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mgriffith -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 5:40:12 AM)

I thought you knew. To save time I am just starting off sleeping in the gutter.



J2K -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 5:44:18 AM)


Sounds like the amount and quality of bottles along with the mix of people is rivaling the the first CT London Gathering!

Wish I could have made it. Enjoy, keep us updated, and post some pics!!

Musedir,
Is there a way to see some of the exhibit photography online?




Old Doug -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 5:48:59 AM)

Picked up the stuff I'm committed for, and looked around the offsite storage for another bottle or two.

Ended up with 20 bottles total.



mgriffith -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 10:18:43 AM)

TW and I spent the morning walking about graveyards. This may be an ill omen given the pending events.



mtpisgah -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 11:31:21 AM)

My weekend has begun. My wife should be home shortly and we will be heading south. Hopefully traffic will be light.



champagneinhand -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 12:38:55 PM)

Hah! I am staying at the Comfort Inn down by the Medical School. I am in 621. I brought a few extra goodies such as home-made grape jam from this years survivors, good olive oil, which slipt out of my bad and has a dent on the cap[:@], some regular Basalmic from Cosimano y Ferrari, as well as their raspberry/basalmic. A baguette, stinky cheese and figs from Whole foods. Oh and few wines that are sweet German or Hungarian. I actually have a trolley that swings by every half hour that will take me up to King Street. Not the Ideal vacation spot, unless you are here stag, as I am. I like walking around the city.



musedir -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 1:25:10 PM)

Now that's a few liver killers... We're we supposed to bring more than one bottle?? what kind of tea party is this anyway? [8|]



dontime -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 1:46:05 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: champagneinhand

Hah! I am staying at the Comfort Inn down by the Medical School. I am in 621. I brought a few extra goodies such as home-made grape jam from this years survivors, good olive oil, which slipt out of my bad and has a dent on the cap[:@], some regular Basalmic from Cosimano y Ferrari, as well as their raspberry/basalmic. A baguette, stinky cheese and figs from Whole foods. Oh and few wines that are sweet German or Hungarian. I actually have a trolley that swings by every half hour that will take me up to King Street. Not the Ideal vacation spot, unless you are here stag, as I am. I like walking around the city.


This info could provide an evening's worth of entertainment...[:D]



pjaines -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 2:20:58 PM)

Woah!!!!! WTF is this clusterfeck that is just about to happen?

This sounds wonderful. So long as J2K is not there you should be fine. This one slipped under my radar. That line up from the first post sounds wonderful



pjaines -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 2:25:19 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: S1
I thought I would set the Vegas (baby) over/under line at 70 bottles


70? Seventy? Bottles? Sheeeeeeet

That is about 8 bottles per person looking at the invite list.

Note to self: Never EVER feck with the Americans.



cookiefiend -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 2:33:15 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: dontime


quote:

ORIGINAL: champagneinhand

Hah! I am staying at the Comfort Inn down by the Medical School. I am in 621. I brought a few extra goodies such as home-made grape jam from this years survivors, good olive oil, which slipt out of my bad and has a dent on the cap[:@], some regular Basalmic from Cosimano y Ferrari, as well as their raspberry/basalmic. A baguette, stinky cheese and figs from Whole foods. Oh and few wines that are sweet German or Hungarian. I actually have a trolley that swings by every half hour that will take me up to King Street. Not the Ideal vacation spot, unless you are here stag, as I am. I like walking around the city.


This info could provide an evening's worth of entertainment...[:D]


Should we call to see if his refrigerator is running?
Or if he has Prince Charles in a can?



pjaines -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 2:35:07 PM)

I am googling the number for the hotel now......and will call at 7am UK time for room 621.

"Morning, Paul here from the UK.....how was it?......helllo.....hello......do you want a cup of tea?....hello....."



cookiefiend -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 2:36:39 PM)

[:D]



dontime -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 2:37:39 PM)

After Cookie and I get through with our calls tonight, you might find the phone off the hook tomorrow morning...[:D]



S1 -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 2:39:20 PM)

WE HAVE IGNITION!
BURGUNDY THURSDAY (et al.) DINNER AT CHEZ S1 FOR EARLY ARRIVERS
Paired with some homemade food porn.
1990 Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon
1990 Champagne Bollinger, R. D.
(Poulet Rouge Game Hen potstickers with sweet potato Hoisin Sauce)

