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@baqui63 Not snooty “wine people”, just people who like wine! More accurately: people who like learning more about wine, about what wine they like, and sharing that enthusiasm with others.

@tburritt sorry for the troll… was kidding about the whole snooty thing…

FWIW, I have a 220 bottle wine cellar in my basement, almost totally full, with another three or four cases of wine stacked up near it and another half case heading my way of today’s very last wine.woot. Last night, I opened a 2008 Sextant Zin (from ww, of course) and it was wonderful.

While @meh is probably more of a beer and gin drinker, I doubt she’d say no to good wine.

@baqui63 i love beer and gin!

@nematic I am near greenlake also…

@tburritt I went into a launch party pack and would be open to sharing, but would need a different venue - our house (with a newborn to boot) just isn’t set up for entertaining groups

@nematic Nice! I could get the tasting room at Bellevue Wine Storage, that’s no problem at all.

@tburritt I would be interested if you still need more people

@StingingJ I’m wishing now I had done that - I didn’t feel like I knew enough about wine to be a labrat and am regretting it if for no other reason than a good opportunity for a party to eat good food and drink WINE!

@trifecta From the bernardus thread:
trifecta (2)
schripsemas (2)
twich22 (2)
Redstone_ (Qty?)

Redstone_ (2)

@trifecta i would be in for 2

@trifecta I’ll be in for 2. I think that gets us to a case.

@airynne Great! I am willing to purchase and hold until we can split things up. Unless someone more central (I’m in Tacoma) would like to do it. With some new user names, I’m not sure if I’ve met anyone at previous Seattle woot meetups…
So at two bottles each we have:

• trifecta
• schripsemas
• twich22
• Redstone_
• StingingJ
• airynne

@trifecta Thanks trifecta! I live in Maple Valley and work in Seattle, so if my locations can help logistically to get people their wine, hit me up.

@Redstone_ Purchase made. Total was $223.64 after tax, which comes out to $18.64 per bottle or $37.27 each. I’ll post back in this thread once the wine arrives. Thanks everyone!

@trifecta thanks! Keep us informed!

@Twich22 @schripsemas @Redstone_ @StingingJ @airynne Bernardus has arrived and is sitting in the cellar. 55F and completely dark.

@trifecta I have to run through Tacoma tomorrow around 1pm, otherwise, I can make time any day next week.

@trifecta Cool. The Tercero Verbiage Rouge is sitting in my cellar as well. 54F right now. Totally dark. I am off for most of next week. We can make a swap whenever. We can consolidate bottles to one person too so that people only need to make 1 pick up.

@airynne @Twich22 I was thinking it might be easier to swap bottles at some kind of meetup, if that happens relatively soon, maybe a remote launch party? We are flying down for the Launch Party in Carneros on March 3rd though, so if the remote parties happen the same day we won’t be in town. Lots of old friends we are looking forward to seeing there! I can also find time Thurs/Fri of next week (Feb 8/9). I have a pickup at Full Pull that I need to grab, so we could meet there or can arrange for a different plan.

In the old days of woot when we lived down in the bay area we used to have semi regular meetups that typically had themes, which were a great opportunity to get to learn a lot and taste a wide variety wine. It would be fun if we could get that going.

@trifecta I’m good either way. Sad I can’t come down for the actual launch party, but I just wasn’t sure if the dates were going to work so I didn’t sign up

@trifecta im down for whatever. I got a remote party pack as well.

@Twich22 Thanks Twich22! We’re going to need a ledger to keep track of all this. Looking forward to putting faces to screen names at some point.

Thanks @Twich22! I concur with @trifecta - looking forwards to putting faces with names.

I did go ahead and skip this one because I realized I have something like 3 cases of wine still in shipping boxes because I have nowhere to put them and this was an unknown wine to me. But the excitement in the main post about it did make me sad. You will all have to tell me what a mistake I’ve made.

@airynne if you’d like my bottle from twich’s case, it’s all yours

@blacklotus90 No, I really have nowhere left to put anything. I’ll grab it next time. Thank you for offering though.

@Twich22 Thanks Twich! It will be fun to meet some of you folks. A tool to use would be pretty awesome to keep track of this stuff. I am happy that I even got a bottle. First come first served makes sense, after whoever bought the case has what they want.

@Twich22 Agreed. I think be specific and first comes first served. If it is a popular autobuy that warrants multiple cases someone else may need to step up to purchase and split another…

@trifecta Come spring/summer I’m happy to host a ‘swap meet’ to exchange wines - I have great deck that is just screaming to be used for a wine event - though we should try and do something before then…

Price was $21.30 per bottle with tax

@Twich22 How do you want coordinate paying you or do you want to wait till we have a gathering??
Hopefully in the future casemates will provide tools that make this easy to do and we each just pay for our portion of the case…

@lindylouwho you can just pay whenever you recieve the bottle. That way i wont feel bad if someone never comes to pick theirs up! I take most forms of currency. Preferably bitcoin.

The case is hanging out in my cellar.

@Twich22 Awesome. I’m not sure how to coordinate picking up/paying since there doesn’t appear to be a way of directly messaging someone. Want to text/call my google voice #? six won six, nein won fyve, 9276.

@schripsemas You can always PM me on woot as well, if you have an account. My name is Twich22 over there as well.

