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by flash_uk
09:10 Wed 01 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023
Replies: 138
Views: 426537

Re: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023

Printing now sorted. Looking forward to this one!
by flash_uk
08:45 Wed 01 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023
Replies: 138
Views: 426537

Re: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023

I can be there early on the 7th, but I can't print. Placemat set-up will need attention given we are 14 and A3+half A4.

Who can print and be there for 5-5.30??
by flash_uk
08:42 Wed 01 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023
Replies: 138
Views: 426537

Re: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023

jdaw1 wrote: 22:52 Tue 31 Oct 2023 Harry does have a ’27, and a ’94, and has volunteered both. Thank you.

Food order submitted.

I expect that David G.’s possible ’17 won’t arrive in time, so it has been removed from the placemats. Indeed, placemats believed good: somebody please check.

Placemats checked - look good to me.
by flash_uk
09:37 Sun 22 Oct 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Emergency - Constantino 1947 - and friends..
Replies: 31
Views: 45327

Re: Emergency - Constantino 1947 - and friends..

All ok for me.

Tom - suggest strike a date early otherwise other things will encroach.
by flash_uk
09:35 Sun 22 Oct 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023
Replies: 138
Views: 426537

Re: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023

Food order for me please:
Burrata
Sirloin rare with fried egg
Skinny fries
Green beans and shallots
by flash_uk
16:41 Sun 15 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Calem Tawny 30YO (bottled 2021)
Replies: 6
Views: 4098

Re: NV Calem 30YO

MigSU wrote: 21:26 Sat 14 Oct 2023 Does anyone know the bottling date?
Bottled 2021.
by flash_uk
09:38 Sun 15 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Calem Tawny 30YO (bottled 2021)
Replies: 6
Views: 4098

Re: NV Calem 30YO

MigSU wrote: 21:26 Sat 14 Oct 2023 Does anyone know the bottling date?
I'll check another bottle at the retailer today Miguel.
by flash_uk
18:14 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: 1993 Querbach, Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Spatlese Halbtrocken
Replies: 2
Views: 5252

Re: 1993 Querbach, Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Spatlese Halbtrocken

10% opacity, straw yellow. Melon, lychee on the nose. Fresh with gentle citrus in the mouth, lemon. Was perhaps not expected to be alive, yet proved otherwise - balanced and refreshing, but only for 60 minutes, after which fell apart somewhat.
by flash_uk
18:12 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1993 Quinta das Liceiras
Replies: 2
Views: 3643

Re: 1993 Quinta Das Liceiras

45% opacity, red-brown. Nose has sweetness, molasses, and loose tea leaves. In the mouth, molasses, leather and tea. Just a touch on the flabby side, acidity fading a little.
by flash_uk
18:10 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: 1993 Toro Albála
Replies: 3
Views: 8903

Re: 1993 Montilla Moriles

No note taken, but this was as would be expected! Sweet and gloopy. Vanilla ice cream was ordered for dessert...
by flash_uk
18:09 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: 1993 Grand Listrac Selection
Replies: 1
Views: 2445

Re: 1993 Grand Listrac Selection

70% opacity, deep garnet. Nose is lively with red fruit. The promise made by the deep colour and lively nose was broken however - faint red fruit on the palate, but lacking structure and backbone. Nevertheless a fair accompaniment to the steak.
by flash_uk
18:06 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: 1993 Rioja Bordon Reserva - Bodegas Franco
Replies: 1
Views: 2543

Re: 1993 Rioja Bordon Reserva - Bodegas Franco

65% opacity, brick red, slightly dull. Lovely red fruit nose, floral notes, leather and tea. Only just still alive, quite thin, fruit faded, structure not there.
by flash_uk
18:04 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Quinta do Mourao Tawny 30YO (S. Leonardo)
Replies: 1
Views: 2354

Re: NV San Leonardo 30YO

35% opacity, amber. Rich, nutty, with a flat grittiness. That made sense whaen I wrote it...not sure i can explain though! George said "umami", which makes sense.
by flash_uk
18:02 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Dow Tawny 30YO
Replies: 1
Views: 2162

