Mon 16 January 2012, The Bunghole

[Alex Bridgeman]

Whoops! I overlooked the fact that JDAW has adopted half of CMAG's mag.

This means that if we want to include the 1977 vintage in the line up then RAYC's suggestion of a group adoption of the 1982 from WS and RAYC contributing the '77 would be a pleasing way to arrange things? Any comments?

[WS1]

Hi there,

I forgot, that I also have the 1980 da Roeda which could be added. Also OK if you want to group adopt the 1982.

regards

WS1

[RAYC]

Whoops! I overlooked the fact that JDAW has adopted half of CMAG's mag.

This means that if we want to include the 1977 vintage in the line up then RAYC's suggestion of a group adoption of the 1982 from WS and RAYC contributing the '77 would be a pleasing way to arrange things? Any comments?

Cr1977 acquired - many thanks to Tom A for generously supplying: the first of a new case!

[Alex Bridgeman]

Excellent - the plan is coming together

[jdaw1]

First draft of the placemats.

• List of ports probably wrong.
• Even more likely to be wrong are the names attached to each bottle.

[Deleted_User_1]

I would like to attend if possible but slightly confused as to theme so if there is space for me could I please adopt something nice...or at least be told what to bring.

[DRT]

I would like to attend if possible but slightly confused as to theme so if there is space for me could I please adopt something nice...or at least be told what to bring.

Glad you can join us. A Croft 1869 will do nicely.

[jdaw1]

Welcome back Cookie. Looking forward to seeing you in just under two weeks.

Updated draft of the placemats.

• +RLC.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I would like to attend if possible but slightly confused as to theme so if there is space for me could I please adopt something nice...or at least be told what to bring.

It would be a pleasure to see you again and you're welcome to attend (but note the change of venue).

The theme is Croft and while an 1869 would be perfect, the alternative would be for you to adopt on the night the 1982 from Wolfgang that would otherwise become a group adoption. Of course, if you prefer to bring something not already on the list below, you are free to do so but please let us know.

1960 - BMHR
1963 - AHB
1966 - WS
1970 - CMAG / JDAW
1975 - DRT
1977 - RAYC
1982 - RLC

[Deleted_User_1]

I would like to attend if possible but slightly confused as to theme so if there is space for me could I please adopt something nice...or at least be told what to bring.

It would be a pleasure to see you again and you're welcome to attend (but note the change of venue).

The theme is Croft and while an 1869 would be perfect, the alternative would be for you to adopt on the night the 1982 from Wolfgang that would otherwise become a group adoption. Of course, if you prefer to bring something not already on the list below, you are free to do so but please let us know.

1960 - BMHR
1963 - AHB
1966 - WS
1970 - CMAG / JDAW
1975 - DRT
1977 - RAYC
1982 - RLC

Thank you and I will adopt the 1982 from Woolfgang...looking forward to being back in the fold

[benread]

Maybe BMHR

Definitely BMHR.

[benread]

Maybe BMHR

Definitely BMHR.

But definitely not Croft 1960.

Building work has progressed enough for me to delve into my 'cellar' and establish it is a Croft 1966. That and the Roeda 1967 or 1983 are my only possible options. Would an adjudicator care to advise.

Looking forward to this.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Could you clarify what the '83 is please? Is this a Roeda '83? If so, I've never tried it and would love to give it a go.

[RAYC]

Maybe BMHR

Definitely BMHR.

But definitely not Croft 1960.

Building work has progressed enough for me to delve into my 'cellar' and establish it is a Croft 1966. That and the Roeda 1967 or 1983 are my only possible options. Would an adjudicator care to advise.

Looking forward to this.

[benread]

Could you clarify what the '83 is please? Is this a Roeda '83? If so, I've never tried it and would love to give it a go.

It is the Roeda 1983.

[JacobH]

Sorry for the late notice, but might I be able to attend on Monday? I’m afraid I will have to adopt because I have certain problems carrying around a bottle of decanted Port at the moment!Perhaps I could adopt the bottle that Ben decides not to bring?

[RAYC]

Sorry for the late notice, but might I be able to attend on Monday? I’m afraid I will have to adopt because I have certain problems carrying around a bottle of decanted Port at the moment!Perhaps I could adopt the bottle that Ben decides not to bring?

Jacob - you should of course come.

I have emailed Ben, if he is unable to help, i will try to get to Big Yellow early on Monday morning.

Line-up therefore currently looks as follows:

1963 - AHB
1966 - WS
1967 - [Jacob]
1970 - CMAG / JDAW
1975 - DRT
1977 - RAYC
1982 - RLC
1983 - Ben
2000 - DRT

I will be able to print tasting mats on monday

[DRT]

1975 & 2000 have been stood up in readiness for decanting on Monday morning.

[jdaw1]

Please, those who can, bring a printout of the opacity test being developed. Thank you.

[jdaw1]

Updated draft of the placemats.

• +As requested by RAYC, multiple changes to attributions, changes to people, and ”“2009.

[benread]

Line-up therefore currently looks as follows:

1963 - AHB
1966 - WS
1967 - [Jacob]
1970 - CMAG / JDAW
1975 - DRT
1977 - RAYC
1982 - RLC
1983 - Ben
2000 - DRT

Update: 1967 and 1983 decanted at 7am and now back in their bottles ready for a day at the office!

[jdaw1]

After a salt-tastic fry-up, I’m now starting my first pint of water.

[DRT]

The 1975 and 2000 have now been decanted. One is very dark and youthful, the other mature beyond its years. I'm going to keep you guessing about which is which

[DRT]

I am reliably informed that a Beer Emergency has been declared at Weatherspoon's, directly opposite TBH.

Scramble, scramble, scramble...

[benread]

My beer emergency will probably remain such! Southern trains and LU permitting I shall see you at TBH around 6pm. Should the beer emergency not be over by then, please send 999 to SMS!

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