@Twich22 Do you want these out of your cellar or do you want to wait to see if we can pull together a ‘swap meet’? If you want to clear up the space I’m happy to coordinate a quick meetup via PM on woot. I’m lindalinda over there…

@lindylouwho they are fine in my cellar

For tracking purposes, schripsemas picked up his bottles today.

@ToastedRavioli me too, on both

@ToastedRavioli are you perhaps also a St. Louis transplant? The username makes me curious.

@mschuette Yep, originally from STL. Went for the ravioli instead of its other culinary claim to fame, gooey butter cake.

@ToastedRavioli I’m in the Greenlake/Wallingford area as well, and would definitely be down to split case(s) and taste wine(s)! And if anybody in the area is into beer, too (it is Seattle), I’m a homebrewer.

@airynne I think… Here? It can be a pain to find the information between all of the comments on the wine.

@lindylouwho message below. I put it in the wrong place.

@airynne Are weekends or weekdays better for you? My weekends are pretty flexible and during the week Mon/Wed would work best for me - I have night classes on Tues/Thurs this quarter.

@lindylouwho Weekends are probably easier, but my weekends this month were looking crazy busy. I do have the 10th open though. You can email me (my user name here at gmail) or PM me at woot where I have the same user name.

@lindylouwho But it would be even better for me if you can wait till we have a meetup/swap.

@airynne That works better for me as well… I’ll hold on to them for you…

@airynne Just synching up for Sunday. I have these two bottles of the Zaca Mesa Z Blanc for you. That’s all have down in my spreadsheet for exchanges between you and I. Does that jibe with your expectations?
I’m looking forward to Sunday and putting some names with faces…

@lindylouwho Yep

@grum Ooh, if you paste the offer it goes all fancy.

@grum I do.

@aces219 Did they specify when that will happen? Don’t have a remote pack myself.

@trifecta I had bought the in person launch party but can’t go, so they confirmed I would get remote packs. More to come on that.

@aces219 Got a remote party. I’m going to have so many casemate shirts. I hope they are comfy

@aces219 @airynne what exactly are the party packs? I don’t get it.

From the Kickstarter:
Remote Launch Party Pack (appetizers and beverages serving 10, curated by Sonoma-based WCC). Includes 3 Launch Party shirts.

@aces219 We are definitely up for joining in the festivities for a remote launch pack. I have plenty of wine to share. Looking forward to meeting folks and It would be a good opportunity to square up on some split cases as well.

@aces219 I didn’t purchase a remote launch pack - regretting now… If anyone is planning a local launch party and wants to include new casemates friends I’m happy to oblige… Agree with @trifecta - it would be a great first opportunity to meet and swap some wine!

@aces219 @lindylouwho @trifecta Im down

@aces219 I previously mentioned in this topic that if we need a venue, I’m happy to host a remote party at the tasting room inside Bellevue Wine Storage, and I did not get a party pack.

@tburritt great. I’m a member there too! They have not yet shared timing on party packs, nor do I know if the items within are perishable. I am out of town the first 2 weekends in March, so it would need to be an evening or a subsequent weekend.

@airynne did you get the code already for the shirts? I got a code for launch party but it’s only for one shirt.

@aces219 the one code worked for up to 3 shirts.

I’m happy to share my launch pack if someone else can host. I’m pretty far away from everyone to host at my place.

@aces219 Nice, then I can just be an attendee I thought they said it would be March 3?

@tburritt that is when the in person party is that I cannot go to as I’m out of town. Wasn’t sure about timing for remote packs.

@airynne my code didn’t I ordered 2 and it charged me $5. Oh well.

@aces219 was t the launch shirt or the launch party shirt. Same design but one says K on the bottom and the other says launch party.

@airynne party. I separately got 1 of the launch shirts

@aces219 @lindylouwho @trifecta @Twich22 me too…

@aces219 @lindylouwho @moonhat @Twich22 It looks like the remote launch party packs are going out 2/27 and arriving on 3/1. We’ll be around the weekends of 3/10 and 3/24 if a gathering ends up happening.

I could also do either of those dates.

I am gone the whole weekend over St patricks day.

@aces219 XL Launch Party Plz!

@Twich22 Would prefer 3 but will take 4 if no other takers.

@tburritt I’m still considering getting 2, but I really don’t want anymore than that.

@airynne Yeah, 2-4 is about all I want too… unless a few more people jump in, I guess we’re on our own.

I am mildly interested but I’m an Iron Horse club member and have quite a bit of Pinot because of it. If you can get a full case, I’d be in for a few, otherwise I’ll be fine without.

@airynne Cases are sold out so I just picked up a 3 pack…

@StingingJ I was thinking about it but timing is tricky. I will be out of town the next 2 weekends. Items in the party pack are perishable but I’m not sure how perishable (cheese?) and need adult sig.

@aces219 if not too perishable i would be good with waiting for a few weeks and using the occasion to settle up with a number of folks. I would bring my pack of course!

@StingingJ I’m good just about any weekend this month, except the 17/18th. I believe we’ve had a couple people offer locations up so that’s really what it will depend on. I’m more than happy to host, but I’m an hour to 2 hour drive for most so it’s probably better if someone more central hosts.

@StingingJ I’d love a get together but as I don’t have a remote pack I’ll defer to dates/availability of those who do. I’m available most weekends except the 24th (Tequila and Tacos festival in Portland). I’d be happy to host at some point but would prefer to do so in the summer so we can use the deck. However, if there aren’t any other options I can be flexible…

@StingingJ and others how is March 31? It looks like items in party pack should keep that long. It is Easter weekend but people have ruled out other weekends it appears.

