Sat 18 Apr 2009, New York: Classic years of T, F, W

[SushiNorth]

Found, the link,

I'll pick up a 36 pack this week.

If you don't want all of those, I'll happily buy a dozen from you.

up to you, you want a whole box since shipping is shipping?

Heh, like you I'm trying to avoid acquiring that much glassware; but I'd had my eye on some of those glasses for a while.

[g-man]

recap for new page

Location: g-man's apartment.

Food: We'll sort something out.

Starting with Julian's Forced Buyer #s (assuming his higher price for the Taylor48) and adding in $80 for Taylor85 I come out with a total of $1801. (Julian FYI: WS total would have been $2360).

$1801, divided up amongst people:
7: $257
8: $225
9: $200
10: $180 (Venue max capacity)

Current attendees

Please confirm people:

1. JDAW;
2. RMW = RonnieRoots;
3. MDK = Lady Roots;
4. CE = Carl;
5. ED = Eric;
6. JHG = Jeff;
7. JES = Josh;
8. JB = John;
9. ODM = JDAW's friend;
10. DD = differentDave

ports confirmed

# Classic years of Taylor, Fonseca, Warre:

• Classic years of Taylor, Fonseca, Warre:
  • 1948:
    • Taylor;
  • 1963:
    • Taylor;
  • 1966:
    • Warre;
    • Taylor;
    • Fonseca;
  • 1977:
    • Warre;
    • Taylor;
    • Fonseca;
  • 1985:
    • Warre;
    • Fonseca.
    • Taylor.

[jdaw1]

Take a box each. It simplifies arrangements when Jay isn’t in attendance and especially after I leave.

[RonnieRoots]

Note: did anyone acutally pick up the Taylor 85? I can pick it up if no and we want it in the line up

I would say: If you know a place that offers it, please do. It would definitely be a fitting addition to the line-up.

[g-man]

Note: did anyone acutally pick up the Taylor 85? I can pick it up if no and we want it in the line up

I would say: If you know a place that offers it, please do. It would definitely be a fitting addition to the line-up.

yea it's 85$ including tax and shipping. Don't know if people wanted it =).

[SushiNorth]

Note: did anyone acutally pick up the Taylor 85? I can pick it up if no and we want it in the line up

I would say: If you know a place that offers it, please do. It would definitely be a fitting addition to the line-up.

yea it's 85$ including tax and shipping. Don't know if people wanted it =).

It was included in the original $$ numbers as $80, so just a slight modification would be needed. I think if our goal is to be "complete" it should be included.
I saw it yesterday for $115 in a retail store, standing upright on a shelf!

[g-man]

36 glasses have been ordered and are on shipment.

[jdaw1]

Are we full? Is there room for one more?

[RonnieRoots]

yea it's 85$ including tax and shipping. Don't know if people wanted it =).

Good price.

[g-man]

alright taylor 85 picked up

Julian, Tbird dropped out of the tasting.

[jdaw1]

ODM is in.

[SushiNorth]

There was a request elsewhere to add Fonseca and Warre 1963 to this tasting. It sounds like that will add, at a bare minimum, $300 to the total wine costs (an extra $30 per person -- probably putting us at about $213 each). Thoughts?

[jdaw1]

No objection from me.

[RonnieRoots]

A modest sum for a perfect completion of the line-up.

[jdaw1]

Location? Today the Wisemans lunched at Petite Abeille, 401 East 20th Street at First Avenue NY 10010-7501, ☏ 212 727 1505, and I discussed with helpful manager Alex the possibility of our being hosted there. Apparently Friday nights are very busy, but Saturday less so. Objections to an informal Belgian diner objections of course being accompanied by a better plan.

[g-man]

absolutely no complaints from me.
umm would they be open to us bringing 110 glasses tho? =P

[jdaw1]

If there’s a consensus in favour I’ll call to make a reservation (6pm?) and ensure that matters are satisfactory.

[RonnieRoots]

Fine with me, although g-man's apartment sounds perfect as well.

[jdaw1]

although g-man's apartment sounds perfect as well.

My error: I had forgotten about that plan. G-man: your call.

[g-man]

I am fine with whatever,

having at the restaurant does save me from cleaning and sourcing anything.

and the food there is pretty good.

[SushiNorth]

I am fine with whatever,
having at the restaurant does save me from cleaning and sourcing anything.
and the food there is pretty good.

Aww, I was looking forward to not having the pushiness of waiters eager to reclaim their table ... and not having huge corkage fees! However, if they were willing to cooperate with us having an "event" there on a saturday night, it might mean we could stretch the numbers a little. But g-man, if you need help with cleanup I can certainly assist.

On a different note, I've been approached by at least one person, and I kinda agree, that adding two 63's to the tasting might not be a worthwhile expense (13 stellar bottles for 10 people).

[g-man]

Jdaw1, do you have any idea on the terms you could get from the restaurant?
Corkage, time space what not.

I'm happy to host regardless.

Food prices would be cheaper too.

[jdaw1]

Jdaw1, do you have any idea on the terms you could get from the restaurant?
Corkage, time space what not.

Today the Wisemans lunched at Petite Abeille, 401 East 20th Street at First Avenue NY 10010-7501, ☏ 212 727 1505, and I discussed with helpful manager Alex

Ii might be unhelpful of me to say in public more than ‟helpful”.

Here’s what. I hereby declare there to be interest in this location. I will call, and if things are satisfactory, book, and PM or post arrangements as appropriate.

[jdaw1]

Table for ten people booked for the whole evening, defined as 6pm to 11pm, on Saturday 18th April 2009. Manager Alex will be on duty.

[SushiNorth]

Table for ten people booked for the whole evening, defined as 6pm to 11pm, on Saturday 18th April 2009. Manager Alex will be on duty.

Great!