2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
As I got a ticket for the BBR-port walk I have changed my mind and will now fly over to London in November. So I'm not attending this meeting at the 23rd of September. I explained this to Glenn in a PM.
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
A bummer, but understandable. We'll miss seeing you, Andre!
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Well, actually I discovered today that I booked the cheapest tarif at Germanwings and thus will neither get a refund nor be able to rebook my flight.
So I might as well pop over as the ticket will expire anyway.
So I might as well pop over as the ticket will expire anyway.
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
That's the spirit! Spoken like a true port addict!AW77 wrote:Well, actually I discovered today that I booked the cheapest tarif at Germanwings and thus will neither get a refund nor be able to rebook my flight.
So I might as well pop over as the ticket will expire anyway.
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Excellent!AW77 wrote:Well, actually I discovered today that I booked the cheapest tarif at Germanwings and thus will neither get a refund nor be able to rebook my flight.
So I might as well pop over as the ticket will expire anyway.
Well... excellent that you'll be joining us. Less excellent that you're being "forced" to attend two Port tastings instead of one.
Glenn Elliott
Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
I have booked a hotel for my stay today, so I'm definitely coming.
So now what should I bring along? I thought of a 1992 Andresen Colheita (bottled in 2011).
Why? Because our convener prefers Tawny Port and because I really like this Andresen. It's liquid marzipan.
There is also a TN of a 2007 bottling of this Colheita here:
http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=13519
Would this be ok for all participants or should I aim at more "prestigious" port?
So now what should I bring along? I thought of a 1992 Andresen Colheita (bottled in 2011).
Why? Because our convener prefers Tawny Port and because I really like this Andresen. It's liquid marzipan.
There is also a TN of a 2007 bottling of this Colheita here:
http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=13519
Would this be ok for all participants or should I aim at more "prestigious" port?
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
I had planned to bring a very old white/tawny (knowing Glenn's preferences); however since the event is "variety" and Glenn has already stated he will be bringing a Dalva Golden White '52, I'll bring an old VP.
Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
With a nod to Glenn, I was going to see if I could rustle up (or acquire) something from the year of 1964.
Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
We have Variety (VP and Tawny and White) and Life (per Derek's usual birthday theme, 1964 for me) likely covered. Someone needs to cover Spice and we'll be set!
So that'd be... Vargellas? Niepoort? What Ports generally have notes of either black pepper or Christmas spices?
For the record, there will be a 1964 Niepoort Garrafeira and a 1964 Graham's Malvedos at TBH on the night in question, but they're intended to leave the building intact. The Malvedos to possibly be consumed at Malvedos during the Harvest Tour, and the Niepoort to possibly be shared with Dirk (also a 1964 vintage) somewhere on the Harvest Tour. Failure in either case ending with the bottle returning to Seattle with me.
So that'd be... Vargellas? Niepoort? What Ports generally have notes of either black pepper or Christmas spices?
For the record, there will be a 1964 Niepoort Garrafeira and a 1964 Graham's Malvedos at TBH on the night in question, but they're intended to leave the building intact. The Malvedos to possibly be consumed at Malvedos during the Harvest Tour, and the Niepoort to possibly be shared with Dirk (also a 1964 vintage) somewhere on the Harvest Tour. Failure in either case ending with the bottle returning to Seattle with me.
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Given your specific suggestion, I could bring a Vargellas '69 of which I have a very small stash (my birth year; and would leave the field wide open for others to bring other VP/Tawny)?Glenn E. wrote:We have Variety (VP and Tawny and White) and Life (per Derek's usual birthday theme, 1964 for me) likely covered. Someone needs to cover Spice and we'll be set!
So that'd be... Vargellas? Niepoort? What Ports generally have notes of either black pepper or Christmas spices?
Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
I would not say no to a 1969 Vargellas, but I don't think there's any need to break into your birthday stash.PhilW wrote:Given your specific suggestion, I could bring a Vargellas '69 of which I have a very small stash (my birth year; and would leave the field wide open for others to bring other VP/Tawny)?Glenn E. wrote:We have Variety (VP and Tawny and White) and Life (per Derek's usual birthday theme, 1964 for me) likely covered. Someone needs to cover Spice and we'll be set!
So that'd be... Vargellas? Niepoort? What Ports generally have notes of either black pepper or Christmas spices?
Glenn Elliott
Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
This is indeed a very generous offer. But I also think that you really should spare this special bottle for a special occasion.Glenn E. wrote:I would not say no to a 1969 Vargellas, but I don't think there's any need to break into your birthday stash.PhilW wrote:Given your specific suggestion, I could bring a Vargellas '69 of which I have a very small stash (my birth year; and would leave the field wide open for others to bring other VP/Tawny)?Glenn E. wrote:We have Variety (VP and Tawny and White) and Life (per Derek's usual birthday theme, 1964 for me) likely covered. Someone needs to cover Spice and we'll be set!