@aces219 @StingingJ I can do that day.

@aces219 @airynne thats sounds good to me. I would bring my party pack as well and other selections if parts of the party pack dont make it that long

@aces219 @airynne @StingingJ I work until 9 pm that night but can visit and bring all my wines after that if you are still going…

@aces219 @airynne @StingingJ @Twich22
The 31st works for me!

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @StingingJ @Twich22 31st likely won’t work for us. But I am still game for the 10th or 24th.

@aces219 @lindylouwho @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 Starting to seem like we will need 2 meet ups.

@aces219 @airynne @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 So - who is going to make the executive decision on when we plan a get together to meet and drink/swap wine? What is availability if we push this into April? I’m around most weekends - currently back in college (midlife crisis) so generally stay pretty close to home. My only conflict right now is Mar 24.

@aces219 @lindylouwho @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 First 2 weekends of April work for me, but I’m in Southern CA after that through the end of the month.

@airynne @lindylouwho @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 what about Sun 3/25?

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @StingingJ @Twich22 Sunday 3/25 works. For April, as of right now, the 7th/8th and 21st/22nd work as well.

@trifecta I’d love 2 bottles, is that possible?

@moonhat @trifecta I’m still down for 2 (or 3).

@moonhat @mschuette Sure thing. I have you both down for 2 bottles for now. We’ll see if anyone else wants in. $11.54 a bottle after the state takes it cut.

@trifecta Ill take 2 I guess if you still have any to offer. I have never tried Scotts Zin, so I suppose I must. We need to start a spreadsheet or something to keep tabs on all these bottles. It really wouldnt be hard to start a google docs spreadsheet and just put all the offers up there with all the names… It would even make splitting cases in the future easier… Maybe I will make one at some point if I have the time and remember to do so.

@Twich22 Scott Harvey case is spoken for. I did create my own spreadsheet to keep track I’ve what I committed to and who committed on my purchases. Haven’t tracked the ones I wasn’t involved with though. Google docs spreadsheet could work.

@Twich22 sorry, got confused on names. You and I are in for qty4 and there are two others with 2.

@trifecta oops, lol. I already signed up didnt i? See what i mean about that spreadsheet!

A google doc would be great. I’ve also started a sheet to keep track of just what I’ve been involved with, but it would be good to have everything in one place.

@moonhat @mschuette @Twich22 I got an email from Casemates saying that they can’t fulfill our order for 2013 Scott Harvey Zin (see that offer thread for full email). They offered to send the 2014 instead or I can cancel.

I can keep the placed if you guys still want the 2014, but you would need to absorb my bottles. I liked the stats, vineyard sourcing and style description of the 2013 more than the 2014. So I’m out. I’ll be cancelling the order unless I hear back that the group is going to take my 4 bottles. Cutoff is tomorrow at 9AM.

@mschuette @trifecta @Twich22 I’m good with cancelling

@moonhat @mschuette @trifecta bummer. Cancel away.

@moonhat @trifecta @Twich22 I would have been fine with the 2014, but I do not want the whole case.

@aces219 I have no idea if I can make it, but would vote for the 25th b/c of the following weekend being easter

@aces219 25th for me. I have splits with @Twich22 @airynne @Redstone_ @StingingJ @schripsemas @blacklotus90 @lindylouwho

@aces219 @blacklotus90 @lindylouwho @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 25th for me too. Do we have a location?

@airynne @blacklotus90 @lindylouwho @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 I just booked the party room at Wine Storage Bellevue from 2-5 pm on Sunday the 25th. $75, would be great if we can all kick in.

@aces219 @airynne @blacklotus90 @lindylouwho @Redstone_ @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22

I would love to show up, but am off to the hospital now to welcome our first kid in to the world. Don’t think we’ll be up for this sort of event that quickly!

@aces219 i can do the 25th. I work until 9pm the 31st

@aces219 @airynne @blacklotus90 @lindylouwho @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @trifecta Awesome! Ill see you the 25th and bring all my boxes of wine with me!

@schripsemas Congrats! I’m only holding a couple bottles for you, no rush.

@schripsemas Awesome!

@schripsemas Congratulations!

@trifecta Shoot, sorry mate! I’d forgotten you were holding some for me. Will figure something out in early April if that works?

@aces219 @airynne @blacklotus90 @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22
The 25th it is! I’m happy to pitch in to cover the cost of the rental. Looking forward to putting names with faces…

@aces219 Would totally be down but I’ll be out of state on vacation that week have fun y’all!

@aces219 I’m in, will chip in

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @Redstone_ @StingingJ @Twich22 @nematic @tburritt Sounds like we are up to 6 or 7 plus guests. Looking forward to it. Is there parking available at BWS?

@airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 there is. If it fills up, you can park in the office park across the street since it’s a Sunday. When you arrive, go to the office and she should let you up. My cell is seven seven three - eight one seven - two three seven nine should you need to contact me that day.

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 So I know there are a couple party packs at play here, but if there are any bottles in there you would rather keep than share, I have no problem bringing wine to chip in. Same on the food front. Maybe if @Winedavid49 has some labrat bottles for us they could show up as well…
Stoked to get Seattle gatherings going, hopefully this is the first of many.

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 @Winedavid49 Wine Country Connect would be happy to send a few Lab Rat bottles to the gathering! Can you confirm the date of the gathering is the 25th? Also, who would like to receive the wine? Please shoot me an email with your address: ariana@winecountryconnect.com. Thank you!

