ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts:22
 | | 11/02/2006 4:10 AM |
| | I can't read the forum or post tomorrow (won't function at work). I'll bring a bottle of bubbly (Piper Rare) anmd something else vinous to drink and my own steak and I don't know what else. | | | |
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ormbee
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2397
| | 11/02/2006 6:06 AM |
| | I had thought a bubbly also, but perhaps it will be something sweet. Will no more tomorrow afternoon. | | | |
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Rob Conrad
Sunnyvale, CA
Grape Stomper
Posts:130
| | 11/02/2006 3:04 PM |
| | Two finger food appetizers and two do-'em-on-the-grill side dishes. | |
Regards,
Rob | |
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scottj
Houston, TX
Grape Fermenter
Posts:559
| | 11/02/2006 4:02 PM |
| Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight !
I'll stop by Gene's and pick up some of their twice-baked potatoes. These used to be a staple in our home when we lived here 15 years ago. I hope they still make them, and they're still as killer as I remember !
Scott | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10801
| | 11/02/2006 4:57 PM |
| I'm going to try to find the Whole Foods and pick up a steak. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys tonight.
<sitting in the airport now...> | | | |
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Dave Tong
Santa Clara, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1335
| | 11/02/2006 5:50 PM |
| | I'll head to the Prolific Oven and pick up a cheesecake for dessert. | |
http://scmwine.blogspot.com - My wine blog.
http://scmwine.wikispaces.com - your guide to the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley
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ormbee
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2397
| | 11/02/2006 9:17 PM |
| | I grabbed a 20 year old tawny ( fonseca ) to go with the cheesecake. | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15756
| | 11/03/2006 7:08 AM |
| 8 people / 51 glasses
Great night! Thank you all very much. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts:22
| | 11/03/2006 7:19 AM |
| | HOLY SMOKE!!!!!!!!!!!! I had a great time. Previous drunken comments edited out. | | | |
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ormbee
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2397
| | 11/03/2006 9:18 AM |
| It was a great night. Thank you very much for your hospitality David.
Scottj, Thanks for sharing the bottle.
Lovely evening, sorry it had to end. | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15756
| | 11/03/2006 2:51 PM |
| 2004 Clendenen Family Tocai Friulano "Borgo Buon Natale", Santa Maria Valley.
Really very very nice.
NV Drappier Brut
I loved it. A bit of a rye taste up front. Interesting.
1990 Piper Heidsieck Brut, Cuvée Reserve "Rare"
2001 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay, Estate
2004 Roar Pinot Noir, Garys' Vyd.
WOW!
Some huge bottle of something red.
Another red something (help)
A 20 year Tawny
1996 Chateau d'Yquem (for the virgin Ormbe) | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15756
| | 11/03/2006 2:53 PM |
| Quote:
HOLY SMOKE!!!!!!!!!!!! BLOWOUT OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Little-known secret:
David N.'s wife is HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Little-known secret:
George is
HORNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts:22
| | 11/03/2006 3:00 PM |
| Quote:
Quote:
HOLY SMOKE!!!!!!!!!!!! BLOWOUT OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Little-known secret:
David N.'s wife is HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Little-known secret:
George is
HORNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I never wrote any of that. You misquoted me. It was taken out of context. I never took steroids. This is a vast conspiracy. I was insulting George Bush, not our troops. OK so he wasn't faking symptoms. I apologize. But I never said that. I am not a crook. My dog ate my homework. The sun was in my eyes. I want a mulligan. I was on prescription medication at the time. I'm in rehab now. I have typewriter Tourette's. I am not comfortable yet with the English language and did not realize what the words meant. Can I edit someone else's post? I meant David Nrblgarger, he lives down the street from me. My son typed that. I'm out of excuses. | | | |
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scottj
Houston, TX
Grape Fermenter
Posts:559
| | 11/03/2006 3:04 PM |
| Davidn and Tricia - Thanks so much for hosting us last night ! I hope we left your home in reasonable shape, and you got enough sleep last night !
It was great to meet gchadwick, gratification and ormbee, and see dave_tong & alison, davidn & tricia and winetex again. Thanks all for the great wines and food. It seems like there was enough for twice as many of us, but I feel like I did my part. Speaking of excess, here are the wines, as best I remember ...
2004 (?) Clendenen Family Vineyards Tocai Friulano
2001 Mount Eden Estate Chardonnay
1990 Piper-Heidsieck Rare Champagne
NV Drappier Champagne
2004 Roar Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir
1984 Freemark Abbey Bosche Cabernet Sauvignon
Fonseca (?) 20 year-old Tawny Port
1996 Ch D'Yquem
oh yeah, we also put a big dent in the 5 liter of Dunn. I did save a couple of 750s that I'll bring Saturday night. It should start to open up by then !
Scott | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10801
| | 11/03/2006 3:10 PM |
| Once I finally found Davidn's place in the rainy dark night everything was great. It rains every time I come to CA.
Thank you David for hosting a bunch of happy wine weenies. And thanks Scott for the Dunn - the Dunn was special and might be more so on Saturday. And thanks to everyone else including Gratification for the cooking/appies and for all the good wine. Must get breakfast before tasting notes. | | | |
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Dave Tong
Santa Clara, CA
Barrel Filler
Posts:1335
| | 11/03/2006 3:29 PM |
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Once I finally found Davidn's place in the rainy dark night everything was great.
Yes, it was a bit of a mystery tour - I think we did three U turns
And the "thrill ride" at the top of the hill is always interesting.
Great evening. I want Mrs G's recipe for those goat cheese triangles, they were excellent.
And I want a grill like DavidN's!
Great meeting everyone - see you on Saturday! | |
http://scmwine.blogspot.com - My wine blog.
http://scmwine.wikispaces.com - your guide to the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley
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Rob Conrad
Sunnyvale, CA
Grape Stomper
Posts:130
| | 11/03/2006 4:28 PM |
| Had a great time. Mrs. G says that it's OK to post the recipe, so I'll do that - prolly this weekend.
Wonderful evening my friends. Thanks much! | |
Regards,
Rob | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15756
| | 11/08/2006 5:54 PM |
| Just got back from OC. All is well  .
Wine Weenies: I love it | | | |
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Rob Conrad
Sunnyvale, CA
Grape Stomper
Posts:130
| | 11/12/2006 4:21 PM |
| | Recipes are going into the "Food Pairing" forum.... | |
Regards,
Rob | |
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