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R8der 
Livermore, CA
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 | | 02-05-2008 01:17 PM |
| The final head count is 21. BTW, let Mrs. T know that they will provide a vegetarian entree for her. She just needs to bring it to their attention when we first arrive. Chris | | | |
| tanglenet
Oakland, California
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| | 02-05-2008 01:55 PM |
| Posted By R8der on 02/05/2008 1:17 PM The final head count is 21. BTW, let Mrs. T know that they will provide a vegetarian entree for her. She just needs to bring it to their attention when we first arrive. Chris
Chris, is this the salmon?
Shannon + Scott: are you bringing 1 x 750 or 2 x 750's to the dinner? For Freeman, I'm bringing 2 bottles of PN. But, for Ash, I was thinking of 1 x 750 or a mag. Help me decide!
| | TN posted on Cellartracker"
I drink no more than a sponge." François Rabelais
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| Winetex
Austin, Texas
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| | 02-05-2008 02:01 PM |
| We will bring 2 750s to the dinner (at least! ;) Haven't decided on the other, maybe white burgundy. | | | |
| R8der
Livermore, CA
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| | 02-05-2008 04:11 PM |
| John Ash didn't specify what the Vegatarian entree would be, they just told me it would be fabulous. I don't think she wants Salmon two nights in a row....I'm pretty sure they'll be serving wild salmon at Freeman for the three vegetarians.
Chris | | | |
| tanglenet
Oakland, California
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| | 02-05-2008 04:45 PM |
| Posted By R8der on 02/05/2008 4:11 PM
John Ash didn't specify what the Vegatarian entree would be, they just told me it would be fabulous. I don't think she wants Salmon two nights in a row....I'm pretty sure they'll be serving wild salmon at Freeman for the three vegetarians.
Chris
Thanks Chris. | | TN posted on Cellartracker"
I drink no more than a sponge." François Rabelais
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| scottj
Houston, TX
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| | 02-05-2008 07:38 PM |
| Still trying to decide what to bring to the John Ash dinner ... Probably a Radio Coteau Chardonnay - to try and see if I want to order some of the current release - and a CA Cab. I saw some '02 Pride that was begging to be opened, but there are some other temptations in the cellar ...
Chris - I can't locate John Ash's wine list on line. Can you see if you can get a machine-readable version ? I'm assuming it's poor form to bring something that's on their list.
I'm thinking of a Kongsgaard Chardonnay for the Cave dinner.
I have an '02 Radio Coteau Marsh Pinot Noir for the "pump priming" in the Winetex suite before dinner. We'll miss Pete and Barbara, but at least we can celebrate with some of their juice !
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| R8der
Livermore, CA
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| | 02-05-2008 09:12 PM |
| I'll put their wine list here in a minute....I have a copy of it in digital form. Why do all of you people insist on bringing wine to the Freeman dinner! Maybe a bottle of bubbly here and there...but there is going to be a TON of wine already opened! There is no need to bring wine on Saturday! Ok, here is their wine list.....I really don't think anybody from Vinocellar needs to worry about possibly duplicating a wine on their list:
Wine List
Sparkling Wine Korbel, “Natural”, Russian River Valley $32 A little yeast and floral bouquetRoederer Estate, Brut, Anderson Valley $39 Delicious, Toasted brioche on nose and nice and yeasty on paletteJ Wine Co. $48 Green apple and Crisp acidityIron Horse, Wedding Cuvee $58Hint of strawberry with nice balance, Dry finish Distinct WhitesBalleto, Gewürztraminer, Russian River Valley $30 Lovely, Not too sweet, great balance with the acidMacMurray Ranch, Pinot Gris, Sonoma County $32 Lighter and Refreshing, Peach, Pear and FigSauvignon BlancKenwood, Sonoma County $23 Nice and crisp, Herbaceous, Touch of mineralityDry Creek Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley $27 Zesty citrus and lemongrassFerrari-Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma County $32 Fume=Time on wood, results in fuller style. Tropical fruit and creamy on paletteSauvignon Republic, Russian River Valley $36 Lots of flavors of pineapple and grapefruit, touch of greenChardonnayStag’s Leap, “Hawk Crest”, California $25 White peach, lemon and jasmine John Ash & Co., Sonoma County $28Light and refreshing, touch of minerality and fruit focused La Crema, Sonoma Coast $30 Citrus, green apple, clove and vanilla Rodney Strong, “Chalk Hill”, Sonoma County $36 Creamy texture, lots of apple and citrus with some toasty oak.Sonoma-Cutrer, “Russian River Ranches”, Russian River Valley $40 Ripe and full of fleshy fruit, long finishFerrari-Carano, Alexander Valley $55 Fruit focused with papaya and mango, toasty almond
WINE SELECTIONS (cont.)
