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Westchester Co NY
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It has been way too long since I have organized an event. How about New York's backyard. After tax season though.. perhaps end of April, any interest?
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I am very interested and would make the trek as I know many of the New York gang and always enjoy their wines and company. Do you have any theme in mind ? I would prefer a dual theme of Champagne/ and Old World wines. Since Ridge MB, Corison, Dunn, Mayacamus, and Montelena are pretty classic, I think they would fit too. Just a suggestion, am flexible. I have been drinking Cali Cabs for 25 years and have tried most including most of the cults, including Screagle. I still enjoy them Now my palate is veering fast towards old world burgs, Bordeaux, Riesling and esp Champagne. Anyone like the idea ?
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I like the idea.. you and Hammer are on the same page with respect to Cali Cabs... although it has been a while since I have tasted with him and his palate might have changed.
I am also going to suggest tasting blind... so we can some fun..
I am also going to suggest tasting blind... so we can some fun..
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Never heard "Screagle" before LOLJonathan Sirot wrote: ↑March 20th, 2019, 3:09 amI am very interested and would make the trek as I know many of the New York gang and always enjoy their wines and company. Do you have any theme in mind ? I would prefer a dual theme of Champagne/ and Old World wines. Since Ridge MB, Corison, Dunn, Mayacamus, and Montelena are pretty classic, I think they would fit too. Just a suggestion, am flexible. I have been drinking Cali Cabs for 25 years and have tried most including most of the cults, including Screagle. I still enjoy them Now my palate is veering fast towards old world burgs, Bordeaux, Riesling and esp Champagne. Anyone like the idea ?
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My wife and I would probably both be interested, depending on date and location and all that stuff. We have a few older Cali cabs, like a 1982 Laurel Glenn that was supposedly ex chateau about 5 years ago from Posner and a 1999 Pahlmeyer Proprietary red. I also bought a bunch of inexpensive ones about 18 years ago to see how they would age that might be fun to open, like Kunde and Gallo Barrelli Creek and Montelena Calistoga Cuvee, just to see what happened to them. Post-2000 vintage, I have lots including a bunch of cults.
Older Bordeaux, I have 1989 Meyney, 1982 Pape Clement, 1999 Certain de May and a few others.
I could also bring a Saxum to make Hammer happy.
Older Bordeaux, I have 1989 Meyney, 1982 Pape Clement, 1999 Certain de May and a few others.
I could also bring a Saxum to make Hammer happy.
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Civilian. You land a helicopter on their front lawn.
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Ah NO. Hammer doesn't do change well. Most of my cellar is California Cabernet 2007 - present. I own some board darlings under and over $100, many of which will make Jay happy, and Mark Golodetz unhappy.
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Yup Dan I kinda suspected you were new world buy but I am totally all over the map. Of course I love Becklyn like you do but I adore 89 Pichon Baron more. Do yourself a favor dont ever try a totally mature Bordeaux from a great vintage, it might lead to your financial demise like it did to me !Dan Hammer wrote: ↑March 20th, 2019, 11:09 amAh NO. Hammer doesn't do change well. Most of my cellar is California Cabernet 2007 - present. I own some board darlings under and over $100, many of which will make Jay happy, and Mark Golodetz unhappy.
I do have a few Champers just in case.
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Would be awesome if they let you, but last time i asked they told my Pilot to land across the street. We were exhausted after the 200 foot walk to the gate. I think though they would make an exception for Jeff OR MacKenzie !J a y H a c k wrote: ↑March 20th, 2019, 10:27 amCivilian. You land a helicopter on their front lawn.
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Mr. Reff, Interested.
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Mr Rippe, you would haul it up north off the island of Manhattan? Now this gets very interesting...
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I too would be interested and my level of interest would vary based on the wine theme which I am pretty flexible with, the venue as well as the date.
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Mike... good to see your name again.. hope you’re well.
Depending on time and place, I’d love to join
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I would be interested too.
