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Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/21/2020 6:22:45 PM   
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Welcome to “The Holy City,” the site where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet to form the Atlantic Ocean.



As vaccine news continues to bring hope for an end to the pandemic, I am posting a date for Charleston Offlineorama VI2.0; this one might be my Schwanengesang. For people who are new to CT, the five Charleston Offlineoramas have provided world class drinking, dining, and fellowship. Since we will be toasting the memory of Kyser, that crazed Offlineorama mascot; the wines will need to be, as Scott Hollowell says, “taking it up to 11!”
https://www.cellartracker.com/forum/fb.asp?m=229317
https://www.cellartracker.com/forum/tm.asp?m=251374
https://www.cellartracker.com/forum/tm.asp?m=292729
https://www.cellartracker.com/forum/tm.asp?m=437136
https://www.cellartracker.com/forum/tm.asp?m=457954

Anyone want to begin with DRC?


Everyone, including me, will likely have to source wines to fit themes, which will simplify the advance preparation for chefs (and especially ME). Since most of the participants of previous Offlineoramas have shopped to fill holes in the lineup anyway, I thought it would be easier to have an advance plan. Just like previous years, if participants exceed 12, all wines must be 2x or mag (except Burgundy Thursday), with each couple providing wines for each tasting session. Choose wines from the following lists.

SESSION ONE—Happy Burgundy Thursday, Not Quite Legal to Drink
Mason’s house (backyard) on the harbor. Chefs Mason and (brother) Colin
… 2001 Côte de Nuits—Grand Cru or Top 1er Cru (from the top producers)

Course 1: Smoked tomato confit with goat cheese.
Course 2: Grilled octopus and uni with fermented black bean paste, crispy chickpeas, radish and micro greens.
Course 3: Pork and venison wontons with mushrooms, fresh truffles, foie gras and pork dashi.
Course 4: Lone Mountain Wagyu teres major with creamed dinosaur kale and crispy shallot.
Course 5: Dark chocolate budino with olive oil, sea salt, and pistachios

DECLARED
2009 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut (magnum)

Faiveley Corton Clos des Corton
Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Goulots Vieille Vigne
Domaine des Lambrays Grand Cru Clos des Lambrays
Hubert Lignier Grand Cru Clos de la Roche
Christophe Roumier Grand Cru Ruchottes-Chambertin
Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Clos de La Bussière
Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Bonnes Mares
Domaine Dujac Grand Cru Charmes-Chambertin
Domaine Francois Lamarche Grand Cru La Grande Rue
Louis Jadot Chambertin-Clos de Bèze

2001 Château d'Yquem

SESSION TWO--Bordeaux Smackdown, Left Bank at Age 25.
Private Chef—Isle of Palms Beach House

Appetizer
Smoked Salmon Blini/Caviar/Creme Fraiche

Salad
Mixed Greens/Candied Walnuts/Blue Cheese/Dried Cranberry/Granny Smith Apple/ Cider Mustard Vinaigrette

Palate Cleanser
Lemon Sorbet

Entree
Sous Vide Rack of Lamb/Mint & Balsamic
Roasted French Carrrots
Brussel Sprouts/Honey Garlic

Dessert
Chocolate Flourless Torte w/Grand Marnier whipped cream

1996 Left Bank Super Seconds (on the advice given to me by WA’s William Kelley)
Maybe some Firsts too...?

DECLARED
1996 Dom Perignon x2

Cos (Magnum)
LLC (Magnum)
Margaux x 2
Haut-Brion x2
Lafite Rothschild (Magnum)
Pichon Lalande x 2
Montrose x 2
Palmer x 2
Pichon Baron x 2

and a ringer from Napa
1974 Charles Krug Winery (Peter Mondavi Family) Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage Selection (Magnum)

1970 Taylor Fladgate Port x 2

SESSION THREE—Restaurant Circa 1886, 2 Wines per course
Chef Marc Collins will design and prepare a five course tasting menu to pair with the wines we bring.

