SUPERBBBBBS are coming!

Forecast for Saturday Aug. 18 in Dexter, Michigan..
It couldn't be more perfect for tasting Barolo, Burgs, Bdx, Brunello and Bubblies...

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night
Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

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JuliaBBBBB

Yeah, I just looked up forecast myself a bit ago for the area as well. I hope it holds, as mid 70°s for the HIGH is OUTSTANDING for the picnic!

And, a great for Chef Alan and his helpers to avoid death by sweat in the kitchen (not that things won't be hopping and hot!).

[not to mention avoiding the sweat rings on my shirt! Only want wine stains! ]

Is anyone bringing a Musar for any of the events? If so, red or white?

"maybe"

(red)

[James Roscoe]

I have a case packed. The prize is a 2002 Taittinger Millesime followed by the 1989 ch Pavie Macquin. Oh yeah there are two Brunelos, a Barolo, and a CDP for JBee. I am also bringing a Cave Springs Cab franc. Did I mention the Amorone?

'89 Pavie Macquin was (and I presume still is) a darn nice bottle. I think I still have one so will have to keep an eye when you open that one!

I have a case packed. The prize is a 2002 Taittinger Millesime followed by the 1989 ch Pavie Macquin. Oh yeah there are two Brunelos, a Barolo, and a CDP for JBee. I am also bringing a Cave Springs Cab franc. Did I mention the Amorone?

Nice collection, James! Which ones are the Friday morning, Friday afternoon, and Saturday morning quaffs?

Which ones are the Friday morning, Friday afternoon, and Saturday morning quaffs?

I like the sentiment!

Looking forward to seeing you all this weekend.

Looking forward to seeing you all this weekend.

Likewise OW.....can't wait to trade golf stories with Beth!

Looking forward to seeing you all this weekend.

Great! Was hoping you were going to make it!

[James Roscoe]

Let the parties begin!!!!

[James Roscoe]

Christmas is HERE! You should see JB!

If you think so, you should post a picture (or more) for us who were unable to take part in the party!
/Anders

If you think so, you should post a picture (or more) for us who were unable to take part in the party!
/Anders

It's so much easier to post pictures on FaceBook than here (one has to resize, etc.). There are many MOCOOL photos here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mocool/. I may repost a few here when I get a bit more time (by tomorrow, I hope), along with a few notes I took.

Wonderful weekend! Julia B., Mike Conner, Joel and Sallie, the chef (marvelous food!), all the helpers that set up, went for ice and flowers, cleaned up afterwards, lodge owners--thank you, thank you! James Roscoe, thanks for the taste of the Taittinger and the Pavie Macquin (one of my favorites of the weekend.)

I forgot to mention that John and Barbara Trombley were at the picnic Saturday and brought some marvelous Rieslings including an Austrian beerenauslese from Schloss Gobelsburg and a 2001 Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese, and a 2009 Donhoff Oberhauser Brucke Auslese (peach notes and elegant.) They were definitely among my favorite wines of the weekend.

As always, super great to see everyone again, and help suck down a bunch of wines!

My personal thanks to the following: the organizers, Julia, Mike & Cindy, Tom, the not-forgotten (and for me, not yet met) Walter and Debbie and of course, the chef (M.F.).

And, to Dale Williams for selflessly donating the '75 Montrose for the tasting (which I thought was fairly '75 like with some tannins still present).

A grand time!

Thanks all!

Mike

Wonderful weekend! Julia B., Mike Conner, Joel and Sallie, the chef (marvelous food!), all the helpers that set up, went for ice and flowers, cleaned up afterwards, lodge owners--thank you, thank you! James Roscoe, thanks for the taste of the Taittinger and the Pavie Macquin (one of my favorites of the weekend.)

I forgot to mention that John and Barbara Trombley were at the picnic Saturday and brought some marvelous Rieslings including an Austrian beerenauslese from Schloss Gobelsburg and a 2001 Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese, and a 2009 Donhoff Oberhauser Brucke Auslese (peach notes and elegant.) They were definitely among my favorite wines of the weekend.

Jane,

Nice to briefly get acquainted! With all that is going on, kinda difficult to get into a good conversation!

Very kind to mention my name..... but all glory rests with the organizers!

Mike

I guess it was Mike Hughes? on the organizing staff. I thought it was Mike Conner.

I guess it was Mike Hughes? on the organizing staff. I thought it was Mike Conner.

That would be correct, JC. I was one of five people who organized the event itself, the others being JuliaB, Tom Noland, Walter Pylypczuk, and the amazing Alan Kerr. Mike Conner decided to organize the Montrose vertical.

LuAnne and I had a wonderful time again this year. The wines on both Friday and Saturday were beyond fantastic.

Thanks to Joel and his wife for their extreme hospitality in hosting the Friday and event, and to the organizers (Julia, Mike, and Tom) for planning and executing the picnic on Saturday. Kudos to Alan and staff for providing an unending stream of excellent food.

Wine people have to be among the most generous on the face of the earth. There were so many great wines on both days that it was literally impossible to "just taste the good stuff". There was good stuff stacked in front of more good stuff.

I would encourage anyone who has ever considered attending MoCool to make a plan to be at next year's event. For the good friends you will make and the great wines you will get to taste the $60 entry fee is essentially free. You won't be disappointed.

Wine people have to be among the most generous on the face of the earth. There were so many great wines on both days that it was literally impossible to "just taste the good stuff". There was good stuff stacked in front of more good stuff.

I would encourage anyone who has ever considered attending MoCool to make a plan to be at next year's event. For the good friends you will make and the great wines you will get to taste the $60 entry fee is essentially free. You won't be disappointed.

Well said, Sam, well said.