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Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 11/29/2012 8:30:44 PM   
jrockman

 

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From: Des Moines, WA
Status: offline 		I have read many threads about the many off-lines that this community participates in; they sound like a fantastic time and I'd like to see what the interest level is among those residing in the greater Seattle area would be in having one. I think it would be great to meet some of the other locals from the community. Of course, no need to limit it to just the Seattle area, perhaps some of those from Portland or eastern WA would be interested as well. Intent here is to gauge level of interest; in general terms of timing, perhaps something in the spring?

Updated w/ confirmed attendees:

jrockman +3
ChrisinSunnyside +1
fasteddie35 +1
f22nickell
BRR
Jasonrgreen +1
skifree +1
mqvn
hankj +1
Wine_Strategies +1
atlantean + 1
pdemaio

Updated w/ start time: 5:00 PM Saturday February 9

Amoroso Room at Wine Storage Bellevue

Located inside The Stor-House Self Storage at:
1614 118th Avenue SE, Suite 200
Bellevue, WA 98005

* Entry to the Amaroso room is restricted and requires an electronic card for entry. There will be staff on site until 6pm so please go to the lobby area where F22nickell (Scott N) will be waiting to escort you up to the Amaroso room. If you plan to arrive later than 6 pm, please call f22nickell (Scott N) at 253-282-8235 and he will come down to let you in the outside door.


12/21 Update - starting to add wines as they are declared - (T) indicated declared for blind tasting

hankj: 2006 Bodegas Monteviejo Malbec Lindaflor (T); 2006 Chateau Smith Haute Lafitte; NV Vergano Chinato

BRR:2008 Pamplin Family Winery Proprietary Red (T); 2006 Betz Pere de Famille

ChrisinSunnyside (& Barb): 2008 Cultura Kairos (T); 1979 Château Margaux (T); 2012 Goat Rocks Cabernet Franc (T); 2007 Steppe Cellars Artemisia; NV Treveri Rose; NV Treveri Cellars Petit Verdot Brut

Wine_Strategies:2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta (T);2000 Château Lagrange (St. Julien) (T); 2006 Creekside Cellars Cabernet Franc; 2010 Secret de Grand Bateau Blanc; 2001 Gomba Barolo Sori Boschetti; 2005 Lagier Meredith Syrah; 2009 Stolpman Roussanne L'Avion; 2008 Owen Roe Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block

fasteddie35: 2000 Chateau Pontet Cantet (T); 1999 Clerc Milon (T); 1985 Chateau du Tertre; 1989 La Conseillante; 2 x NV Paul Dethune Champagne Brut Rosé

Jasonrgreen: 2000 Chateau Pavie Macquin (T); 2005 Chateau de Ferrand (T); 1969 Chateau Sigalas Rabaud

jrockman: 2007 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vinyard (T); 2007 Corliss Estates Syrah; 1997 C.H. Berres Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese

skifree: 2007 Quilceda Creck Cabernet Sauvignon (T); 2000 Chateau du Tertre; 1986 Château Climens

f22nickel: 1999 Robert Foley Claret; 2000 Robert Foley Claret; 2002 Robert Foley Claret

atlantean: 2004 Cadence Bel Canto (T); 2003 Rivetto Barolo Leon

mqvn:2001 Soos Creek Artist's Series (T); 2000 Cadence Ciel du Cheval

pdemaio: 2007 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon; 2007 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Éloge; 2003 Château Tirecul La Gravière Monbazillac

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 11/30/2012 1:53:14 PM   
BRR

 

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Status: offline 		If we plan far enough ahead, I'd be in for sure. My wife's due in February, so Spring would be ideal.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 11/30/2012 2:01:07 PM   
f22nickell

 

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Status: offline 		I'd be interested, but the wife doesn't drink so I may have conflicting schedules ... Pros and Cons ... Hard to do wine-centric events, but always have a designated driver and hey ... more wine for me ...

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 11/30/2012 2:09:21 PM   
ChrisinCowiche

 

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Grandbaby Number One is due in April in Illinois and you really don't want to be in Mrs.CiS's way when she's heading toward SEATAC that day, whenever that  is.  I will post further warnings on the WA DOT website.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 11/30/2012 3:33:43 PM   
fasteddie35

 

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Status: offline 		JRock - Barb and I might be able to make one in the Seattle area given some notice in advance. We just hosted one at our home a month ago with 3 other couples. Had a great time and the CTers shared generously. We were going to go to a local restaurant but with only 8 people, we couldn't reserve a private room. Keep us in the loop and we will try to make it. Just an FYI, we are already scheduled to be out there the weekend of Feb. 7 - 11. Great idea ! Thanks, Ed

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 11/30/2012 5:44:11 PM   
Jasonrgreen

 

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Status: offline 		Most of my friends are beer drinkers. The rest say they are allergic to tannins and/or sulfites. My wife is breast feeding and only takes a sip now and again. If I keep consuming all these bottles alone I will turn into an alcoholic. Count me in.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 11/30/2012 8:15:32 PM   
jrockman

 

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Status: offline 		Excellent, we definitely have some interested parties! Hopefully a few more will come out of the woodwork as well. I'm not concerned about size, small and intimate, as fasteddie did, is good, but hopefully we can entice a few more participants as well. The off-lines sound like a lot of fun and I think it would be great to meet some like-minded people to share bottles.