TENTATIVELY DECLARED
(Logical progression for chef)
Please make declarations work with these wines.

First Course
Beech Mushroom Risotto
Cranberry Paint, Chevre, Toasted Hazelnuts, Prosciutto

2006 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut Rosé x2
2012 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut x2

Second Course

Poached Pear Salad
Arugula, Blue Cheese Mousse, Rabbit Confit, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette

2011 Clos Rougeard Blanc “Brèze” x2

Third Course
Rosemary & Raspberry Marinated Salmon
Wild Rice, Carrots, Baby Spinach, Cedar Plank Beurre Blanc

1985 Vietti Barolo Brunate x 2
1997 Biondi-Santi Brunello Riserva x2

Fourth Course
Mustard Braised Short Rib
Fennel Pollen Potato Mousseline, Broccolini, Sundried Cherry Demi-Glace

2008 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage x 2

Fifth Course
Manchego Smothered Biscuit
Spicy Pineapple Relish, Buttermilk Caramel, Roasted Peanuts

1975 Château d'Yquem x1

SESSION FOUR—Sunday—Light Lunch LOL
A Vertical of Ridge Monte Bello
Lewis Brisket Sandwiches on a harbor sail

Choosing from
1978 Mason
1985 Mason
1988 Mike/Chels
1989 Mike/Chels
1997 Mason
2004 Mark
2005 Mason
2006 Mark
2007 Mark
2008 Mark
2011 Mason
2012 Gene
2011 Torres Petit Verdot Monte Bello component Gene





Post or send a PM if you are interested.

Grand Crew
S1/HRH
Hollowine
1631756/ Mrs. 1631756
Redrunners/Mrs. Redrunners
daviladc
mclancy10006/ Mrs. mclancy10006
LST
Mason_h/ Mrs. Mason_h
m/ c (2 wines)
Franklin 10



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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/21/2020 7:09:45 PM   
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Though it may be more difficult to source vaccines than DRC

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/21/2020 8:56:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Scott, I'm absolutely interested. Time to start searching!

Plus if Scott (Hollowine) is going to be there, I'll finally have someone who also enjoys a little bit of Huet!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/22/2020 12:01:44 AM   
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Plus, need a reason to use my new Vingard valise....



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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/22/2020 5:08:50 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/22/2020 6:17:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		I will plan to be there
I’ll pm the wine s bit later

I do have a fair amount of 96 Bordeaux and some special bottles I had set aside for 2020 event
Warm regards. Gene

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/24/2020 11:28:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		We're in! I really enjoyed Champagne as a feature of one night (vs. a bonus).

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/24/2020 11:41:06 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/24/2020 11:42:14 AM   
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We're in! I really enjoyed Champagne as a feature of one night (vs. a bonus).


+1 although that's because I'm become a super champagne person. Could maybe be an afternoon theme?

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/24/2020 12:02:23 PM   
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We're in! I really enjoyed Champagne as a feature of one night (vs. a bonus).


+1 although that's because I'm become a super champagne person. Could maybe be an afternoon theme?


I'm all over this idea! Champagne is probably approaching 1/3 of my annual spend on wine at this point.

Not long ago the Rasa owners (Billo and Pinto) arranged a Dom Perignon themed dinner where we purchased as a group and shared about 15 different bottling spread over 7-8 vintages. I'd recommend if we do something we take a similar approach...either vintage or 1-2 houses as a theme. If you have a wine to contribute that fits the theme, fair market value is assigned and it lowers your "per person" contribution to the broader purchase of wines that fit the theme.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 12/24/2020 2:09:47 PM   
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Champagne lunch on Sun?

We’ll need some guidelines...

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/8/2021 2:59:01 PM   
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Let’s give this thread a ‘shot in the arm’ today!


HRH received Pfizer #1 yesterday; I received mine today—easy as a flu shot imo.

