Based on previous interests, I am opening this up as an event. I will personally offer either my '87 or my '91 Corison (87 was her first vintage under her own label) to Start the pot.



DATE: 10/19/12
TIME: 7pm- whenever, but please be relatively punctual

We'll be having this at my place (1 br apt in Santa Clara so it may be a bit cozy if we get significant interest). I'll provide both decanters and glasses.

I ask that you bring a bottle for every 1-2 people and a small snack/appetizer


PLEASE RSVP and I'll update this post.

Wine List:
Early Corison ('87 or '91)
1994 Hess Mt Veeder Cab
1988 Dunn vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell mountain


IN:
Cmaldoon
Brightgreen (Cmaldoon +1)
AJRod
Trifecta
Trifecta +1
Bsevern

maybe:

CAGrl
CAGrl +1
JOATMON
JOATMON+1

cmaldoon wrote:Based on previous interests, I am opening this up as an event. I will personally offer either my '87 or my '91 Corison (87 was her first vintage under her own label) to Start the pot.

I am thinking either late October or early November.

So I'm in! Either the PS or I can pick something up at K&L. I would probably prefer first weekend in November or last weekend in October.

I guess as it was my idea, I have to be in

Now what to bring?

1981 Robert Pepi Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill Ranch (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1985 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Cask (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1986 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1988 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain)
1991 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1991 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Trailside Vineyard (USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford)
1991 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series (USA, California, Sonoma County)
1992 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1994 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1994 Hartwell Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District)
1996 Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon Carneros (USA, California, Sonoma County, Carneros)

Oh, I definitely want to be in for this one. I'll try to sort out when I'm around and hope we can do it that weekend. Doubly hoping so since I'm missing out on the fun next weekend. Sigh.

bsevern wrote:I guess as it was my idea, I have to be in

Now what to bring?

1988 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain)

Since 1988 is my birth year, I'd love to try this! I've been looking for vintage 1988 wines to serve at my 25th birthday party, which is coming up in May.

I'm in!

I have a few older bottles to spare;

1976 Montevina Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Sierra Foothills, Amador County)
1983 Château du Basque (France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru)
1984 William Hill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1994 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Mt. Veeder (USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder)
1997 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Mt. Veeder (USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder)
1997 Pedrizzetti Sangiovese (USA, California)
1997 Bertrand Bergé Fitou Cuvée Ancestrale (France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Fitou)
1997 Château Fourcas Hosten (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Listrac-Médoc)

ajrod27 wrote:I'm in!

I have a few older bottles to spare;

1976 Montevina Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Sierra Foothills, Amador County)
1983 Château du Basque (France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru)
1984 William Hill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1994 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Mt. Veeder (USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder)
1997 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Mt. Veeder (USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder)
1997 Pedrizzetti Sangiovese (USA, California)
1997 Bertrand Bergé Fitou Cuvée Ancestrale (France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Fitou)
1997 Château Fourcas Hosten (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Listrac-Médoc)

All of you with lists of these bottles. I have purchased 14 bottles that fit the theme but I usually drink them quickly. I only have 5 sitting around:

1987 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1991 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1992 Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley)
1996 Foppiano Petite Sirah (USA, California, Sonoma County)
1997 Foppiano Petite Sirah (USA, California, Sonoma County)

Bump.

Any update on the date or location?

Late October is out for us. Only Sat's that would work for us are the 3rd or 10th. if it was a Friday it might open things up.

What will the location of this event be? South Bay?

Weekends are filling up, what dates are working for folks?

trifecta wrote:What will the location of this event be? South Bay?

Weekends are filling up, what dates are working for folks?

How does either Friday 10/19 or 10/26 sound. The 26th might be nice because we could conceivable convince people from so-cal to come up for both the woot Halloween AND some good old wine instead of making them choose both.

My place in Santa Clara is available, though this time is is a 1 BR apartment so it may be cozy if we get 10+ attendees. We'll say it is the place unless someone else wishes to host.


So 10/19, 10/20, or 10/26?

cmaldoon wrote:How does either Friday 10/19 or 10/26 sound. The 26th might be nice because we could conceivable convince people from so-cal to come up for both the woot Halloween AND some good old wine instead of making them choose both.

My place in Santa Clara is available, though this time is is a 1 BR apartment so it may be cozy if we get 10+ attendees. We'll say it is the place unless someone else wishes to host.


So 10/19, 10/20, or 10/26?

10/26 would be perfect for me.

I'm contemplating taking a day off work to go to the woot Haunted house tasting on the 25th.

ajrod27 wrote:10/26 would be perfect for me.

I'm contemplating taking a day off work to go to the woot Haunted house tasting on the 25th.

I'll be leaving early as opposed to taking off but I'll certainly be there. The 26th is an off Friday for some (including me)

cmaldoon wrote:I'll be leaving early as opposed to taking off but I'll certainly be there. The 26th is an off Friday for some (including me)

If I'm going to drive 4 hours roundtrip, I'm going to make a whole day out of it. I have a club shipment I need to pick-up in Napa and a few cases at winebid. I'd also like to stop at Wellington vineyards and pick up some of his 2010 Duke. CAGrl brought a bottle of the Duke to the Fig Cafe during the last gathering and I thought it was an amazing QPR, especially at the case price!

cmaldoon wrote:How does either Friday 10/19 or 10/26 sound. The 26th might be nice because we could conceivable convince people from so-cal to come up for both the woot Halloween AND some good old wine instead of making them choose both.

My place in Santa Clara is available, though this time is is a 1 BR apartment so it may be cozy if we get 10+ attendees. We'll say it is the place unless someone else wishes to host.


So 10/19, 10/20, or 10/26?

