I have requested two tickets - you can grab one of those assuming I get themjdaw1 wrote:Please buy me a ticket for the Thursday (I haven’t been invited, and can’t find it on the website.) Thank you.
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- 21:57 Wed 01 Jul 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: BBR port walk - 2015
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9799
Re: BBR port walk - 2015
- 19:54 Sun 21 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42136
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
There is now a chance I can make the 21st. I'll try and confirm in a week or two.
- 21:55 Thu 18 Jun 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Sighted, Blind: advantages, disadvantages
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6164
Re: Sighted, Blind: advantages, disadvantages
Where blind is done, I favour earlier rather than later reveal, where possible. This is a big learning from the tasting. It would have been much better to force a quick rush towards a guess on "what is it", even with that being a little rushed, and then having more time to taste and rate ...
- 11:33 Thu 18 Jun 2015
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, Woolgate, Sweet-Spot Vintages
- Replies: 26
- Views: 22446
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, Woolgate, Sweet-Spot Vintages
Thanks to everyone for a very enjoyable evening, and great to see some new faces round the table. Hats off to Davy's at Woolgate for hosting us perfectly - everything was just as we needed it. A special thank you to Chris for sharing the Sandeman Cask 33 with us - very much appreciated, and I enjoye...
- 11:23 Thu 18 Jun 2015
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, Woolgate, Sweet-Spot Vintages
- Replies: 26
- Views: 22446
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, Woolgate, Sweet-Spot Vintages
Some totalling by Mike, though of what nobody knows. http://www.jdawiseman.com/2015/20150617_totals.png This sheet is the vital evidence for judging the hypothesis on the sweet-spot vintages! The hypothesis was that the 66, 70 and 77 vintages are all currently in a very good place, and in fact migh...
- 14:18 Wed 17 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
- Views: 82841
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
G70 (unknown English bottler, pesky rubber capsule) double decanted at noon and now at B&F. There's also an unopened backup G70 (Oporto bottled, looks like it was shipped in 90s / 2000s) if that bottle proves to be faulty or uninspiring with air - feel free to use discretion on set-up. Plus a b...
- 14:11 Wed 17 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
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Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
G70 (unknown English bottler, pesky rubber capsule) double decanted at noon and now at B&F. There's also an unopened backup G70 (Oporto bottled, looks like it was shipped in 90s / 2000s) if that bottle proves to be faulty or uninspiring with air - feel free to use discretion on set-up. Plus a b...
- 06:28 Wed 17 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
- Views: 82841
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
Good assumption. First pot updated.jdaw1 wrote:The first post doesn’t mention an official start time. Failing contrary instruction, I’ll assume 6½pm.
Remember everyone, we are at Woolgate tonight, not the B&F.
- 22:49 Tue 16 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
- Views: 82841
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
The F66 is not appearing. G70 coming instead.AHB wrote:The layout of the last sheet does allow improvisation of some additional spaces. Presumably the F66 will take the 4th space?
- 22:32 Tue 16 Jun 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: 10 Good Things About Selkirk
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7337
Re: 10 Good Things About Selkirk
Selkirk has a golf course, so some healthy leisure activity can be enjoyed.
- 22:30 Tue 16 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
- Views: 82841
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
I think just one. A bottle from Stephen has been delivered by you, and you mentioned Chris was bringing two. That leaves one spare slot I believe.AHB wrote:How many spare bottle slots do we have? Just asking...
- 19:36 Tue 16 Jun 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: How to Spend It
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1452
Re: How to Spend It
My copy got binned with the recycling yesterday
- 14:21 Tue 16 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
- Views: 82841
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
Placemats, tasting note sheets, placenames, cork sheets, scoring sheets and sticky labels all printed and ready.jdaw1 wrote:Mike has that in hand.AHB wrote:Who is to print the placemats?
- 10:17 Tue 16 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42136
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
Could your emergency be sated on the 27th? I sadly need to decline the 21st.
- 22:59 Mon 15 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
- Views: 82841
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
Thank you - everything seems to be in order. Roll on Wednesday evening.jdaw1 wrote:Thank you for spotting that error in the code, which has been fixed. Also, as requested, the format of the names has been changed.
Please re-inspect the placemats.
- 22:57 Mon 15 Jun 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Spirits of the Place
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6753
Re: Spirits of the Place
How wonderful. I visit Derby two or three times a month at the moment - if anyone wants me to pick some of these up then let me know.
- 20:23 Mon 15 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
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Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
I think there may be a glitch in the matrix. Was it the same cat? On the pdf of the placemats, all the attendees have 36 stickers, starting from "I" and ending with "W77". Everyone, that is, except for AHB and AJA. Their stickers start at "II". Do I get a Blue Peter bad...
- 19:20 Mon 15 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
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Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
This tasting is at Woolgate, where there is plenty of table space (see pictures in review of Ramos Pinto tasting on Tuesday 21 st October 2014 ). Some newcomers will be attending. Should placenames be included in the paperwork , in turn necessitating that Names be formatted as ‘Julian W.’ rather th...
- 14:46 Mon 15 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
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Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
Taylor 1970 and Warre 1966 safely deposited at Woolgate. Alex there also confirmed he has ordered additional glasses to give us the full requirement.
- 12:06 Sat 13 Jun 2015
- Forum: Selling Port
- Topic: Port for sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4952
Re: Port for sale
I make it 97.
Rough guess on hammer price at auction, maybe £3,200. Not sure you'll find a single buyer who is all set to part with that amount.
Rough guess on hammer price at auction, maybe £3,200. Not sure you'll find a single buyer who is all set to part with that amount.
- 10:01 Sat 13 Jun 2015
- Forum: Other Wines
- Topic: Sparkling success for England’s wineries
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2355
Re: Sparkling success for England’s wineries
I saw another article somewhere recently saying that the prosecco shortage is a load of nonsense.
- 22:31 Fri 12 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
- Views: 82841
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
Food order back on my website now.
- 20:45 Fri 12 Jun 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: It's just not cricket
- Replies: 2378
- Views: 406828
Re: It's just not cricket
Is anyone at The Oval, or watching on the telly? Go away rain, just a few boundaries and England can win.
- 19:24 Fri 12 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
- Replies: 178
- Views: 82841
Re: Wed 17 June 2015, The Sweet-spot Vintages (66,70,77)
Whilst you are enjoying yourselfes on the 17th I will be hard working at Quinta da Boavista (lunch), then go to Tecedeiras and Foz Coa and have dinner at Quinta do Pego. For the Ports I believe I should be with you - for the scenerey, I believe not. Have as little faulty Ports as possible. Best wis...
- 20:31 Thu 11 Jun 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Software that makes placemats
- Replies: 1268
- Views: 1170066
Re: Software that makes placemats
Well, technically we do include Derek's notes when he attendsGlenn E. wrote:Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!
Why not include everyone's tasting notes in the file too, then?