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by Alex Bridgeman
20:59 Mon 18 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Free to share a bottle? 18/04 or 26/04 2024
Replies: 1
Views: 67

Re: Free to share a bottle? 18/04 or 26/04 2024

Given the BFT, I don’t know - but I’m definitely a possibly.
by Alex Bridgeman
20:57 Mon 18 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 17856

Re: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024

Christopher would like ham hock starter, then the same main as me.
by Alex Bridgeman
21:04 Sun 17 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 17856

Re: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024

No starter. Main of sirloin steak (m-r) with fries and green beans / shallots.
by Alex Bridgeman
00:56 Sun 17 Mar 2024
Forum: Travel
Topic: Lisbon
Replies: 13
Views: 17049

Re: Lisbon

I'm having a hard time imagining what a revolting tosta mista even looks/tastes like. But yes, avoid Terreiro do Paço/Praça do Comércio (except for sightseeing). That was the trap I fell in to. How can you get a toasted cheese and ham sandwich wrong? Oh boy, they managed it. It was not just inedibl...
by Alex Bridgeman
00:52 Sun 17 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 17856

Re: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024

For the food order , please select from the B&F dining menu Is that the new, Spring menu, they have been promising to send me? It was merely what a cursory inspection found on the B&F website. Oops. I’ve just realised this is your event that I’m helping with and not the event the B&F ha...
by Alex Bridgeman
00:48 Sun 17 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 17856

Re: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024

Is anyone able to print the placemats? Since retiring, my printing is now limited to water-soluble inkjet printing on A4.
by Alex Bridgeman
00:28 Sun 17 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 17856

Re: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024

Current draft of the placemats added to the first post. Thank you, much appreciated. My sincere apologies, but I am now no longer going to be able to come to this tasting. I am deluged with work. I have W94, albeit with no front label, and will bring. George - sorry to lose you. That leaves us with...
by Alex Bridgeman
21:00 Sat 16 Mar 2024
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: NV Blandy Terrantez 15YO
Replies: 0
Views: 41

NV Blandy Terrantez 15YO

Blandy’s Terrantez 15YO, bottled 2002. A rich golden-brown colour. Bright nose, warm and savoury. Acidic entry, bitter grapefruit on the mid-palate, saline and iodine palate but with some residual sugar to deliver a medium-sweet sensation. Glorious aftertaste, rich and full of bitter-sweet marmite. ...
by Alex Bridgeman
20:55 Sat 16 Mar 2024
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: NV Jose Maria da Fonseca Bastardinho de Azeitao Vinho Licoroso 30YO
Replies: 0
Views: 30

NV Jose Maria da Fonseca Bastardinho de Azeitao Vinho Licoroso 30YO

Jose Maria Fonseca, Bastardinho de Azeitão Vinho Licoroso 30YO, bottled in half bottle. From a vineyard on the south bank of the Tagus, now built over as part of the expansion of the town of Lavradio in 1984, matured in the cellars in Azeitão. Bottling date not known. Deep brown colour, dried fruit ...
by Alex Bridgeman
20:40 Sat 16 Mar 2024
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: 2009 Villa Oeiras Colheita Tinto
Replies: 0
Views: 32

2009 Villa Oeiras Colheita Tinto

2009 Villa Oeiras Colheita Tinto, Carcavelos. Dark orange colour, 30% opaque. A good swirl coaxes some sweet orange marmalade out of the glass. Beautifully balanced on the palate, complex with layers of flavour drifting in and out of focus. The orange is delightful, the balance impressive and the ta...
by Alex Bridgeman
20:39 Sat 16 Mar 2024
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: NV Villa Oeiras 15YO Vinho Superior
Replies: 0
Views: 26

NV Villa Oeiras 15YO Vinho Superior

NV Villa Oeiras Carcavelos 15YO “Superior”, matured in oak casks. Darker in colour and tone than the 7YO with a hint of olive green in the tone of the colour, 20% opaque. Sweet citrus on the nose, an orange reduction. Slightly thickened texture on the palate, richly fruited, full of preserved orange...
by Alex Bridgeman
20:38 Sat 16 Mar 2024
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: NV Villa Oeiras 7YO Vinho Generoso
Replies: 0
Views: 27

