Sat Afternoon should work. It’s really just John that will have to leave at 4, so the rest of us will have to plan for the after party I guess
Sat afternoon will commit us to AoC as a space I think. Unless Petite Coquin was willing to open early for us. AoC will be busier with many more folks floating around but might make it more interesting. Also Coffee will be available.
Sunday in San Antonio still workable. AoC already hosts Sunday evening dinners at times so there’s a few caterers that should be willing to work with us. It would negate a restaurant option. Might put more of a crimp in Michael’s travel plans than anything.
Sunday in Austin…I think we’ll need an Austinite to coordinate. Hopefully one will jump in. J Long is a non-berserker we should definitely invite anyway and may be a resource if we decide to go there.
On point #2. Saturday afternoon would likely be easier for Max in either location. We could do steak frites at PC or a family meal at AoC.
If you guys are game for the earlier time frame (you know I love starting early!) I’ll start making the arrangements. Again I really appreciate the flexibility!
Following this thread. My wife and I tend to take a post tax season trip right around these dates and many times we’re headed to the Texas coast or hill country so we might be able to dovetail this event.
I sent Nick some info. I’ll post it here too for others.
Michael, I think that is a good location. It is kinda close to the not interesting/tourist part, but close to everything else. That location is central to all and actually you can walk from there to the Pearl along the Riverwalk. For Fri/Sat we’ll likely be in the “Pearl,” Downton, or Southtown. The northern riverwalk by the Pearl is excellent and fun, while the downtown part is touristy and not very interesting. Southtown by Blue Star complex is fun too.
For logistical planning:
We are favoring going to be at our local wine lounge. I’ll post the website but make sure you are looking at the San Antonio location and not Houston San Antonio — Art of Cellaring
–we don’t have food setup yet. I think John is working on some things.
–There’s also a coffee shop in house
You could totally ship to AoC ahead of time. However are are already over 85 degree here consistently!
I’d probably just put my or John’s name on it and it’ll end up in our lockers
Shipping address:
Name
c/o Art of Cellaring #100 2810 North Flores Street
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Some restaurants that allow corkage:
petit coquin – allows corkage but wine list is French and pretty world class for young trendy burgs
I’m open. Speaking for myself I have a rather broad selection of Burgs, generally pretty young, and not usually the creme de la cream of burgundy producers. Probably a tier (or 2) down from what you normally post. Think HN and Berthaut Gerbet. That being said, I do have a couple Rousseau and Gibourg and some Richebourg and RSV; so depending on what people are interested in.
I do not have a lot of whites. But luckily @J.Vizuete does
Think John is out of town, he’ll probably chime in next day or so
We had been kicking around a southern Vosne tasting. Think Malconsorts, Gaudichots, LGR. Maybe a NSG Boudots or aux Cras thrown in for comparison. We’ll probably do it sometime this year regardless, but not sure if that’s something interesting.
I could bring some Richebourg for that; might be fun to do. 13 Grivot and Hudelot Richebourg side by side.
Could also be fun to check out some confuron RSVs; let’s see if John has some ideas too. I could bring those richebourg and some 17 confuron rsv. I saw you have a few vintages of it too.
This is super helpful, thanks. (Responding here but thanks for PM too )
Question: Do you or John know the Somm over at that French place, Petit Coquin? I.e. if Michael & Eileen and I (and anyone else who was free) made a reservation for the evening, could we call the Somm ahead of time and say we might have some GC bottles that have been breathing over at AoC?
I appreciate all these details. Will keep in touch.
Hey guys, just got back in town and love the chatter going on
lunch will be at Art of Cellaring. As I mentioned upthread, I am out for dinner, but y’all should definitely book something. Any of the places Josh mentioned are excellent.
The Chef at Petit Coquin (PC) is our friend Max who is doing the lunch! Please let me know of any food restrictions and we will put together a nice family style menu for a modest cost.
You could certainly book dinner at his place (Raj Parr told me he thinks it’s the coolest list in America) and have his food twice, albeit a different menu (the place is prix fixe). I am completely certain that you could decant the wine at lunch and bring to dinner.
I really love Magpie and they are friendly to corkage (think Korean fusion) if you wanted a different direction.
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