Tuesday 8th Sep 09, London - 1994 Horizontal

[uncle tom]

I would like to attend, but have a vague entry in my diary to discuss a new Bonfire Night display with some local parish councillors at a village near Newmarket that day. So far, no-one has given me either the time or RVP, but I fear it will be in the evening.

Tom

[DRT]

I had steeled myself for placemats made by DRT, but would be happy if you were to draft them and I can print them.

Location: New Cavendish Club, London
When: Tuesday 8th September
Who: Nick, AHB, DRT all confirmed; BMHR, CMG possible
The wines: Noval '94, Graham '94 plus 3 others yet to be confirmed, possibly plus 2 others if BMHR and CMG participate

I am bringing Martinez 94, Kopke 94 and Tesco 94 (believed Quarles Harris). One of these should be credited to Nick as he is adopting.

[jdaw1]

The five ports that I know to be in play are on the first draft of the placemats. Awaiting more information.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Could we add two spare bottle holders in case BMHR and / or CMG are able to attend?

Many thanks.

[jdaw1]

Seven glasses belongs on US Legal. Five or six on A4. Better information might therefore help. Updated.

Also:

• No decanter labels (adding a page of DLs would reduce the size of the Titles);
• No placenames (or would Nick need them?).

[Zelandakh]

That's kind of you to offer - placenames can be omitted however I reserve the right to call you "Thingy".

[DRT]

I have just struck a deal for a Malvedos 1962.

The deal has conditions attached that mean a small sample will be extracted from that bottle and the GM65 to be sent to a non-participant.

As there appear to be no other 1962's available in the world I will assume this is acceptable unless told otherwise.

Derek

[JacobH]

I have just struck a deal for a Malvedos 1962.

The deal has conditions attached that mean a small sample will be extracted from that bottle and the GM65 to be sent to a non-participant.

As there appear to be no other 1962's available in the world I will assume this is acceptable unless told otherwise.

Derek

As long as you’re planning on doing this next March rather than tomorrow, it sounds good

[DRT]

Will leave here for the amusement of others and re-post in the correct thread

[Zelandakh]

Darn - got quite excited then...

[Alex Bridgeman]

Seven glasses belongs on US Legal. Five or six on A4. Better information might therefore help. Updated.

Also:

• No decanter labels (adding a page of DLs would reduce the size of the Titles);
• No placenames (or would Nick need them?).

Neither BMHR nor CMAG will be attending. However, I will be bringing a third bottle. That makes 6 glasses each please.
No decanter labels and no placenames is entirely acceptable. We expect Nick to remember two names, at least at the start of the evening.

[DRT]

Darn - got quite excited then...

Be patient, Grasshopper - such things will happen for you in the fullness of time

[Zelandakh]

I shall aim to remember two. At least one of them may need to be mine...

I have packed the following glasses:
2 Meerschaums
6 Headless cats with round bottoms
2 Tankards
1 Pair (reading)

No partridges or pear trees.

It is 34 miles to London, I've got a full tank of petrol, half a bag of port glasses, it is dark and I'm wearing my glasses...

[DRT]

Today I travelled from Chesterfield to London with 3 bottles of port, 2 empty half bottles, 6 Reidel port glasses, a decanting funnel, corkscrew and all the things you would need for a three day trip away from home. These are the sacrifices we make for the greater good

[jdaw1]

Updated: six glasses each; all paper A4 which is easier for you; NCG+AHB+DRT, and I’ve included THRA just in case. Enjoy.

[DRT]

Updated: six glasses each; all paper A4 which is easier for you; NCG+AHB+DRT, and I’ve included THRA just in case. Enjoy.

Thanks. This tasting seems to have more unknowns that usual. We may be 3, we may be 6, or somewhere inbetween.

...and I have just decanted the first of three bottles and it smells of wet cardboard

[Glenn E.]

Today I travelled from Chesterfield to London with 3 bottles of port, 2 empty half bottles, 6 Reidel port glasses, a decanting funnel, corkscrew and all the things you would need for a three day trip away from home. These are the sacrifices we make for the greater good

I am confused, what more is needed?

Ah wait, I figured it out. Unbleached cheesecloth. You'd also need that.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Today I travelled from Chesterfield to London with 3 bottles of port, 2 empty half bottles, 6 Reidel port glasses, a decanting funnel, corkscrew and all the things you would need for a three day trip away from home. These are the sacrifices we make for the greater good

I am confused, what more is needed?

Ah wait, I figured it out. Unbleached cheesecloth. You'd also need that.

Or a spare bottle in case one of them smells of wet cardboard.

Nick - have you ever knowingly smelt and drunk a corked wine? If not, it may be worth DRT bringing it anyway.

[jdaw1]

Nick - have you ever knowingly smelt and drunk a corked wine? If not, it may be worth DRT bringing it anyway.

Let me know if the answer changes anything.

[JacobH]

Today I travelled from Chesterfield to London with 3 bottles of port, 2 empty half bottles, 6 Reidel port glasses, a decanting funnel, corkscrew and all the things you would need for a three day trip away from home. These are the sacrifices we make for the greater good

I am confused, what more is needed?

Ah wait, I figured it out. Unbleached cheesecloth. You'd also need that.

Or a spare bottle in case one of them smells of wet cardboard.

Nick - have you ever knowingly smelt and drunk a corked wine? If not, it may be worth DRT bringing it anyway.

...along with a roll of cling-film, surely?

[Alex Bridgeman]

The only cling film I was able to find was PVC based.


Edit on 13 Jan 2020 by jdaw1: Review; G94; K94; M&S94; Mz94; N94; Ts94; Placemats; Planning and arrangements.

[Zelandakh]

Yes, I had drunk corked port before.

No, I hadn't seen requirements for cling film before now - otherwise I'd have been worried.

If last night was representative of port tastings then I shall certainly be up for more (subject to not being barred due to unruly behaviour) though I doubt the naked lady would be repeated...

I'm pleased to report that at about 1am, the port had been consumed, a good night had been had, notes had been made and the port taxi took me back to my hotel safely.

Thank you to both Alex and Derek for a great evening.

Nick

[benread]

Are you a sailor? A very nautical signature!

[Zelandakh]

I'm not a sailor, just a tinker.