I'm happy to take the lead on this endeavor, but will wait to see how much more interest there may be out there before trying to set something up.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/4/2012 10:02:59 AM   
f22nickell

 

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Status: offline 		I will update my response to say I can make this, as long as the wife and I don't have something already planned. She may or may not join me, but I have several friends I may bring as they never seem to mind drinking my wine :-)

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/4/2012 10:54:53 AM   
ob2s

 

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ORIGINAL: Jasonrgreen

Most of my friends are beer drinkers. The rest say they are allergic to tannins and/or sulfites. My wife is breast feeding and only takes a sip now and again. If I keep consuming all these bottles alone I will turn into an alcoholic. Count me in.



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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/4/2012 3:20:07 PM   
BRR

 

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Status: offline 		Good to see the interest. My wife is due with baby #2 (a girl we now know) in late-ish February, so late January/early February would be best, or I'll be out until likely sometime in late March or past. I am, obviously, just one person and would be completely understanding of the majority, if other dates work out better for all. I ain't going nowhere...

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/4/2012 8:11:18 PM   
jrockman

 

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Status: offline 		Good to see this back on pg 1; another post to keep it there a little longer, see if there are others out there - skifree, we're calling you!

There seems to be enough interest to move ahead, but still a small enough group that the planning/coordinating shouldn't need to be too elaborate. An idea is percolating........

Let me throw a date out there - fasteddie has expressed interest all the way from Chicago and will be here in early Feb; while Ed and I have yet to meet, we have talked about getting together when he comes out. I think it would be great if to do something while he is here, most likely Sat, 2/9. Hopefully this is far enough out that people are still available and yet close enough people can semi-commit.

Who's in?

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/5/2012 6:30:55 AM   
ChrisinCowiche

 

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quote:

I think it would be great if to do something while he is here, most likely Sat, 2/9. Hopefully this is far enough out that people are still available and yet close enough people can semi-commit.

Who's in?


We're IN, assuming Snoqualmie Pass isn't completely closed that day.  Mrs.CiSs is heading to IL the following weekend for a baby shower, so this will be our early Valentine's trip/outing.   We're flexible on location (obviously) since we can stay close to whereever the venue gets decided, downtown, woodinville, southside, SODO.   A visit to DamnPaul's place might be fun to work in for tasting and pick-ups, though my Valentine's Day might be in jeopardy unless I tell Paul ahead of time to NOT load the Prius with my pendings.    

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/5/2012 6:38:30 AM   
f22nickell

 

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Status: offline 		Should be able to commit, nothing on the books. Wife and I are headed to Cabo for a week on Valentine's day, so shouldn't be an issue doing something the weekend before.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/5/2012 7:09:33 AM   
ChrisinCowiche

 

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ORIGINAL: f22nickell

Should be able to commit, nothing on the books. Wife and I are headed to Cabo for a week on Valentine's day, so shouldn't be an issue doing something the weekend before.


Not nearly as exciting as downstate Illinois in the middle of February, but I hope you have fun anyway.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/5/2012 8:57:09 AM   
f22nickell

 

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Status: offline 		I will try to have fun in sunny, warm Los Cabos, Mexico in the dead of winter ... I know, not the snow-packed plains of the midwest, but it will have to do.

quote:

ORIGINAL: ChrisinSunnyside

quote:

ORIGINAL: f22nickell

Should be able to commit, nothing on the books. Wife and I are headed to Cabo for a week on Valentine's day, so shouldn't be an issue doing something the weekend before.


Not nearly as exciting as downstate Illinois in the middle of February, but I hope you have fun anyway.



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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/5/2012 9:26:50 AM   
BRR

 

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Status: offline 		Should be good to go - it's on the calendar. Only contingency: if our daughter decides to show up a few weeks early!

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/5/2012 11:03:58 AM   
Jasonrgreen

 

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Status: offline 		Sounds good. I'm in.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/5/2012 12:54:08 PM   
f22nickell

 

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From: From CA, living in Maple Valley, WA.
Status: offline 		So next round of the discussion ... Are you thinking of a get together at a restaurant, or someone's house? Any wine theme thoughts floating around your heads yet?

