurring wild yeasts. Same as the first three vintages, the grapes were destemmed then fermented and aged on skins for six months in locally made 200L bees-wax lined clay amphoras.

not sure what else...

Just giving this a quick bump to refresh peoples memories.

Date will be the 27th of November. Given Rootstock is on the weekend (woo!) figured it's the best date.

Going to have to bail on this one.

no worries - odyssey, you're in!

Will unfortunately miss on the 13th
Enjoy the night. Should be epic

pc79 wrote:Will unfortunately miss on the 13th
Enjoy the night. Should be epic

Hey Paul did you mean the Cabernet tasting?

pc79 wrote:Will unfortunately miss on the 13th
Enjoy the night. Should be epic

Good thing this one's on the 27th!

TiggerK wrote:

pc79 wrote:Will unfortunately miss on the 13th
Enjoy the night. Should be epic

Hey Paul did you mean the Cabernet tasting?

I did, ignore me. Mondayitis!

Alex, sorry but Lauren and I are going to have to miss you and the night

We were looking forward to seeing you Alex!!

Enjoy yourselves!!

No worries mate, anyway I'm sure you two will have plenty of time for offlines in 9 months or so.

Update: Email sent to Rubyos for a booking. To anyone that hasn't been, it's decent food at a good price and they cater well for wine tasting groups. Large establishment and close to Macdonaldtown/Newtown train stations.

Updated update: Booking confirmed for Rubyos on the 27th at 6:30pm. They usually don't do BYO on Fridays but I mentioned our regularity and they made an exception. Corkage a very reasonable $5 per person.