This is a somewhat self-serving post, but it's for a good cause. And it's for a
truly unique wine event. Hope no one minds me posting this - it's not
commercial, though it is related to how I make my living.

Some of you might know I run a non-profit called the Midnight Run, a coalition
of churches, synagogues, and schools that work with the homeless in NYC (I was
actually homeless myself in late 80s). Mark Golodetz (writes for Wine
Enthusiast, along with some other wine-related things) came up with an idea for
a wine dinner to benefit Midnight Run. Truly an unusual opportunity. We have a
few seats left. I'll use Mark's description of the event (Monday, October 11th
at Kittle House in Chappaqua, NY):

"We decided it was time put together a charitable event, and since one of our
members already runs an organization that brings food/clothing in from the
suburbs to the homeless in New York, it seems like we have the perfect partner.
So thank you Dale W for agreeing to work with me on the event.
Some of you may have access to an old edition of Broadbent, in which he
talks about the different cepages (varietals) of Chateau de Pez 1970. De Pez
was an old St. Estephe chateau, which didn't make it into the 1855
classification (they claim they never sent in the papers) and made some heavy
rather tannic wines which take a good twenty years to come round. When they do,
they are incredible, but in their youth, they are best described as ......well,
dour. (Modern vintages since Dousson, the old owner sold to a Champagne house,
are the exact opposite; young, fruity and chuggable.)
Anyway, Dousson was persuaded by his exporter to bottle half barrels of the
varietals, which were then used by the L'Ecole du Vin at Chateau Loudenne. When
Loudenne was sold, I was allowed to buy the remaining sets. I have one last
set, after that the wines are history (literally.)
In addition to the set of 4, (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot and
the assembled bottle) I also have a bottle shipped to the US on release, and
half bottles also shipped then, which makes a flight of six.
My suggestion is to get a group of 16 people (after all we do want to raise
a decent amount of money) and taste the wines with dinner at Kittle House on a
Monday night, when they encourage BYO. To supplement the wines, everybody
should bring a good bottle for the BYO. I plan to start things off with a 1970
Ducru.
I am thinking of asking a minimum of $125 per person, + everybody pays for
their dinner, so that we can raise a decent amount for the charity. I plan to
donate the wines, so that every penny will go to the charity. It will be a
unique tasting, so could you let me know ASAP. .So if you are into trying a
wine before it becomes extinct, please join us.
Mark"

Information on the group at :
www.midnightrun.org

I realize this is expensive ($125 plus dinner plus a bottle), but it is for a
good cause. Anyone interested can contact me.

Dale

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Salut/Hi Dale Williams,

le/on 22 Sep 2004 21:57:23 GMT, tu disais/you said:-


a wine dinner to benefit Midnight Run. Truly an unusual opportunity. We have a
few seats left. I'll use Mark's description of the event (Monday, October 11th
at Kittle House in Chappaqua, NY):

What a SHAME, Dale. As you know, we'll be arriving on the 14th. It would
have been a wonderful way to start our holiday.

--
All the Best
Ian Hoare
http://www.souvigne.com
mailbox full to avoid spam. try me at website

Salut/Hi Dale Williams,

le/on 22 Sep 2004 21:57:23 GMT, tu disais/you said:-


a wine dinner to benefit Midnight Run. Truly an unusual opportunity. We have a
few seats left. I'll use Mark's description of the event (Monday, October 11th
at Kittle House in Chappaqua, NY):

What a SHAME, Dale. As you know, we'll be arriving on the 14th. It would
have been a wonderful way to start our holiday.

--
All the Best
Ian Hoare
http://www.souvigne.com
mailbox full to avoid spam. try me at website

I usually lament the fact that I no longer live on the East Coast for
all of the obvious reasons. Now here's one more.

Which is to say....
Would if I could, hope I can in the future.
Best of luck with the cause,
e.

Chappaqua, NY- Is this where the Clintons live? Will they attend. Did you
invite.

Dick


"Dale Williams" wrote in message
...
This is a somewhat self-serving post, but it's for a good cause. And it's
for a
truly unique wine event. Hope no one minds me posting this - it's not
commercial, though it is related to how I make my living.

Some of you might know I run a non-profit called the Midnight Run, a
coalition
of churches, synagogues, and schools that work with the homeless in NYC (I
was
actually homeless myself in late 80s). Mark Golodetz (writes for Wine
Enthusiast, along with some other wine-related things) came up with an
idea for
a wine dinner to benefit Midnight Run. Truly an unusual opportunity. We
have a
few seats left. I'll use Mark's description of the event (Monday, October
11th
at Kittle House in Chappaqua, NY):

