In the last offline, we all talked about the next being a vintage theme, so here we go. Please see if the date and venue are OK with you guys or if we should adjust. The Palace is closed Mondays and Tuesday btw. Suggestions on alternate date and venue are welcome.
DATE: July 1st - 7PM
VENUE: The Palace
THEME: 2001 - a Wine Odyssey
ATTENDEES:
Joel - 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
Rajat - 2001 Louis Jadot Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots
Glen - 2001 Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle
Craig - 2001 Dehlinger Pinot Noir
Cindy Wan - 2001 Cos d’Estournel
Leonard Maran - 2001 Pertamali Livio Sassetti Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva
As much as I love the idea of a 2001 theme, I’m going to have to miss this one. Out of town for a few weeks, so can’t in good conscience propose an alternate date. See you all later in the summer!
Made the reservation for 10 people at The Palace for 7pm on July 1st.
Paul - please contact them with regards to any diet restrictions, I think the previous time they were able to accommodate you.
The rest please confirm your attendance by Wednesday if possible, this gives us 2 weeks to to fill in spots or modify the reservation if needed. As usual, please bring your own glasses and also please bring cash. For those who have not been to the Palace yet, menu is fixed at $50 for a 5-course tasting menu (dessert extra). Our bill usually ends up from $80-$90 per head all in.
I have a couple of options for 2001… mostly sauternes.
Sauternes: 01 Coutet, Raymond Lafon, Nairac, etc.
2001 Azieda Bricco Asili (Ceretto) Barbaresco Bernardot
I’m leaning towards Nairac or Raymond Lafon since I’ve (surprisingly) never tried them before.
Edited to clarify: I have had Nairac and Raymond Lafon before, of course, but not the 2001 versions of each respective chateau.