dhammer53

cordelli posted this after WineDo 6 last year.

Originally Posted by cordelli

Last night was tough, and it's getting tougher and tougher at these events. Over the years it's gone from what seemed like random bottles to what could only be called a wonderful collection last night. The strange thing is there was no organized theme or whatever to bring this or that, but yet it all worked out.

I will start off by saying that any of the two dozen plus wines was perfectly drinkable. It's rare I'm anywhere other than a few wineries I know that pour that many at a tasting that I love I will ever say that about a dozen types of wine.

However, that being said, we have this mental thing of comparing one to the other, trying to figure out which is better or which is the best. There is no winner, just like there was no winner for the food, people taste, people choose what they like, and leave what they don't. There will never be agreement on which is which.

The champagnes were wonderful. I could easily enjoy any of them. Each a little different, all a bit on the dry side, the yeast and bubbles setting them apart. Like bigger bubbles, had one of those. Smaller ones? Had that too.

I choose not to try every wine, so if I don't mention one that doesn't mean anything other than either I didn't have it, I was already familiar with it, or I had it and didn't remember which was which. The wines being poured were far outpacing the wines I was drinking.

I may have missed some wines, but there were plenty of people there who can fill in. Not everybody will agree with everything I tasted, and I certainly don't agree with everybody else who tastes a wine. As I said several times last night, that's why there is a Coke and why there is a Pepsi, some people don't care and some really do care.

I will once again echo what some others have said. The quality of this group of wines was totally outstanding. Twas a very enjoyable evening.

I think cordelli hit the nail on the head with his remarks.

DLroads

So far, the list is 'heavy' on the red side, but it will get balanced. I do have a standby a nice old California Riesling that I may favorably consider bringing in in lieu of one of the previous bottles, but let's see. The plus one (a friend of mine who could not attend last year) may pull in a bonus bubble. But, we'd see.

Edited: I am leaning towards bringing that '90 Riesling (already asked storage to send it). I am not sure which one to take out from the previous ones but once I verify the condition of the bottle I'd figure it out.

blort

Those on standby are in luck -- turns out my +1 is pregnant.

I will do a better job of timing next year so we can make WineDo 8. Will also try to stop by towards the end of the evening this year with a bottle (of wine) and at least say hello.

dhammer53

You both cleared. Paypal info sent.

This is the only acceptable reason not to attend. Congrats to you and the +1.

If anyone else wants to come, you'll be #1 on the waitlist.

dh

BOB W

^^

Now, who do I know that can find a bottle Bundaberg to bring with them?

Pooch

Hmmm ... that's a tough one

Pooch

Congratulations blort and +1! And many thanks for your consideration of the date so I can attend

Dan -have sent payment - looking forward to it ... now to try and source a decent Californian (wine that is!) from 'the land downunda' ... unless y'all are willing to risk an oz bubbly?

dhammer53

There are still a few seats available if anyone wants to join in the fun.
For the cost of dinner + a bottle of wine, you'll have a wonderful experience with Flyertalkers/Wine Geeks.

dan

Eastbay1K

A white bonus bottle:
Donkey and Goat 2011 Grenache Blanc, El Dorado (Unfiltered, native yeast, neutral French oak)

https://donkeyandgoat.com/store/item...grenache-blanc

mjm

That is a very cool move.

Eastbay1K

Anything I can do to try and tempt you for a "drop in visit" one of these years.

mjm

Come up to Sebastopol in Aug.? (7/31-8/3) Me and lots of wine......

HPN-HRL

I went over to dhammer53's last night to pay, so now I am all set. I will be bringing the ACV 2010 Eloge; once the wine list gets closer to being finalized I will see if it makes sense to bring a bonus dessert bottle.

dhammer53

I wish, but have some new family business to attend too.

The OP is expecting his first grandchild 8/15.

The first post has been updated to reflect additional bottles and payments.

dh

monitor

We also wish but we have business business at the turn of that month.

BTW OP, congratulations. Better yet, mazel tov.