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by Steve Pollack
Thu Jan 05, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: Anyone fancy a madeira tasting?
Replies: 12
Views: 3376

Re: Anyone fancy a madeira tasting?

I'd love to join if something comes together. Happy new year! [cheers.gif]
by Steve Pollack
Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:27 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: Offline in the Los Angeles area January 10-11, 2020
Replies: 76
Views: 32487

Re: Offline in the Los Angeles area January 10-11, 2020

Thanks for organizing and hosting, Andy! I know it's a lot of work, but it's greatly appreciated. Fun weekend!! [cheers.gif] [friends.gif]
by Steve Pollack
Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: Offline in the Los Angeles area January 10-11, 2020
Replies: 76
Views: 32487

Re: Offline in the Los Angeles area January 10-11, 2020

Hi Andy, For Friday, I will bring a 1974 Kopke Colheita to pair with Roy's 1974. In the event he is also planning to bring Kopke, I have a 1964 Kopke Colheita at the ready. For Saturday, I have a 1957 Kopke Colheita. I'll also bring a bottle of not yet determined red burg for each night. Cheers, Steve
by Steve Pollack
Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:50 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: Offline in the Los Angeles area January 10-11, 2020
Replies: 76
Views: 32487

Re: Offline in the Los Angeles area January 10-11, 2020

Thanks, Andy. Please add me to the list. Is there a nearby hotel that you recommend? [cheers.gif] [friends.gif]
by Steve Pollack
Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:10 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting
Replies: 48
Views: 15414

Re: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting

I just wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to all that helped to make the event this weekend both possible and highly enjoyable. There was an embarrassment of riches in terms of delicious, unique, and old bottlings, as well as great company to enjoy them with. I know it took many hands, but I want to g...
by Steve Pollack
Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:28 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting
Replies: 48
Views: 15414

Re: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting

Brad, I booked Taylor Shellfish at 504 Bellevue Way NE for 7:15 Friday. Let me know if that works for you. I'll send my mobile number to you via DM so we can communicate in real time tomorrow if need be.

If anyone else would like to join us, please reach out. [cheers.gif]
by Steve Pollack
Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:49 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting
Replies: 48
Views: 15414

Re: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting

Anyone interested in dinner in Bellevue Friday night? [cheers.gif] I'll be around and would love to meet up. Any particular ideas? Anyone else interested? Awesome, Brad. It's been a while! [friends.gif] And of course, the more, the merrier! I was thinking either Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar or Ascen...
by Steve Pollack
Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:10 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting
Replies: 48
Views: 15414

Re: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting

Anyone interested in dinner in Bellevue Friday night? [cheers.gif]
by Steve Pollack
Tue May 28, 2019 11:18 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: What Madeira Have You Opened This Week?
Replies: 734
Views: 178746

Re: What Madeira Have You Opened This Week?

This past Thursday night and through Saturday, the owner of Faja dos Padres and his wife were here, along with a couple of their friends from Lisboa and a Madeira loving friend of mine. While we had a wide array of table wines, from Champagne, to a magnum of German Riesling, a fantastic old bottle ...
by Steve Pollack
Wed May 15, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting
Replies: 48
Views: 15414

Re: FTLOP 14th Anniversary Tasting

Please sign me up. And great seeing you yesterday, Glenn! [cheers.gif] [friends.gif]
by Steve Pollack
Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: What Madeira Have You Opened This Week?
Replies: 734
Views: 178746

Re: What Madeira Have You Opened This Week?

1971 D'Oliveiras Terrantez was opened at the end of the Super Bowl for a friend in LA rooting for the Patriots. While I hate them, I like him and wouldn't be spiteful and not open it just because they won #6. I believe this D'Olly has now surpassed the 1988 for me and is the finest of the new age T...
by Steve Pollack
Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: Regarding the future of the MadeiraWineGuide
Replies: 18
Views: 6044

Re: Regarding the future of the MadeiraWineGuide

Hoping for the best possible outcome, Peter.
by Steve Pollack
Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:22 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: Your TOP Madeira consumed in 2018
Replies: 10
Views: 3384

Re: Your TOP Madeira consumed in 2018

1864 Favila Vieira Malvasia.
by Steve Pollack
Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:32 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: Palm Springs Offline May 1, 2018
Replies: 18
Views: 4147

Re: Palm Springs Offline May 1, 2018

I'm still hoping to attend as long as work doesn't get in the way! [cheers.gif]
by Steve Pollack
Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: Palm Springs Offline May 1, 2018
Replies: 18
Views: 4147

Re: Palm Springs Offline April/May 2018

I may be able to make it on 4/30, 5/1 or 5/2. There's a big Champagne event in LA starting on 5/3, and I'm already committed to that.
by Steve Pollack
Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: Regarding the future of the MadeiraWineGuide
Replies: 18
Views: 6044

Re: Regarding the future of the MadeiraWineGuide

I'm also sorry to hear this, Peter. I've always enjoyed your site; thanks for all the work you've put into it. [cheers.gif]
by Steve Pollack
Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: 1879 João Martins da Silva Madeira Malvasia (a Family Wine?) -- Request for Information
Replies: 11
Views: 3565

Re: 1879 João Martins da Silva Madeira Malvasia (a Family Wine?) -- Request for Information

Andres, I may be able to do Palm Springs around that time. Let me know and I'll sort dates. Perhaps we can coordinate with Eric's schedule. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Please keep me in the loop if a SoCal offline develops. [cheers.gif] [friends.gif] Also, I agree with the comments re the 18...