Lee Ann 
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1232
 | | 01-10-2003 09:40 PM |
| Finally talked to Afrim at AQUILA today, he said he can't take us until 8:30 pm - - I hope that is ok w/ everyone... If so, here are the details... NJ Zinfandel Wine Dinner AQUILA in New Providence, NJ Saturday February 1, 2003 at 8:30 pm 4 courses- Wild Mushroom Ravioli Crab Cake over Mixed Greens Filet Mignon w/ a Zinfandel Sauce over Mashed Potatoes (non-meat eaters/vegetarians will be accomodated w/ other choices that night) Warm Chocolate Cake w/ Cinnamon Gelato $62 pp includes tax and tip (can't beat that!) and We can pay that night. Please start letting me know if you are definately in and start sending me your wine possibilities. Thanks everyone! - JaZIN  | | |
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Joseph Bembry
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9437
| | 01-10-2003 09:45 PM |
| I am 75% in (for 2). Just that the closing on my house is 2 days later and I may have to bail if the move is problematic. Menu sounds great. When are you organizing wines? I only have one Zin (2 bottles) in my cellar, so I hope it is acceptable.
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Lee Ann
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1232
| | 01-10-2003 09:57 PM |
| JB- I really hope you can make it!
I want to start working on the wines right away- so email me!
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Anyone that does not have Zins in your cellar- let me know- we have LOTS of good ones- Turley, Martinelli, Caymus, T Vine, Rafanelli & more .
that we'd be glad to sell you at our cost.
Need to have 2 bottles of each wine, so if you have a single bottle we may be able to match it up w/ someone else, so don't count it out!
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 01-10-2003 11:45 PM |
| Jazin, my wife and I are definite. We already have a hotel reservation and the time is great. Our normal Saturday night dinner reservations are at 9 PM, so no complaints here. I've already emailed you my Zin list and I'll be bringing an Albert Mann 2000 Gewurtztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum to have afterwards. Parker gave it a 95. We're both really looking forward to this. Thanks so much for running this. Any list of participants so far? | | | |
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Lee Ann
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1232
| | 01-11-2003 12:50 AM |
| Great Board-O! I have your list and one other- once I get some more, we can confirm what you will be bringing for Zin.
I recently picked up a Renwood Zinfandel Ice Wine that should be fun for after dinner! | | | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 01-11-2003 03:11 AM |
| This should be one of the great wine dinners. There are so many great Zinfandels that we could very well not have one disappointing wine the whole night. | | | |
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Bradley Molzen
VinoCellar.com Admin
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5080
| | 01-11-2003 05:23 AM |
| I'm in for one. Jazin, I'll need help with a zin to bring. :-( | | | If you drink wine, you get smarter.... | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12717
| | 01-11-2003 06:51 AM |
| Come on. Do I really have to say it?  --- 2 people. May need to contact you on the Zins. Will talk. But, put me down as a "may be" on the Zin-list. I am pretty sure that newtocabs is IN for 1 (he is on Vacation). I will check. | | | |
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ojeffso
warren, new jersey
Wine Lover
Posts: 4877
| | 01-12-2003 04:41 AM |
| 2
have zins will travel. | | | |
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Lee Ann
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1232
| | 01-13-2003 06:15 PM |
| This is who is confirmed so far:
Board-O- 2
RJS- 2
Ojeffso- 2
Lcc- 2
Jazin-2
Revlis-1
Bottmfishr- 2
JB- 2 ....strong maybe
There were lots of other maybes from the earlier posts in Nov/Dec- so If I am missing someone, please let me know- will continue to post updates.
Thanks everyone!
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Bradley Molzen
VinoCellar.com Admin
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5080
| | 01-13-2003 08:39 PM |
| How much room is there? I now have some friends that may want to go if there is room. | | | If you drink wine, you get smarter.... | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12717
| | 01-13-2003 09:14 PM |
| VCA_Revlis: You have friends? | | | |
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Lee Ann
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1232
| | 01-13-2003 09:58 PM |
| Rev- I'll call and see what the max # is. Hoping to keep at 20-24 (or less) so 2 bottles of each wine will work. I have a list of about 10+ other people posted that they were interested, so I am waiting to hear back from them as well.
Will let you know. | | | |
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Bradley Molzen
VinoCellar.com Admin
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5080
| | 01-13-2003 10:03 PM |
| Not really, but I pay out of work actors to pretend. | | | If you drink wine, you get smarter.... | |
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Marc A
Grape Sorter
Posts: 259
| | 01-13-2003 11:08 PM |
| Unfortunately, I have to back out.
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Lee Ann
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1232
| | 01-14-2003 01:17 AM |
| Sorry Armar- we'll miss you! | | | |
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Blair Ridley
Wine Steward
Posts: 7719
| | 01-14-2003 01:23 AM |
| Count me in for two as of now (one non-drinker). However the number may become one as the date approaches. | | | |
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stan sklyarsky
Grape Picker
Posts: 3
| | 01-14-2003 01:48 AM |
| i'm in for one...please | | | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 01-14-2003 02:51 AM |
| jb's not going to bring any more of that skunky Chapoutier, is he? | | | |
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Joseph Bembry
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9437
| | 01-14-2003 02:58 AM |
| Last time I checked they weren't making Zin.  But I'll be sure to bring something special just for you, Board-O. It's a special white wine called jb's cuvee. It has strong bouquet of vitamins and salt. It's color is highly variable. It really depends on how much water I drink that day  Enjoy! jb | | | |
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