Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Organise events to meet up and drink Port.
Post Reply
Andy Velebil
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3028
Joined: 22:16 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Los Angeles, Ca USA
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by Andy Velebil »

You will be missed....unless I can reach some friends in the special forces. Keep an eye out for that white van Derek alluded to and don't go trying to run off if one pulls along side you, the side door slides open, and some ugly guys with machine guns pull you in. :mrgreen:
User avatar
jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
Posts: 23613
Joined: 15:03 Thu 21 Jun 2007
Location: London
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by jdaw1 »

Andy Velebil wrote:don't go trying to run off if one pulls along side you, the side door slides open, and some ugly guys with machine guns pull you in.
I think the family would deem it a sufficient excuse. Don’t forget to take my phone.
User avatar
Axel P
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
Posts: 2027
Joined: 08:09 Wed 12 Sep 2007
Location: Langenfeld, near Cologne, Germany
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by Axel P »

Sorry to hear that Julian, we will toast with the oldest in the direction of Paris.

Axel
worldofport.com
o-port-unidade.com
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by JacobH »

Julian; really sorry to hear you won't be with us on the 22nd. I've updated the guest list to reflect the changes.

I am also pleased to announce that we have confirmed that Paul Symington and Richard Mayson will be our guests for the evening. I hope they will make it a particularly interesting and informative tasting.
Image
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by JacobH »

I have also updated the list with what I think is the final selection of Ports. 88)
Image
User avatar
Axel P
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
Posts: 2027
Joined: 08:09 Wed 12 Sep 2007
Location: Langenfeld, near Cologne, Germany
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by Axel P »

JacobH wrote:I am also pleased to announce that we have confirmed that Paul Symington and Richard Mayson will be our guests for the evening. I hope they will make it a particularly interesting and informative tasting.
Congratulations, Jacob, this is going to be an amazing tasting.

Sorry to hear that Julian is not present.

Best

Axel
worldofport.com
o-port-unidade.com
User avatar
DRT
Fonseca 1966
Posts: 15779
Joined: 23:51 Wed 20 Jun 2007
Location: Chesterfield, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by DRT »

JacobH wrote:Julian; really sorry to hear you won't be with us on the 22nd. I've updated the guest list to reflect the changes.
I am waiting to hear back from someone who may wish to take the place vacated by jdaw1.

In case that draws a blank, does anyone else want to join us? Please note that there will be a maximum of 14 seats and anyone who volunteers now will be 1st in the queue after the person that has already expressed interest.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by JacobH »

DRT wrote:In case that draws a blank, does anyone else want to join us? Please note that there will be a maximum of 14 seats and anyone who volunteers now will be 1st in the queue after the person that has already expressed interest.
It might also be worth noting that no Port contribution would be required at this stage (unless you own a ’45 Grahams, in which case its contribution is pretty much compulsory :P ); we are dividing up the costs of the tasting between us so that everyone contributes a fair and equal amount.
Image
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by JacobH »

Somewhat terrifyingly, this post is now the 8th result which appears when you search for ‟Malvedos” or ‟Quinta dos Malvedos” on Google...
Image
User avatar
WS1
Cruz 1989
Posts: 1058
Joined: 23:08 Wed 04 Feb 2009
Location: Hertfordshire

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by WS1 »

Hi Jacob,

after having thought about once more, if still possible I would like to join in and take over Julians place. Please let me know if this is still possible.

regards

WS1
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough"
Mark Twain
User avatar
DRT
Fonseca 1966
Posts: 15779
Joined: 23:51 Wed 20 Jun 2007
Location: Chesterfield, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by DRT »

My other possible attendee cannot join us so it looks like Wolfgang has the last seat :wink:
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by JacobH »

WS1 wrote:after having thought about once more, if still possible I would like to join in and take over Julians place. Please let me know if this is still possible.
Great stuff. You have been readded to the list 88)
Image
User avatar
WS1
Cruz 1989
Posts: 1058
Joined: 23:08 Wed 04 Feb 2009
Location: Hertfordshire

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by WS1 »

Jacob, Derek,

I am very glad that I can join in. However in the unlikely event Julian can still come I am happy to give him his place back. Ultimately he has older rights. Even if this does involve white vans :wink: :lol:
The tasting looks brilliant and contains a lot of ports which are impossible to find.

Looking fwd to the event

regards

WS1
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough"
Mark Twain
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by JacobH »

Semi-Important Notice

Due to a couple of odd circumstances (including a miscalculation on my part), and the fact that the Vesuvio tasting ran underbudget, it has been suggested that we may be able to add a Graham's 1955 Vintage Port to this tasting.

This would require an additional contribution of about £7.50 per person.

