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Nayan's scheduled to be in town the last weekend in February, so at the moment we're looking at booking a table or two at T-Chow Saturday 28th for an offline (say the usual 7pm start). BYO glasses and something special and/or very interesting to share.

So far the following have expressed an interest in going:

John #11 (+1?)
Nayan
n4sir
DaveB
Mark Jappe
Scanlon (+1?)
PaulG (+1?)
Steve
David & Pam

I'm planning on making a booking in a couple of weeks time, so I'm hoping to have a close idea of the final number of people going by mid-February.

Cheers,
Ian

G'day Ian, thanks for organising again. I'll be there.
Cheers
Nick

I've booked two tables for a 7pm start on February the 28th - that should be enough if a few more of the regulars (Gavin, Chas, ck, Welch, markg, etc) and/or newbies (Wayno, crusty2) make an appearance.

Cheers,
Ian

This sounds good. I'm back from the east coast and feel like getting re-aquainted with everybody and the tasty food at T-Chow. Thanks for the organisation Ian. Thinking about an Ashton Hills 08 Traminer and an 01 St. Peters. Has anyone tried the Ashton Hills?

Sounds good! Jaz and I should be there. We'll probably bring a bottle of bordeaux we picked up in Vanuatu and something else (once we decide on it!)

Any (reasonable) requests for a wine or wine-style that I can bring over from the UK with me?

A quick update on who's interested in going:

John #11 & Sue (maybe)
Nayan
n4sir (+2)
DaveB
Mark Jappe
Scanlon (+1-2?)
PaulG & Jazz
Steve
David & Pam
ck
Nick (& Cathy?)
rooview & Mark (maybe)

Cheers,
Ian

I'm so sorry to do this but Jaz and I will have to pull out - I didn't realise we've got a family obligation that day

Have fun everyone - we'll have to make sure we can come to the next one!

PaulG wrote:I'm so sorry to do this but Jaz and I will have to pull out - I didn't realise we've got a family obligation that day

Have fun everyone - we'll have to make sure we can come to the next one!

No problem Paul - we'll see you and Jazz at the next one hopefully.

Nayan
n4sir+4 (Garth, Joe, Jason, Josh)
DaveB
Mark Jappe
Scanlon (+1-2?)
Steve
David & Pam
ck
Nick (& Cathy?)
John #11 & Sue (maybe)
rooview & Mark (maybe)

Cheers,
Ian

I'm a definite for +1

Will check if my friend Aaron is up for another round.

Count me in at this stage.....might be a late scratching if vintage goes pear-shaped though

DaveB wrote:Count me in at this stage.....might be a late scratching if vintage goes pear-shaped though

I figured you, Jason, Duane, David & Pam appearing will be dependent on vintage conditions playing ball. Hopefully things will work out...

Briony has got back to me to say she'll be going again.

The updated list:

Nayan
n4sir+4 (Garth, Joe, Jason, Josh)
DaveB
Mark Jappe
Scanlon (+1-2?)
Briony
Steve
David & Pam
ck
PaulG & Jazz
Nick (& Cathy?)
John #11 & Sue (maybe)
rooview & Mark (maybe)

Cheers,
Ian

Hey guys!
Good news - Jaz got the date of our other commitment wrong, so we can actually come!

Sorry for the confusion!

P and J

PaulG wrote:Hey guys!
Good news - Jaz got the date of our other commitment wrong, so we can actually come!

Sorry for the confusion!

P and J

Noted.

Mark Wickman (+1) has said he's a good chance to attend, and Nayan/Dave have indicated they will ask Andrew Jefford if he'd like to go. As mentioned in the other thread one of the things he hoping to do here is research for a possible book on terroir in Australia, which could be a possible theme for this (or a future) offline.

Nayan
n4sir+4 (Garth, Joe, Jason, Josh)
DaveB
Mark Jappe
Scanlon (+1-2?)
Briony
Steve
David & Pam
ck
PaulG & Jaz
Nick (& Cathy?)
markg (+1)
John #11 & Sue (maybe)
rooview & Mark (maybe)
Andrew Jefford (?)