2005 Grand Cru Corton Blanc (NOT Corton-Charlemagne), Domaine Chandon de Briailles
2003 Vougeot 1er Cru “Clos Blanc de Vougeot”, Domaine de la Vougeraie (magnum)
(Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Sauce Chivry)

1999 Grand Cru Grand-Echezeaux, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret
1996 Grand Cru Chambertin, Domaine Thomas-Moillard
(Spice-crusted Niman Farms pork roast with heirloom butterbean medley and Sauce Marchand de Vin)

2003 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, Domaine du Pégaü
1997 Priorato L'Ermita, Alvaro Palacios
(Grenache-braised lamb shanks with herbs of the Garrigue, pea puree and sautéed Yukon Gold Potato rounds)

1990 Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Château d’Yquem
1993 Tokaji Esszencia, Château Pajzos
(Deconstructed Tarte Tatin and Calvados caramel ice cream with fleur de sel)



pjaines -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 2:41:50 PM)

Who says the Yanks dont like the French.

You guys suck!!! Seriously that looks awesome.



wadcorp -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 3:30:02 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: pjaines

Note to self: Never EVER feck with the Americans.


Well, you did have the Colonel with his magnums…

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khmark7 -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 4:27:10 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: S1

WE HAVE IGNITION!
BURGUNDY THURSDAY (et al.) DINNER AT CHEZ S1 FOR EARLY ARRIVERS
Paired with some homemade food porn.
1990 Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon
1990 Champagne Bollinger, R. D.
(Poulet Rouge Game Hen potstickers with sweet potato Hoisin Sauce)

2005 Grand Cru Corton Blanc (NOT Corton-Charlemagne), Domaine Chandon de Briailles
2003 Vougeot 1er Cru “Clos Blanc de Vougeot”, Domaine de la Vougeraie (magnum)
(Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Sauce Chivry)

1999 Grand Cru Grand-Echezeaux, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret
1996 Grand Cru Chambertin, Domaine Thomas-Moillard
(Spice-crusted Niman Farms pork roast with heirloom butterbean medley and Sauce Marchand de Vin)

2003 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, Domaine du Pégaü
1997 Priorato L'Ermita, Alvaro Palacios
(Grenache-braised lamb shanks with herbs of the Garrigue, pea puree and sautéed Yukon Gold Potato rounds)

1990 Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Château d’Yquem
1993 Tokaji Esszencia, Château Pajzos
(Deconstructed Tarte Tatin and Calvados caramel ice cream with fleur de sel)



Just slightly better than what i am enjoying tonight in Chicago......[:(]

How long did it take you to drive to Charleston CIH??



mtpisgah -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 4:36:45 PM)

We just arrived at the Inn and are heading to Cru for dinner and a drink.



caeleric -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 5:26:46 PM)

well, S1's post confirms my suspicion: I should have sold plasma to make this happen. have a GREAT time and keep the posts coming!



Wine_Strategies -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 5:26:56 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: cookiefiend


quote:

ORIGINAL: dontime


quote:

ORIGINAL: champagneinhand

Hah! I am staying at the Comfort Inn down by the Medical School. I am in 621. I brought a few extra goodies such as home-made grape jam from this years survivors, good olive oil, which slipt out of my bad and has a dent on the cap[:@], some regular Basalmic from Cosimano y Ferrari, as well as their raspberry/basalmic. A baguette, stinky cheese and figs from Whole foods. Oh and few wines that are sweet German or Hungarian. I actually have a trolley that swings by every half hour that will take me up to King Street. Not the Ideal vacation spot, unless you are here stag, as I am. I like walking around the city.


This info could provide an evening's worth of entertainment...[:D]


Should we call to see if his refrigerator is running?
Or if he has Prince Charles in a can?




LOL, Dawn [:D][:D][:D][:D]



mgriffith -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 5:35:22 PM)

Musedir and HRH, Champagneinhand, Old Doug, TW and myself met up in the forecourt earlier and honorably euthanized a bottle of Renegade to kick things off. Musedir and HRH then headed off to the opening whilst CIH and OD headed off to S1's soirée. TW and I are making an early evening of it tat we might rest up for the adventures which lie ahead.



musedir -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 7:05:17 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: S1

WE HAVE IGNITION!
BURGUNDY THURSDAY (et al.) DINNER AT CHEZ S1 FOR EARLY ARRIVERS
Paired with some homemade food porn.
1990 Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon
1990 Champagne Bollinger, R. D.
(Poulet Rouge Game Hen potstickers with sweet potato Hoisin Sauce)

