Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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 | | 10/26/2006 2:39 PM |
| Wente sounds great to me. Chris, can I ask you to make arrangements with Wente? I'll compile the attendance list this evening, everyone who responded affermatively in this thread is in, but I need to sort through the responses from our BAWE group.
Sounds like we should definitely consider some selections from the special list in addition to BYO. Personally I plan to dig out some Italian wines from the 60s - maybe earlier
We'll plan on a 7:00PM start time. | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
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| | 10/26/2006 3:48 PM |
| Eric,
I'd be happy to call them today and set it up. How many people do you think we are talking about?
Chris | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
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| | 10/26/2006 3:58 PM |
| Quote:
Chris
Pretty stunning given how much they normally mark up their wines. Great info, as my experience is you have to ask, or they won't offer it.
Thanks!
Tom
You aren't kidding Tom....their normal mark up is 150%!
We had a waitress we've had numerous times last night, so the list was obtained without the "what are you talking about?" deal. Still, in looking around the restaurant last night.....I didn't see anybody else with wine off of this list, so it's not well known.
Chris | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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| | 10/26/2006 4:48 PM |
| | I'll get a count posted this afternoon Chris. Thanks. | | | |
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Eric White
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| 10/27/2006 12:20 AM |
| Okay! Here we go, for the dinner on Nov. 8th this is what we've got so far. If anyone else is interested, or if I've missed someone, please speak up ASAP so we can make arrangements with Wente for a large party.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 7:00 PM
Location:
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Phone 925.456.2400
Guest list:
1. Futronic
2.3. Eric & Teri
4.5. Lafon Rochet & Miss Amy
6. Tomg
7. Davidn (& Mrs. Davidn?)
8.9. R8der & Mrs. R8der (I assume both of you?)
10. Al Osterheld
11.12. David Sankaran & Antoinette
13. GATC (& Arleen?)
Tentive:
Dave & Alice
Dave Tong? | | | |
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
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| | 10/27/2006 12:41 AM |
| Wow! That's a lot of people! I'm really looking forward to seeing some familiar faces - Eric, Teri, Lafon, and Miss Amy (even if Eric and Teri's faces are a little foggy, considering it's been like 4 years or something since I've seen them!).
Also looking forward to meeting a bunch of new people as well. No idea what I'm bringing yet, but it will very likely be Italian. I know, I know - big surprise! | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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| | 10/27/2006 1:32 AM |
| Should be a ton-o-fun, can't wait! And Wente is really the finest option out this way, really great dining.
Recent update:
Date & Time:
Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 7:00 PM
Location:
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Phone 925.456.2400
Guest list:
1. Futronic
2.3. Eric & Teri
4.5. Lafon Rochet & Miss Amy
6. Tomg
7. Davidn (& Mrs. Davidn?)
8.9. R8der & Mrs. R8der (I assume both of you?)
10. Al Osterheld
11. GATC (& Arleen?)
Tentive:
Dave & Alice
Dave Tong? | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
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| | 10/27/2006 2:09 AM |
| Eric, we are all set 7:00 PM on Nov 8th. I made the reservation for 15 in case we have a few others join us.
They told me that corkage is waived for all bottles....no limit. Wines on the special list will be available, and the fixed price menu is available to anybody who desires it. The fixed price is a salad/entree/dessert for $39. The entree last night was the duck breast!
I also get 8 glasses of wine free, so the first 8 to show up get a free glass as a starter.
I'm sure I can increase the number if necessary. Looking forward to meeting a few new people!
Chris | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
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| | 10/27/2006 2:12 AM |
| .....and yes, my better half, Kim, will be present.
Chris | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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| | 10/27/2006 3:13 AM |
| WoW! Awesome Chris, thanks! That is so cool. Now, just to spice things up a bit, the two wines I intend to bring to dinner?
1958 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo
1964 Gaja Barbaresco
Hey, Futronic is an Italian wine nut - what better time to open these? | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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| | 10/27/2006 3:15 AM |
| | BTW Chris, you are still getting the emails through BAWE, yes? | | | |
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R8der
Livermore, CA
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| | 10/27/2006 5:07 AM |
| Eric,
Still getting the posts. I can reply there as well with any updates. Looking forward to the old Italian wines....lets hope the fixed price menu pairs up with them!
Chris | | | |
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Al_ksyrah
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| | 10/27/2006 5:19 AM |
| Sounds great. Any special theme?
-Al | | | |
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
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| | 10/27/2006 12:44 PM |
| Wow, great stuff Chris! Really looking forward to this.
Eric - also looking forward to those bottles. Unfortunately I finished off my last 1990 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva Grande Annata a few months ago, otherwise I would have brought it as a comparison to the one you're bringing.
Better go digging through the cellar! | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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| | 10/27/2006 7:52 PM |
| Hey Chris, no need to reply both places, I just wanted to make sure. I think everyone who is attending also posts here anyhow, at least so far.
Regarding a theme, how about Peimonte?  | | | |
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
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| | 10/27/2006 8:16 PM |
| Piemonte for a theme would suit me well. Might have to rejuggle what wines I was going to bring, however. (I think I was going Tuscan, but I think I have an option or two  | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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Posts:9250
| | 10/27/2006 8:39 PM |
| Recent update:
Date & Time:
Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 7:00 PM
Location:
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Phone 925.456.2400
Loose theme: (no need to be terrible strict about it, after all):
Wines of Piemonte, Italy!
Guest list:
1. Futronic
2.3. Eric & Teri
4.5. Lafon Rochet & Miss Amy
6. Tomg
7. Davidn (& Mrs. Davidn?)
8.9. R8der & Mrs. R8der
10. Al Osterheld
11.12. GATC & Arleen
Tentive:
Dave & Alice
Dave Tong? | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Truck Driver
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| | 10/28/2006 11:28 PM |
| Hey Eric:
If there is room for one more, please add me to the list. I am weak in the Piedmont department, so perhaps I could bring a white to start or a stickie to finish?
Damon | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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Posts:9250
| | 10/29/2006 1:16 AM |
| Damon, you're in!
Current update:
Date & Time:
Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 7:00 PM
Location:
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Phone 925.456.2400
Loose theme: (no need to be terrible strict about it, after all):
Wines of Piemonte, Italy!
Guest list:
1. Futronic
2.3. Eric & Teri
4.5. Lafon Rochet & Miss Amy
6. Tomg
7. Davidn (& Mrs. Davidn?)
8.9. R8der & Mrs. R8der
10. Al Osterheld
11.12. GATC & Arleen
13. Damon
Tentive:
Dave & Alice
Dave Tong?
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
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Posts:3214
| | 11/02/2006 3:21 AM |
| This may sound silly, but I'm assuming that we don't need to bring stemware? Hopefully the restaurant will be able to supply at least a couple each.
(I've already got a ton of luggage to tote around, so I'm trying to cut down on the extra). | | | |
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