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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 7:57:17 AM   
GalvezGuy

 

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Status: offline 		I can fill the following Beringer Vintages

1986
1987
1999
2004
2005
2007

We could also do 80's Cali cabs

I have

87 Beringer PR
87 Heitz Martha's
86 BV GdL
86 Beringer PR
85 Mondavi (yummy)
84 Mondavi
85 Rubicon Estate


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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 8:09:56 AM   
ckinv368

 

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Status: offline 		Not sure what else I'll be brining, but will throw out there a 1995 Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve.  Since there are a few Beringer's on the table now, is this the start of an underground vertical?

By my count we currently have 1987, 1995, and 1997 Beringer's declared.

By my count we also have 1974, 1994, and 1995 Robert Mondavi Private Reserve.  Maybe a mini-vertical-off?

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 8:27:56 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: ckinv368

Not sure what else I'll be brining, but will throw out there a 1995 Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve.  Since there are a few Beringer's on the table now, is this the start of an underground vertical?

By my count we currently have 1987, 1995, and 1997 Beringer's declared.

By my count we also have 1974, 1994, and 1995 Robert Mondavi Private Reserve.  Maybe a mini-vertical-off?


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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 8:31:45 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

Could be a Saturday afternoon in the making


quote:

ORIGINAL: ckinv368

Not sure what else I'll be brining, but will throw out there a 1995 Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve.  Since there are a few Beringer's on the table now, is this the start of an underground vertical?

By my count we currently have 1987, 1995, and 1997 Beringer's declared.

By my count we also have 1974, 1994, and 1995 Robert Mondavi Private Reserve.  Maybe a mini-vertical-off?





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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 8:34:17 AM   
acacord

 

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 8:40:18 AM   
ckinv368

 

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ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

Could be a Saturday afternoon in the making



Although, for selfish reasons I vote we do any verticals on Friday night!! 

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 8:42:30 AM   
oskiwawa

 

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ORIGINAL: acacord

I'm feeling rather inadequate, I have nothing older than '96 in my cellar. Not to say I don't appreciate the older vintages, I just don't have any.


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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 8:45:27 AM   
oskiwawa

 

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Status: offline 		Really like this idea. I am also sitting on some 80's cabs or Beringer or Mondavi's we could add to the mix.


quote:

ORIGINAL: GalvezGuy

It would be awesome if we could figure out how to serve them single blind. I could also contribute additional older Beringers and Mondavis

quote:

ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

Could be a Saturday afternoon in the making


quote:

ORIGINAL: ckinv368

Not sure what else I'll be brining, but will throw out there a 1995 Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve.  Since there are a few Beringer's on the table now, is this the start of an underground vertical?

By my count we currently have 1987, 1995, and 1997 Beringer's declared.

By my count we also have 1974, 1994, and 1995 Robert Mondavi Private Reserve.  Maybe a mini-vertical-off?






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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:19:09 AM   
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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:20:09 AM   
acacord

 

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I thought we already had a theme- Bring of crap ton of ridiculously good wines and drink them!!


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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:26:53 AM   
floydtp

 

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Status: offline 		In the category of 80's Calif cabs, I have a Dunn Napa 1984. I have a few others as well but they are large format bottles that may be a bit much since we always end up with way too much wine.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:29:48 AM   
floydtp

 

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Status: offline 		And another direction (in light of my previous Gruaud Larose 1986 declaration), could be a 1980's Cali Cab vs 1980's Bordeaux afternoon tasting.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:30:21 AM   
oskiwawa

 

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Status: offline 		last several times we have had a separate breakout with a common thread ( afraid to use the word theme again ). Mondavi / QC / Insignia / Pontet Canet verticles come to mind.
Having one along these lines that is blind seems like it would be fun to me.

Ridiculously good covers the rest of the weekend.



quote:

ORIGINAL: floydtp

I thought we already had a theme- Bring of crap ton of ridiculously good wines and drink them!!


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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:31:15 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: ckinv368

Not sure what else I'll be brining, but will throw out there a 1995 Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve.  Since there are a few Beringer's on the table now, is this the start of an underground vertical?

By my count we currently have 1987, 1995, and 1997 Beringer's declared.

By my count we also have 1974, 1994, and 1995 Robert Mondavi Private Reserve.  Maybe a mini-vertical-off?


I suppose I could bring the 1996 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, too
and, I could bring a 2002 Beringer PR Cabernet Sauvignon. I prolly would not bring the 95 Sullivan (too much juice)

< Message edited by Wine_Strategies -- 2/17/2012 10:06:58 AM >

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:39:11 AM   
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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:40:52 AM   
oskiwawa

 

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Is this the part where I tell you guys that you're bringing too much wine?


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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:45:05 AM   
floydtp

 

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ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

last several times we have had a separate breakout with a common thread ( afraid to use the word theme again ). Mondavi / QC / Insignia / Pontet Canet verticles come to mind.
Having one along these lines that is blind seems like it would be fun to me.

Ridiculously good covers the rest of the weekend.



Yeah I know. Just stirring the pot. The theme tastings have been the highlight.of the weekend for each of the last 3 events.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:50:24 AM   
jar1

 

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ORIGINAL: wineismylife

Is this the part where I tell you guys that you're bringing too much wine?


WIML: 

I've heard enough of that talk. Hush your mouth!

Just for that, I'm declaring one more (i.e. blame Oskiwawa for the To-Kalon since I promised him that I would bring it to our next offline):

1997 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To-Kalon Vineyard


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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 9:56:19 AM   
acacord

 

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Status: offline 		Oooh, would you believe that I've never tried a To-Kalon wine? Someone needs to back out so I can join in...

