Ha ha, it's at 7pm, and I'll make sure Kim sits next to you.

I'll be home from sunny Toronto by then and would be most interested in seeing Doc with the Cru again. Unless I say otherwise I'll be there. Does that give us a number problem?

No problem dw - with you it makes 10 - a full house.

Sounds great, everyone!

Don't know what I will bring--a couple of things.

What about 2003 Villafonte Series C? 1995 Colbosorbo Brunello?

Doc.

We're headed for wine country Niagara today, so I will try to pick up something for dessert.

You'll rock the house with the Vilafonte C - change a lot of people's view about S. African wines.
DW, the dessert wine sounds good.

I will buy a bottle off the list to fill out whatever is needed (usually a white wine).

It turns out that Mrs. T and I are invited to a friend's 60th birthday party on July 27th that I didn't have on my calendar, so unfortunately I'll have to take a pass on this dinner. Bummer!! I really wanted to go to Dino and see Doc and family.

Next time...

T-Rep

Sorry you can't join us T-Rep - I was hoping you' make it out. There's one spot open if anyone else wants to fill T-Rep's shoes.

I actually went to Dino last night for a last minute dinner with friends - the food was fantastic. The Bouillaibaise was fantastic, as was the mushroom pasta (though not has heavenly as the one that we had in the winter) - my wife had a Tuscan tomato salad w/cous cous which was fresh and delicious. We had a bottle of Costanti 2001 Rosso di Montalcino ($56 on list, for $38 during their wine madness promo!) which was fantastic. I had the vanilla gelato with a shot of espresso, and it was the perfect cap to a wonderful evening.

So what is everyone bringing?

i was thinking a

N.V. Franck Bonville Champagne
and maybe a Scholium Syrah....

I have a 375 of the 1998 Thirty Bench Riesling Ice Wine ready. I might bring something else to go along with it but I have to think about what. Most of what I picked up in the dessert wine line was in 200 ml bottles and that isn't enough for 10. I have such a problem figuring what to bring to Dino since he has such a great list.

Have a great time Doc and friends- I'll be in that wine capitol of Texas- Ft. Worth--and looking for something other than a long neck Lone Star--- Norm

Updated list:

jaimetown - off the list
Doc (2) - Villafonte Series C (Cabernet), Colbosorbo 1995 Brunello?
AlexRed (4) - N.V. Franck Bonville Champagne, Scholium Syrah?
Corkage -
Dinwiddie - Dessert wine (1998 Thirty Bench Riesling)

Still have a spot open if anyone wants to join, or knows someone who might be interested.

Should I bring a white? Maybe Kistler or Aubert? If I should bring a red, I'm leaning towards a 1997 Giacomo Bologna Bricco del Uccellone

Either selection will be fine with me - Alex, do you know what your friends will be bringing? Also know that they can buy off the list too (and bring our corkage fees down )

I might just buy off the list as well, to help keep corkage fees down.

So we are down to 7 folks I guess?

jaimetown - off the list
Doc (2) - Villafonte Series C (Cabernet), Colbosorbo 1995 Brunello?
AlexRed (2) - N.V. Franck Bonville Champagne, Scholium Syrah?
Corkage -
Dinwiddie - Dessert wine (1998 Thirty Bench Riesling)

I will buy something off the list as well in addition to bringing the 2003 Vilafonte series c. I have not had time to go to my DC storage in the last few days to pick up the 1995 Brunello.

See everyone there.

Doc

Sorry that I cannot make this. I was really hoping I could, but it was not in the cards after all. Sorry to mis you Doc! I hope you all have a great time.

Ciao

I've adjusted the reservation to 7 folks - can't wait to see Doc again and the rest of the DC Cru - see you tonight!