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Mike Reff, at this point in my life I can't walk more than a block or two so alot depends on the details of the event. Date? (I can only do Sat, Sun, Wed) Sucks. Oh and BTW, can you pick me up at train station?
I have plenty of old wine and am starved for wine tastings. I haven't come across but one in the past year or so. Sorry I'm so restricted, let's see what everyone wants to do.
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I would pick you up from the train station, no problem. Let me get though the next week or so, and then I will throw out some dates.
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Please PM me with some restaurant suggestions that have a non existent or very low corkage.
Thanks
Thanks
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This is old data on some of the restaurants. X2O is expensive but a great restaurant and only a 22 minute train ride from Grand Central. I do not know what they would do for corkage for a group, but they charged us ZERO for my son's wedding luncheon and it was the best bargain in history. Morton's has moved and I have eaten at the new location but I don't really know the people there. I don't know a lot of restaurant people in Westchester. When I'm in Westchester, I tend to eat at home. The wine cellar there is more extensive and hand picked by an expert.

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Yes, that list is quite outdated.. Time for Hammer to update a new one.
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It's not for me to update the Westchester list. I don't have access to the edit function.
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It's my understanding that the person that posts an offline also suggests the restaurant.
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Harper’s in Dobbs Ferry has zero corkage on Wednesdays and a phenomenal menu.
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Thanks JorgeJorge Henriquez wrote: ↑April 10th, 2019, 2:03 pmHarper’s in Dobbs Ferry has zero corkage on Wednesdays and a phenomenal menu.
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Dan Hammer wrote: ↑April 10th, 2019, 11:00 amIt's not for me to update the Westchester list. I don't have access to the edit function.![]()
It's my understanding that the person that posts an offline also suggests the restaurant.![]()
True, it has been a while since I arranged one, probably why I am a tad rusty

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Sure thing Mike. If it goes down at Harpers, I might attend.....seeing as I live right above. ![wink [wink.gif]](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Wednesdays do not work for me, since I have my son, any chance that you can inquire if they would do another night? Or if you know someone I can inquire.Jorge Henriquez wrote: ↑April 11th, 2019, 10:07 amSure thing Mike. If it goes down at Harpers, I might attend.....seeing as I live right above.![]()
Monday or Tuesday?
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Mike, they quoted $25 on Mondays & Tuesdays. But GM, Justin Montgomery said to give him a call and tell him I sent you and he will work something out with you.
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Any date thrown out yet? I'd be interested since I work in the area 

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Working on that now Ian..
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Mike..if you need a place for the dinner, I can get you a few ideas...shoot me an e-mail or PM if you want.
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Dan Hammer wrote: ↑March 20th, 2019, 11:09 amAh NO. Hammer doesn't do change well. Most of my cellar is California Cabernet 2007 - present. I own some board darlings under and over $100, many of which will make Jay happy, and Mark Golodetz unhappy.
I do have a few Champers just in case.
Don’t worry about trying to please my fine palate, I pretty sure I cannot attend; you can bring as many bottles of your beloved stuff without worrying.
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If you call in advance, MP Taverna in Irvington has excellent food, a whole animal option, and was really good with corkage for groups.
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Mark, my one goal these past many years is to find a wine that pleases you.Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑April 30th, 2019, 8:42 amDan Hammer wrote: ↑March 20th, 2019, 11:09 amAh NO. Hammer doesn't do change well. Most of my cellar is California Cabernet 2007 - present. I own some board darlings under and over $100, many of which will make Jay happy, and Mark Golodetz unhappy.
I do have a few Champers just in case.
Don’t worry about trying to please my fine palate, I pretty sure I cannot attend; you can bring as many bottles of your beloved stuff without worrying.![]()
If you call in advance, MP Taverna in Irvington has excellent food, a whole animal option, and was really good with corkage for groups.
Re: MP Taverna. Good food. Good prices. The most uncomfortable chairs of any restaurant anywhere.
