Coad 9-12-99, “Waitng for Callahan”

originally posted by mark e:
originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
Besides running Infantado, João is the driving force behind an annual wine fair in Oporto every February that is worth attending, if anyone ever wants additional reasons to come.
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Thanks much. Keep me (and us) posted on the wine fair. Since I'll be living in Oslo it won't be too far + I had planned to go to Madeira for a couple of weeks in winter (for obvious reasons).
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At your service in Portugal, and hope to visit Oslo soon, perhaps even this summer.

Madeira is very pretty, but not for the aeronautically faint of heart, since strong winds blow at the airport and make descents so rickety that even stewardesses blanch.

This João Roseira fair in Oporto every February is great for itb's, but a little too ecumenical for me, and the 100 plus winery count this year was a bit much for my tender sensibilities (I also hate art fairs, anything that lays bare the commodity underbelly of things I care about).

But I would strongly recommend a smaller one that takes place in Lisbon every July. It features about two dozen European wineries imported by a smart and competent Franco-Portuguese couple. No duds (Eric Texier always attends, and can vouch). Staged on a small dock under the moonlight on the banks of the Tagus, with live music, the atmosphere is quite magical. And the tasting scale is manageable for anyone without a seriously instrumental intent.
 
originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
originally posted by mark e:
originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
Besides running Infantado, João is the driving force behind an annual wine fair in Oporto every February that is worth attending, if anyone ever wants additional reasons to come.
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Thanks much. Keep me (and us) posted on the wine fair. Since I'll be living in Oslo it won't be too far + I had planned to go to Madeira for a couple of weeks in winter (for obvious reasons).
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At your service in Portugal, and hope to visit Oslo soon, perhaps even this summer.

Madeira is very pretty, but not for the aeronautically faint of heart, since strong winds blow at the airport and make descents so rickety that even stewardesses blanch.

This João Roseira fair in Oporto every February is great for itb's, but a little too ecumenical for me, and the 100 plus winery count this year was a bit much for my tender sensibilities (I also hate art fairs, anything that lays bare the commodity underbelly of things I care about).

But I would strongly recommend a smaller one that takes place in Lisbon every July. It features about two dozen European wineries imported by a smart and competent Franco-Portuguese couple. No duds (Eric Texier always attends, and can vouch). Staged on a small dock under the moonlight on the banks of the Tagus, with live music, the atmosphere is quite magical. And the tasting scale is manageable for anyone without a seriously instrumental intent.
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Thanks much for the info.

I was in Madeira for a week years ago but I don't remember that landing. Lovely place. For some reason, I have extremely fond memories of these little, very aromatic ripe bananas served at breakfast and grown on the island rather than the wines.

The Lisbon wine fair sounds great. If lots of detail are too boring for the bored, perhaps send me details via bored email. (also a good opportunity to scout out places to stay in farther south in the winter).

For those who might be in northern Europe this summer The first Biodyvin Wine Fair Norway will be held in Oslo on June 4. I don't really know who will be there, except that they are an "alternative" biodynamic certifier (so not Demeter). And after I'd recommend going to Tromsø or farther north; summer above the arctic circle is amazing.
 
originally posted by Lou Kessler:
MemoriesIt has been my good fortune to have broken bread on many occasions with all the souls mentioned in this charming tale.
Some of us still wander on this stage searching for the perfect wine others have left this theater but are remembered well.
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Indeed and we shall remember you fondly, too, Lou.

(He passed earlier today.)
 
originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
originally posted by Lou Kessler:
MemoriesIt has been my good fortune to have broken bread on many occasions with all the souls mentioned in this charming tale.
Some of us still wander on this stage searching for the perfect wine others have left this theater but are remembered well.
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Indeed and we shall remember you fondly, too, Lou.

(He passed earlier today.)
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He's enjoying fabulous wine and company with Joe, Joe and Chris at the great big jeeb in the sky. Easily a Grand Cru jeebus.
 
I'm sure there's plenty of '83 and '85 Verset at that jeebus. And old Chave.

But this is sad news to hear. My condolences to BettyLu.

RIP, Lou. I'd hoped we'd meet again sometime as it had been a couple of years.
 
Ah, shit. Lou, I loved our times together. May we meet again some day, somewhere... and with more ‘85 Verset.

Mark Lipton
 
I'm trying to remember for sure, but I believe Lou's online wine participation dates all the way back to the old Prodigy days.

Lou being gone is definitely a loss.

. . . . . Pete
 
Lou was at some of my first jeebi. It's been a number of years since I've seen him. Generous, funny, a real mensch. RIP Lou.
 
originally posted by Larry Stein:
Lou was at some of my first jeebi. It's been a number of years since I've seen him. Generous, funny, a real mensch. RIP Lou.
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Was he at that jeeb way back in 1999 or 2000 at Chapeau? JJB was there, as were you and I think Stuart.

Lou was a legend, RIP.
 
originally posted by Larry Stein:
Was that the one with the infamous '93 Overnoy? I wasn't at that jeeb.
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No, that one was at Stuart's house. Wasn't there a jeeb spot called Chapeau?
 
I'm 100% positive that was at Chapeau! because Rob Adler has told me on a few occasions about bringing Philippe (restaurant owner) over to try the wine. BTW, I did let Yaniger know about Lou's passing.
 
Yep, where we overate to complete excess. I can't even fathom eating like that anymore.

I'm guessing Lou was at some of the very first Slanted Door jeebi when it was at the original Valencia St. location in the Mission district. My friend Greg (who sadly passed a few years ago in a hiking accident) was a waiter there and greased the wheels with Charles Phan about holding the first jeebus.
 
Never had the pleasure of meeting Lou, but thankful for his gifts to the Bored and, dare I say, the community that congregates here.
 
originally posted by Larry Stein:
Yep, where we overate to complete excess. I can't even fathom eating like that anymore.

I'm guessing Lou was at some of the very first Slanted Door jeebi when it was at the original Valencia St. location in the Mission district. My friend Greg (who sadly passed a few years ago in a hiking accident) was a waiter there and greased the wheels with Charles Phan about holding the first jeebus.
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Shit. Hung out with Lou at many, many SFJoe get-togethers in SF. Great guy. Not sure I knew about Greg. Double bummer. 'Course I remember those jeebs though I didn't actually participate. I'm pretty sure I told Charles it was cool.
 
Lou was the best. I remember meeting him and BettyLu at offlines but then one time they surprised me when I worked briefly in the shop at North Berkerley in 2000. Came in, somehow knew to expect me there, were the nicest people and ever since I just had an extra good feeling about them both. Now it's been so long, but sorry to hear this news.
 
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