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by Chris Doty
03:26 Wed 09 Mar 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: New York again, Easter
Replies: 115
Views: 86807

Re: New York again, Easter

mini Graham vertical '70, '77, '83 (can add '94 if enough attendees) total bw participants $220 (add $65 if '94 needed) Theme/price appealing enough? Sounds like a steal to me! I should have the 60, 63, 66 to add (though likely at least one of those is in storage), as well as ~6-8 interested friend...
by Chris Doty
15:26 Sat 05 Mar 2016
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Coravin
Replies: 25
Views: 30347

Re: Coravin

jdaw1 wrote:Not I.
Nor me.

Welcome back JacobH - what's your excuse for not competing for the Doty Cup on the 17th?!
by Chris Doty
08:00 Sat 05 Mar 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

Chris Doty wrote:Good work, chaps. So far we have

1.) King
2.) Bridge
3.) WS1
4.) 420Dog
5.) My friend KP
6.) My friend AE
7.) My friend (and prior challenger) AB
8.) Jdaw
9.)
10.)
11.)
12.)

Reserves
1.)
2.)
3.)

Leaving four spots and excessive interest...

Get while hot or wait for 2017 (Insha'Allah)
by Chris Doty
03:47 Fri 04 Mar 2016
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Wed 24 Feb 2016, B&F, Vesuvio 1989 to 2013
Replies: 19
Views: 21715

Re: Wed 24 Feb 2016, B&F, Vesuvio 1989 to 2013

Johnny Symington and other suspects gathered for a complete vertical of Quinta do Vesuvio What colors!! Great to see Johnny once again taking time out of what is doubtless a busy schedule to "eat what he cooks" and converse with the 'hardcore' clients that Vesuvio has rightly earned since...
by Chris Doty
18:18 Tue 01 Mar 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

jdaw1 wrote:If there is still an empty seat, ...
you had me at 'hello' - welcome back!
by Chris Doty
05:54 Mon 29 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

AHB wrote:Here's the photo of the cup, engraved with the names of the first three winners.
TPF_Cup.JPG
AHB - if the development of the film would be not such an extravagant expense, would it be possible to add a shot of just the names to properly honor your fellow champions?
by Chris Doty
03:30 Fri 26 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

jdaw1 wrote:The draft of the placemats.
Ahh - Astrology ! Pop-Pop would be thrilled!

So that takes care of placemats -
AHB has been silent - any contact with the Square? K.P.? etc?
by Chris Doty
03:27 Fri 26 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

India is not a country of Port drinkers...The greater loss is the inability to handle Japanese. I see. Of course you are your own man, and I defer to your judgment with respect to the evolution of your program, but I would like to note for the record that the population of Japan is ~120m, whereas I...
by Chris Doty
03:49 Thu 25 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

If I had seen — instead of, carelessly, missing — the signs of piety, devotion, and fealty to Rome, then indeed the reason would have been obvious to me. I apologise for my obliviousness. No worries. I understand that although I may have been blessed to receive 5 of the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic...
by Chris Doty
15:09 Wed 24 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

jdaw1 wrote:Reason not obvious
This may be the first time I have overrated your intelligence. Surely even a Wiseman would be able to understand a pretty fundamental distinction between the two texts...

Anyway, we are making too complex an ordeal out of this. Just number 1-12 then and let's be done.
by Chris Doty
06:37 Wed 24 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

Not to mislead your expectations, but if you had, say, attended the three prior Doty Cups, you would have enjoyed... 1945 Taylor (no slouch!) N/A Taylor (don't know the exact year, but 'old as poop') - oi! does your program auto correct 'poop' to 'poop' ?! 20Y(t) Niepoort bottled 1975 20Y(t) Niepoor...
by Chris Doty
05:54 Wed 24 Feb 2016
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Feb 01 2010 Off-Line: 75s and Others at Crusting Pipe
Replies: 17
Views: 16573

Re: Feb 01 2010 Off-Line: 75s and Others at Crusting Pipe

My first TPF OL, ROTFLMAOOMG

good times, good times
by Chris Doty
01:40 Wed 24 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

I have explored, and am unable... Huh. Well, my technical prowess not being what it never was, I don't have much to say here, except to ask - is this problem the same across all 345+ languages found on the subcontinent? Can't do Hindi, Kanada, tamil, etc. etc. ? That would seem like a pretty huge l...
by Chris Doty
19:23 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Reviews
Topic: 1966 Review
Replies: 4
Views: 8544

Re: 1966 Review

Sounds awesome Axel!

Please tell me AHB (or someone!) was around for notes?!

I have always thought 70 trounces 66 (on absolute and certainly relative value basis), but happy to take another look at the finest specimens.

Come to London on the 17th?!
by Chris Doty
19:18 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

WS1 wrote:I think I will just start talking and you stop me at one stage you feel it is enough.
And it is a stunned silence as WS1 effortlessly, gracefully, naturally, glides into pole position.
by Chris Doty
16:36 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

WS1 wrote:But it is anyway rare a good 59 Burgundy to dislike!
Amen, my giant, german, yoda. :GoldStar:
by Chris Doty
16:07 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 10th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

AHB wrote:...because none of us are Masters of Wine...
Good summary, but you'll kindly refrain from speaking for me. :tpf:
by Chris Doty
16:01 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

AHB wrote: ...and last year JDAW presented on the 3 Body Problem with the help of some handy table-top articles.
When you put it like this, Jdaw's presentation was a terrible disappointment! 88)



ps - can i add/suggest some new 'smilies' ...please... ?
by Chris Doty
15:24 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

what natural twelve exists in this alphabet? I need the help of a local who has mastered the culture and the old and new orthography KP might be of assistance here, though I dispute that a n12 is required for our purposes (expand your mind) I prefer the twelve two-letter names in the King James Bib...
by Chris Doty
14:48 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

What sort of presentations? His Majesty does know... Well, actually WS1, for you, I have a special request. Given your extensive wine-related travels, I was hoping you could regale us (in your best french accent) with highlights from your vineyard visits (memorable personalities, best values, most ...
by Chris Doty
13:23 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

Re: the first post 0.) The second line still (incorrectly) reads March 10th 1.) what is 'gently' competitive? 2.) No one has gotten out of the Square for 60gbp per person 3.) Presentations are expected to be 3-5 minutes, with questions from the judges and possibly also from other guests. (you may re...
by Chris Doty
12:53 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

Good work, chaps. So far we have

1.) King
2.) Bridge
3.) WS1
4.) 420Dog
5.) My friend KP
6.) My friend AE
7.) My friend (and prior challenger) AB
8.)
9.)
10.)
11.)
12.)

Reserves
1.) Jdaw

Leaving five spots and excessive interest...

Get while hot or wait for 2017 (Insha'Allah)
by Chris Doty
11:58 Tue 23 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup
Replies: 93
Views: 58808

Re: Thu 17th March 2016 - The Fourth Annual Doty Cup

Chris - is 17th now confirmed? If so I will change the title of this thread. Yes. This is happening on the 17th of March. I have emailed the square, but they haven't gotten back to me. I had arranged the prior two events through Katya, who has apparently moved on. Her replacement seems ... less res...
by Chris Doty
14:26 Mon 22 Feb 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Weekend at Bern's
Replies: 2
Views: 3449

Re: Weekend at Bern's

..and as you sheepish jabrons dither and lurk, more historic bottles are made extinct...

http://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/vie ... a86541881a