Change - This year will be a little different. Instead of the usual two bottle set-up - going to switch it to 1 magnum. I’m making this change because as more people have attended (which is great), I’ve failed to adjust the structure of this event. Last year, for the first time, there were a couple moments of “dump this great thing to try that great thing” (which is icky) and things running out before they actually open up (which is sad). I’m not sure this is the right solution, but, after brainstorming with some folks, I’d rather try this than some other options.
Wine: One magnum of top-tier “baller” Champagne - firmly in its drinking window
Food: NYC’s best fried chicken and some amuse bouche
Location: Our home in Carrol Gardens Will dm address when people are Date: Dec 5th Time: tbd, after work, but earlier side for some sunset action from roof
Please reply confirming your interest and wines if you know them. Will follow up in November to lock in.
Gavin - '99 Pol Roger Winston Churchill (mag)
Rachael - '96 CdC (mag)
Andrew - tbd
Andy - tbd
David - tbd @B_Caputo +1 - tbd @Jesse_W +1 - tbd @AaronR - ‘09 Cristal (mag) @JoelD - 99 Vilmart Coeur de Cuvee
I have x food preference/restriction, what can be done? - Yea. We’ll figure it out. Dm me.
Is it only Mags or can I bring a larger format?" - If you want to leap over the bar, fly on wild child, but no infanticide.
Can I arrive early or late b/c of X? - You’re welcome to be early, but fair warning, the kitchen does have a press gang. Life happens, if you have to be tardy, please make it before last light bc it’s pretty
I really want to bring X incredible Champagne, but it’s literally not made in large format/I only have it in smaller formats! Can I just bring two of the same? Don’t be a pedant, Gavin? - Yes, you can bring two singles of the same
I’m in - with a Mag of 1999 Rare. My wife, who was at the event last year, will probably also come. I will find out from her soon. We will have to source another mag. Someone else (Juan?) was expressed annoyance recently that he did not come last year, so maybe there is someone else if you have room.