Wine List Pinot NoirAcacia “A”, California $25Light and fruity with strawberries and cherriesLa Crema, Sonoma County $40 Cherry , anise, cocoa and plumOrogeny, Sonoma County-Green Valley $50Touch of earthiness, nice cherry and spiceEmeritus, Russian River Valley $56 Delightful with dark cherry and satin-y textureZinfandelPellegrini “Eight Cousins”, Russian River Valley $35 Blackberry and spice all rolled up together Lake Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley $35 Dark and fruity framed in oakMurphy-Goode “Liar’s Dice”, Sonoma County $40 Black cherry and raspberry jam, touch of sweet vanillaPezzi King “Old Vines”, Dry Creek Valley $50 Deep plum, chocolate, coffee with a decandent finishMerlotJohn Ash & Co., Sonoma County $32 Easy and Smooth, Dark ripe fruit and a crowd pleaserSelby, Sonoma County $38 Deep and jammy, savory herbs and a velvety textureFerrari-Carano, Sonoma County $52 Boysenberry and blackberry with notes of licorice and cedarCabernet SauvignonChalone, California $24Fruit forward and driven by silky tannins Stag’s Leap “Hawk Crest”, California $26 Blakberry, white sage and oak L. Martini, Sonoma County $30 Fruit driven with easy tanninsBenziger, Sonoma County (Biodynamic/Organic) $35 Earthy, cherry and cedar with a touch of tobacco Moon Mountain “Reserve”, Sonoma County $48 Sweet tannins and intergrated spice
WINE SELECTIONS (cont.)Wine ListCabernet Sauvignon (cont.)Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley $56 Dark chocolate, black tea and juicy fruit with a hint of toffee Jordan, Sonoma County $80 Flavors of blueberry and current, rich texture Distinct RedsJoel Gott, Syrah, California $24 Light and easy, Gobs of fruitFerrari-Carano, “Siena” (Cabernet/Sangiovese), Sonoma County $38 Strawberry and raspberry with the strength of cabernet | | | |
| Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11429
| | 02-05-2008 09:25 PM |
| Why do all of you people insist on bringing wine to the Freeman dinner! Because it's excessive?  JK We were only going to bring bubbly for before dinner. | | | |
| Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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| | 02-05-2008 09:51 PM |
| For the Friday John Ash dinner I plan to bring a MAG of 2001 Weinbach Pinot Gris, Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
| Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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| | 02-05-2008 09:53 PM |
| Seriously folks, there is no need to bring wine to the Freeman dinner. I'm as much a fan of excess as the next guy, but this is were it passes into wasteful zone... | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
| tanglenet
Oakland, California
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Posts: 3456
| | 02-06-2008 12:48 AM |
| Once I read that there will be wines paired with dinner, as well as the number of wineries pouring before hand made it crystal clear.
I won't be bringing any wine for Sat night.
Thanks! | | TN posted on Cellartracker"
I drink no more than a sponge." François Rabelais
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| R8der
Livermore, CA
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Posts: 2186
| | 02-06-2008 12:57 AM |
| Posted By tanglenet on 02/06/2008 12:48 AM
Once I read that there will be wines paired with dinner, as well as the number of wineries pouring before hand made it crystal clear.
I won't be bringing any wine for Sat night.
Thanks! Thank you for your restraint!  I just hate seeing anybody bring a special bottle and then watching it only have a glass missing at the end of the night. I just wanted to cry seeing all of the leftover wine last year! At least then we had the John Ash dinner the next night to bring it to....that's not the case this year!