@aces219 @airynne @arianaWCC @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 @Winedavid49 I responded to Ariana and gave her the BWS address for shipping (they can receive it under my name).

@airynne @arianaWCC @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 @Winedavid49 Great, thank you!

@airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 @Winedavid49 We have 8 bottles of drink soon wine in the party packs, plus the lab rat bottles, so I’d say we are covered (and please bring friends!) If you have a specific bottle you’d like to share with aficionados, always appreciated of course. Extra food never hurts either.

@airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 @Winedavid49 I would particularly like a volunteer to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 @Winedavid49 Any chance you could give a preview of what the party pack wines are? Might help with decision of bringing additional or not. Thanks!

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 sound right. i’ll get with Ariana.

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta

I got a Meh Zin, a 2013 oregon PN, and a 15 Napa Rose. Ill also be bringing all the boxes of casemates purchases I need to hand out, and maybe some backup bottles too thought it sounds like we are going to have plenty of wine!

I’ve got a 2011 Wellington Zin, Meh Zin, North by NorthWest Chard, and a Pedroncelli Merlot in my party pack. I was planning to bring 2 bottles with me. You guys tell me which you’d prefer. I’m willing to bring any of them.

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 @Winedavid49 I’m still working to line up child care, but think i’ll make it. I have a good amount of various woot wines in my cellar from the last 8 years or so. Any special requests? I was thinking i should bring a 2003 Kronos if folks are Corison fans.

@aces219 what sort of non alcoholic beverages are you thinking? Water/coffee? Also, whats the tasting room like, do we need to bring plates for the food? Wine glasses?

@StingingJ my kids (8 and 5) will be there with iPads and toys. You (and anyone else) are welcome to do same. Sunday afternoon is tough childcare-wise.

@StingingJ water primarily, maybe sparkling and not. It’s more that it’s difficult for me to haul water along with everything else. They have glasses, can anyone remember about plates?

@aces219 im up for bringing the water, was going to hit up costco for some more cheese anyway. Unfortunately, we have 3 kids under 3 so not yet old enough to entertain themselves looking forward to those years!

@aces219 @airynne @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 @Winedavid49 Yum! Let me know what I can bring be it wine - tho it sounds like we’ll have plenty - to snacks and/or non-alcoholic drinks. Do we need plates/napkins etc?

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 @Winedavid49 I’m not going to turn down Corison if someone brings it… But it might not be the best day for it. I’ll probably pull a couple bottles to share if needed/wanted.

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 @Winedavid49 Just a heads up that we plan to bring another couple with us. Are we planning to use paypal as a way to square up on split cases?

@aces219 @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 Paypal works for me, but I can also just bring cash. Whatever works best for everyone else.

@airynne Since others have the Meh zin coming as well, how about bringing the Chardonnay and the Merlot?

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22
Wine list so far for Sunday. I’ll plan on bringing a couple other bottles to fill in the gaps. Worst case we go home with half empty bottles and have variety at the house for a couple days.

• aces219 bottles
• Meh Zin (Twich22)
• Chehalem Pinot (Twich22)
• McEvoy Ranch Rose (Twich22)
• North by Northwest Chardonnay (airynne)
• Pedroncelli Merlot (airynne)
• 3 Unknown Lab Rat bottles (courtesy WCC)
• Hawley Viognier (trifecta)
• Ensemble Cellars Release #9 (trifecta)

@aces219 @airynne @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 I’ll look in my cellar and bring something fun to try. I’ll pick a varietal that isn’t on the list. Looks like we have a good assortment to try.
I may bring my sister with me.

Should I bring a stack of plates/napkins?

@lindylouwho that would be great since I can’t remember what they have in the room. I know we are good on glassware though.

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22
Hey all, I wanted to stop by real quick since im mentioned and we have some splits to resolve at some point. I’ve had a death in the family recently and wont be making it. I am still absolutely committed to the splits we have made, but will have to make arrangements to deal with that later (if you all still are willing to give up those bottles after trying them!). I hope you have a great time and I will make it to the next get together. Thanks for understanding and have a blast on Sunday.

@aces219 @airynne @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22
No problem on holding the Cinsault for you. And if anyone else wants a couple of bottles I bought a case and have more than I need… This was the Onesta Cinsault if anyone is interested and wants to look back at the thread for the offer…

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22
Hey ya’ll, I’ve got the Labrat bottles at BWS (thanks @arianaWCC !). We’ll have the pleasure of previewing:

• Sidetrack at Pomar Junction
• 2012 Château Bianca Pinot Noir Winery Estate Reserve Wetzel Estate
• 2014 Zaca Mesa Viognier

But wait there’s more! She also sent some spices and oils (and dry pasta) to sample as a preview to Sunday’s gourmet.woot offering, with the hope that we’ll like it and post in the forum over there. BWS isn’t set up for pasta, so I’ll try it myself tonight, but if you’ve got any snacks that could benefit from spicy spices, vinegar, or olive oil…bring 'em!

Since we’re getting close, just thought I’d check… @aces219 have you gotten the banquet permit yet? Needs to be done at least the day before IIRC.

@airynne @arianaWCC @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 I don’t know anything about needing a banquet permit. Is this a new requirement? Tony didn’t mention to me.

