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by DRT
23:44 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Christmas Offline
Replies: 141
Views: 58382

The Port Forum Christmas Offline

I am usually the last person who would want to organise a Christmas party but, given the problems finding convenient dates for some of our members, I think we should begin this process now. All I will say at this point is that: I am willing to travel and find reasonably priced accommodation Friday's...
by DRT
23:34 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

Alan,

If they are as described then I am happy to take 12 for £9.50.

In fact, if they are as described I would suggest you buy all 48 and if KillerB doesn't want 12 I will take 24 :D

Derek
by DRT
23:19 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Offline #2 Pub Tour
Replies: 10
Views: 7315

I managed to move these posts to Organising Offlines but have no facility to append them to the main Offline #2 thread

Derek
by DRT
23:11 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

Alan,

I would suggest you take one of you own port glasses with you to compare. There are lots of examples of glasses which are the same shape as the ones you have but much smaller and not suitable for a tasting.

Is he really asking £8 per dozen to buy or is this to hire?

Derek
by DRT
22:52 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Offline #2 Pub Tour
Replies: 10
Views: 7315

Alan and Jdaw, the pressure you have exerted is too much to bear. Which pub are we meeting in?

88)
by DRT
22:46 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Irrelevant Port Questions.
Replies: 42
Views: 18197

Re Factory House: Do you think they will let us camp in the ballroom during the TPF Harvest Tour 2008 88) - maybe we would have to agree to pass the decanter to the person in the sleeping bag to the left :lol:

Derek
by DRT
22:43 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: An interesting article with Infantado owner
Replies: 10
Views: 4391

Thanks for posting this Fred, very interesting. I was particularly interested in the first section covering the amount of brandy used. I had no idea that this varied from one port to another. I have never tried Infantado VP and now I think I need to find one to see what the difference is. (a poor ex...
by DRT
22:37 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Douro or Duoro?
Replies: 20
Views: 9294

I have not noticed this - perhaps it's just a Scouse thing? :lol: :lol:
by DRT
22:27 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

Are you sure we have at least 30 already? We need 50 and a couple of spares, to be safe. From previous posts I believe that you have 6, KillerB has 8 and I have 13. Jdaw asked you to buy 12 which means we have 39. If you buy another dozen we will have 51. We have 11 wines and 5 people, so we need 4...
by DRT
22:22 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

Re: F-plan news

jdaw1 wrote:please could my status of “Tasting Mat & T-shirt Man† be changed to “Eagerly anticipating†?
Done :wink:
by DRT
17:17 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

TPF Offline #2 Checklist Update Fonseca 1920 - on Death Row, decant 15 minutes before serving Fonseca 1963 - awaiting collection from Tom, decant at T-6 Hours Fonseca 1966 - on Death Row, decant at T-6 Hours Fonseca 1970 - awaiting collection from Tom, decant at T-6 Hours Fonseca 1975 - on Death Ro...
by DRT
17:11 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

Re: What size is Debs?

jdaw1 wrote:Edit: it’s probably too late for complaints, I’m off to order shirts. One XXXL, three my size (prob XL), two one size down (prob L), and one M for Debs.
Alan and I will have to take turns using the XXXL one :P

Derek
by DRT
00:20 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

I have just realised that KillerB does not have an official F-Plan Task. I therefore declare him Assistant Cheese Man 88)

Derek
by DRT
00:14 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

That sounds like the F Plan! That's because that what it is :D I was thinking of decanting the 85 around lunchtime, using Jdaw1's filter. Which gives it 4-6 hours-ish. Does that sound ok? No. My experience of this wine (3 bottles in last 12 months) is that it does not change significantly until aft...
by DRT
00:05 Fri 24 Aug 2007
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Graham Ruby Reserve
Replies: 1
Views: 3070

NV Graham Ruby Reserve

The back label says... Graham's owns Quinta dos Malvedos, one of the finest vineyards in the magnificent Douro valley. The wines made here are exceptional , with great structure, richness and depth. This is reflected in the style of all Graham's Ports. Graham's is owned by the Symington family, who ...
by DRT
23:32 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

TPF Offline #2 Checklist Fonseca 1920 - on Death Row, decant 15 minutes before serving Fonseca 1963 - awaiting collection from Tom, decant at T-6 Hours Fonseca 1966 - on Death Row, decant at T-6 Hours Fonseca 1970 - awaiting collection from Tom, decant at T-6 Hours Fonseca 1975 - on Death Row, deca...
by DRT
23:09 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

The total number of port glasses already available is 13+8+6=27, so we already have almost half of the glasses we need. I could content myself with 5 glasses for the evening as I see no need to have all 11 ports sitting in glass in front of me at any point in time. Do we really need more glasses? If...
by DRT
21:52 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Beer, Spirits, Cigars, and Pork Pies
Topic: Chinese Girls Beer
Replies: 2
Views: 5225

Chinese Girls Beer

After 3 pints of brown stuff I've had to give in and have a girlie beer with my Chinese meal. Cold, fizzy, refreshing and everything a brown warm thing isn't :cool:

Derek
by DRT
21:02 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Beer, Spirits, Cigars, and Pork Pies
Topic: Landlord Revisited
Replies: 0
Views: 3054

Landlord Revisited

I have a punt ód the fabled TTL in front of me now. I thought beer had a head? Not this baby. Flat as Norfolk. Does not smell of cheese, which is a plus for me. I like the weight of this and its not too bitter. Very enjoyable and head and shoulders above the others so far tonight. Derek PS: can a...
by DRT
20:51 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007
Replies: 282
Views: 156237

It seems an ok price provided they are really port glasses. Majestic also hire glasses and they should know what a port glass is. Is there one near you?

Derek
by DRT
20:32 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Beer, Spirits, Cigars, and Pork Pies
Topic: Timothy Taylor Landlord
Replies: 27
Views: 21614

I finally came across this in a pub on the south end of Blackfriars Bridge.

I have to agree with KillerBs assesment at the top of this thread, this is just a good pint of beer. If it was varnish, it would be Ronseal :smile:
by DRT
20:26 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Beer, Spirits, Cigars, and Pork Pies
Topic: Worthingtons Creamflow
Replies: 3
Views: 4610

Worthingtons Creamflow

Hmmmmm, I don't think this is a REAL ale. Cold, very smooth and too much like Bodingtons to be a credible beer. But, being a girl, I quite enjoyed this one.
by DRT
20:22 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Beer, Spirits, Cigars, and Pork Pies
Topic: Spitfire Kentish Ale
Replies: 2
Views: 4878

Spitfire Kentish Ale

As some of you already know I normally drink girls beer, otherwise known as lager. Tonight, being bored of sitting in my hotel, I have decided to visit a few pubs in covent garden to sample some warm brown stuff. 1st up is Spitfire. A strange cheesy smell. Very brown, like a 20 year old tawny. Bitte...
by DRT
18:30 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Is this what the Port worlds needs to enhance its image . .
Replies: 4
Views: 3280

Luc,

Do you have any objection to this thread being moved to MD?

Derek
by DRT
18:12 Thu 23 Aug 2007
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Apostrophe crimes
Replies: 2072
Views: 677076

Welcome back, jdaw. Its good to see you're back on the case.