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DRT wrote:

jdaw1 wrote:

DRT wrote:non-PC name

Apple?

No.

Yes that's quite enough of that. I think recent documentary evidence uncovered in the archives of the Imperial War Museum has shown that the dog was in fact called Spot...

Ahem.. What time do you all assemble?

jdaw1 wrote:Is anybody going to tell the new boy that one of our regulars but not attending this tasting is ex-Luftwaffe? No, let’s keep it quiet, this is all too funny.

I'll say; the allusion only came to mind because I was drinking with the son of a member of 617 tonight..

I am quite exhilarated. Is it always this exciting in the quiet hours before a tasting? Was it like this at Scampton before 617 Squadron went out..? Exactly the same. Chocks away! Scramble, scramble, scramble! My secret mentor has rightly pointed out that I have taken off before leaving the hanger ...

I am quite exhilarated. Is it always this exciting in the quiet hours before a tasting? Was it like this at Scampton before 617 Squadron went out..?

Is September a bad or a good time to visit the Douro? Are the quintas generally trying to fend off visitors or is there a lot that can be enjoyed? Any recommendations? I'll be seeing some of you on Tuesday so we could have a chat then maybe.

Are these of any interest..?
http://www.bidforwine.co.uk/auctions/show/40884
http://www.bidforwine.co.uk/auctions/show/40891

We have an international Warre crisis. In the spirit of helpfulness.. at a time of crisis... Davy's list W85 as one of the wines they sell from stock. Would it be easy enough to purchase a bottle from them, and ask them to have it decanted for us? Or does that miss the point...? Perhaps, since I wa...

Dublin, currently I wonder whether (for instance) Mitchell & Son, or a similar dealer (there are very few who deal vintage port, as opposed to basic rubies and so on) might take one case off your hands. Seems the recent reviews mostly say that this wine could be past its peak. Berry Bros don't ...

Whereabouts in Ireland is it (asks someone in Ireland)?

I would love a bottle of Kopke Colheita 1984 (€45) - and could then swap you for one of the F83/D83 pair which I will be bringing. No worries if this doesn't work for you, just a thought in case. Very sorry to say that all the 1984 Kopke has sold out! And I never thought to ask if you had a second ...

let's see..
2000 Niepoort x3
2003 Quinta do Portal x3
2003 Poças 'Director's Choice' x2
2010 Dow Qu Senhora da Ribeira x2
1999 Malvedos x3
and a 1977 Graham

You are confused. less unusual than you may think.. The Warre LBVs were set for April, but have been moved to happen possible once, possibly twice, one of which might be September(ish). got it. There is still to be a tasting on 23rd April, but of ‘ The Dirty Dozen ’, being two sets of blind bottles...

I'm confused. Is this still intended to happen on the same day as the NYC tasting or has that idea been abandoned...?

Tentative yes please.

I think Orange cleaner may only be available in the US. But then you are in the US, right..? Just wondering whether Milton [...] Which may be a trade name for a product not available in the US. This is getting to be my very helpful. It's a steriliser for babies' bottles and so on but it also has so...

I think Orange cleaner may only be available in the US. Just wondering whether Milton or the cleaners and sterilisers that home brewers use (e.g. Chempro SDP) would be any use and less aggressive than bleach? The outside marks sound like the glass has been melted by a superhero, perhaps FonsecaMan o...

Have heard some strange and quite contradictory things about this so was curious.. Decanted about 6-12 hours, drunk on the evening of Monday 18th March with friends at home. Tawny to very pale ruby colour, 60-70% opaque. Quite light bodied to the eye, not very leggy. Clear on the rim. Aroma: Leather...

jdaw1 wrote:It!

djewesbury wrote:doesn't throw out the reckoning too much.

Good. Agreed.

I would love a bottle of Kopke Colheita 1984 (€45) - and could then swap you for one of the F83/D83 pair which I will be bringing. No worries if this doesn't work for you, just a thought in case. You won’t be ‟empty-handed”, as you will be bringing appropriate folding portraits of Her Majesty. Phi...

Who will contribute which bottle(s)? â—Š DJ; adopting; [...] So: • JDAW: F85; • PW: F83 D83; • DRT, AHB, THRA: agree amongst yourselves a preferred division of G83 T83 D85 G85 T85, each being held by at least two of you. There will be a slight financial rebalancing on the night. Objections? I feel ...

DRT wrote:

jdaw1 wrote:Any objection to {Graham, Dow, Taylor, Fonseca}?

Not from me.

Nor me.

jdaw1 wrote:

djewesbury wrote:One of three bought from James Nicholson in Northern Ireland.

Whose F85, at £96, is fully priced.

That's a nice way of putting it. Their case of 6 is only £30 less than most dealers' case of 12. You live and learn. Or live, at any rate.

One of three bought from James Nicholson in Northern Ireland. On the first night, two hours after decanting, quite tight and thin. Very nearly opaque, strong dark ruby. Leggy. Pears and alcohol on the nose, and oak. Little fruit. Smooth to taste, some heat. Sweet, spiced: cinnamon lozenges. Light: n...