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I have not forgot about it, I have taken on a new client and thus I am working in the city until at least 6pm or so for the next two months.
Might have to make this a weekend event perhaps on a Sunday, otherwise someone else can take the lead.
Might have to make this a weekend event perhaps on a Sunday, otherwise someone else can take the lead.
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That would kind of defeat the purpose.
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I'm willing to meet in the City!
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I have a few seats available for my Flyertalk wine dinner at North Square. Location on Waverly in Greenwich Village.
Sunday June 2 at 6:30. All in cost is $90. Theme is red or riesling. Chanmpagne is always welcome.
If interested, let me know.
A few of the wines posted:
2006 Taittinger Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne
2015 Kuentz-Bas Geisberg Alsace Grand Cru
2012 Schloss Gobelsburg Tradition Riesling.
2009 Columbia Winery Peninsula Red Willow Vineyard
2011 Carlisle Syrah Sierra Mar Santa Lucia Highlands
2015 Dönnhoff Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling trocken
2011 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Three Twins Vineyard
Sunday June 2 at 6:30. All in cost is $90. Theme is red or riesling. Chanmpagne is always welcome.
If interested, let me know.
A few of the wines posted:
2006 Taittinger Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne
2015 Kuentz-Bas Geisberg Alsace Grand Cru
2012 Schloss Gobelsburg Tradition Riesling.
2009 Columbia Winery Peninsula Red Willow Vineyard
2011 Carlisle Syrah Sierra Mar Santa Lucia Highlands
2015 Dönnhoff Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling trocken
2011 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Three Twins Vineyard
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I'm interested in North Square. Thanks, Tom
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Dan, I am keen too.
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I know who's bringing the Myriad
Have fun guys, hope to see some of you at Jay's at end of July.
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Went there Saturday; new chairs, great food.Dan Hammer wrote: ↑April 30th, 2019, 1:57 pmMark, my one goal these past many years is to find a wine that pleases you.Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑April 30th, 2019, 8:42 amDan Hammer wrote: ↑March 20th, 2019, 11:09 am
Ah NO. Hammer doesn't do change well. Most of my cellar is California Cabernet 2007 - present. I own some board darlings under and over $100, many of which will make Jay happy, and Mark Golodetz unhappy.
I do have a few Champers just in case.
Don’t worry about trying to please my fine palate, I pretty sure I cannot attend; you can bring as many bottles of your beloved stuff without worrying.![]()
If you call in advance, MP Taverna in Irvington has excellent food, a whole animal option, and was really good with corkage for groups.
Re: MP Taverna. Good food. Good prices. The most uncomfortable chairs of any restaurant anywhere.
dh
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Forget trying to make Mark happy. He wouldn't be happy unless he was unhappy. I would be perfectly happy with a BIG RED WINE AND RED MEAT event. I could then also being a 1966 Clos Fourtet to keep Markie happy.
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I am the reincarnation of the cheerful chappie. And it doesn't take much to make me happy, all I need is a large glass and plenty of Latour 1961
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Now that's news I can use. Cheers mate.Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑May 28th, 2019, 11:32 amWent there Saturday; new chairs, great food.Dan Hammer wrote: ↑April 30th, 2019, 1:57 pmMark, my one goal these past many years is to find a wine that pleases you.Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑April 30th, 2019, 8:42 am
Don’t worry about trying to please my fine palate, I pretty sure I cannot attend; you can bring as many bottles of your beloved stuff without worrying.![]()
If you call in advance, MP Taverna in Irvington has excellent food, a whole animal option, and was really good with corkage for groups.
Re: MP Taverna. Good food. Good prices. The most uncomfortable chairs of any restaurant anywhere.
dh
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Truth be told, I'm bringing the Champagne. A friend sourced the Myriad from my cellar. See you in July.Mike Grammer wrote: ↑May 28th, 2019, 11:10 amI know who's bringing the Myriad![]()
Have fun guys, hope to see some of you at Jay's at end of July.
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