Advice on champagne

[JessicaTam]

I am happy to assist with organising Cruiser.

Many restaurants will be open to negotiation of BYO (and a blanket corkage charge) with larger groups or wine tastings. Obviously there are also liquor licencing requirements, as some restaurants don't have a BYO licence, so need a temporary exemption (to do it "by the book").


Slightly OT: The City Wine Shop actually ran a Champagne experience a year or two ago. The price was quite high. I couldn't go due to travel, but some friends went and thoroughly enjoyed it. Interestingly the "Tea Room" at Melbourne Supper Club would be an excellent venue for a private dinner and wine tasting, however it is likely that particular business would prefer that you tasted their wines (to sell to you), rather than your own.

I can think of one or two candidate restaurants in Melbourne and Albert Park.

I am happy to assist also.

FWIW: All restaurants with a license to serve alcohol are BYO - although many choose to refuse it as it cuts into their margins. A delicate touch, methinks.

And now I have forgotten the third thing I was going to say!

Edit: I remembered! Should this be split off into a separate thread to keep the discussion about champagne on track?

 

[blackcat20]

I am happy to assist also.

FWIW: All restaurants with a license to serve alcohol are BYO - although many choose to refuse it as it cuts into their margins. A delicate touch, methinks.

And now I have forgotten the third thing I was going to say!

Edit: I remembered! Should this be split off into a separate thread to keep the discussion about champagne on track?

Maybe an event thread?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Edit: I remembered! Should this be split off into a separate thread to keep the discussion about champagne on track?

Probably YES - mods?

 

[Deleted User]

This is showing on the Epiqure site...
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Has me wondering, what do we think is Epiqure's definition of "most reputable Champagne houses"...?

Edit: Reputable I'm not sure but my guess based on price would be Taittinger, Veuve & Moet...?

 

[Kangol]

Has me wondering, what do we think is Epiqure's definition of "most reputable Champagne houses"...?

Edit: Reputable I'm not sure but my guess based on price would be Taittinger, Veuve & Moet...?

It would have to be brands that they currently stock, or have previously stocked, or serve in lounges/the air. Charles Heidsieck or Billiecart-Salmon would also be possible due to price..
Can't see Moet NV on the site so it may not be all that likely.
Compared to WISH/SH the saving may not be that great...

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Dans have Louis Auger vinegar* on special at moment - $27.90 bott in 6's - with SH/Wish = $25.04/bott - go for it kids - I know some of you enjoy this drop - you can have my share also.

Note - vinegar* - IMHO of course - no abuse please.

 

[blackcat20]

Dans have Louis Auger vinegar* on special at moment - $27.90 bott in 6's - with SH/Wish = $25.04/bott - go for it kids - I know some of you enjoy this drop - you can have my share also.

Note - vinegar* - IMHO of course - no abuse please.

I wouldnt call it vinegar, but I wasn't a fan...

 

[bismarck]

This is showing on the Epiqure site...

Has me wondering, what do we think is Epiqure's definition of "most reputable Champagne houses"...?

Edit: Reputable I'm not sure but my guess based on price would be Taittinger, Veuve & Moet...?

I have a few occasions worthy of a decent bottle of champers so will probably pull the trigger on this one.

First time I've bought from epiQure sans bonus points offer in a while....any coupon codes I should be aware of??

 

[Deleted User]

.....any coupon codes I should be aware of??

You have a PM...

Cheers

Shintaro10x

 

[diningdecadence]

You have a PM...

Cheers

Shintaro10x

can i have one too please? might take a dip with this offer.

 

[Deleted User]

can i have one too please? might take a dip with this offer.

You also have a PM.... If anyone else wants the code please send me a PM... the code I have is for 10% off (Remember that if you use this code then you only get the standard points)

I wont post the code publicly here but will make it freely available by PM for anyone that asks

 

[rogerkambah]

Dans have Louis Auger vinegar* on special at moment - $27.90 bott in 6's - with SH/Wish = $25.04/bott - go for it kids - I know some of you enjoy this drop - you can have my share also.

Note - vinegar* - IMHO of course - no abuse please.

I'd almost forgotten about it, it was that memorable.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I wouldnt call it vinegar, but I wasn't a fan...

bc i was just joking - just having a bit of fun at Keith's expense - one of the things I love about AFF is the good natured banter bw members.

Now I am the first to admit that I was not particularly taken with LA - but that's no biggie - we all have different tastes. For example at that last AFF do I attended I was so totally smitten with that gorgeous tall blonde waitress - whereas Tom said he would crawl over hot coals to get to the shorter redhead.

 

[blackcat20]

bc i was just joking - just having a bit of fun at Keith's expense - one of the things I love about AFF is the good natured banter bw members.

Now I am the first to admit that I was not particularly taken with LA - but that's no biggie - we all have different tastes. For example at that last AFF do I attended I was so totally smitten with that gorgeous tall blonde waitress - whereas Tom said he would crawl over hot coals to get to the shorter redhead.

I know. And I'll agree it wasn't to my taste either.

And I hope not! :shock:

 

[Cruiser Elite]

And I hope not! :shock:

j/k iooooooooooooo

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Bolly $54.90 in 6s at Dans = sub $50 with Wish/SH - cheap!

 

[Cruiser Elite]

IMHO - if it's edible then it will taste better with Champagne - why restrict it to fish and chook?

 

[KitKat]

If anyone interested, Vue (Rialto) is having a blind Champagne tasting voting session on 29th June evening with canapés
Just saw this on my email..
Apologies, am not associated with this event at all, just letting everyone know about it.
Vue de monde Grand Champagne Selection - Events-Vue De Monde

 

[blackcat20]

j/k iooooooooooooo

Maybe, but not one I find funny to be honest.

 

[diningdecadence]

outlook tomorrow in sydney... wet... very wet

any suggestions for canapes to serve with? we have a couple going but happily accepting more.