"We decided it was time put together a charitable event, and since one of
our
members already runs an organization that brings food/clothing in from the
suburbs to the homeless in New York, it seems like we have the perfect
partner.
So thank you Dale W for agreeing to work with me on the event.
Some of you may have access to an old edition of Broadbent, in which he
talks about the different cepages (varietals) of Chateau de Pez 1970. De
Pez
was an old St. Estephe chateau, which didn't make it into the 1855
classification (they claim they never sent in the papers) and made some
heavy
rather tannic wines which take a good twenty years to come round. When
they do,
they are incredible, but in their youth, they are best described as
......well,
dour. (Modern vintages since Dousson, the old owner sold to a Champagne
house,
are the exact opposite; young, fruity and chuggable.)
Anyway, Dousson was persuaded by his exporter to bottle half barrels of
the
varietals, which were then used by the L'Ecole du Vin at Chateau Loudenne.
When
Loudenne was sold, I was allowed to buy the remaining sets. I have one
last
set, after that the wines are history (literally.)
In addition to the set of 4, (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot
and
the assembled bottle) I also have a bottle shipped to the US on release,
and
half bottles also shipped then, which makes a flight of six.
My suggestion is to get a group of 16 people (after all we do want to
raise
a decent amount of money) and taste the wines with dinner at Kittle House
on a
Monday night, when they encourage BYO. To supplement the wines, everybody
should bring a good bottle for the BYO. I plan to start things off with a
1970
Ducru.
I am thinking of asking a minimum of $125 per person, + everybody pays
for
their dinner, so that we can raise a decent amount for the charity. I plan
to
donate the wines, so that every penny will go to the charity. It will be a
unique tasting, so could you let me know ASAP. .So if you are into trying
a
wine before it becomes extinct, please join us.
Mark"

Information on the group at :
www.midnightrun.org

I realize this is expensive ($125 plus dinner plus a bottle), but it is
for a
good cause. Anyone interested can contact me.

Dale

Dale Williams
Drop "damnspam" to reply

Chappaqua, NY- Is this where the Clintons live? Will they attend. Did you
invite.

Dick


"Dale Williams" wrote in message
...
This is a somewhat self-serving post, but it's for a good cause. And it's
for a
truly unique wine event. Hope no one minds me posting this - it's not
commercial, though it is related to how I make my living.

Some of you might know I run a non-profit called the Midnight Run, a
coalition
of churches, synagogues, and schools that work with the homeless in NYC (I
was
actually homeless myself in late 80s). Mark Golodetz (writes for Wine
Enthusiast, along with some other wine-related things) came up with an
idea for
a wine dinner to benefit Midnight Run. Truly an unusual opportunity. We
have a
few seats left. I'll use Mark's description of the event (Monday, October
11th
at Kittle House in Chappaqua, NY):

"We decided it was time put together a charitable event, and since one of
our
members already runs an organization that brings food/clothing in from the
suburbs to the homeless in New York, it seems like we have the perfect
partner.
So thank you Dale W for agreeing to work with me on the event.
Some of you may have access to an old edition of Broadbent, in which he
talks about the different cepages (varietals) of Chateau de Pez 1970. De
Pez
was an old St. Estephe chateau, which didn't make it into the 1855
classification (they claim they never sent in the papers) and made some
heavy
rather tannic wines which take a good twenty years to come round. When
they do,
they are incredible, but in their youth, they are best described as
......well,
dour. (Modern vintages since Dousson, the old owner sold to a Champagne
house,
are the exact opposite; young, fruity and chuggable.)
Anyway, Dousson was persuaded by his exporter to bottle half barrels of
the
varietals, which were then used by the L'Ecole du Vin at Chateau Loudenne.
When
Loudenne was sold, I was allowed to buy the remaining sets. I have one
last
set, after that the wines are history (literally.)
In addition to the set of 4, (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot
and
the assembled bottle) I also have a bottle shipped to the US on release,
and
half bottles also shipped then, which makes a flight of six.
My suggestion is to get a group of 16 people (after all we do want to
raise
a decent amount of money) and taste the wines with dinner at Kittle House
on a
Monday night, when they encourage BYO. To supplement the wines, everybody
should bring a good bottle for the BYO. I plan to start things off with a
1970
Ducru.
I am thinking of asking a minimum of $125 per person, + everybody pays
for
their dinner, so that we can raise a decent amount for the charity. I plan
to
donate the wines, so that every penny will go to the charity. It will be a
unique tasting, so could you let me know ASAP. .So if you are into trying
a
wine before it becomes extinct, please join us.
Mark"

Information on the group at :
www.midnightrun.org

I realize this is expensive ($125 plus dinner plus a bottle), but it is
for a
good cause. Anyone interested can contact me.

Dale

Dale Williams
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Chappaqua, NY- Is this where the Clintons live? Will they attend. Did you
invite.

My (gossipy) understanding is Bill is more into California cabs; I believe he
tends to use Parker for his wine guide. In any case politicians (Republican,
Democrat, Socialist, Green,. Labour or Baath) at a table changes the dynamic of
an evening. So no, not invited.
Dale

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What a SHAME, Dale. As you know, we'll be arriving on the 14th. It would
have been a wonderful way to start our holiday.

Indeed. I checked your "trip bones" note to be sure you weren't here, it you
were I was going to send you an email.
Dale

Dale Williams
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To bad, I understand if you simply invite Bill Clinton when he does not come
he will donate anyway.


"Dale Williams" wrote in message
...
Chappaqua, NY- Is this where the Clintons live? Will they attend. Did
you
invite.

My (gossipy) understanding is Bill is more into California cabs; I believe
he
tends to use Parker for his wine guide. In any case politicians
(Republican,
Democrat, Socialist, Green,. Labour or Baath) at a table changes the
dynamic of
an evening. So no, not invited.
Dale

Dale Williams
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