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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 3/26/2018 5:37:45 PM   
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Ok - adding some D'Yquem to the mix for Friday as that's one of M's most favorite wines. And personally think D'Yquem can pair with most anything including BBQ....

Highly recommend the pairing with the coconut layer cake from the Peninsula Grill.



Ooooh, that does sound good. I am a sucker for coconut cake. M tends to live more in the chocolate variety. I think D'Yquem could work for that too...


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 3/26/2018 5:59:10 PM   
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Details on the Friday Yquem?

Friday's menu is shaping up. We took Kyser to Lewis BBQ for brisket on Sat ("best day EVER", he says). We also bought some of their pulled pork. It is quite good, but Scott's is in a different universe.

M&C, HRH and I are still shrinking but I think we're about done with the diet. Goal reached--now maintennance and exercise.


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 3/28/2018 7:06:35 AM   
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Details on the Friday Yquem?



Maybe the '94s we just got? May be a game time decision. M likes the really old ones but may be hard to source two bottles of that (I almost got some from 70's and got outbid last minute).


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M&C, HRH and I are still shrinking but I think we're about done with the diet. Goal reached--now maintennance and exercise.



Congrats! Although have always thought you were both tiny, but glad to hear you got where you wanted. Hopefully that means weekend in September is totally off.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 4/5/2018 7:00:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		I am declaring my BBQ wines for Friday night pour to impress M. A little birdy told me he had a particular interest in having some Quintarelli Amarone for his birthday. Rather than two bottles of the same vintage - I have one bottle each of two vintages. I figure Amarone is one wine that is easier to get away with smaller pours.

1993 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico x1
1995 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico x1

I am also declaring champagne for the afternoon portion:

NV Jacques Selosse V.O. Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut x1
NV Jacques Selosse Champagne Rosé

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 4/5/2018 7:51:33 AM   
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I am declaring my BBQ wines for Friday night pour to impress M. A little birdy told me he had a particular interest in having some Quintarelli Amarone for his birthday. Rather than two bottles of the same vintage - I have one bottle each of two vintages. I figure Amarone is one wine that is easier to get away with smaller pours.

1993 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico x1
1995 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico x1

I am also declaring champagne for the afternoon portion:

NV Jacques Selosse V.O. Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut x1
NV Jacques Selosse Champagne Rosé


Consider me impressed!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 4/5/2018 1:32:27 PM   
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I am declaring my BBQ wines for Friday night pour to impress M. A little birdy told me he had a particular interest in having some Quintarelli Amarone for his birthday. Rather than two bottles of the same vintage - I have one bottle each of two vintages. I figure Amarone is one wine that is easier to get away with smaller pours.

1993 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico x1
1995 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico x1

I am also declaring champagne for the afternoon portion:

NV Jacques Selosse V.O. Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut x1
NV Jacques Selosse Champagne Rosé


Consider me impressed!

ditto

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 4/5/2018 3:05:48 PM   
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Anyone want to suggest a theme?

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 4/7/2018 5:15:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		HRH and I will go to Circa for dinner in the next few weeks and have a few minutes with chef (before the craziness of summer tourist invasion, which begins with Spoleto festival in late May).
He will ask about a price range for the dinner; remember we are talking about 5 courses, tailored to our wines. He will probably include gratuity, but in the past we have all tipped WAY above that because our service has been so phenomenal. They provide multiple stems and several servers, at least one of whom will be permanently in our room.
Please chime in. You can do it by PM if you would rather keep responses private.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV, 27-29 (30?) September, ... - 5/8/2018 3:47:35 AM   
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Rodney Scott gets a James Beard award. Maybe we'll get some more tourists...
https://www.postandcourier.com/food/charleston-s-rodney-scott-and-fig-restaurant-win-big-at/article_340b2756-5207-11e8-ae15-d702b6a9273a.html

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV, 27-29 (30?) September, ... - 5/9/2018 3:21:16 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV, 27-29 (30?) September, ... - 6/1/2018 7:17:55 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV, 27-29 (30?) September, ... - 6/1/2018 10:38:25 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 6/4/2018 2:07:13 PM   
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Looks like we have a quorum in Sunday, but will be able to do 1x per wine.
Anyone want to suggest a theme?


