Hunter Valley Wine Tasting (Sat 20th Feb 2016)

[gwilli1]

Would have loved to have gone , but I have earmarked that weekend for yours truly 50th Birthday weekend extravaganza. So Im a Bronze

 

[Bindibuys]

Found this today.
A Weekend in the Hunter Valley - Sonia Styling

 

[RooFlyer]

I'm electrum for this; having some issues coming to grips with the logistics.

 

[RooFlyer]

Logistics solved (I found a place to stay that doesn't require me to re-mortgage the house and I got some good value J award tickets). So I'm platinum.

Arriving SYD QF1508 at 2:20pm on Friday 19th.
Departing SYD QF 435 9to MEL) 1:00pm on Sunday 21st.

Probably staying at the Pokolbin Village.

Will be hiring a car to and from SYD, happy to take a couple of passengers (able to wait a bit at SYD for mis matching flights of others). However any intending passengers should have 'Plan B' in case I have to cancel for work reasons.

 

[SFSC]

We are now gold for this event.

 

[SFSC]

A possible Seaplane transfer could be available if you want to stay in Newcastle (or even Sydney).

 

[samh004]

If there's still space, I'm interested!

+1 perhaps too.

Edit: Will drive down in the new (or not so new by then) car!

 

[Buzzard]

As it is Hunter Valley related, I thought I should post this interesting story here about Tulloch Wines

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

Jojen, Bindibuys and myself will be hosting the inaugural Hunter Valley wine tasting on Saturday 20th February 2016.
Plans being finalised soon and will update thread accordingly.
Early heads up for the diary, we would love AFF'ers old and new to join us

Sounds like esteemed company
Thank you for the lots of notice... I've put it in the diary... pencil me in

 

[QF WP]

No, you are coming after tonight's chat over a wine - both of you!!

You soooo need to meet Princess Fiona

 

[unnamed]

PF, I see a Buzzard, a Penegal and an Uppy... this is sure to get out of control...

Following...

 

[samh004]

The numbers will be capped at 24 due to the wineries booked for group tasting.

This event appears to be over-subscribed at the present time... are certain members on a waitlist?

 

[Deleted member]

I have consulted the oracle, we are currently (downgraded ) to Penegal Bronze !!

 

[QF WP]

Colour me silver at this stage. Will need to check with "Her Indoors "

"Her Indoors" says Yes!

I have consulted the oracle, we are currently (downgraded ) to Penegal Bronze !!

Did ALH change to the oracle?? Right, I need to work on her then...

 

[ALH]

Oops. Count us out. Double booked. Look forward to next time

 

[prozac]

A possible Seaplane transfer could be available if you want to stay in Newcastle (or even Sydney).

There is an airport at Cessnock in the heart of the Hunter if you can afford it...they should be able to land there.

 

[prozac]

What are your numbers now PF?

 

[QF WP]

I've cut and pasted Princess Fiona's original list from above and updated. I'll also put in the first post and update there as well.

At this stage (updated 13 July 2015) looks like we have the following:

Gold

Princess Fiona
Shrek
Bindibuys + 1
Jojen + 1
TomVexville
Blackcat20
QF WP + 1
FuzzyAUS + 1
Buzzard + 1
Penegal
Boomy + 1
wooley
SFSC + 1
RooFlyer
samh004 (+ 1??)
UpInTheAir

Numbers = 24

Silver

Steady
Stark
Drron
Mrsdrron
Anna
Straitman
SueOz
oz_mark
Doug_Westcott
Feezable + 1
tuapekastar
Major
unnamed


Bronze

kpc
JessicaTam
gwilli1


Some of the silvers may be gold and vice versa please feel free to correct me. The numbers will be capped at 24 due to the wineries booked for group tasting.

 

[prozac]

OK thanks.
What is the colour ranking...excuse my naivety.

If fully booked it might still be fun coming up for the dinner/s.

edit: If numbers are sufficient would two buses work, counter-clockwise of-course?

 

[QF WP]

Gold - I'm (We're) coming [booked flights/accom etc]
Silver - I'm definitely interested (but can't make up my mind OR must check with my partner)
Bronze - sadly, I (we) can't make it.

Absolutely consider coming up for the dinner prozac. You can always shadow us to the wineries (but may not be able to join us if we go into private facilities for the tastings). A good bunch of people on this tour.