LBV - Young and Old; London, 10th and 26th January 2011

[Deleted_User_1]

I can confirm my attendance on 10th but I will need to adopt if possible.

Can you confirm venue.

[Alex Bridgeman]

We will do this in two instalments. I have a Warre 1974 LBV that might make for a very interesting comparison against a 1995 and/or 2000.

Venue will be The Crusting Pipe (I will book tomorrow, 4th Jan) for both nights.

Ray - PM sent about adopting.

Jan 10th
AHB (Warre 1974 unfiltered LBV)
BMHR (Warre 1995 or 2000 LBV)
RLC (Baldias 1987)
RAYC (Taylor 1967)

Jan 26th
AHB (Dalva 1968 - others available for adoption)
DRT
JGH +1
Caroline
RLC (Baldias 1987)
SAW (looking to adopt)
RAYC (possible, if so bringing Taylor 1979)

Interested but not committed to either date yet
WS1
AP
CSD

[JacobH]

Jan 10th
AHB (Warre 1974 unfiltered LBV)
BMHR (Warre 1995 or 2000 LBV)
RLC (Baldias 1987)

Will do placemats this evening.

[RAYC]

I will commit to 10th, and hope to make the other date as well.

Of the old, i have a 1967 Taylor "Late Bottle Vintage Reserve" and a 1979 Taylor "Late Bottle Vintage" - as they were purchased specifically with this tasting in mind, i would be happy to bring either/both: one on the 10th, one on the 26th if i can make it.

One bottle i have very much wanted to try for a while is the SW 1995 lbv - as this would seem like a perfect occasion to try it, does anyone coming have a bottle of that that could be brought?

Are we doing "young" as well? Waitrose have the 2000/2001 lbv on special, which might be interesting in terms of a mini-Warre lbv vertical with the '95 and '74 and i would be happy to pick up.

EDIT - sorry - re-read Alex's post and realised this was what he suggested on the Warre lbvs - i would be in favour of trying the 74, 95 and 00 (or 01) alongside each other.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I will commit to 10th, and hope to make the other date as well.

Of the old, i have a 1967 Taylor "Late Bottle Vintage Reserve" and a 1979 Taylor "Late Bottle Vintage" - as they were purchased specifically with this tasting in mind, i would be happy to bring either/both: one on the 10th, one on the 26th if i can make it.

One bottle i have very much wanted to try for a while is the SW 1995 lbv - as this would seem like a perfect occasion to try it, does anyone coming have a bottle of that that could be brought?

Are we doing "young" as well? Waitrose have the 2000/2001 lbv on special, which might be interesting in terms of a mini-Warre lbv vertical with the '95 and '74 and i would be happy to pick up.

EDIT - sorry - re-read Alex's post and realised this was what he suggested on the Warre lbvs - i would be in favour of trying the 74, 95 and 00 (or 01) alongside each other.

I do like the idea of mini-verticals, where these work out. Perhaps Ben could firm up that he will bring the Warre 1995 LBV? Ray - if Ben does bring the 1995 would you mind picking up a bottle of the Warre 2000 or 2001 from Waitrose and bringing that instead of the Baldias? If anyone undecided chooses to come along to the 10th and doesn't have a suitable bottle, there is a bottle of Baldias 1987 LBV available for adoption.

Rob - would you mind bringing the 1967 Taylor on the 10th? I have offered Ray the chance to adopt a bottle of Taylor 1967 from me if he comes to the 26th, so if you come to the 26th and bring the Taylor 1979 then this would give us another mini vertical.

I don't have any Smith Woodhouse 1995 but I do have a lone bottle of SW99 LBV which I would be happy for someone to adopt if no-one has the SW95.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Latest update.

We will do this in two instalments. I have a Warre 1974 LBV that might make for a very interesting comparison against a 1995 and/or 2000.

Venue will be The Crusting Pipe. I have booked the Meeting Room for 4 on the 10th and a tunnel for 8 on the 26th. If we grow to more than 6 on the 10th then we will switch from the Meeting Room to a tunnel.

Jan 10th
AHB (Warre 1974 unfiltered LBV)
BMHR (Warre 1995)
RLC (Warre 2000 (tbc))
RAYC (Taylor 1967)

Jan 26th
AHB (Dalva 1968)
DRT
JGH
CHR
EE
RLC (Baldias 1987)
SAW (Taylor 1967)
RAYC (Taylor 1979)
Giles Wigoder (possible)

Interested but not committed to either date yet
WS1
AP
CSD

[JacobH]

Some simple placemats for the 10th are available, awaiting final confirmation.

[benread]

Perhaps Ben could firm up that he will bring the Warre 1995 LBV?

Confirmed. Any views on whether I should decant at 7am or 6pm?

[Alex Bridgeman]

Perhaps Ben could firm up that he will bring the Warre 1995 LBV?

Confirmed. Any views on whether I should decant at 7am or 6pm?

Thank you. That should make for a fun mini-vertical.

I would suggest 7am for such a youngster.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Giles Wigoder is hoping to join us on the 26th.