With the number of people going this could be an ideal time for a magnum/two bottles occasion (one magnum or two bottles of the exact same wine per couple). It may take a little coordination for the singles to organize taking the same wine as someone else, but I think it will be worth it to cut down on the possibility of a potentially huge number of wines for the night, and ensure there's enough of all the wines for everyone to get a good serving of each.


Cheers,
Ian

Dear Ian,
With these numbers (20++) I think the two bottles, or a magnum of one wine is an excellent idea, and probably the only way we can do things without either missing out on some or getting spoon size serves. I enjoy matching food and wine and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on wine that they would like to see at this offline.
regards Chris

Sounds like a cracker to attend but unfortunately I am otherwise booked up that night. It's early 09, there's still plenty of time for me...

updating it will be myself +1 only. And Matt's the famous beer drinker so you don't need to account for him when it comes to the wine!

just another thought - since this is turning into a bit of huge offline - perhaps we can save some spavce at the end and seek out some dessert so stickies can be an option?

Quick update - John & Sue have confirmed they will go:

Nayan
n4sir +3-4 (Joe, Jason, Josh, maybe Garth)
DaveB
Mark Jappe
Scanlon (+1)
Briony
Steve
David & Pam
ck
PaulG & Jaz (maybe +1)
Nick
markg (+1)
John #11 & Sue
rooview & Mark (maybe)

Cheers,
Ian

Less than two weeks to go, so I guess it's about time we started discussing what we could be taking - ideally a magnum or two bottles of the same wine per couple/two people.

At this stage I'm thinking of taking magnums of 1994 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz and something else (maybe a Shaw & Smith Reserve Chardonnay or an old Bordeaux) which will cover my party of four. A 750ml bottle of 1944 Dalva late bottled Coheita could be on the cards to finish with too.

Jason will take along a magnum (to be determined) which should cover for himself and Nayan.

Cheers,
Ian

Jaz and I have a friend who might join us as well!

We just had a wine night and had a surprisingly good Tar & Roses Shiraz, however it might not be rich enough for the company of everyone else's contributions.

We're happy to be advised what to bring!

Let us know

I'm no longer able to make it

Steve wrote:I'm no longer able to make it

Sorry to hear that Steve. Time for a quick update and a prod to get those going about thinking about what they're taking - remember, two regular bottles or a magnum per drinking couple. I suggest those going by themselves PM each other or start posting ideas of what they're thinking of taking in the thread soon to try and match something up.

Nick and Josh have already got in contact and will bring between them a magnum of 2002 Rockford Home Block Cabernet.

Nayan & Jason - magnum of some description
n4sir & Joe (& maybe Garth) - 1994 St Hallett Old Block magnum, 1944 Dalva Coheita
DaveB
Mark Jappe - 1996 Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon
Scanlon & Matt - 2x 2006 Trial of John Montford Cabernet
Briony
David & Pam - 1994 Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet magnum
ck
PaulG & Jaz +1 - 3x Blue Pyrenees 2006 Merlot
Nick & Josh - 2002 Rockford Home Block Cabernet magnum
markg +1 - Pyrus or other similar Coonawarra Cabernet magnum

Cheers,
Ian

Right - I think I will be able to get my hands on three bottles of the award winning Blue Pyrenees 2006 Merlot - If there are no objections, we'll bring along those

Cheers,
P

I was leaning towards a 1996 Vat 1, but am happy to switch to something else to match up with another single attendee.

Not sure my mailbox on this site works, but will check back on the board if any other sole attendees are looking to double up on a wine.

We will bring a magnum of Wynns 1994 Coonawarra Cabernet.

I will be bringing a pair of the Trial of John Montford Cabernet.

they are young being 2006ers, but I don't have a lot of wines that would fit the aust theme & are in multiples. Hope thye are ok, if not let me know and I will raid our local shop for some alternatives

Mark Jappe wrote:I was leaning towards a 1996 Vat 1, but am happy to switch to something else to match up with another single attendee.

Not sure my mailbox on this site works, but will check back on the board if any other sole attendees are looking to double up on a wine.

On second thoughts I think the two bottles/1x magnum per couple has done the job in limiting the number of wines we're taking already, so it's probably no big deal if we have the odd person taking something different (as long as we can get enough out of the bottle to satisfy 21+ people).

Cheers,
Ian

Sue and I are no longer able to attend.