Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
Current draft of the placemats.
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Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
I haven't had a drink since last night, but am somewhat dazed and confused.djewesbury wrote:signs are that Derek may not be the 'sober' person you're seeking.
Do we really need the LBVs? The VPs already provide >1 bottle per person.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
And Cookie seems to be adopting/bringing 3 bottles.
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
This is what I think we should do:jdaw1 wrote:Please could somebody sober, perhaps somebody who has been on a relaxing holiday in the Caribbean, carefully read this thread and take decisions.
1927 - JDAW
1950 - IDJ
1955 - AHB
1963 - MPM
1970 - DRT (adopted from MPM)
1977 - RLC
1982 - BMHR (adopted from RLC)
No 1975 or 1985 and no LBVs.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
It would be me supplying the 82, but only if I can get it from Bonhams in time. As a backup we should keep the 85 in the mix perhaps.DRT wrote:1982 - BMHR (adopted from RLC)
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
I chose the wrong part of the conflicting evidence.flash_uk wrote:It would be me supplying the 82, but only if I can get it from Bonhams in time.DRT wrote:1982 - BMHR (adopted from RLC)
I have no strong view on this.flash_uk wrote:As a backup we should keep the 85 in the mix perhaps.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
So far, so good.DRT wrote:This is what I think we should do:
1927 - JDAW
1950 - IDJ
1955 - AHB
1963 - MPM
1970 - DRT (adopted from MPM)
1977 - RLC
I want to demonstrate our having been house-trained by including 1985. LBVs I’m happy to kill (or restrict to just the ’02, as we’ve all drunk gallons of the ’04). No 1975: even I admit that Croft is one of the best 1975s. And if a bottle is imperfect — we have four older than half a century — some extra wouldn’t hurt.DRT wrote:1982 - BMHR (adopted from RLC)
No 1975 or 1985 and no LBVs.
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
I have no strong view, I was merely attempting to simplify that which had become unbalanced, confusing and perhaps excessive for a school night.
BMHR adopting the 1982 and a team purchase of the 1985 would provide a contingency bottle and allow us to demonstrate our willingness to spend money at the venue. I still don't think we need the LBV and suspect they will be wasted in this company.
BMHR adopting the 1982 and a team purchase of the 1985 would provide a contingency bottle and allow us to demonstrate our willingness to spend money at the venue. I still don't think we need the LBV and suspect they will be wasted in this company.
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Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
Jaded old tars you mean?DRT wrote:suspect they will be wasted in this company.
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Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
The current draft of the placemats has been updated to include my understanding of DRT’s recommendations.
(Do you know I’ll bring the 2002 LBV anyway? Good. In which case, should it go on the placemats?)
(Do you know I’ll bring the 2002 LBV anyway? Good. In which case, should it go on the placemats?)
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
No. This line-up of mature Croft VP has the potential to be excellent drinking. The LBVs are functional at best, and will appear weaker alongside the real stuff. I think they are best kept for drinking on their own or with other LBVs.djewesbury wrote:Jaded old tars you mean?DRT wrote:suspect they will be wasted in this company.
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Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
A scientist might describe that as a “testable hypothesis”.DRT wrote:This line-up of mature Croft VP has the potential to be excellent drinking.The LBVs are functional at best, and will appear weaker alongside the real stuff.
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Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
Are you that Ignobel laureate?jdaw1 wrote:A scientist might describe that as a “testable hypothesis”.DRT wrote:This line-up of mature Croft VP has the potential to be excellent drinking. The LBVs are functional at best, and will appear weaker alongside the real stuff.
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Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
I think we both understand what the outcome will be. Probably best to add the 1975 back in while you are at it. The 2004 LBV can go on one of the extra spaces.jdaw1 wrote:The current draft of the placemats has been updated to include my understanding of DRT’s recommendations.
(Do you know I’ll bring the 2002 LBV anyway? Good. In which case, should it go on the placemats?)
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
The current draft of the placemats has been updated to include my understanding of DRT’s updated recommendations.DRT wrote:Probably best to add the 1975 back in while you are at it. The 2004 LBV can go on one of the extra spaces.