2005 Grand Cru Corton Blanc (NOT Corton-Charlemagne), Domaine Chandon de Briailles
2003 Vougeot 1er Cru “Clos Blanc de Vougeot”, Domaine de la Vougeraie (magnum)
(Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Sauce Chivry)

1999 Grand Cru Grand-Echezeaux, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret
1996 Grand Cru Chambertin, Domaine Thomas-Moillard
(Spice-crusted Niman Farms pork roast with heirloom butterbean medley and Sauce Marchand de Vin)

2003 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, Domaine du Pégaü
1997 Priorato L'Ermita, Alvaro Palacios
(Grenache-braised lamb shanks with herbs of the Garrigue, pea puree and sautéed Yukon Gold Potato rounds)

1990 Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Château d’Yquem
1993 Tokaji Esszencia, Château Pajzos
(Deconstructed Tarte Tatin and Calvados caramel ice cream with fleur de sel)



Dr. M is not talking to me... Nope, not at all! She is not a happy camper. Ate at one of Charleston's great steak houses and now feel we ate chump food. Seriously.

At Oak on Broad Street

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Washed down with a
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musedir -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 7:22:27 PM)

Trey hoped the Renegade was showing ok... Not bad, not bad at all...[;)]



S1 -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 7:35:23 PM)

We may need to open another bottle in Tom's honor



MindMuse -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 10:26:01 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: S1

We may need to open another bottle in Tom's honor

I'm pretty sure we did.
Even if we didn't know at the time it was in Tom's honor.



MindMuse -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 10:26:34 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: S1

We may need to open another bottle in Tom's honor

I'm pretty sure we did.
Even if we didn't know at the time it was in Tom's honor.



champagneinhand -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/20/2012 10:52:39 PM)

Burgundy Thursday at Scott's was the absolute highlight of my Summer. The location at S1's house was so cozy and beautiful. Scott is truly a renaissance man as a master chef...and I am not bending the truth at all, as well as a host and has a house full of wonderful people including the Golden retriever Kyser. The food was to die for, and Scott worked his butt off to make it that way, as did HRH and we met the offspring, and lets just say the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. A talented and hospitable bunch. The company was great too. Fun and even laughable conversations, but S1's pairing of food to compliment the wines, beats the pants off any five star. The wines were really just incredible. Let me say that I think everybody that was there gets "Vintage Champagne." Heck, I might not open any more for 5 years as the 2 x 1990 Champers were absolutely marvelous. The Clos Vouget Blanc and Cortons were a stunning accomplishment of Chardonnay that really can't be explained, rather felt. The CV was like creamy vanilla bean in a succulent white, while the Corton through out vibrant acidity with Bartlett pear and white flowers. The Chambertin rouge was paired so well with braised lamb shank, that I am now a believer in the whole Burgundy thing. Here's a picture of the Lamb that Scott so finely crafted:[image]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/8008261547_4bd855b756_m.jpg[/image].

Sorry for my bad photo editing, but a match made in heaven. On and on the wines, the food, the cheese and the desserts rocked my mind and all with the best company.
Note: If you haven't been to an off-line, then make a note and get to one. This was by far the best use of my time driving 1000 miles to enjoy such a thing. The dessert was the top this party needed, with the best dessert wines in the world. Need I say more tha d"yquem? Or perfect Tokaji Essencia, both which were mind blowing to say the least. All my expectations and more. Also a BA riesling and an ancient Warre Port. This wasn't to say that the other wines didn't stand out. "Nobody puts Pegau, in the corner, nobody." Grenache heavy Priorat needed some coaxing out, but showed how truly good it can be. Nothing compares with the whole combination of thing, which was awesome wines that blew us away, the very best food that was synergistic combined together with the wine, and lastly the magnificent combination of personalities and conversations that pushed this way over the top.

I really can't believe we have 2 more days of this. A big "Wow" factor for the people in the SE coming together for such a wonderful and much anticipated event. Here is a snap of the people, though I missed Doug and I'm holding the Camera.[image]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/8008267239_9f8b7faeb3_m.jpg[/image]



musedir -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/21/2012 3:58:06 AM)

Yawn.. Up and wondering how my fellow celebrants are feeling as Mindmuse's last post is at 1:26am...[:D]. If last night's described festivities are an indication of the two days to come (I was o copied elsewhere), oh boy!



wadcorp -> RE: Charleston Offlineorama--tick, tick, tick... (9/21/2012 4:27:14 AM)

"Wow! This floor is amazingly clean."

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