Chris
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| Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11429
| | 02-06-2008 08:34 AM |
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At least then we had the John Ash dinner the next night to bring it to....that's not the case this year! A very good point. We hear ya Chris. | | | |
| scottj
Houston, TX
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Posts: 1125
| | 02-06-2008 11:21 AM |
| Posted By R8der on 02/05/2008 9:12 PM I'll put their wine list here in a minute....I have a copy of it in digital form. Why do all of you people insist on bringing wine to the Freeman dinner! Maybe a bottle of bubbly here and there...but there is going to be a TON of wine already opened! Chris, thanks for the list. You're right ... nothing to worry about there ... I hear you and Eric on the wine for Saturday. No problem ... one less bottle to carry out !
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| Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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Posts: 9628
| | 02-08-2008 05:10 PM |
| !@#(_!#* Damn mechanics. We will be there, but I don't know if we'll make the pre-party in time - we running late, the truck is at the mechanic and is now more than 2 hours ovedue @!&*_(@!&@! | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
| kpak
Alaska
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3185
| | 02-09-2008 12:19 PM |
| will hold to the champagne only rule as we barely dented the wines last night... | | In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is...
.ps - friends don't let friends eat farmed salmon. | |
| Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11429
| | 02-09-2008 12:35 PM |
| Yay, kpak found an Internet point. There was so much wine left last night. We must be slipping... | | | |
| Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9628
| | 02-10-2008 05:06 PM |
| Posted By Winetex on 02/09/2008 12:35 PM
Yay, kpak found an Internet point. 
There was so much wine left last night. We must be slipping...
I did my part!!! LOL!
Wow, that was a lot of wine over two nights - what a great time! Really great seeing everyone. I don't know if we can go next year, as it cannot simply be coincidence that half of Bodega Bay (where we were staying) lost power for over 12 hours this weekend!  | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
| Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11429
| | 02-10-2008 08:13 PM |
| Yes, Eric did his part for the cause. I'm kinda glad he was staying as Bodega Bay as our hotel actually had power this year. (sorry about that Eric).
The John Ash dinner was lots of fun. It was good to see everyone and meet some new faces. The pre-game festivities started off with a Happy Hour with the wines listed below. Note that I know I did not get every wine because wines kept appearing... please tell me what I missed. Note that there were only 19 people in attendance so with all of those wines we were a determined group. I have a few tasting notes but realized I missed a lot of wines. Still thinking about WOTN.
Happy Hour
N.V. Jacques Selosse Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Substance - really fine
2003 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet - fine
1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva **probably WOTN, it was great
1964 Giacomo Conterno Barolo - oxidized *&(*%^* !!! 2002 Radio-Coteau Pinot Noir Marsh
2005 Littorai Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard
The John Ash Restaurant Dinner
2001 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvée Laurence in MAG
2004 Sea Smoke Chardonnay in MAG2001 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley (is this the right one??)
2004 Kistler Chardonnay Durell Vineyard
2003 Kistler Chardonnay Durell Vineyard 2002 Peter Michael Chardonnay Mon Plasir
2005 Radio-Coteau Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard
2005 La Rochelle Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard
2004 Outpost Grenache
2004 Pax Syrah Castelli-Knight Ranch in MAG
2002 Roar Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands in MAG
1997 Philippe Melka Metisse in MAG
1999 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Estate
2001 Surh Luchtel Cabernet Sauvignon Sacrashe Vineyard - liked this one
2002 Finca Sandoval Manchuela
2002 Paloma Merlot - liked this one too
1998 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series
2000 Karl Lawrence Cabernet Sauvignon in MAG
1999 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select - very fine
1999 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Pride Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Château Tirecul La Gravière Monbazillac Cuvée Madame - yuuummmmy!
Thanks to Chris for working this out with the hotel through all of their "issues". The hotel was lovely and was a super deal.
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| Bradley Molzen
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Bayonne, NJ
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| | 02-11-2008 09:51 AM |
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Oops, I guess I missed this section... I'll get polls going here as well. Just a small permissions thing to correct. | | | If you drink wine, you get smarter.... | |
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