Re: NV Dow 30YO

45% opacity, dark copper. Tart orange fruit on the nose. Lively acidity, oranges, and dry. Punchy - a little bit overpowered even.
by flash_uk
18:00 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Calem Tawny 30YO (bottled 2021)
Replies: 6
Views: 4098

Re: NV Calem 30YO

40% opacity, toffee amber. Lovely warm rounded nose with lots of honeycomb, cedar, almonds. Very smooth in the mouth, honeycomb and almonds again. Very enjoyable. Noticeably different to the other two 30YO on parade at this event, the Dow 30YO and the San Leonardo 30YO.
by flash_uk
17:57 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1993 Cockburn LBV
Replies: 2
Views: 2908

Re: 1993 Cockburn Anno LBV

55% opacity, dull dark red. Sweet red fruit on the nose. Bit flabby, lacking structure.
by flash_uk
17:56 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1993 Barros LBV
Replies: 2
Views: 3002

Re: 1993 Barros LBV

45% opacity, dull brick red. Nose has soft, sweet cherries, some dustiness. MId-weight, faint tannins, gentle heat, a little cherry fruit still there. Not stellar port, but pretty good for a year that was a complete howler.
by flash_uk
17:53 Sat 14 Oct 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Emergency - Constantino 1947 - and friends..
Replies: 31
Views: 45327

Re: Emergency - Constantino 1947 - and friends..

:( In the intervening period I've now booked a holiday and will be away until the 26th
by flash_uk
07:46 Fri 13 Oct 2023
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Wine Quiz
Replies: 11
Views: 8580

Re: Wine Quiz

I think also 3/10, but maybe 4/10. Six answers were not quite stabs in the dark, but some could be out by a century or more :D
by flash_uk
22:25 Mon 09 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port for sale at auction
Replies: 366
Views: 215770

Re: Port for sale at auction

@ flash - auction market is undergoing a substantial correction. Fill your boots if you haven't already. Yet again I find myself broke during a correction, goddamnit. Interesting that you’ve noted this. Was chatting with a friend earlier in the week, musing about liquidity issues potentially drivin...
by flash_uk
15:37 Mon 09 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port for sale at auction
Replies: 366
Views: 215770

Re: Port for sale at auction

mcoulson wrote: 21:04 Sun 08 Oct 2023
Alex M wrote: 16:08 Tue 26 Sep 2023 https://www.bonhams.com/auction/29200/l ... l-1963-12/

Allegedly one of the few surviving full cases of NN 63.
This lot sold for £34k ... :-)
I was expecting (much) higher...
by flash_uk
15:35 Mon 09 Oct 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1993s @30 - Tue 10th October 2023
Replies: 50
Views: 63765

Re: 1993s @30 - Tue 10th October 2023

I should have mentioned - I have a surprise extra bottle coming too.

Still time to turn the placemats into 6 glasses per page??
by flash_uk
07:30 Sun 01 Oct 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Emergency - Constantino 1947 - and friends..
Replies: 31
Views: 45327

Re: Emergency - Constantino 1947 - and friends..

Tuesday the 10th is already taken. The 24th would be a yes from me.
by flash_uk
21:39 Tue 26 Sep 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023
Replies: 138
Views: 426537

Re: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023

Confirming attendance. I think there have been a lot more bottle offers than those you’ve listed - see top post.

Can I bring the Cr00? Reluctant to take another Cr66 from the same tranche the bottle for the recent ‘66 vertical came from, as that one seemed overly mature.
by flash_uk
19:05 Mon 25 Sep 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1993s @30 - Tue 10th October 2023
Replies: 50
Views: 63765

Re: 1993s @30 - Tue 10th October 2023

winesecretary wrote: 13:20 Mon 25 Sep 2023 Ham hock
Sirloin medium
Salad
Fries

Bual 1993 confirmed. I am going to open it now to give it a bit of air.
George I couldn't see ham hock on the menu...did you use this menu: https://davybars.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws ... g-Bars.pdf