[jdaw1]

Some simple placemats

1. Simple? Derek would be proud.

2. Please don’t put them in a ‘temp’ folder. The final version forms part of the record of the tasting.

PS: If you edit your post to change the location I’ll change this one.

[DRT]

Jan 26th
AHB (Dalva 1968 - others available for adoption)
DRT
JGH +1
Caroline
RLC (possible, if so bringing Taylor 1967)
RAYC (possible, if so bringing Taylor 1979)
Giles Wigoder (possible)

My contribution to the tasting on 26th Jan will be the first commercially produced LBV in the history of mankind: Taylor LBV 1965.

I also have a Niepoort LBV 1975 that is available for adoption.

Derek

[jdaw1]

the first commercially produced LBV in the history of mankind: Taylor LBV 1965

So it was TFP who invented LBV. I had been wondering about that.

[JacobH]

The temp folder on my website oddly disappeared. I therefore reconstructed the placemats, albeit somewhat more simplified due to jdaw1’s comments...

[RAYC]

Many thanks Jacob.

AHB/BMHR/RLC - i can volunteer to print and am aiming to be at the Crusting Pipe at 6.45 if that suits.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to blow the doors off at this tasting, but a few glasses has proved on previous occasions not to be prohibitive to late night drafting so no great drama.

AHB - i will bring the Investiture port unless you tell me otherwise

BMHR - i do have a Ni '70 earmarked for you but unfortunately due to my recent move the vast majority of my bottles (including the Ni 70s) are in Big Yellow storage in Fulham...so will have to wait until next time if you still want.

Looking forward to it

Rob

[RAYC]

Emboldened by last night's experience, I have located and purchased a bottle of SW '95 lbv.

I have heard/read good things about this (including on cellartracker where there are a few recogniseable names amongst the reviewers http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=349643) and have wanted to try it for a while.

I will be bringing the T'79 lbv so this is either either available for adoption or, if the group were willing to split the cost of £12.50, added as an extra. If not i will just drink it myself!

[DRT]

My contribution to the tasting on 26th Jan will be the first commercially produced LBV in the history of mankind: Taylor LBV 1965.

I also have a Niepoort LBV 1975 that is available for adoption.

I will be bringing the T'79 lbv so this [SW '95 lbv] is either either available for adoption or, if the group were willing to split the cost of £12.50, added as an extra. If not i will just drink it myself!

It appears we have a dilema.

Either RAYC and I have to leave a bottle each at home or we decide that this is a >1 bottle per person tasting. I am happy to bring both of mine (Taylor 65 and Niepoort 75) if that is the agreed rule.

As organiser, I say that AHB is the judge and jury on this issue.

Derek

[RAYC]

The Niepoort sounds more exciting, and i know that others may have equally exotic contenders up their sleeves.

I am happy to contribute if needed, and have absolutely no problem drinking my SW lbv at home if no one else needs/wants to adopt it or there are better options. I also have no problem with a tasting with >1 bottle per person...

[Alex Bridgeman]

I am perfectly happy for people to bring along more than one bottle, if they wish. This is an informal offline, so there are no rules, only guidelines. By all means, bring more than one bottle. The group will ensure that you either take your bottles home with you intact or are not left out of pocket.

I will be bringing the Taylor 1967 LBV so that we can have another little vertical.

I'm also bringing a bottle of Baldias 1987 that will be adopted by Cookie.

[DRT]

I am perfectly happy for people to bring along more than one bottle, if they wish. This is an informal offline, so there are no rules, only guidelines. By all means, bring more than one bottle. The group will ensure that you either take your bottles home with you intact or are not left out of pocket.

I will bring along both of my bottles.

[Deleted_User_1]

Could I bring a guest to this tasting?

Shaun (SAW) attended the 'Cold Turkey' event at The Bell and thoroughly enjoyed it, so he wants to get a bit more involved.

He will no doubt need to adopt if this is acceptable.

[jdaw1]

Placemats? Please could I be instructed on this matter. Who, what, etc.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Could I bring a guest to this tasting?

Shaun (SAW) attended the 'Cold Turkey' event at The Bell and thoroughly enjoyed it, so he wants to get a bit more involved.

He will no doubt need to adopt if this is acceptable.

Shaun is most welcome.

I believe that DRT said he had some LBVs available for adoption. Failing that, I could offer up the Dalva 1968 for a bottle swap.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Placemats? Please could I be instructed on this matter. Who, what, etc.

While placemats would be very welcome, full details will be difficult. Perhaps spaces for glasses denoted by people rather than by wines? The people are listed in this post on this thread.

Thanks.

[jdaw1]

First draft of the placemats.

• People = AHB, DRT, JGH, RLC, RAYC, CHR, SAW, GW.
  • Does Giles Widoger have any extra initials?
  • Everybody right-handed?
• Ports = AHB, DRT, JGH, RLC, RAYC, CHR, SAW, GW, ♣, ♦, ♥, â™ .
• No decanter labels.
• No pre-pour sheets.
• No placenames.
• Please check carefully.