@aces219
It’s not new, always required by both King County and BWS (there’s a sign on the door of the Amoroso Room). It’s $10, I can do it for you if you want, it’s just two clicks since I have an account and regularly get them for my events there.

https://lcb.wa.gov/licensing/banquet-permits

@tburritt not sure how I missed that but it’s been a couple years since I rented the room. Now I know! Would be great if you can get it.

@aces219 Done

@aces219 @airynne @arianaWCC @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 Whoops, I mis-read. The gourmet listing is today, Saturday, so I tasted everything and posted about it. I’ll still bring all the spicy bottles on Sunday in hopes there are things to put them on.

@airynne @arianaWCC @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 I took pictures of all the stuff but can’t figure out how to post on mobile.

2 loaves of beer bread are baking…smells great!

@airynne @arianaWCC @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

@airynne @arianaWCC @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

@aces219 @airynne @arianaWCC @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 So just to make sure that I’m not missing anything in my spreadsheet of cases shared:
I’m expecting to get 2 Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir from @trifecta and 4 Cadaretta Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from @airynne; I’m expecting to give Kale Wines Sonoma County Home Run Cuvee 4 bottles to @tburritt and 2 to @airynne and I’m expecting to give @lindylouwho 4 bottles of cornerstone syrah. I have about 4 extra bottles of the cornerstone syrah if anyone wants some please let me know and I’ll bring them.

@aces219 @airynne @arianaWCC @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 If any one bought the Judd’s Hill and wants to part with a few bottles I would be interested! I missed out on the offer due to travel…

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Updated Wine List:
McEvoy Ranch Rose (Twich22)
Sofia Rose (aces219)
North by Northwest Chardonnay (airynne)
North by Northwest Riesling (aces219)
Zaca Mesa Viognier (courtesy WCC)
Hawley Viognier (trifecta)
Chehalem Pinot (Twich22)
Chateau Bianca Pinot (courtesy WCC)
Hawley Pinot (aces219)
Meh Zin (Twich22)
Sivas Sonoma Old Vine Zin (aces219)
Wellington Zinfandel (aces219)
Wellington Syrah (aces219)
Pedroncelli Merlot (airynne)
Pomar Juntion Vineyards Sidetrack (courtesy WCC)
Ensemble Cellars Release #9 (trifecta)

Lots to choose from here! The only major varietals I don’t see here are Cab/Cab Franc/Malbec/Petite Sirah. I might throw one or two of those in as well. Again, half consumed bottles can always come home!

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 im planning on bringing a blackford 2003 cab sauv and a dubost negrette!

@aces219 @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 didn’t we decide on settling up? Was PayPal okay?

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 I’ll bring cash and be PayPal ready. I owe twich22 $5.37, owe airynne $42.60, and stingingj owes me $37.27. Cheers!

@trifecta How many of the Cadaretta did you want? I thought you had 4, but if you only want 2, that’s fine (2 less bottles for me to carry over today).

@trifecta Nevermind. That’s net. Got it.

@Twich22 do you have Cadaretta for me? I said I preferred 3 but am OK with 4.

@airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 we are about 10-15 min late but Kim at WSB said she will let you up…just go to the office.

@StingingJ I bought a case of the Judd’s hill but missed the delivery yesterday so did not have any to bring. I’d probably be willing to sell you a bottle or two next time we meet up if you are interested.

@justinh Come join us on Sunday if you can!

Great to meet you all! I am Kelly Rabin on Facebook if anyone would like to connect that way. There is a wine.woot group there too.

@aces219 Erin Abraham on FB

I don’t do social medias whenever I can avoid them. Venmo and paypal are the most I do.

@airynne Enjoyed meeting everyone and putting names to faces. Any chance someone (@tburritt ?) could post a photo of the damage… er… lineup?

@airynne @trifecta
Wo!

@airynne @tburritt Thanks for posting. We should do it again soon, but maybe a few less wines next time!

@tburritt @trifecta Yeah, I think I only tried a quarter of those, definitely need to do again with maybe a little less.

@airynne @tburritt We had talked about having a general theme for the next meet, and I remember that you haven’t had many good WA cabs. Maybe a tasting devoted to WA cabs? I have a few I’ve been waiting to open.

@tburritt @trifecta that would be fantastic!

@trifecta The June dates work for me. May is kind of crazy for me. Any location is good for me.

@tburritt @airynne @aces219 @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @Twich22 @schripsemas @a000612 Any other votes out there on dates?

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta

I can do May 5th.
I am out of town the weekend of May 19th. I will also be out of town at the very end of May and Start of June, but I can probably do June 9th/10th.

@trifecta I can do May 5th and June 9/10. I’d be tentative for May 19/20

@a000612 @aces219 @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 My entire June is open, but all of May is now booked (work is sending me to Europe!)

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Sounding like June 9/10 getting some votes. Better chance of good weather as well, which keeps our options more open as to venue.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

June 9/10 works for me! Are these generally family-friendly gatherings?

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 any weekend except 5/5 works for me

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 That will depend on the venue I suppose. Last time we were at Bellevue wine storage and technically the permit they require makes you sign up to no minors being present. If hosted at someone’s house that would be up to them. Since we’ve only had one so far we don’t have much in the way of statistics.

@a000612 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 actually I just looked at this. the permit asks for how many people are under 21. It doesn’t say that you can’t have any. At least that’s my read. I think my kids were well-behaved and out of the way last time, so would like to be able to bring them if needed. Limited childcare options on Sundays. Saturdays better. Always happy to host at my house in Issaquah too.