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 10:01:27 AM   
jar1

 

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ORIGINAL: acacord

Oooh, would you believe that I've never tried a To-Kalon wine? Someone needs to back out so I can join in...


Adam:

FYI, Marcela (my better half) has already backed-out of the evening tastings, so not sure why you have not yet been promoted to the attendees list... 

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 10:05:49 AM   
acacord

 

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Status: offline 		Point. And, I'll not have a +1. I'm a single man again...

quote:

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Adam:
FYI, Marcela (my better half) has already backed-out of the evening tastings, so not sure why you have not yet been promoted to the attendees list... 


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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 10:08:20 AM   
jar1

 

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ORIGINAL: GalvezGuy

87 Heitz Martha's



I would really love to taste this one if you do bring it...

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 12:11:08 PM   
GalvezGuy

 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: jar1

quote:

ORIGINAL: GalvezGuy

87 Heitz Martha's



I would really love to taste this one if you do bring it...



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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 12:37:54 PM   
YoDaddyO

 

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Status: offline 		I've started some inquiries...

I've reached out PM to Tacman to chat and get his thoughts.

I had already received permission from the boss to host and now i have my honey do list for the next year.

Places to stay I strongly recommend...

Barton Creek Resort

Lakeway Resort & Spa

If you really want to back up the truck...this place is often rated as one of the top 5 spas in the country...ain't cheap tho'...on the other hand it could be a great day destination for any significant other and it's down the street from my home
Lake Austin Spa

I have two personal relationship restaraunts that i am looking into:

Verdes...more of a mexican/southwestern fusion...read the menu you will understand what i mean.

Hudson on the Bend...absolute awesome!

...i am also researching the prospect of a catered evening on a Hill Country Ranch in Dripping Springs (Barton Creek meanders for 1.5 miles through the ranch) replete with turkey, deer and a couple of resident Longhorns. (just an idea...let me know your thoughts...if you like then i have to pull it off)

Finally...here in the Hill Country there is nothing that is inherently "convenient" from a driving standpoint and i wanted to get a quote on a limo bus service that might handle at least Saturday should we have the kick off at my home followed by dinner somewhere else. If we do the Ranch catered evening then we will probably also want to consider that as well.

Let me know if you think i'm going overboard on anything...I'm pumped!

Regarding attendance....most of the places i have in mind do not have significant size constraints for party's around 20...I think if the two guys currently on the waitlist can be flex we might be able to confirm the ease of adding two more or someone may not be able to attend as well...with a group this large it will be evident that there will probably be wines you miss out on vs. others i would guess. I would defer to the wisdom of the group regarding size of attendance.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 1:17:04 PM   
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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 1:28:19 PM   
oskiwawa

 

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Status: offline 		my recomendation would be to stick to 20 ( who drink wine ) so that everyone gets a taste of each wine. This is what we had in Madison and it was pretty much the max one could pull off. I am sure we will have a couple drop out before we get to the date so that those on the current waitlist can have a chance to move up.


quote:

ORIGINAL: YoDaddyO

I've started some inquiries...

I've reached out PM to Tacman to chat and get his thoughts.

I had already received permission from the boss to host and now i have my honey do list for the next year.

Places to stay I strongly recommend...

Barton Creek Resort

Lakeway Resort & Spa

If you really want to back up the truck...this place is often rated as one of the top 5 spas in the country...ain't cheap tho'...on the other hand it could be a great day destination for any significant other and it's down the street from my home
Lake Austin Spa

I have two personal relationship restaraunts that i am looking into:

Verdes...more of a mexican/southwestern fusion...read the menu you will understand what i mean.

Hudson on the Bend...absolute awesome!

...i am also researching the prospect of a catered evening on a Hill Country Ranch in Dripping Springs (Barton Creek meanders for 1.5 miles through the ranch) replete with turkey, deer and a couple of resident Longhorns. (just an idea...let me know your thoughts...if you like then i have to pull it off)

Finally...here in the Hill Country there is nothing that is inherently "convenient" from a driving standpoint and i wanted to get a quote on a limo bus service that might handle at least Saturday should we have the kick off at my home followed by dinner somewhere else. If we do the Ranch catered evening then we will probably also want to consider that as well.

Let me know if you think i'm going overboard on anything...I'm pumped!

Regarding attendance....most of the places i have in mind do not have significant size constraints for party's around 20...I think if the two guys currently on the waitlist can be flex we might be able to confirm the ease of adding two more or someone may not be able to attend as well...with a group this large it will be evident that there will probably be wines you miss out on vs. others i would guess. I would defer to the wisdom of the group regarding size of attendance.


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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 2:09:55 PM   
wineismylife

 

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 2:14:26 PM   
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You guys just need to quit declaring all of these old 750s from California and start declaring some magnums instead.


And straws. Who's bringing straws?

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 4:03:06 PM   
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Two more:
2001 Casanova di Neri brunelo tenuta nuova
2003 pegau CdP cuvee reservee


Ahhh, trying to entice me with the 03 Pegau I see.....

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RE: CT Texas IV - 2/17/2012 5:15:44 PM   
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You guys just need to quit declaring all of these old 750s from California and start declaring some magnums instead.



I just saw this, and could not agree more. 20 people and a 25.4oz bottle doesn't sound terribly interesting to me. Sorry.

I reserve the right to withdraw any/all previous 750's (who knows, they just might show up, anyway) and hereby declare:

2008 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscana IGT x 3.0L
2007 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape x 1.5L
2002 Flora Springs Trilogy x 3.0L
1998 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea x 1.5L

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