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/5/2012 5:27:55 PM   
jrockman

 

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Status: offline 		We're looking good! Looks like fasteddie hasn't been on the forum for a few days, but he previously indicated to me his dates were firm, so looks like we have 6 confirmed plus spouses/SO's that also attend, so currently +/- 12 attendees.

quote:

ORIGINAL: f22nickell

So next round of the discussion ... Are you thinking of a get together at a restaurant, or someone's house? Any wine theme thoughts floating around your heads yet?


With that number, I am definitely thinking restaurant, preferably with a small private room that can accomodate say 10-20 (anticipating room for a few additional participants). Regarding venue, I am open to suggestions; recognizing that we are moderately spread out geographically - Ballard, Issaquah, Maple Valley & Des Moines - I would suggest Sodo, Southcenter, or perhaps Renton as being most centrally located.

Having said that, I have checked one local spot in Normandy Park that is promising - $100 food minimum, can customize menu if desired, $10 corkage - and have another in Des Moines to check that I also think will be suitable. Also thought I would check Urban Enotica in SODO, but I suspect they may be pricey. I'm also very open if any of you have favorite spots or suggestions.

As far as theme, I think I'll stay away from that for the time being and work more on the venue; I'll let the rest of you discuss/debate theme.


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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/5/2012 6:03:17 PM   
fasteddie35

 

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Status: offline 		JRock - Looks like we have a party ! We have reserved Saturday night, February 9. Thanks for starting the legwork for us. Maybe we could do a theme tasting before dinner ( blind ), and then contribute some wines for dinner that would pair well with the food ? Just a thought.... Sounds like we are well on our way. Cheers, Ed

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line Anyone? - 12/6/2012 4:09:44 PM   
f22nickell

 

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From: From CA, living in Maple Valley, WA.
Status: offline 		I think URBAN Enoteca would be perfect. Nice rooms, good food, good wine vibes in the main social area. Multiple wine tasting stations. Also, just a few blocks down from Full Pull (We can probably talk him into being open that Saturday as he does Saturdays sporadically anyway), the Garagiste warehouse, and Esquin wine shop.

Not sure of the price, but can't really beat the package there for a good wine tasting/sharing/dining event.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 12/8/2012 7:56:20 PM   
jrockman

 

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Status: offline 		I've updated the OP with those who have confirmed, including +1 for those who have indicated so. f22nickell, BRR, Jasongreen, let me know if you are +1 (or more if you have friends you want to include as well). There are a couple of other locals I don't believe have seen this thread that I intend to reach out to as well.

Nothing new to report yet regarding venue, will start doing some checking on possible sites. Again, feel free to let me know of any suggestions.

Any others? Feel free to chime in with your interest!

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 12/9/2012 9:17:18 PM   
skifree

 

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Status: offline 		Hi - I will attend unless I have to travel for work (so 80 % firm), would love to invite a friend (spouse is not a wine drinker). Urban Enoteca gets my vote as well for location, they have private rooms. But am flexible.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 12/10/2012 8:30:03 AM   
BRR

 

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Just me at this point. I'll plan to drink for two, however.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 12/10/2012 5:06:46 PM   
f22nickell

 

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Status: offline 		One option would be to have the get together at my wine storage facility in Bellevue ... They have a couple of cojoined rooms in a very nice Tuscan theme with chairs, tables, stemware, decanters, etc ... No corkage fee, no room fee, just a $100 cleaning fee deposit that I get back if we don't tear up the place.

We'd have to cater in some food, but that would be the only real cost.

I can use it anytime so even if we don't meet here, any other time you want to get together for an impromptu "Pop and Pour", just let me know ...

Here is their link, along with some photos of their wine tasting/party room:

http://www.winestoragebellevue.com/wine_resource_center.php






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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 12/10/2012 7:31:27 PM   
schwank

 

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Status: offline 		I am tempted to drive up from Portland for that!

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 12/10/2012 7:53:09 PM   
jrockman

 

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Status: offline 		I think it looks fantastic Scott, I like the idea; looks roomy enough in the pics, how many can it hold?

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 12/10/2012 8:11:47 PM   
Jasonrgreen

 

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Status: offline 		Both Urban Enoteca and Bellevue Wine Storage look good to me......leaning more to Bellevue...more private and less trendy......and no corkage means we can spend more on wine and food. I looked around online a bit the other night and saw that most of the Tom Douglas restaurants have private rooms (some have large tables in the kitchen for private parties) I think the corkage is $15. Anyway location is not that critical for me.

Also, my wife will be coming as my +1.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 12/10/2012 9:07:01 PM   
mqvn

 

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Status: offline 		I'm in. Long time lurker on this board, but always up for a Seattle area offline.

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RE: Seattle/Puget Sound Area Off-Line - Feb 9 - 12/10/2012 9:46:48 PM   
jrockman

 

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Status: offline 		Welcome to the forum mqvn! You're added to the list. What part of the local area are you from?

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