Offered through the American Express Platinum/Centurion "By Invitation Only" program:

Chicago, IL
Date: June 21, 2004
Price: $1,695 per person or 399,000 Membership Rewards points
80 reservations available
Max: 4 per Card member
On Sale Now

"Join world-renowned wine expert Robert M. Parker, Jr. at Tru, the extraordinary Chicago restaurant, for a fabulous five-course dinner and tasting of a dozen California “cult” wines. An array of limited edition wines from producers Colgin Cellars, Harlan Estate, Screaming Eagle, Bryant Family Vineyard* and others will accompany award-winning Chef Rick Tramonto’s menu of progressive French cuisine. To cap off this momentous evening, you’ll enjoy a sensational dessert created by celebrated Executive Pastry Chef Gale Gand, and take home signed cookbooks from your hosts, including Parker’s Wine Buyer’s Guide.

Scheduled wines include:
1999 Marcassin Estate Chardonnay
2001 Peter Michael Point Rouge Chardonnay
1999 Marcassin Estate Pinot Noir
2000 Kistler Cuvee Catherine Pinot Noir
1991 Dominus
1994 Dominus
1995 Colgin Cabernet
1994 Harlan Estate Cabernet
1999 Screaming Eagle Cabernet
1997 Bryant Family Cabernet
2000 Sine Qua Non Vin de Paille Semillon"

I believe that Card Holders can call and reserve spots for non-Card Holders, as long as payment is made through the registered Card. So if anyone is interested, let me know.

We have a little over 400K points on our Amex platinum card. I think the mrs. might notice if these disappear while I take a 2 day trip to Chicago. Damn tempting, though.