I will begin making contacts in earnest now. In the meantime, here are my current questions for participants.
1. Burgundy Thursday—restaurant or the oyster roast/pig picking’ we had planned for last year?
2. Friday ‘96 Super Seconds (and prob some 1sts)—steakhouse or more variety?
3. Saturday Circa—themes ok or do we need to amend?
4. Sunday Lunch—country club again? Since the rest of the events lean old world, do we need a new world theme?

Perhaps the most important item to consider is the 2x/mag requirement. Right now the crew numbers 16. Single bottles might work, unless other people join the fray. I’m open to ideas; feel free to PM if you want confidentiality.

I’ll be doing some fun sourcing this week—anyone want to join me?

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/8/2021 3:45:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Glad to hear you and HRH have received your first shot.

Got my first today as well and my wife has been vaccinated for awhile as a healthcare worker. First one is usually easy, but about half of people have side effects from the second one (but much better than the alternative)

Looking forward to the event, assuming this wily virus doesn’t keep mutating to create new clades that are resistant to the vaccine.

Sounds like some great themes, it will take some work to source some of those vino unicorns.
For Burgundy Thursday, my vote would be for the traditional venue, rather than a restaurant.
Nice atmosphere to catch up with everyone

Thanks again for organizing - sounds like another great event.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/8/2021 6:31:09 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/8/2021 7:22:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		1. The relaxed atmosphere of not being in a restaurant is a great way to renew old acquaintances for HBT. My vote is for the Pig and oyster roast. Are we doing 2001 burgundy?
2. Old Bordeaux merits a fine piece of beef but a steakhouse is not a requirement. You can get a steak anywhere.
3. It would be hard to improve on the Circa experience. The variety of wines (and quality) were only matched by the great food pairings from the chef. The staff might have been having as much fun as us. Truly an extraordinary experience. I wouldn't change a thing.
4. Lunch makes me think of champagne and white wines for starters. I'd prefer to be able to have some foreign options for this. After that, domestic or foreign doesn't matter.

For those of you who don't think that 4 days of outrageous wines are enough, I'm planning on Wednesday dinner at one of Charleston's great restaurants for a warm up. PM me if you're interested.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/9/2021 12:21:31 PM   
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Perhaps the most important item to consider is the 2x/mag requirement. Right now the crew numbers 16. Single bottles might work, unless other people join the fray.

So I should not click buy on the 5L bottle of 1996 La Mission I saw today?
-Mark

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/9/2021 2:06:14 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/12/2021 10:35:23 AM   
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BUMP!
Let’s give this thread a ‘shot in the arm’ today!


HRH received Pfizer #1 yesterday; I received mine today—easy as a flu shot imo.

I will begin making contacts in earnest now. In the meantime, here are my current questions for participants.
1. Burgundy Thursday—restaurant or the oyster roast/pig picking’ we had planned for last year?
2. Friday ‘96 Super Seconds (and prob some 1sts)—steakhouse or more variety?
3. Saturday Circa—themes ok or do we need to amend?
4. Sunday Lunch—country club again? Since the rest of the events lean old world, do we need a new world theme?

Perhaps the most important item to consider is the 2x/mag requirement. Right now the crew numbers 16. Single bottles might work, unless other people join the fray. I’m open to ideas; feel free to PM if you want confidentiality.

I’ll be doing some fun sourcing this week—anyone want to join me?


