So, when do we start?

[Bruce Hayes]

Is there going to some sort of official announcement from Robin or, given that we are already on our second day of this brand new month, can I assume that we are already operating under the new tasting theme?

[Bill Buitenhuys]

Ya, we usually start a few days early and stop posting 4 to 6 months after the end of the topic month.

[Bob Parsons Alberta]

Yup, thats right. No rules, just as long as it`s red!! Have to say that `00 LBV Churchills I was bragging about is not up to much.

Bill, are you tasting the 7 Deadly Zins? Bruce?

[Robin Garr]

Is there going to some sort of official announcement from Robin or, given that we are already on our second day of this brand new month, can I assume that we are already operating under the new tasting theme?

For the record, Bruce, it's fine to go ahead and start. I usually put up the posters and send around the sound tricks to coincide with an issue of the 30 Second Wine Advisor, always hoping to lure a few more newbies in here. I'll likely do that Monday. But as the others said, we don't stand on rules or ceremony around here. Fire that dish!

[Bob Parsons Alberta]

Well, I am itching to get going!! Its been a while since I have gotten into some cabs, hope the gout is not going to return. Get out the pills!
First red might be the J Lohr Seven Oaks , a winery on the up and up I hear.