Randy Wigginton 
Master of Wine
Posts: 10937
 | | 05-10-2004 07:32 PM |
| Beginning this year, and for many years to follow, we will be putting on a "Cult Challenge". Every year, there are new wineries, and hot debate over which wines deserve the honor "Hottest cult". This year, will it be Sloan? Bressler? Or will Harlan & Shafer HSS continue to dominate? Decide for yourself! Come to beautiful San Jose on the evening of October 2 and taste all of the top cults from 2000. Complete details will be forthcoming over the next couple months. Henceforth the first Saturday in October shall be deemed "Day of judgement for Cults". Just like your favorite mailing lists, priority will be assigned to those who sign up early and often  October 1, 2005 will be the 2001 Cult challenge. Better sign up now so you don't miss out on future tastings! Your hosts, DavidN Randy_wigginton | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 30967
| | 05-10-2004 07:36 PM |
| Tricia and I will be there  | | | |
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Bob Bressler
Napa Valley
Wine Lover
Posts: 4969
| | 05-10-2004 07:38 PM |
| Oh, goodie - right in the middle of harvest! | | | |
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts: 8568
| | 05-10-2004 07:42 PM |
| I'll be there in 2005 but 2004 may not be doable - I am on a plane back from Africa on Oct 1/2. | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9628
| | 05-10-2004 07:43 PM |
| Oct. is a long way off, but I'm putting this on the calendar - please count Teri and I IN | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 23752
| | 05-10-2004 07:51 PM |
| Looks like we'll miss being in the area by one day. We fly home to Philly from SF on Oct 2nd.  | | | |
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skwid
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5452
| | 05-10-2004 07:52 PM |
| Bressler, the way you folks harvest it will be another month before you even think of picking any grapes. Shouldn't be a problem  | | | |
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NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2202
| | 05-10-2004 08:10 PM |
| Put us down for two, I'll schedule a sitter now.  | | | |
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scottj
Houston, TX
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1125
| | 05-10-2004 08:15 PM |
| I'll be in the bay area on business this week, so put me down for two - my wife can fly out for the weekend (hopefully).
How are you handling the wines ? I don't have a lot of cults, but I can bring some 2000 Grace Family.
Scott | | | |
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Jim Hanlon
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1205
| | 05-10-2004 08:32 PM |
| I'm putting this on my calendar (if you'll have me!).... | | | |
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Matt Letson
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1339
| | 05-10-2004 09:05 PM |
| I would love to come--but I cannot. I will be visiting Napa the 2nd week of September--no way I can get back that quickly (at least without separation papers! ). | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 567
| | 05-10-2004 10:11 PM |
| If the grandparents can schedule a visit for Oct 2, elephants and I are in.
I'll email elephants the link now and see what we can do. | | | |
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winebrat
Sacramento, Ca.
Wine Lover
Posts: 4571
| | 05-11-2004 05:03 PM |
| I will be there in 2005. I will be having my bachelor party in Vegas that day in 2004. | | | "Everyday is worthy of a glass of sparkling wine" - Andrea Immer MS | |
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Brent Null
Roseville, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2194
| | 05-11-2004 05:13 PM |
| It's far enough out that we could probably swing this one... Null party of two please. | | | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13802
| | 05-13-2004 01:01 AM |
| This will likely be a kewl event, hope you guys have a blast! | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts: 4
| | 05-26-2004 02:46 AM |
| I'm with Bressler... Couldn't even think about scheduling during the months of September and October...
Sounds like a ton of fun, though. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts: 199
| | 05-26-2004 03:12 AM |
| Sorry, love to make it, but it is the middle of harvest.
Brian | | | |
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Randy Sloan
St. Helena
Wine Drinker
Posts: 4022
| | 05-26-2004 05:34 AM |
| I'll be juggling a Bat Mitzvah in East Hampton and a harvest in Napa -- don't think I'll be able to make it.
Sure sounds like fun though. | | | Randy Sloan<br>Match Vineyards | |
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Tim
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1465
| | 05-28-2004 03:24 PM |
| My calender says San Jose in the fall is beautifull. Please reserve my spot. | | | |
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winebrat
Sacramento, Ca.
Wine Lover
Posts: 4571
| | 05-30-2004 01:48 AM |
| I wonder if I would be successful in moving my wedding a few weeks later so I can move by Bachelor party to the next week and attend this. Maybe I could just make this my bachelor party. Priorities  | | | "Everyday is worthy of a glass of sparkling wine" - Andrea Immer MS | |
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