I'm not against continuing with the pour to impress theme... Not sure what we're bringing for that yet, but I'm sure it will be fun!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 6/5/2018 2:58:47 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 6/5/2018 8:28:11 AM   
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How’bout a blind tasting?


How can you gush all over the wine if you can't see the label?

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 6/5/2018 9:26:31 AM   
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How’bout a blind tasting?




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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 6/5/2018 10:36:24 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 6/5/2018 1:24:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		Re blind Sunday—a few ideas

1. People send me the wine they are bringing (1x should be fine probably). I compile notes from various sources but don’t reveal the wines. Match the taste to the notes.
2. Same as above except we know which wines we are drinking (just not in which order).
3. Totally blind (brown bag/decanters etc.)—humbling
4. TOTALLY BLIND (black glasses).—potentially humiliating

I’ll need to know for sure who is staying for Sunday.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 6/5/2018 1:38:33 PM   
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4. TOTALLY BLIND (black glasses).—potentially humiliating





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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 6/7/2018 4:37:35 AM   
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Re blind Sunday—a few ideas

1. People send me the wine they are bringing (1x should be fine probably). I compile notes from various sources but don’t reveal the wines. Match the taste to the notes.
2. Same as above except we know which wines we are drinking (just not in which order).
3. Totally blind (brown bag/decanters etc.)—humbling
4. TOTALLY BLIND (black glasses).—potentially humiliating

I’ll need to know for sure who is staying for Sunday.


Staying through Monday...

Sorry, I only enjoy self-humiliation so #4 is out.
I also can't drink wine with a brown bag over my head so #3 is out.
Since I will be sufficiently humbled by either 1 or 2 above, my preference is 1 or 2 above.
But - if I need to take one for the team, then I am willing to play whichever game regardless.


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 6/13/2018 4:55:49 AM   
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Sunday attendees so far.

S1 x 2
mc2wines x 2
BornToRhone x 2
nycablover x 2

a few of our local blind group (like S2 and Mason) might want to play also.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 7/4/2018 10:03:50 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 7/4/2018 11:10:22 AM   
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http://thelocalpalate.com/recipes/peninsula-grill-s-ultimate-coconut-cake/

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 7/31/2018 8:33:59 AM   
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7:00pm: Dinner in Tack Room

MENU

First Course
BLACK GARLIC RISOTTO
Carolina Gold Rice, Duxelle of Crimini Mushrooms & Caramelized Onions, Crumbled Blue Cheese
1993 Robert Ampeau & Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières x 2

Second Course
SEARED NY FOIE GRAS
Sangria Apple Tart, Vanilla Cheddar Anglaise, Celery Greens, Pink Peppercorns
2008 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve x 2
2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape x 2

Third Course
HIDDEN FJORD SALMON
Nueske’s Bacon, Fingerling Potato n’ Truffle Salad, Braised Spinach, Grain Mustard Hollandaise
2007 Oddero Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda x 2
2007 Vietti Barolo Rocche x 2

Fourth Course
BROKEN ARROW RANCH ANTELOPE
Juniper Brine, Anson Mills Grits, Mushroom & Chestnut Duxelle, Pomegranate Demi Glace
1993 Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb x 2
1984 Dominus Estate x 2

Fifth Course
GRANA PADANO PANNA COTTA
Honey Chestnut Butter, White Balsamic Poached Pear, Crispy Prosciutto
1995 Domaine Huet Vouvray Cuvée Constance [magnum]

Menu = $115.00++ per person
11% Tax
20% Gratuity
Corkage Fee = $25.00 per 750ml bottle and $50 per magnum for additional bottles
Room Fee: WAIVED
Method of Payment: SEPARATE CHECKS PER PERSON

Clever menu, and I think the 2nd course will actually work with the CdPs (the pink peppercorn is the glue IMO). Sorry about the Crimini M&C--he insisted.

Don't bring additional bottles, since there will be an extra charge.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 7/31/2018 11:50:07 AM   
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Thanks for helping to coordinate.


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 7/31/2018 12:24:38 PM   
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Looks like a great menu and selection of wines.

Thanks for helping to tease the crap out of the rest of us





Looks truly amazing. Very jealous

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/1/2018 4:19:10 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/1/2018 5:35:27 AM   
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What?? No wine from Nebraska??!!

shh--Sunday afternoon is a blind tasting.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/1/2018 5:38:33 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/1/2018 7:23:03 AM   
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