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A really interesting summary - I like the logic you have applied and the forced constraint of a limited number in the top category.

Would be interested, subject to date; I have only the '70. I would prefer to have RV on a separate occasion (and will be extremely keen to join for that, and have been trying to pick up occasional RV in preparation for this). We could convert this to RV - I just want to put a place-holder down for ...

We have a lack of organised tastings in the New Year!!!

Would anyone be interested in a Krohn vertical? I have a small run of 5 vintages 61-70 not sure what others have in their cellar.
If limited could combine with a Rv run.

Thoughts and offers please.

We have a lot of vintages to cover - any thoughts on how best we should approach this (e.g 2 flights) ?

Note date is now set as 13th Feb

Can you add me to the reserve list

Hi Alex
Can you add me in.

Please add me to the reserves

Now set for week commencing 11 feb (sorry Tom)

Cornish crab salad with ciabatta toasts

Sirloin steak, medium rare with skinny fries,
+ Green beans with shallots;

Cornish crab salad with ciabatta toasts

Sirloin steak, medium rare, with skinny fries,
+ Green beans with shallots;

For me this is a solid vintage that is worthy of a declaration. Compared to the '11 vintage at this stage the wines are of lighter body and colour. Whilst laking the immediate 'wow' factor of the 11's these are more nuanced and perhaps more reflective of the winemakers skill. Yields were small and t...

Scores:

WIne of the Night: Vesuvio Capella (21 points)
Runner Up: Taylors (12 Points)

GST (11)
W (5.5)
D (4.5)
Sk (3)
S (2)
N (2)
NiB (2)
G (2)
O 1
Ms 1

Not scored but Honorable mentions
Ck
SW
V
F
Cr
MsC
Vr

Hi Alex
Do you have your scores so I can finalize the list ?

Hi mike
If you can print them off it would be much appreciated
I’m planning on being there before 5.

I have been travelling for the last couple of days so missed the last post.
Messias arrived today.

Most of the port should be at B&F today. Dia has kindly coordinated the menu choices for us. I am still waiting for the Sandeman and Offley - these are coming from IBD so might be tight. Also have Cachao and Messias arriving on Monday. Not a bad line up considering it was all last minute. With a lit...

Lady and gentlemen
Can I have your menu choices (please).

I suggest organising it as a self-pour walk around tasting. Put all the bottles on some tables at one end of the Red Room and people just help themselves to what they want, sitting down and taking notes as they wish. Agreed. I’ll prepare sticky labels rather than the usual circles (when there’s a l...

I suggest organising it as a self-pour walk around tasting. Put all the bottles on some tables at one end of the Red Room and people just help themselves to what they want, sitting down and taking notes as they wish. That would work.. Yes like that idea. Everyone can pace themselves accordingly. Ag...

Just had a delivery from Fells with the SFE estate wines - rather kindly included Capella and GST. For an last-minute ad-hoc arrangement this has been remarkably well supported by the shippers/importers. Hopefully Sogevinous cask samples are other way which would make about 20 bottles. Given the qua...

Updated first post.

Generally a good response from the shippers so far. Sadly no nacional!

Sorry guys - I will have to excuse myself from this.

I just got back from hols today and there is just too much to do on Monday. Hopefully, I will catch up later in the month.

uncle tom wrote: ↑

20:34 Thu 02 Aug 2018

Splendid - count me in - have the Niepoort Bioma already..

I only have one half bottle of this for the tasting - are you able to put yours in also to make a sensible quantity?