Wozza
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Without giving away my age! I am posting a speculative Sydney event idea. A little bit different to what we have run so far in Sydney in the last few years. But it comes at a higher cost point, hence seeing if there is any serious interest.
As I hit the 21 year milestone (!), I was thinking of organising a one off event of good food and fine, fine wines. An event for those that really love great Aussie fine wines.
I am thinking Ripples (Milsons Point or Chowder Bay) for the full Sydney Harbour view, and the following wines:
- Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998
- Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2002
- Rockfords Basket Press Shiraz 2004
- Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2008 (or maybe Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2008)
Plus an aged White, a vintage Champagne and a Rockfords Black Shiraz.
If Ripples proves to be too expensive / too complicated with their timings (they have in the past, which is why I have avoided them so far), then I know Fix St James puts on great food and will happily host a wine evening tucked quietly away.
I'm also thinking of limiting the numbers to a maximum 10, so we get a fairly decent pour of each wine, but also share the cost of the big hitters too.
In terms of Ripples, I think Chowder Bay is a nicer location, but Milsons Point is easier for non-Sydneysiders to get to and from. Thoughts on this?
As you can imagine, even buying these wines at a fairly reasonable price point now with decent providence, it's not going to be cheap. It will be one of those one-off dinners where you get to sample some of the best Aussie wines, with the cost being shared across 10 of us.
I suspect the food package for Ripples will be around the $100-$120 mark (including corkage, group rates, etc) and the wine package will be around $150-$180, based on 10 people.
In terms of timing, I am thinking mid-March to mid-April.
Who would be a definite-maybe, dates permitting?
If any long term Wine Lovers are reading this that have some cellared icon gems (Grange, 707s, RunRig, Australis - and the many more - you know the level) they could add to the mix that would be at a decent price point from the prices of old, and that they were willing to share for this event, then please PM me to discuss. I would be happy to buy them to then share with the 10 to keep the cost down.
As I hit the 21 year milestone (!), I was thinking of organising a one off event of good food and fine, fine wines. An event for those that really love great Aussie fine wines.
I am thinking Ripples (Milsons Point or Chowder Bay) for the full Sydney Harbour view, and the following wines:
- Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998
- Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2002
- Rockfords Basket Press Shiraz 2004
- Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2008 (or maybe Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2008)
Plus an aged White, a vintage Champagne and a Rockfords Black Shiraz.
If Ripples proves to be too expensive / too complicated with their timings (they have in the past, which is why I have avoided them so far), then I know Fix St James puts on great food and will happily host a wine evening tucked quietly away.
I'm also thinking of limiting the numbers to a maximum 10, so we get a fairly decent pour of each wine, but also share the cost of the big hitters too.
In terms of Ripples, I think Chowder Bay is a nicer location, but Milsons Point is easier for non-Sydneysiders to get to and from. Thoughts on this?
As you can imagine, even buying these wines at a fairly reasonable price point now with decent providence, it's not going to be cheap. It will be one of those one-off dinners where you get to sample some of the best Aussie wines, with the cost being shared across 10 of us.
I suspect the food package for Ripples will be around the $100-$120 mark (including corkage, group rates, etc) and the wine package will be around $150-$180, based on 10 people.
In terms of timing, I am thinking mid-March to mid-April.
Who would be a definite-maybe, dates permitting?
If any long term Wine Lovers are reading this that have some cellared icon gems (Grange, 707s, RunRig, Australis - and the many more - you know the level) they could add to the mix that would be at a decent price point from the prices of old, and that they were willing to share for this event, then please PM me to discuss. I would be happy to buy them to then share with the 10 to keep the cost down.
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