If you have any strong preferences either for or against this, please let me know (either here or privately).
Image
User avatar
Chris Doty
Graham’s Malvedos 1996
Posts: 843
Joined: 12:30 Fri 29 Jan 2010

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by Chris Doty »

Bring it on!
Andy Velebil
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3028
Joined: 22:16 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Los Angeles, Ca USA
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by Andy Velebil »

£7.50 is nothing to be able to try the 1955...In the words of Chris, "Bring it on." :D
User avatar
Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
Posts: 14880
Joined: 13:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Berkshire, UK

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by Alex Bridgeman »

£7.50 for a glass of Grahams 1955 - absolutely :piginpoo:
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
User avatar
Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
Posts: 14880
Joined: 13:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Berkshire, UK

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by Alex Bridgeman »

Could I put a +1 on the waiting list, please; just in case anyone else needs to drop out. Thanks.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
User avatar
WS1
Cruz 1989
Posts: 1058
Joined: 23:08 Wed 04 Feb 2009
Location: Hertfordshire

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by WS1 »

Jacob,

This is brilliant! I will transfer 15.00£ straight away to your account to get two glasses of Grahams 1955 :wink: :piginpoo: :pig: :lol:

I am sure DrDirk does not want to drink his :wink: :twisted: so I am just helping out :wink:

Of course if he wants to drink it I will let him. :cry: :crying:


regards

WS1
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough"
Mark Twain
User avatar
DRT
Fonseca 1966
Posts: 15779
Joined: 23:51 Wed 20 Jun 2007
Location: Chesterfield, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by DRT »

More than fine with me. :piginpoo:
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
User avatar
jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
Posts: 23613
Joined: 15:03 Thu 21 Jun 2007
Location: London
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by jdaw1 »

JacobH wrote:1. 1957 Malvedos
2. 1958 Malvedos
3. 1962 Malvedos
4. 1964 Malvedos
5. 1965 Malvedos
6. 1966 Graham
7. 1968 Malvedos
8. 1970 Graham
9. 1976 Malvedos
10. 1978 Malvedos
11. 1979 Malvedos
12. 1982 Malvedos
13. 1984 Malvedos
14. 1985 Graham
15. 1986 Malvedos
16. 1987 Malvedos
17. 1988 Malvedos
18. 1990 Malvedos
19. 1995 or 1996 Malvedos
20. 2001 Malvedos
21. 2004 Malvedos
22. 2006 Malvedos
23. 2008 Malvedos (work in progress; may not be the final blend if / when a Malvedos 2008 is produced)
Updating placemats to reflect new information, but instruction needed.
  • 1995 or 1996?
  • Neither 2003 Graham nor 2000 Graham, nor even 1997 Graham!? Really! How do you live with yourselves? How do you go about your daily business as if you deserve to be treated with respect? I just don’t understand.
  • Please confirm that this tasting is over two sessions.
  • Where is the divide? I suggest ≤1979 and ≥1982.
  • Within each session, would it help to have flights pre-marked? (See the current draft of the placemats or the manual’s Separating flights within a page for examples of such flight-marking.)
  • And if so, how divided?
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by JacobH »

Well, there sounds like a bit of a consensus on the 1955; I'll see if we can make it happen. 88)
jdaw1 wrote:
  • 1995 or 1996?
  • Neither 2003 Graham nor 2000 Graham, nor even 1997 Graham!? Really! How do you live with yourselves? How do you go about your daily business as if you deserve to be treated with respect? I just don’t understand.
You berate us for missing out the 2000, 2003 and 1997, but not the 1994? I think that needs an explanation :wink:
jdaw1 wrote:
Will confirm, depending on the availability of the 1955.
Last edited by JacobH on 11:42 Tue 09 Mar 2010, edited 1 time in total.
Image
User avatar
jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
Posts: 23613
Joined: 15:03 Thu 21 Jun 2007
Location: London
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by jdaw1 »

JacobH wrote:Well, there sounds like a bit of a consensus on the 1955; I'll see if we can make it happen. 88)
jdaw1 wrote:
  • 1995 or 1996?
  • Neither 2003 Graham nor 2000 Graham, nor even 1997 Graham!? Really! How do you live with yourselves? How do you go about your daily business as if you deserve to be treated with respect? I just don’t understand.
You berate us for missing out the 2000, 2003 and 1997, but not the 1994? I think that needs an explanation :wink:
There is a small gap (1966 to 1970), and a larger gap (1970 to 1985), but there appeared to be a prohibition on mid-size gaps. I was just going with the pattern.
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by JacobH »

It appears we are now on with the Graham 1955, thanks to Uncle Tom 88)

In terms of payment for the addition £7.50:

Andy, Chris, Christopher: could you please bring another £7.50 in cash on the night?

Alex; Axel; Derek; Tom; I will contact you as things are slightly complex.

Ben, Ray, Wolfgang (+ Dirk): could you either transfer another £7.50 to me (ideally), or, alternatively, bring another £7.50 in cash on the night?
Image
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: Quinta dos Malvedos: 22nd March 2010

Post by JacobH »

jdaw1 wrote:Updating placemats to reflect new information, but instruction needed.
  • 1995 or 1996?
  • Neither 2003 Graham nor 2000 Graham, nor even 1997 Graham!? Really! How do you live with yourselves? How do you go about your daily business as if you deserve to be treated with respect? I just don’t understand.
  • Please confirm that this tasting is over two sessions.
  • Where is the divide? I suggest ≤1979 and ≥1982.
  • Within each session, would it help to have flights pre-marked? (See the current draft of the placemats or the manual’s Separating flights within a page for examples of such flight-marking.)
  • And if so, how divided?
I suggest that 1979 should be in the first session and 1982 in the second. I think that makes the second slightly larger, but that's not necessarily a bad thing (especially as the Ports will be younger). I have few views about dividing up the Ports within each session: does anyone have any suggestions?

Other thoughts: could we call the Ports Graham’s and Graham’s Malvedos rather than Graham and Graham Malvedos? (That is unless anyone can substantiate the rumour that has been around for years that the very youngest Malvedos will finally be released as a Quinta dos Malvedos SQVP?)
Image
Post Reply