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by flash_uk
00:35 Mon 25 Dec 2023
Forum: Site Stuff
Topic: Upgrade Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 56036

Re: Upgrade Issues

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by flash_uk
14:35 Sun 24 Dec 2023
Forum: Site Stuff
Topic: Notes for moving hosting provider
Replies: 0
Views: 13432

Notes for moving hosting provider

Aide-mémoire, should the need arise in the future to change hosting provider. Copying the folder structure from legacy host to new host works fine, and avoids the need to find all the custom content that has been created over the years Ensure the ftp client is set to binary mode, and that dotfiles a...
by flash_uk
22:16 Sat 23 Dec 2023
Forum: Site Stuff
Topic: Upgrade Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 56036

Re: Upgrade Issues

jdaw1 wrote: 20:31 Sat 23 Dec 2023 International crisis: my glass is empty. This is an important issue. What do the Admins intend to do about this?
Proceed as follows:
  • Stand up
  • Make your way down to the cellar
  • Open cellar, enter, and select a bottle of port
  • Open the bottle and decant
  • Fill glass
  • Drink
by flash_uk
17:23 Sat 23 Dec 2023
Forum: Site Stuff
Topic: Forum Maintenance
Replies: 4
Views: 11998

Re: Forum Maintenance

Forum maintenance now complete.
by flash_uk
17:02 Fri 22 Dec 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Festive Drinking 2023
Replies: 47
Views: 234271

Re: Festive Drinking 2023

We have actually had our 2 main Christmas lunches already as we are heading overseas for Christmas and New Year: Lunch 1: Krug NV (c.2011) - very deep yellow colour, full nose and palate. Great way to start things off. Tickeridge 2014 Classic Cuvee - not Krug but a very good English sparkling Danbu...
by flash_uk
10:55 Fri 22 Dec 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Quinta do Vesuvio in February 2024 - 6th Feb
Replies: 104
Views: 182858

Re: Quinta do Vesuvio in February 2024 - 6th Feb

I have '91, '92, '95, '13, '15, '16. All somewhere in the £35-40 range

Cheers
M
by flash_uk
20:02 Fri 08 Dec 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends
Replies: 57
Views: 230884

Re: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 19:43 Fri 08 Dec 2023 With Tom’s help (thank you Tom!) we have a taxi booked for 5 passengers to pick up from the Cricketer’s Arms at 17.30 and to return from Newport at 23.55.
Nice job Alex and Tom, many thanks.
by flash_uk
16:05 Wed 06 Dec 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends
Replies: 57
Views: 230884

Re: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 09:33 Wed 06 Dec 2023 I am about to book a taxi to run from the Cricketer's Arms in Rickling Green to the White Horse Inn and back. Pick-up times being 17.30 and 23.59 respectively.

Anyone interested in sharing a ride?
Yes please.
by flash_uk
11:12 Sun 26 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Taylor Single Harvest Tawny Tasting - 16 May 2024
Replies: 72
Views: 135511

Re: Taylor Single Harvest Tawny Tasting - 16 May 2024

Greetings Daniel - hope all well with you!
by flash_uk
12:33 Wed 22 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2003 Wine Dinner - B&F - Mon 4 Dec 2023
Replies: 29
Views: 70626

Re: 2003 Wine Dinner - B&F - Mon 4 Dec 2023

For Julian:
Ham hock terrine
Slow braised beef bourguignon (edit: + fried egg please)
Skinny fries
Roasted carrots
by flash_uk
12:31 Wed 22 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2003 Wine Dinner - B&F - Mon 4 Dec 2023
Replies: 29
Views: 70626

Re: 2003 Wine Dinner - B&F - Mon 4 Dec 2023

For me:
Ham hock terrine
Sirloin steak (rare)
Fried egg
Skinny fries
Roasted carrots

Welsh rarebit
by flash_uk
08:04 Mon 20 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two
Replies: 44
Views: 176018

Re: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two

Tentative yes, thank you.
by flash_uk
21:51 Sun 19 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 101 things to do with a Vesuvio bin label..
Replies: 38
Views: 46518

Re: 101 things to do with a Vesuvio bin label..

jdaw1 wrote: 21:31 Sun 19 Nov 2023 Labelling bins:
Did your bins come with the brass hooks already installed, or did you add them?
by flash_uk
11:22 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Croft, Tue 07 Nov 2023, at the B&F
Replies: 5
Views: 10282

Re: Croft, Tue 07 Nov 2023, at the B&F

Voting was undertaken for two age ranges, 1927-1982 and 1991-2017.
by flash_uk
11:21 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2017 Croft
Replies: 4
Views: 5315

Re: 2017 Croft

95% opacity. No further note, and no points given.
by flash_uk
11:20 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2011 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 4883

Re: 2011 Croft

85% opacity. No further note but I gave 2 points so it must have been as good as the 2011s usually are.
by flash_uk
11:20 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2003 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 4625

Re: 2003 Croft

85% opacity, dull red. Lovely rich, bramble and christmas cake nose. Wow on the palate. Rish red fruits, chewy and lovely sweetness, strawberries, soft chewy tannin. Super port.
by flash_uk
11:19 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2000 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 4832

Re: 2000 Croft

60% opacity, blood red. Jammy, redcurrant, slightly mid weight.
by flash_uk
11:18 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1994 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 1994

Re: 1994 Croft

60% opacity, red, slightly cloudy. Bramble on the nose. Full, young, lovely blackberry, chewy and sweet, gentle tannins. Balanced and good structure. Solid port.
by flash_uk
11:17 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1991 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 1415

Re: 1991 Croft

55% opacity, dull red. Jammy red fruit on the nose. Lively young fruit, raspberries & blackberries, good acidity. A little thin nonetheless.
by flash_uk
11:15 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1977 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 1233

Re: 1977 Croft

40% opacity, mature red. Gentle heat, dried cranberries.
by flash_uk
11:14 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1975 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 1226

Re: 1975 Croft

25% opacity, amber. Lively caramel nose. Soft, chewy, caramel, hints of sage, leading to gentle citrus notes (as is often the case with '75 vinatge). Well balanced. Not too shabby for a '75.
by flash_uk
11:12 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1970 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Re: 1970 Croft

35% opacity, mature red. Didn't take a further note. I thought possibly a hint of TCA but not sure anyone else agreed!