Thought I would post an update: My plane lands at 4pm on Sunday the 5th. at Newark. Brad: What time are you going to start the party? Now I have to figure out what wine to bring.

IW

Ok, here we go...

Hotels:

Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson
2 Exchange Place,
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Tel: 201 469 1234 Fax: 201 432 4991
This is right on top of the light rail.

Courtyard Jersey City Newport, Jersey City
540 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07310

Doubletree Club Jersey City, Jersey City
455 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07310

Candlewood Suites Jersey City, Jersey City
21 Second St
Jersey City, NJ 07302

I can't really say much about the prices... but all have easy access to the light rail.
I'd suggest, if no one can pick you up in Jersey City, they most definitely should be able to pick you up at the light rail station near my house. It's about one mile away. (I can too of course)

Then for the way back, someone should just drop you off at the light rail station again.
Light Rail Website

You'd take say.. Exchange place, to the 34th street stop in Bayonne. Very simple. You pay for a ticket, validate it (with a machine near the ticket dispenser) and hop on the train. It's an honor system, and I definitely suggest getting the ticket. :-)

Any questions, let me know.

FACTS AND FIGURES

For the Superbowl:

Site: Ford Field - Detroit, Mich.
Date: Feb. 5, 2006
Game time: 6 p.m. EST
Halftime Entertainment: Rolling Stones
Cost of the Vince Lombardi Trophy: $25,000
ABC will be televising its 7th Super Bowl.

For the Superbowl at Brad's House:

Arrive anytime after 4:30pm

Wines: Post what you'd like to bring in this thread. We can decide as a group, as that might be the most fun for everyone? Not going to have an extremely structured tasting.... it's a Superbowl party after all... with good food and great wine.

It will be buffet style, but will have appetizers, cheeses, Italian meats, etc... along with more of an entree dish, and desserts.... I will have vegetarian dishes as well.

Party ends when it ends.... :-)

Questions? Suggestions? Let me know....

I thought they would be coming with you??

I will bring some strippers with me from Louisville

Thanks Brad for the hotel rec's. I will be in touch.

IW

I am going to bring a white Burgundy and one of the following reds:

1. 1997 Newton "Le Puzzle" Cabernet - Drinking very well right now
2. 1997 Von Strasser Diamond Mountain Cab - Have not had in the last year.

IW

I just scored a very good deal:

Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson
Booked through Priceline and got it for $75/night

Looking forward to visiting NJ and sharing good wine, good food with good people.

IW

That's a great price!!!! That's the best hotel in Jersey City I'd expect...

I'm thinking of popping some good Spanish wine... Clos Mogador or Erasmus.. (or both probably) Not sure which year yet.

I thought about bringing a big Spanish as well (2000 Vall Llach) but I here it needs more time. I've never had the Clos Mogador or Erasmus before. Thanks again for everything.

IW

BTW on a different subject, is there any other way to get from my hotel in Jersey City to West Orange other than taking a cab (ex: train, bus etc.)? My 91yr old grandmother lives there and I was thinking of visiting her on Monday before I fly out out at 6pm. I also have to consider getting back to Newark Airport from West Orange if I do make the visit.

IW

P.S. Is the Wine Library close to my hotel in Jersey City?

WL is about 25-30 mins from JC. WL is about 10 mins from WO.

ItalianWino: Our town borders WO. I lived in WO for about 20 years. Now, we live in the town next to WO. My parents still live in WO. If you want we can try to arrange as to go together to Brad's house & such... Send me a PM.

But, cab is pretty much the only way to get from JC to WO. NJ is all about a car, public transportation is not that good.

It's a pain but still possible. You can take the PATH from Jersey City to Hoboken then jump on a Morris & Essex train (the same train line I commute on) to Orange or South Orange. There are multiple stops near the Oranges that may work.

But, as I said, it's a pain and will take plenty of time. Cab will be expensive but quick.

Since the Hyatt is right on top of the light rail... he takes that into Hoboken terminal.. 5 minute jaunt. The train to West Orange is then the PITA.

Of these 3 wines which one would you like to try:

1. 1997 Newton "Le Puzzle" Cab
2. 1997 Von Strasser Diamond Mountain Cab
3. 2001 Pride Merlot

I would like to get the opinions of each person attending Brads SB party. Thanks.

IW

All of the above!

door #2! or door #1. or door #3. in that order.

1 and 2... in the opposite order. :-)

This event is 2.5 weeks away. Who else is going? Are we going to bring an assortment of wines?