@a000612 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 we can do 5/19 or 6/9-10. Preference for Saturday.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

Right now June 9/10 tentatively works for me, but I have to work out childcare with my wife, or perhaps bring the very little one with.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 It sounds like June 9/10 has traction. I’ll block it off and we can pick a location and specific day as we get closer.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Perusing my WA cabs I’m looking at the following short list. Should be a fun one!
1996 Portteus Cab Reserve
2004 Boudreaux Cellars Cab
2006 Page Cellars Cab, Preface
2007 Page Cellars Cab, Preface
2010 Boudreaux Cellars Cab
2012 Southard Cab, The Whipping Boy Lawrence Vineyard
2012 JB Neufeld Cab, Old Goat
2012 JB Neufeld Cab, Two Blondes Vineyard

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22
I’m out of town June 9/10, but keep me in mind for future dates!

@a000612 @aces219 @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

Any preference for which day? I see one vote for Saturday. I’m still good for either, but would like to be able to pick a specific day soon so I can get a friend to drive me this time.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Our preference would be for Saturday, but could make Sunday work as well.

@a000612 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 I vote for Saturday early evening as we have a Girl Scout zoo outing during the day. Can drop my kids at Adventure Kids. WSB seems like a good spot again if it works for others.

Sunday afternoon doable but I would have to bring the kids.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 I was hoping to check out that great deck on Green Lake if the weather is good @lindylouwho

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 It’s not right on Greenlake but I’m happy to put the deck to good use! If the weather isn’t great we can put up a canopy or hang out in the kitchen which is right off the deck - don’t all parties end up there anyway??? I could do either the 10th/11th - I blocked both out on my calendar… Looks like those with a preference are leaning towards early Saturday evening.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 Just now seeing this - we’re busy on the 9th but if you end up doing the 10th we could probably make an appearance. Otherwise, I’ll catch the next one.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta What are the rules for the wines. Do red’s that are predominantly cab work, or are we sticking to strictly the cabs.

@a000612 @aces219 @nematic @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Thanks @lindylouwho! You are so right about the kitchen! Let’s plan on Saturday the 9th in Greenlake unless we have objectors.

As for the “rules” I would say there aren’t any hard lines. The goal was just to have a WA Cab lineup so we could all learn and get some data points. Most Cab’s typically have some other Bordeaux varieties blended in. I’m not planning to bring daily drinker type bottles, but that’s mostly because I’m trying to convert @airynne . Looking forward to seeing everyone. Only 3 weeks away!

@a000612 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 yay, sounds great! Let us know what time you want us. I have tons of WA cab.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 I’ve been pretty quiet on this thread, but we are available on June 9 and would love to join in. We can also bring some WA cabs … do people typically bring “drink now” or “needs cellar time” to these events?

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 No typical yet… This will be our second gathering and our first “theme”. I would say if you have well cellared ones, bring those. If not, bring young ones. Not a big deal. I’ll probably be bringing a few from mid to late 2000’s. I’m looking forward to trying a good cross section of what the state has to offer.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 Hey All, I haven’t been around lately, but I do know I have some wine for folks and am still game to get the wine I said I was in for! I have work that day and cannot get out of that. Keep me in mind though! I should be more active and around moving forward. Great to see that the community is growing and strengthening!

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @trifecta @Twich22 I’m in!

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta Looks Like I may not be able to make it on the 9th after all. I’ll be there if I can, but may have another engagement that I will have to attend if it is on that day. Bummer.

@Redstone_ have you tried the Broken Earth Winery PULL CdR Red Blend yet? If so, how is it?

@Twich22 Its really good! I drank a bottle when it came in so I don’t have strong recollections or tasting notes though.
I do know that you wanted some of that. I am still committed to getting folks the wine they wanted that I bought too! I really do need to make a list and put it somewhere though…

We are getting pretty close to the 9th. Just wanted to confirm our host @lindylouwho is still good with Saturday the 9th and try and get a time frame. From a quick read of the this thread I believe the list below are folks that have confirmed for the 9th: @a000612, @aces219, @airynne, @ottbirdbrain, @tburritt, @trifecta
Maybe: @Twich22, @nematic
Still interested?: @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 Yes - I still plan on hosting. I will post more tomorrow (I have to run to night class right now) to set a time and start discussions about bringing some snacks and possibly 1 or 2 people coming a bit early to help me with the canopy and setup especially if it looks like rain etc… I may start a new thread on the most recent page so it’s not buried here in the middle of the older posts. If I do that I will tag everyone that is currently tagged. In the interim, until I post again if you are planning on coming please chime in on if you prefer a mid afternoon timeframe or something a bit later around 4-5??

@lindylouwho We are ok with either start time and could help with setup if needed. I have plenty of glassware and decanters I can bring as well. So far the forecast looks promising!

@a000612 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

We can only do the later start time. Me and hubby are in. Still need to figure out what wines to bring.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta

Ill be there if i can. I might be doing a wine bus to woodenville that day, but if i am not i will be at the gathering

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

I’ve been awfully quiet on this thread - but my wife and I plan on attending! Going to use it as a dry run for a babysitter/possible nanny for the wee one. Here’s hoping all goes well! We’d plan on heading over between 5:00 and 6:00.

@a000612 @aces219 @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 I will be there with a +1. We don’t have a preference on the time. I have no idea what to bring as obviously I don’t have any much experience with WA Cabs.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 I think I mentioned earlier that I can’t make the 9th. Interested in the next one, though.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 We are good with either time.