Hi all,
Travel plans are still uncertain as I have 3-4 trips coming up, and my Nov trip dates conflicts with the Charleston event.
If, and I hope it's so, I will know with certainty in Apr/May.
My wife will have finished her vaccines Mar20th, I start mine up so we're optimistic:

Since I'm pending, I wouldn't weigh my preferences heavily, but I'd basically opt for a re-do of last years agenda.
- Burg Thurs: oysters/champagne, wh rhone blends, white burgs. Pig and red, 2001 vintage? (i was doing 90 burg last yr though)
- Fri, beef and bdx: I still have a mag of 96 Lafite or some 96' super seconds, else, 1 or 2 96' Margaux (i was doing 90 bdx in 2020)
- Sat: I'm, not sure what to bring but have old Barolo and various Ca/French Cotie Rotie/Syrah
- Sun: new world or a free-for all. I can dip into some older classics or do a Beckstoffer GIII horizontal/Howell Mountain horizontal
the Beckstoffer Rutherford GIII's I have: Smig's/CT barrel proj, B-Cell, Mike Smith Carter/Myriad, Schrader, A-O etc...
the Howell Mountain stuff: Smig's Ink Black/CT barrel proj, White Cottage, Dunn, Black-Sears, and OShaugnesey
or do a Beckstoffer shoot-out: Missouri Hopper vs To Kalon vs Las Peiadres vs GIII etc...

I still have the 2002/2004 champagnes and the 70 Taylor Ports

Once my schedule is less ambiguous I'll PM Scott to nail down stuff I can bring

Kind regards - G

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/16/2021 11:30:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		My Thursday Burg and Friday Bordeaux wines have been "sourced" and sent to Scott. Really excited for this event!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/16/2021 3:27:10 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/16/2021 4:04:01 PM   
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For veterans of Chas III, what do you think about the wine room at RedDrum Restaurant for Bordeaux Fri?
Chef Ben did a great job at our Burgundy Thursday there.

I can give him and his business partner a call if people are interested.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/16/2021 7:55:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		To quote from my message to the Grand High Poobah organizer of this shindig on WineBerserkers when he pointed me to this thread:

"What is this bullshit anti-American themeology? . . . I also can't drink very much as a result of the surgery, but this still looks like fun, so subject to SWIMBO agreeing, we're in.

"Not sure if I understand your methodology, but if Session 3 is open for whatever someone wants to declare as a theme, how about if I declare "CULT CALI CAB THROWDOWN" and I bring a Scarecrow and a MacDonald. Or two Scarecrows. Or a Scarecrow and a Schrader (pre-buyout). If you insist on those wimpy wines, I will propose great vintages of Granbussia and will offer 2000 and 2001 Aldo Conterno Granbussia and declare that as a theme.

"I could also switch to SQN.

"But if I have your methodology wrong, let me know. I could also go with the Grange theme. I have some 1995. I also have an excess of 2006 Pol Roger Churchill. An excess of bubbly?

"And if you really want to mess with us, how about a 100+ year old Madeira theme. I have a 1908. And an 1875. Or if you want the easier version, how about a Q. do Noval Nacional theme. I have 1978 and 1996. The sluttiest wine I have ever had."


I have already spoken to SWIMBO and she loves Charleston, so it looks good, and we will be fully vaccinated in two weeks.


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/17/2021 5:25:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sounds like things are coming together! Brittany and I have been calling around for extra doses of the vaccine, to no avail so far. Regardless, we will have it before the event!

I told Scott we would be happy to host Thursday or Friday at our house. It was tight for a sitdown coursed meal, but for steak or oysters/BBQ ,we could set table up in the back (with heaters if necessary) and use inside as a backup.

If we want a restaurant for Friday, I've been really impressed with Wild Common. They have a stunning courtyard as an option, the food is always between very good and excellent and depending on the number of people, we could take over the whole restaurant. The four course tasting menu us $75, and I would guess the chef would make one to go with our theme https://www.wildcommoncharleston.com

I know there was somewhat of a glassware issue last year. What would everyone think of ordering a set of Grassl glasses for the group? I think Chris from Wine Berserkers would sell them in the $30 range shipped and they are very nice mouth blown glasses. Everyone would be free to take theirs home or leave it. For tasting sized pours (and Champagne), I prefer the "Liberte".

