Wed 22nd Feb 2012, Jubilee

[RAYC]

Updated draft of the placemats.

• +AHB₁ and AHBâ‚‚.

I have been left out. Perhaps the "+" could be replaced with RAYC. I have selected my bottle.

[Deleted_User_1]

I can't absolutley commit but would like to be a 'probable' if that is acceptable...I have a suitable bottle which I think would meet with approval but I am not sure at this stage if I can get to it....if you know what I mean

[jdaw1]

Updated draft of the placemats.

• +RAYC (sorry);
• +RLC.

[jdaw1]

Updated draft of the placemats.

• + ++;
• + +++.

[Alex Bridgeman]

My printer has broken - would someone else be able to print?

We are in the office tomorrow night. It will be cosy with 6. If anyone else is likely to arrive, we may need to move to a table in the back of TCP.

Ray - please let us know when you can whether you will be with us or not. That way we can have a place set out for you (or not) as needed.

See you tomorrow.

[Deleted_User_1]

I am now a definite...please book me a bone in steak preferably to be consumed in the tunnel
I always find the office cramped and too stuffy to be comfortable.

[RAYC]

Is there any interest, as a side-show to this tasting, in doing a side by side comparison of the Noval 2005 LBV and the Quinta do Noval "Single Vineyard" 2005 LBV?

I have been meaning to do this for a while, and would like to do it whilst both are still on the shelves and available.

If so, i will also bring some 60ml sample jars so that people can take a full portion home (since we already have more than 1 bottle per person on the slate...).

[RAYC]

My printer has broken - would someone else be able to print?

Yes

[jdaw1]

Is there any interest, as a side-show to this tasting, in doing a side by side comparison of the Noval 2005 LBV and the Quinta do Noval "Single Vineyard" 2005 LBV?

From the year of the 25th Anniversary of the Accession to the throne of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands? Sure.

[DRT]

There has been a small error when DRT packed to come to London yesterday.

One of the bottles I brought has a very definite tenuous link to the theme.

The other could very tenuously be described as having a tenuous link to the theme.

Is the degree of tenuosity something I need to be concerned about?

[jdaw1]

That’s excellent.

[Alex Bridgeman]

UPDATE (but only partially so as to continue to wind up Phil!)

So far, there appear to be 3 confirmed attendees - AHB, DRT CMAG, JDAW, RAYC and RLC. This is a sufficient quorum to ensure the offline goes ahead, but I need to organise a table and large steaks.

Could anyone planning to attend please say so soon, and whether they need a steak ordered.

Thanks.

Steaks have been ordered for 6. We have been relocated to the tunnels, so bring torches in order to see the colour of the ports.

Since we are in the back there is plenty of space for late joiners or unannounced joiners who arrive prior to 11pm.

[RAYC]

Good admin - thanks

[Alex Bridgeman]

I should add that Pati has reorganised her schedule to look after us tomorrow night

[PhilW]

UPDATE (but only partially so as to continue to wind up Phil!)
Steaks have been ordered for 6.

Did half the group not want steak? ;p

[Deleted_User_1]

There has been a small error when DRT packed to come to London yesterday.

One of the bottles I brought has a very definite tenuous link to the theme.

The other could very tenuously be described as having a tenuous link to the theme.

Is the degree of tenuosity something I need to be concerned about?

This has worried me a little as my bottle really does have a tenuous link to the thread providing the link is tenuous to the extreme...to be sure I am now bringing two bottles...one has a definite tenuous link...the other would need some work but if the tenuosity extends to wine made whilst the monarchy is in tact...then no problem

[Alex Bridgeman]

There has been a small error when DRT packed to come to London yesterday.

One of the bottles I brought has a very definite tenuous link to the theme.

The other could very tenuously be described as having a tenuous link to the theme.

Is the degree of tenuosity something I need to be concerned about?

This has worried me a little as my bottle really does have a tenuous link to the thread providing the link is tenuous to the extreme...to be sure I am now bringing two bottles...one has a definite tenuous link...the other would need some work but if the tenuosity extends to wine made whilst the monarchy is in tact...then no problem

The rule is that there has to be a link - no matter how tenuous - with the Jubilee. It could be port that has been carried on the grey tube line - that would fit the category of a tenuous link. The challenge is to the ingenuity of the drinker in coming up with the link, it's not meant to make it difficult to find a bottle to bring.

However, having said that, I am proud to say that both of my bottles are very directly associated with the Jubilee - although they may well both taste awful...

[Deleted_User_1]

There has been a small error when DRT packed to come to London yesterday.

One of the bottles I brought has a very definite tenuous link to the theme.

The other could very tenuously be described as having a tenuous link to the theme.

Is the degree of tenuosity something I need to be concerned about?

This has worried me a little as my bottle really does have a tenuous link to the thread providing the link is tenuous to the extreme...to be sure I am now bringing two bottles...one has a definite tenuous link...the other would need some work but if the tenuosity extends to wine made whilst the monarchy is in tact...then no problem

The rule is that there has to be a link - no matter how tenuous - with the Jubilee. It could be port that has been carried on the grey tube line - that would fit the category of a tenuous link. The challenge is to the ingenuity of the drinker in coming up with the link, it's not meant to make it difficult to find a bottle to bring.

However, having said that, I am proud to say that both of my bottles are very directly associated with the Jubilee - although they may well both taste awful...

In which case both my bottles most definitely qualify....

[Deleted_User_1]

Having said that I may be a bit late as I will have to travel in via Stratford

[jdaw1]

A printout of the most recent placemats has been left with Patricia.

[benread]

Gents, I shall be joining you, but not until around 8.30 - 9pm. I am hoping to get a chance to drop a bottle off around 5.30 - 6pm or so. I shall endeavour to ensure it is labelled. The link to the theme should be within the 'realms' of tenuous!

[Deleted_User_1]

One bottle decanted at 22.00hrs yesterday after reading tasting notes...smells wonderful this morning...then again so did the Cockburns '94...yuk....this however tastes lovely....second bottle will be decanted at 13.00hrs...NO tasting notes to help with this one!!

[jdaw1]

Reminder: The Crusting Pipe.

We are not at TBH; go to TCP.

[RAYC]

With 11 bottles between 7, would anyone mind if i asked a guest?

[benread]

Gents, just checked my meeting location and it is about 10 minutes walk from TCP. On that basis, I will drop bottle around 6.15pm or so and see you again around 8.45pm. Please could someone be kind enough to think of me in my short absence?!