NV Villa Oeiras 7YO Vinho Generoso

NV Villa Oeiras 7YO Carcavelos. Matured in used oak casks. Warm golden colour, 20% opaque. Floral and honeyed nose, sweet and perfumed. Smooth palate, ripe apricot and mandarin; there is plenty of fruit, honey and a good level of acidity to keep the balance. Gentle on the palate with the fragrant ci...
by Alex Bridgeman
08:37 Sat 16 Mar 2024
Forum: Travel
Topic: Lisbon
Replies: 13
Views: 17049

Re: Lisbon

The Time Out Market was chaotic but great. We loved it. Our one night of up-market dining was at Canalha, which was fabulous but make sure you book at least a week ahead. We stumbled across Tabernha da Baixa on Rua dos Franqueiros by accident, but loved it. We got away with not having a booking by t...
by Alex Bridgeman
12:43 Fri 15 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 17856

Re: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024

Mike JW is unavailable so we have a spare seat, if anyone wants to bring a guest.
by Alex Bridgeman
22:27 Tue 12 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Blind Fun - 11th March
Replies: 44
Views: 1759

Re: Blind Fun - 11th March

Does anyone have a picture of the sheet of what the wines were?
by Alex Bridgeman
12:14 Mon 11 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Blind Fun - 11th March
Replies: 44
Views: 1759

Re: Blind Fun - 11th March

My bottles were both double-decanted at about 09.30 today.
by Alex Bridgeman
17:32 Sun 10 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 17856

Re: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024

On the assumption that Ben can take the last seat at the table, this is what I am asking each attendee to bring: THRA Burmester TC Calem IDJ Cockburn NAC Croft MC Dow AHB Fonseca MPM Graham CPR Kopke JDAW Quinta do Noval PW Royal Oporto BRP Smith Woodhouse CMAG Taylor AJS Vesuvio GEAG Warre Any issu...
by Alex Bridgeman
16:54 Sun 10 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 69
Views: 17856

Re: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024

Ben,

Pommy42 hasn't replied so the 14th seat is yours, if you'd like to attend.
by Alex Bridgeman
00:04 Sun 10 Mar 2024
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Kopke Library Collection UK Launch Event
Replies: 4
Views: 239

Re: Kopke Library Collection UK Launch Event

The pricing is considerably more friendly than the current Graham Ne Oublie 1882 retail price at the Lodge, which was €12k per bottle when I was there in February.

The £3k is for a pack of the three half bottles - cheaper than the price per 75cl of, say, Taylor 1896 Single Harvest Tawny.
by Alex Bridgeman
23:57 Sat 09 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Postponed: Port not frequently seen
Replies: 18
Views: 517

Re: Tue 9th Apr 2024, B&F, Port not frequently seen

jdaw1 wrote: 23:48 Sat 09 Mar 2024 ..,B&F is Thu 25th April..,
No it’s not! You know it’s not because I’ve already told you it’s not!

It’s Tuesday April 23rd!!!


I might, perhaps, be able to make it.
by Alex Bridgeman
23:30 Fri 08 Mar 2024
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Kopke Library Collection UK Launch Event
Replies: 4
Views: 239

Re: Kopke Library Collection UK Launch Event

Links to tasting notes have been added to the original post.
by Alex Bridgeman
23:29 Fri 08 Mar 2024
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: 2020 Quinta da Boa Vista Vinha do Ujo
Replies: 0
Views: 81

2020 Quinta da Boa Vista Vinha do Ujo

Boa Vista Vinha do Ujo 2020. Ujo is a north facing vineyard in Quinta da Boa Vista comprising a mixed field blend of 25 different grape varieties. Incredibly fragrant on the nose, full of fruit and floral perfume. Still very young on the palate, full of fruit with tremendous acidity. Exquisite fine ...
by Alex Bridgeman
23:27 Fri 08 Mar 2024
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: 2019 Sao Luiz Winemakers Collection Folgazao and Rabigato Branco
Replies: 0
Views: 44

2019 Sao Luiz Winemakers Collection Folgazao and Rabigato Branco

2019 vintage, matured in bottle for 18 months. Steely with amazing grip. Such a long mineral finish. Wonderful white wine. 90/100
by Alex Bridgeman
23:24 Fri 08 Mar 2024
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: 2022 Sao Luiz Winemakers Selection Tinta Cao Rose
Replies: 0
Views: 57

2022 Sao Luiz Winemakers Selection Tinta Cao Rose

Quinta do São Luiz Winemaker’s Collection 2022, 100% Tinta Cão. Pale pink on the eye, but nothing pale about the fruit filled nose or the vibrant palate. Generous fruit with plenty of acidity keeping the wine spritely and fresh. One of the few rosé wines I actually like. 88/100.