@lindylouwho I’ll take 3.

@lindylouwho @Pagefault I will take 3 as well. thanks!

The 6 available bottles are claimed - 3 each for @Pagefault and @trifecta.

@lindylouwho
Hi, we are still in.

We have the 2014 six prong, if you want a vertical.

We will bring a 2013 Joshua Maloney and 2012 Obelisco and something else moderately priced (could be the six prong 2014 or 2013 Nelms Road).

PM me and we can coordinate on what munchies would make sense for us to bring.

@ottbirdbrain A vertical could be fun! I don’t drink much Cab - maybe I’ll be converted after this - and plan to check my spreadsheet to see what other WA cabs I might have stashed away in my basement…

@lindylouwho I know I don’t have any WA cabs so I volunteer to brin both cheese with accompaniments as well as chocolate. I have quite a bit of chocolate.

@lindylouwho I’m off dairy, sigh. Will try to bring something I can eat.

@lindylouwho so I have a TON of Washington cab. How do I choose? Any particular producers that people have been wanting to try? How much wine are we thinking we are going to have anyway?

@lindylouwho Betz Pere de Famille vertical?

@aces219 I don’t do much dairy either and will have some non-dairy snacks - hummus, vegies and dolmas for sure…

@airynne Sounds good!

@aces219 The Betz vertical sounds great! I’ve heard good things, but haven’t yet tried anything from them. Typically a bottle per person or something a little less than that works. I will plan on bringing 4 bottles. One for @airynne, one for @a000612, and then a pair for the two of us. I’m still narrowing down which to bring but my short list is below:
1996 Portteus Cab Reserve
2004 Boudreaux Cellars Cab
2006 Page Cellars Cab, Preface
2007 Page Cellars Cab, Preface
2010 Boudreaux Cellars Cab
2012 Southard Cab, The Whipping Boy Lawrence Vineyard
2012 JB Neufeld Cab, Old Goat
2012 JB Neufeld Cab, Two Blondes Vineyard

@lindylouwho I think I have a total of 5 decanters. Not sure on what to bring for snacks yet, but I’ll let you know later this week. Work is crazy right now, but I’ll have my head above water by Thursday hopefully.

@a000612 @aces219 @lindylouwho @trifecta given the amount of wine you are bringing, maybe don’t worry about the snacks…but let us know if there is something you think should be included in the snacks? I’ll try to brainstorm the dairy free options. I know from the 2 years of dairy free that I did that non-dairy cheeses are just not worth it.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @trifecta
Agree - the Betz vertical sounds great. I love trying new wines. airyanne - I like to host and really need to drink down my wine stash so don’t worry about it! I like to share - it beats drinking alone! I think having a cheese tray is great for those that can have it. I’ll have a few other snacks on hand regardless. But agree - not everyone needs to bring food… I’ll PM you and @ottbirdbrain a bit later about that. I’m off for a bike ride while we have sun. We may be using the canopy and the heater this Saturday…

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @ottbirdbrain @trifecta

Sadly I will not be able to make it. I am going on a wine bus that day with friends. Sounds like you all will have a lot of fun though! Ill make the next one!

@tburritt @airynne @aces219 @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @Twich22 @schripsemas @a000612 @trifecta @ottbirdbrain @lindylouwho
Hi All, I’ve been keeping an eye on the weather - looks like we might get a bit of rain tomorrow. I’ll have a canopy for the deck but you might want to bring a light jacket. We’ll play it by ear a bit on whether we set up the wine inside or out…

Sounds like we’ll have a good variety of WA Cabs to try!
I’ll also have some La Croix sparkling water on hand.

Trifecta - if you and your crew could show up right around 4:30 we can get the canopy up and a few tables set up. Otherwise, anytime after is fine.

I’ll be sending my address out by Whisper/PM - if I miss anyone shoot me a message… Also, if is there anyone that would like to join us but hasn’t chimed in yet let me know - the more the merrier!

Oh - and please don’t judge me by my back yard - it’s been sorely neglected - something I plan to remedy this summer !

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Redstone_ @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

I’m a little short on Cabs myself, but will try to snag a good one or two on the way up I’ve a haircut near Green Lake at 4:45 and so likely will be there between 5:30 and 6:00. Not sure how child care is going to work out, so I may just stop in solo for a bit. Let me know if I you’re still in need of some snacks!

@lindylouwho Thank you SO MUCH for hosting. I had a wonderful time and am officially a WA cab convert

@a000612 got you on the list!

@tburritt @airynne @aces219 @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @Twich22 @schripsemas @a000612 @trifecta @ottbirdbrain @lindylouwho @Twitch22 @pagefault @mdhall

Would we have a theme again?

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta

I would love to make the next one. I feel bad for missing the 2nd! Plus I have cases to mate with.

@a000612 @aces219 @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22
I can make just about any weekend in September as of right now.

@a000612 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

Weekend of 8th or 22nd work for me.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Those are the two Saturdays (9/8 and 9/22) that would work for us as well.
We are good with a theme or just freeform. Will be fun to see how people’s summer has been. Nothing busier than summer in the northwest!

@lindylouwho @a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22
I wouldn’t be able to make a date in September until the weekend of the 29th and October is pretty open.
If other dates work best for the group I’ll catch you all next time…
Enjoy the sunshine and the rest of the summer!!