10/19 works for me, I might be able to get 10/20 to work, and 10/26 will never work for me.

Carry on.

JOATMON wrote:10/19 works for me, I might be able to get 10/20 to work, and 10/26 will never work for me.

Carry on.

10/20 and 10/26 won't work for us. Maybe on 10/19.

Other then 10/13-14 & 11/2-4, I'm open. Looking forward to this, should be quite an experience.

Ok, I think 10/19 is a go based on responses.

It will start at 7 and go until whenever (though I'd love for people to arrive relatively punctually so everyone can enjoy each wine.

I have 24 glasses and 8 decanters so I think we're set as far as those go.

Please reply with attendance, any +'s , and what bottle (or a subset that you'll choose from if undecided)

Given my travel and work schedule it's unlikely I'll be able to come to the Bay Area that weekend. If I do, however, I will certainly attend.

cmaldoon wrote:Ok, I think 10/19 is a go based on responses.


Please reply with attendance, any +'s , and what bottle (or a subset that you'll choose from if undecided)

I guess I'll have to make 10/19 work; wouldn't want to miss out on this event! I'll bring a 1994 Hess Collection Mt. Veeder Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon.

P.S.
This would also be a good time to settle up on the sherry order.

ajrod27 wrote:I guess I'll have to make 10/19 work; wouldn't want to miss out on this event! I'll bring a 1994 Hess Collection Mt. Veeder Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon.

P.S.
This would also be a good time to settle up on the sherry order.

Absolutely on the Sherry. I've tried the east India from my stash. Tasty stuff. Not out of this world but fantastic at the $23 price tag

You can add me and my +1 to the attendance list. Will work on a wine subset list tonight

Thanks for hosting.

trifecta wrote:You can add me and my +1 to the attendance list. Will work on a wine subset list tonight

Thanks for hosting.

Great, I have you on the list

I can't make this one. I'll just have to live vicariously through your comments here.

chemvictim wrote:I can't make this one. I'll just have to live vicariously through your comments here.

Mmmm. That bottle of '45 Latour is looking fantastic... And I'm going to LOVE sharing it with all of my fellow Wooters at this tasting. ;-)

cmaldoon wrote:Ok, I think 10/19 is a go based on responses.

It will start at 7 and go until whenever (though I'd love for people to arrive relatively punctually so everyone can enjoy each wine.

I have 24 glasses and 8 decanters so I think we're set as far as those go.

Please reply with attendance, any +'s , and what bottle (or a subset that you'll choose from if undecided)

10/19 sounds good.

I'm undecided on the wine I'll bring yet.

bsevern wrote:10/19 sounds good.

I'm undecided on the wine I'll bring yet.

Glad to have you. Let us know when you decide on a bottle. I want to post the enticing list of aged wines for everyone to drool over :-)

cmaldoon wrote:Glad to have you. Let us know when you decide on a bottle. I want to post the enticing list of aged wines for everyone to drool over :-)

I had a request for this, and I too am curious to try it, so here's my bottle:

1988 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Napa Valley

Drool away

bsevern wrote:I had a request for this, and I too am curious to try it, so here's my bottle:

1988 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Napa Valley

Drool away

Does that mean that I have to use the 1987 corison just to have the oldest bottle?;-)

cmaldoon wrote:Does that mean that I have to use the 1987 corison just to have the oldest bottle?;-)

Ha. Both opt narrowed down selections are older, but I'm guessing your Corison is showing nicely.

trifecta wrote:Ha. Both opt narrowed down selections are older, but I'm guessing your Corison is showing nicely.

Well.... '84 IS my birth year....

cmaldoon wrote:Well.... '84 IS my birth year....

Well I do have a bottle of 1984 Livingston Moffett Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Rockpile Vineyard, but Art asked first

bsevern wrote:Well I do have a bottle of 1984 Livingston Moffett Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Rockpile Vineyard, but Art asked first

Oh I'm sure nobody would mind if you brought both

ajrod27 wrote:Oh I'm sure nobody would mind if you brought both

LOL....perhaps I will.

Bump. Anyone else coming? This date worked for you Joatmon...

I have narrowed down my list to whats shown below. Bringing two, maybe three.

1986 Clos du Bois Marlstone (winemaker John Hawley)
1993 Lindemans Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 45
1997 Madrigal Petite Sirah
1997 Optima Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 Ramsay Alicante Bouschet

trifecta wrote:I have narrowed down my list to whats shown below. Bringing two, maybe three.

1986 Clos du Bois Marlstone (winemaker John Hawley)
1993 Lindemans Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 45
1997 Madrigal Petite Sirah
1997 Optima Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 Ramsay Alicante Bouschet

Lindemanns, Optima, Ramsay

It would be nice to see how an Ausie cab aged, I've heard that '97s might be passing prime, and there are Ramsay ABs on wine if for $5. We can choose as a group.

cmaldoon wrote:Lindemanns, Optima, Ramsay

It would be nice to see how an Ausie cab aged, I've heard that '97s might be passing prime, and there are Ramsay ABs on wine if for $5. We can choose as a group.

The AB I can throw in as a third bottle for kicks. Picked it up for $5 on winebid a while back. I am leaning towards the clos du bois and lindeman's. The 97 madrigal is not past it's prime yet. It was a good year and like any vintage, depends on the producer. I would be careful with generalizing regarding prime, as it might trick you into opening a bottle that could go much longer. Also could be the famed but less understood "dumb phase" debate.

Put me down as a maybe still. If I do show though I will probably bring 2-3 of the ps we all picked up from the tour.

cmaldoon wrote:Bump. Anyone else coming? This date worked for you Joatmon...

The date works, but this stupid infection we picked up somewhere may hold me back.