And that brings us to Champagne. It seems to be missing so far! I have a couple of bottles of '06 Cristal Rose I've sourced for an occasion like this. Do we want to add it as a course (some bring Champagne, some bring Bordeaux) or make it a bonus only? If bonus, I may have to downgrade to Krug :)

Can't wait!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/18/2021 10:11:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		I contacted Ridge about putting together a vertical of Monte Bello for us. After some back and forth, they have generously offered half off their library pricing for up to two bottles of each of the following wines. Prices are after the discount.

Monte Bello Vertical
1978 $300.00
1985 $325.00
1997 $300.00
2005 $225.00
2011 $170.50

Maybe this will work for Sunday?

Mason

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/18/2021 4:58:57 PM   
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I contacted Ridge about putting together a vertical of Monte Bello for us. After some back and forth, they have generously offered half off their library pricing for up to two bottles of each of the following wines. Prices are after the discount.

Monte Bello Vertical
1978 $300.00
1985 $325.00
1997 $300.00
2005 $225.00
2011 $170.50

Maybe this will work for Sunday?

Mason

In

The Grassl idea is also good, if people are interested.
I’m contacting Circa tomorrow; I can also contact Snee about Sun unless you want to try your club.
Wild Common could also be really cool for Fri.

Steve L will need to chime in on what restaurant he wants for Wed night.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/18/2021 8:56:08 PM   
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So a couple of questions / Thoughts

1996 Bordeaux...I've got none, so will have to go shopping...unless a Magnum of 1995 Pichon Lalande might be acceptable? Been sitting on that since release and this would be a great group of peer wines to pair it with.

It will come as no surprise that I have a minimal amount of Burgundy so I'll need to either get some guidance from S1 on purchasing some or I'll opt in for bringing Champagne to Burgundy Thursday?

I'm all about chipping in for Grassl, but can bring my own stems if needed.

I've a few other large formats that might be fun this year or next. 1974 Charles Krug Napa Cabernet Special Selection comes to mind.



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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/19/2021 7:34:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		When it comes to dinner on Wednesday night, I'd like to throw out an idea. Please feel free to say "no" as it will not hurt my feelings.

I'd like to offer dinner at Perrone's in Pawley's Island as an option. I promise the food is phenomenal and it is where I have a private wine locker. It is 70 minutes north of the Snee Farm front gate directly on Hwy 17. There is a private dining room for 10 (squeeze 12) with full AV and audio.

I can get the chef to set up any special menu items in advance. Since he dry ages his own steaks in house, we could have 120+ day dry aged prime steaks or any fresh local seafood added to the daily menu.



We could bring our own wine and even have the chef pair/match whatever we bring. The chef/owner is a personal friend of mine and would love to host an event like this.

I know it is a drive, but I just rented a van/driver last week to take a group for a birthday party from Pawley's to Charleston for the day and it wasn't expensive at all. I'm sure it would be even cheaper on a Wednesday.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/19/2021 1:35:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		@Hollow—pls source ‘96 Bordeaux; the Fri tasting is designed as a horizontal.
@daviladc—Pawleys prob won’t happen for HRH and me since we plan to work on Thu. If other early arrivers want to drive up, someone just needs to remember to preserve evidence.


I REALLY want one of these for HappySucklingPigBurgundyThursday but I don’t have anywhere to store it.
I think Mason should buy one.



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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/19/2021 2:30:36 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama VI (2.0) Nov 4-7, 2021 - 3/19/2021 5:34:13 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Mason_h

I contacted Ridge about putting together a vertical of Monte Bello for us. After some back and forth, they have generously offered half off their library pricing for up to two bottles of each of the following wines. Prices are after the discount.

Monte Bello Vertical
1978 $300.00
1985 $325.00
1997 $300.00
2005 $225.00
2011 $170.50

Maybe this will work for Sunday?

Mason

I have 2x '04, 1x '06, 2x '07, 2x '08
-Mark

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