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @Twich22 I can’t make the weekends of 9/22 or 10/6, but everything else looks wide open!

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 October dates of 10/6 and 10/20 work for us as well. Now that it will be football season, Sundays don’t work unless it’s a bye week.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 After looking at responses and selfishly planning around my September limitations how does the afternoon of Saturday Oct 20 work for everyone??

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

I can make it in October!

@a000612 @aces219 @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

I can do October as well.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Echoing @lindylouwho for Saturday October 20th. The only wrench might be the UW game which doesn’t have a time slot yet so hoping for a noon game and an afternoon gathering. Previously listed that 10/6 would work, but something came up since then. Hope everyone is getting through this smoke ok. Looking forward to clear skies in our future.

@a000612 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

I’m in for 10/20. Can we book it?

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22
Let’s plan for 10/20 so we can get it on everyone’s calendars. We can finalize a time a bit closer to the date. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 On our calendar.

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22
We’re set!

@nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @StingingJ With a little over a month to go, here is what the roll call looks like so far for 10/20:
In: @a000612, @aces219, @airynne, @lindylouwho, @trifecta
Maybe: @mdhall, @tburritt, @Twich22
Are we meeting the same place as last time? Thoughts on a theme/focus?

Hoping for an appearance from @Redstone_ and @schripsemas because I’m still holding their Bernardus Pinot from the start of the year (2 bottles each)

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 We are a bit iffy for staying, but I will definitely put in an appearance to swap bottles. I have one for Pagefault and I think I am supposed to pick up 3 from Twich22.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 I think we can do 10/20, so long as it doesn’t conflict with the toddler’s naptime.

I don’t have a theme preference. I’ve been drinking a lot of sparkling wine for the last couple months but with this new cold weather will probably shift soon. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22
I’m back from vacation. I’m happy to host if no one else wants the honor… No preference on a theme - does anyone have any ideas?

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Welcome home! Hope that you had a great time. I think we should plan on your place unless someone else chimes in. Your place is great and is easier for most folks to get to. We’d be willing to host, but we’re not the best location for most being down in Tacoma.
As for themes, we could do another varietal night like Cab Franc, Pinot, Merlot, Bordeaux or Rhone blends, etc… Another option would be a fully blind tasting, which is always a fun way to discuss the wines with the group.
Could also do an obscure varietal theme where folks bring wines that are blends or varietal of a non-standard grape. That one helps folks get closer to the century club.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

Lets plan on my place again. We can each bring a bottle of wine and a snack to share…

I like your idea of a non standard varietal/blend theme.

How does a late afternoon time frame work for everyone?
Looking forward to it!

@a000612 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

It turns out I have a family thing in Snohomish starting at 3 that will probably run until 6, so not sure I can make it after all if you start late afternoon. I would be happy to drop off the wine that I owe people though.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22
I’m flexible on the time as long as it’s in the afternoon or later.
So, those who are planning to attend on the 20th please chime in on what time frame (afternoon, late afternoon, evening) works best for you and if is this a deal breaker on your ability to attend. I’ll send out a final RSVP the week of but this will gauge current interest/availability for the Oct 20 date. I checked the Husky football schedule and it is still TBD…

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 We are good with any start time. Stupid Pac12 nowadays won’t announce times until the week before for some games.

@a000612 @aces219 @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 Pretty much anytime works for me.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Husky kickoff is now set for 12:30pm. We are still down for whatever time you choose. If you lend your WiFi I can stream it to my phone .

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 No problem - I was planning on having it up on the TV if there was overlap…

I’ve only had a couple of responses on timing for the 20th but since the date is getting close I’m going to go ahead and finalize a time of 4:30 ish - same time as the last gathering…

@aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22

Looking forward to seeing you all.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 I’m at the mercy of a toddler’s nap schedule (or lack thereof), but I think I can make it.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @Twich22 Some of these aren’t that uncommon, but here is what I have to pick from: Alicante Bouschet, Carignan, Carmenere, Dolcetto, Gamay, Lagrein, Negroamaro, Refosco, Sagrantino, St. Laurent, Tannat, and Trousseau.

I will plan on bringing some forms for everyone to fill out if they want to see where they stand for the century club. Also, casemates is supposed to be sending a bottle or two my way for us to labrat.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @lindylouwho @mdhall @nematic @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 Unfortunately, due to a family emergency we will not be able to join at all. Hopefully, we can make the next event. Have fun ratting, etc.

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22
I’m sorry to hear that.
Family comes first…

@a000612 @aces219 @airynne @mdhall @nematic @ottbirdbrain @Pagefault @Redstone_ @schripsemas @StingingJ @tburritt @trifecta @Twich22 Sounds fun - it’s be interesting to see what everyone brings… I’m looking through my wine inventory now to pick out a couple of bottles… Decisions, Decisions!!!

@ottbirdbrain

I dont have you on my list. What wines do I owe you?

@tburritt @airynne @aces219 @lindylouwho @nematic @Redstone_ @StingingJ @Twich22 @schripsemas @a000612 @trifecta @ottbIirdbrain @lindylouwho @Twitch22 @pagefault @mdhall

I’ll have the following varietals on hand to choose from on Saturday:

White: Arvine, Frasceti, White Sangiovese (no idea about this one - it was in a holiday gift basket so I grabbed it because I’d never seen one)

Red: Cinsault, Sousao

I don’t expect we’ll get to all of them but will open based on interest… My sister will be joining us and possibly a couple of other friends…