So that'd be... Vargellas? Niepoort? What Ports generally have notes of either black pepper or Christmas spices?
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Yes; your impending 50th, for instance.AW77 wrote:This is indeed a very generous offer. But I also think that you really should spare this special bottle for a special occasion.Glenn E. wrote:I would not say no to a 1969 Vargellas, but I don't think there's any need to break into your birthday stash.PhilW wrote:Given your specific suggestion, I could bring a Vargellas '69 of which I have a very small stash (my birth year; and would leave the field wide open for others to bring other VP/Tawny)?Glenn E. wrote:We have Variety (VP and Tawny and White) and Life (per Derek's usual birthday theme, 1964 for me) likely covered. Someone needs to cover Spice and we'll be set!
So that'd be... Vargellas? Niepoort? What Ports generally have notes of either black pepper or Christmas spices?
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
+1-I had in mind a possible GM64 (for imbibing not takeaway) although am on the lookout for a FG64.
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
"impending" - cheek I have years! I have other ideas for then though... I'll earmark a TV69 and put it aside for Sep23.djewesbury wrote:AW77 wrote:Yes; your impending 50th, for instance.Glenn E. wrote:This is indeed a very generous offer. But I also think that you really should spare this special bottle for a special occasion.PhilW wrote:I would not say no to a 1969 Vargellas, but I don't think there's any need to break into your birthday stash.Glenn E. wrote:I could bring a Vargellas '69
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Glenn - if you could update the first post with any declared bottles people are intending to bring as and when they say, I'll sort out the placemats.
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PhilW wrote:"impending" - cheek I have years! I have other ideas for then though... I'll earmark a TV69 and put it aside for Sep23.djewesbury wrote:AW77 wrote:Yes; your impending 50th, for instance.Glenn E. wrote:This is indeed a very generous offer. But I also think that you really should spare this special bottle for a special occasion.PhilW wrote:I would not say no to a 1969 Vargellas, but I don't think there's any need to break into your birthday stash.Glenn E. wrote:I could bring a Vargellas '69
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Please put me down for this if there is still space - not sure what I'll bring yet - has anyone tried the Taylor 1964 release yet?
Rob C.
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I hope to make it too, but due to work comittments it is too early to say. I vagely remember about a shared bt that we wanted to open at this event.RAYC wrote:Please put me down for this if there is still space - not sure what I'll bring yet - has anyone tried the Taylor 1964 release yet?
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
I'm on my phone at the moment but will update the first post asap.
Ray - plenty of space, will add you tomorrow also.
TV64 would be splendid!
Ray - plenty of space, will add you tomorrow also.
TV64 would be splendid!
Glenn Elliott
Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
RAYC and WS1 added to the list.
Bottles under discussion also added, with preceeding (?) if I couldn't tell for certain whether or not they were commitments.
Haven't heard from flash_uk or djewesbury yet.
Bottles under discussion also added, with preceeding (?) if I couldn't tell for certain whether or not they were commitments.
Haven't heard from flash_uk or djewesbury yet.
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
I'll probably dig out a G66.Glenn E. wrote:Haven't heard from flash_uk or djewesbury yet.
Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
My name is Glenn E., and I approve of this message.flash_uk wrote:I'll probably dig out a G66.Glenn E. wrote:Haven't heard from flash_uk or djewesbury yet.
(A little US election year humor.)
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Hello. My name is djewesbury and I'm an... no hang on that's not right..
I have to think about what to bring. I'm away from home for the next six weeks; though that's a stupid thing to say, I have my entire collection up to last Thursday in a spreadsheet that's one click away. Rob hints at the Taylor 64 Col - I mean, Single Harvest Tawny.. And Mike mentions a G66, both of which up the bar. I had a notion of a mag of S70; or a Ni 34 Col just to see if it's any good. Give me some guidance on how our theme is shaping up so far.
Are we still trying to persuade Owen to come..?
I have to think about what to bring. I'm away from home for the next six weeks; though that's a stupid thing to say, I have my entire collection up to last Thursday in a spreadsheet that's one click away. Rob hints at the Taylor 64 Col - I mean, Single Harvest Tawny.. And Mike mentions a G66, both of which up the bar. I had a notion of a mag of S70; or a Ni 34 Col just to see if it's any good. Give me some guidance on how our theme is shaping up so far.
Are we still trying to persuade Owen to come..?
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
I think Rob was referring to the T64SHT, rather than TV64.Glenn E. wrote:TV64 would be splendid!