Rockford Stonewaller Lunch 2019

[RooFlyer]

Yes, its on again, tomorrow (Saturday). Its not an AFF event, but comprises AFFers, guests of Buzzard and RooFlyer to reach our maximum allowed 8 guests at the Rockford winery. I think this is our 4th year? Looking forward to meeting adventurous traveler @henleybeach . And @JohnM has finally agreed to grace us with his presence (Qantas schedule permitting!)

Actually, I was there only a month ago, so I hope they've changed the menu!

Anyway, I'm currently ensconced in the Hilton, hoping that @penegal will guest me into the lounge at some point Or anyone else?

From a month ago:

Menu (the Fat coughs and Mary Washingtons were lovely!)



Stonewaller Dry Country Grenache



The afterwards:



Blossoms in the walled garden





One on exit (no, I hadn't fallen over!)

 

[henleybeach]

Looking forward to some delicious wine, food and talking travel. I haven’t been to Rockfords for a while. The Adelaide weather has toned down in time for tomorrow after a couple 36 degree days.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Seems a cosy little elitist group! How does one weasel in in future? Or is there some secret sect which one needs to be inducted into?

 

[serfty]

Seems a cosy little elitist group! How does one weasel in in future? Or is there some secret sect which one needs to be inducted into?

From what I can tell ...

cosy? Yes. ..

elitist? No ...

Marketing? brilliant!

 

[RooFlyer]

Seems a cosy little elitist group! How does one weasel in in future? Or is there some secret sect which one needs to be inducted into?

In aware of one invitee who ‘got a better offer’ ( I’m sure that wasn’t the case.)

And I don’t think any group with me in it could be called ‘elitist’.

The number of Stonewallers on AFF is increasing like crazy, so suck up to your forum mates now!

 

[blackcat20]

Seems a cosy little elitist group! How does one weasel in in future? Or is there some secret sect which one needs to be inducted into?

We can have a chat

 

[Cruiser Elite]

We should - and we need to meet so we can see the gorgeous little ant again

 

[Steady]

i know this had been released


but can’t remember if you got to try this

 

[Buzzard]

No photos but @Steady and I had to visit Rockford today just to make sure that everything is in place for tomorrow. The executive meeting took about 2 hours

 

[Steady]

Nice cellar

 

[Steady]

No photos but @Steady and I had to visit Rockford today just to make sure that everything is in place for tomorrow. The executive meeting took about 2 hours

Tough job but someone.....

 

[Cruiser Elite]

On a serious note so sad I will miss it - I am sure a fabulous time will be had by all.

I just have a real prob with locking in dates - maybe next year?

 

[RooFlyer]

but can’t remember if you got to try this

Yes, it was released on 1 October - we were there on the 3rd

Nice cellar

Yes, saw that too ... thought it was new.

@Steady and I had to visit Rockford today

Great to see you back to form, Buzz!

 

[VPS]

Have fun - the weather in Adelaide is much more pleasant this evening (well it will be once the rain blows through and the wind dies down) and should be lovely tomorrow - bloody awful yesterday

 

[Buzzard]

Yesterday's visit must rank as my driest ever visit to Rockford.

 

[RooFlyer]

JohnM reports as pushing back at MEL

 

[RooFlyer]

Arrived, pre lunch tasting

 

[RooFlyer]

Aladdin’s cave





Sorry, don’t know whyon side.

 

[Buzzard]

I wonder which lunch I need to be invited to in order to try this:

 

[Steady]

Today’s menu