Advice on champagne

[Cruiser Elite]

Sounds phenomenal. But I can't afford $320

I have spoken to Kyla a couple of times - I am supposed to contact her gain now that I am back in the country - I want to discuss with her possibility of AFF Champagne Appreciation Night or something similar - I might want a couple of volunteers to accompany me so we can throw a few ideas around.

I will be away again late this week - who might be available and interested in quick informal get together say Wed July 30 to have a brief meeting?

 

[TomVexille]

I have spoken to Kyla a couple of times - I am supposed to contact her gain now that I am back in the country - I want to discuss with her possibility of AFF Champagne Appreciation Night or something similar - I might want a couple of volunteers to accompany me so we can throw a few ideas around.

I will be away again late this week - who might be available and interested in quick informal get together say Wed July 30 to have a brief meeting?

Interested. Although I'm usually playing indoor cricket Wednesday nights. @6:30pm on the 30th to be exact.

 

[Keith009]

Enjoyed a Bollinger Special Cuvee yesterday in honour of Bastille Day today (OH won't drink Mon - Thurs). The very nice $54 a pop pricing made it taste just that bit more fabulous.

 

[blackcat20]

Just received this via email - anybody interested? The quintessential degustation - Vue de Monde event

Will discuss with Cruiserette tonight but I am kinda keen to attend

Sounds phenomenal. But I can't afford $320

Likewise, unfortunately.

 

[Plutonus]

Just received this via email - anybody interested? The quintessential degustation - Vue de Monde event

Will discuss with Cruiserette tonight but I am kinda keen to attend

Damn you, Melbourne!

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Likewise, unfortunately.

Wed night not necessity - Thur night maybe? Just wanna toss a few ideas - get some input from others - do we want formal night? Do we want it in restaurant / bar - whatever / whichever. Just would like to make a MEL Champagne event happen - how to do it to be as inclusive as possible - to be as much fun as possible - and even to make it educational / informative if possible - does that make sense?

So please - everybody and anybody - input rqd on a night to just loosely discuss.

 

[blackcat20]

Wed night not necessity - Thur night maybe? Just wanna toss a few ideas - get some input from others - do we want formal night? Do we want it in restaurant / bar - whatever / whichever. Just would like to make a MEL Champagne event happen - how to do it to be as inclusive as possible - to be as much fun as possible - and even to make it educational / informative if possible - does that make sense?

So please - everybody and anybody - input rqd on a night to just loosely discuss.

oh I meant Vue de Monde being out of my budget...

 

[TomVexille]

Wed night not necessity - Thur night maybe? Just wanna toss a few ideas - get some input from others - do we want formal night? Do we want it in restaurant / bar - whatever / whichever. Just would like to make a MEL Champagne event happen - how to do it to be as inclusive as possible - to be as much fun as possible - and even to make it educational / informative if possible - does that make sense?

So please - everybody and anybody - input rqd on a night to just loosely discuss.

Thursdays are better this time of year for me. Ideas on a venue? And we're just talking about a planning night yes?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

oh I meant Vue de Monde being out of my budget...

Yep I understand fully

Thursdays are better this time of year for me. Ideas on a venue? And we're just talking about a planning night yes?

YES 100% absolutely fully a brainstorming night even as opposed to a planning night - any night of week will suit me after Aug 3

 

[Cynicor]

Would have loved to come to the Vue De Monde dinner but its 2 nights before my exam and I'll have to fly over. If there's anything similar I'd love to come any other time!

 

[TomVexille]

YES 100% absolutely fully a brainstorming night even as opposed to a planning night - any night of week will suit me after Aug 3

Yup. So where would you want to meet up?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Yup. So where would you want to meet up?

Totally flexible - but my intel is that MEL based AFFers are kinda like pigeons whose coop is located at Blue Train - just sayin'!

 

[TomVexille]

Totally flexible - but my intel is that MEL based AFFers are kinda like pigeons whose coop is located at Blue Train - just sayin'!

Haha, Blue Train is conveniently located and inexpensive.

 

[JessicaTam]

Haha, Blue Train is conveniently located and inexpensive.

And we all know where it is! Colour me interested, depending on the date.

 

[TomVexille]

And we all know where it is! Colour me interested, depending on the date.

And they know who we are

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Haha, Blue Train is conveniently located and inexpensive.

And we all know where it is! Colour me interested, depending on the date.

OK cool - but I been tinkin - we are going to meet to discuss a night re drinking / sharing / sampling champagne right? Most probably we will end up holding this event - should it eventually occur - in some type of BYO establishment so we can all bring along our Champers which we have sourced from wherever at realistic prices right?

SOOOOOOOOOOOO - maybe we should think of holding our brainstorming / thinking aloud / planning night at some sort of BYO establishment so we can ........................ sip on some Champers whilst brainstorming / thinking aloud / planning? Or does that just make too much sense?

 

[TomVexille]

OK cool - but I been tinkin - we are going to meet to discuss a night re drinking / sharing / sampling champagne right? Most probably we will end up holding this event - should it eventually occur - in some type of BYO establishment so we can all bring along our Champers which we have sourced from wherever at realistic prices right?

SOOOOOOOOOOOO - maybe we should think of holding our brainstorming / thinking aloud / planning night at some sort of BYO establishment so we can ........................ sip on some Champers whilst brainstorming / thinking aloud / planning? Or does that just make too much sense?

WAY too much sense. Not allowed

 

[JessicaTam]

And it might make organising the organising event a bit hard to organise. KISS I reckon.

 

[qaz]

Does anyone have an entertainment book contact? Are they best bought at the start of the calendar or financial year?

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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

what were the 6?

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?

btw TWE's list of favoured BYO restaurants in Melbourne was recently published
Wine | A grand Aussie tradition

 

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Cheers to everybody's Mumm