Tue 5th June - Vintage with an '8' theme.
Vintage with an '8' theme.
OK B&F Now booked for the 5th June
Some comments on the theme would be useful.
either:
a) we try and construct a vertical of examples from years ending with an '8'
b) we go for a 'blind' bring a bottle with an 8 in the vintage as suggested by Alex.
Please confirm availability for the evening and your preference on theme.
Some comments on the theme would be useful.
either:
a) we try and construct a vertical of examples from years ending with an '8'
b) we go for a 'blind' bring a bottle with an 8 in the vintage as suggested by Alex.
Please confirm availability for the evening and your preference on theme.
Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
b) would be easier even though that that could mean VPs from the 1980s pre-dominating-although that's no bad thing at the moment.forest26 wrote: ↑12:06 Fri 09 Mar 2018 OK B&F Now booked for the 5th June
Some comments on the theme would be useful.
either:
a) we try and construct a vertical of examples from years ending with an '8'
b) we go fo a 'blind' bring a bottle with an 8 in the vintage as suggested by Alex.
Please confirm availability for the evening and your preference on theme.
Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
Hmmm - not quite what I had in mind.
Ending in 8 might be more along the lines (exceptions for anything 18XX)
Ending in 8 might be more along the lines (exceptions for anything 18XX)
Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
5th June is good for me.
For the theme I agree it should blind bottles ending with an 8 in the vintage with an exception made for any port from the 19th century.
For the theme I agree it should blind bottles ending with an 8 in the vintage with an exception made for any port from the 19th century.
Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
I shall be in Edinburgh that week, so unfortunately not able to be at this one.
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Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
Yes please!
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Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
So the theme effectively becomes one of A Port From 18XX, 1908, 1938, 1948, 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, 2008.
I strongly suspect that either people will struggle to meet the theme requirements or we will end up with a lot of port from 1998 and 1988 - personally I'd rather drink port from the other 1980 vintages than port from these two years.
How about a slight variation so as not to disadvantage people with less deep cellars? How about "Port With An Eight" but the vintage has to be pre-declared and no duplication of vintages is permitted?
Or how about "Port With An Eight and At Least 50 Years Old"?
Or go back to the variation that I tried last summer for the Port Forum anniversary and go for a vertical of eights: 2008, 1998, 1988, 1978, 1968, 1958, 1948, 1938, 1908, 1899, 1898, 1897, 1896...
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
Personally speaking... I like the purity of the theme 2008, 1998, 1988, 1978, 1968, 1958, 1948, 1938, 1908, 1899, 1898, 1897, 1896... (which was the original intention). I can fill most of the years if necessary (except 1908)
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Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
I can bring an 1897 that I've been looking for an excuse to open.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
Assuming others can fill some of the easier years - I have:
68 - S, Fg
58 - W, Mz, Gm
48 - T, F, G
38 - only Tawny
18 - possibly?
08 - none
18xx some
68 - S, Fg
58 - W, Mz, Gm
48 - T, F, G
38 - only Tawny
18 - possibly?
08 - none
18xx some
Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
FIRST POST UPDATED
I am away for a large part of May - I need to shape this up.
Can you let me know what you would be able to bring ?
If you do not have any 8's I can probably fill the gaps.
I am away for a large part of May - I need to shape this up.
Can you let me know what you would be able to bring ?
If you do not have any 8's I can probably fill the gaps.
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Re: Vintage with an '8' theme.
I'm definitely in and have just booked a room in town to stay that night. Unless anyone objects vigorously, I will bring a Graham 1897.
I've edited the first post to show that I'll bring the G1897
I've edited the first post to show that I'll bring the G1897
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Tue 5th June - Vintage with an '8' theme.
As has been mentioned, a difficult theme to meet but am able to put up a N58.
Re: Tue 5th June - Vintage with an '8' theme.
Just been for a rummage, I can offer a Tv 78 and or multiple 98's
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Re: Tue 5th June - Vintage with an '8' theme.
Anyone who has a problem finding the right wine can ask Tony or Tom very nicely if there's anything available for adoption...
Nice find on the N58 though, Ian.
Nice find on the N58 though, Ian.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Tue 5th June - Vintage with an '8' theme.
If Ok I would bring a Mz 58. Or is that year blocked now with the N58?
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Re: Tue 5th June - Vintage with an '8' theme.
I didn't think I would be able to make this date, but it now appears I could. However, I believe you're full, so perhaps I could be added as a reserve?
Re: Place holder for June 6/7th Vintage with an '8' theme.
My knee operation has been delayed due to my current employment status.
Am I still in or on a wait list?
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Re: Place holder for June 6/7th Vintage with an '8' theme.
You look like you never came off the in-crowd.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Tue 5th June - Vintage with an '8' theme.
Excellent. My bottle with three 8's in the vintage is already at the B&F along with a modest but very drinkable back-up.
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