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
Perfect.jdaw1 wrote:The current draft of the placemats has been updated to include my understanding of DRT’s updated recommendations.DRT wrote:Probably best to add the 1975 back in while you are at it. The 2004 LBV can go on one of the extra spaces.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
I have managed to secure the '75 from Tom so BMHR can adopt this if required.Cookie wrote:I am trying to get a '75 from Tom...he is playing hard to get at the moment...if I succeed you could have that as your contribution.benread wrote:Reply I also need to adopt or go off piste. Solution to the problem?
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
Thank you. Let me know privately what I owe you/tom.Cookie wrote:I have managed to secure the '75 from Tom so BMHR can adopt this if required.Cookie wrote:I am trying to get a '75 from Tom...he is playing hard to get at the moment...if I succeed you could have that as your contribution.benread wrote:Reply I also need to adopt or go off piste. Solution to the problem?
Looking forward to this.
Ben
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Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
Are you also bringing a ’77?Cookie wrote:I have managed to secure the '75 from Tom so BMHR can adopt this if required.
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=82829#p82829]Here[/url] Cookie wrote:Could I please take up the final space...my only Croft is a '77...I would need to adopt if an older wine is required.
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
To judge from the debate that ensued whilst I was in the land of nod, I have assumed that a Cr60 is not required. On the menu front (and in the assumed absence of the honey glazed sausages for a starter):
Starter-Crab toast
Main-rump steak medium-rare with the TC chips and onion rings
Dessert-presumably can be determined on the night?
Starter-Crab toast
Main-rump steak medium-rare with the TC chips and onion rings
Dessert-presumably can be determined on the night?
Re: Somewhere — but where? — Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
jdaw1 wrote:I promised that our food order would arrive on Monday 27th (menu). Please post in this thread.
Current orders
StartersBen: Creamy burrata with heritage tomatoes, basil and rocket
Ian: Crab toast
Julian: Crab toast
Mike: Crab toast
Ray: Smoked salmon served with sweet & sour shallots and radishes
Mains
Ben: Rump steak, medium-rare
Derek: Rump steak, medium-rare
Ian: Rump steak, medium-rare
Julian: Grilled double Romney salt marsh lamb chop, medium-rare
Mike: Fillet steak, rare, no sauce
Ray: Rib steak on the bone, medium-rare
Chips
Ben: Triple-cooked chips
Mike: Skinny fries
Ian: Triple-cooked chips
Julian: Triple-cooked chips
Ray: Triple-cooked chips
Sides
Ben: Homemade onion rings
Derek: Green beans and peas in lemon butter
Ian: Homemade onion rings
Julian: Button mushrooms with parsley cream
Mike: Green beans and peas in lemon butter
Ray: Button mushrooms with parsley cream
Desserts
Ben: Treacle tart with clotted cream
Ray: Bramley apple & blackberry crumble with custard (and, please, extra custard)
Withdrawn (but retained in case of a change of mind)
Alex: Rib steak on the bone, medium-rare, Béarnaise sauce
Alex: Skinny fries
Alex: Green beans and peas in lemon butter
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
I am bringing the '77 AND the '75jdaw1 wrote:Are you also bringing a ’77?Cookie wrote:I have managed to secure the '75 from Tom so BMHR can adopt this if required.[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=82829#p82829]Here[/url] Cookie wrote:Could I please take up the final space...my only Croft is a '77...I would need to adopt if an older wine is required.
It appears my food order has not appeared so for me please....Smoked Salmon...Rib Eye (medium rare) with Chips and Mushrooms...Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Cream and extra custard.
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
Excellent. Thank you.Cookie wrote:I am bringing the '77 AND the '75
If my fault, apologies, and remedied.Cookie wrote:It appears my food order has not appeared
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
Having started the process to get a hold of the 82 bought on Friday at auction, I have discovered it is in bond at EHD which creates complications and makes it impossible for me to get in time for Wednesday. More worrying is that the delivery of 63 and 70 has yet to arrive I am investigating.
Re: Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft
The food order has been submitted, with a request for a Croft 1985 decanted in the early afternoon.
Permission to use the kitchen has been granted, in exchange for a lesson in tonging.
Permission to use the kitchen has been granted, in exchange for a lesson in tonging.