Summer offline in Holland - Wednesday 2nd July
So time for a first posting in this forum.
Ronald mentioned my name as 'most likely to attend' and possible host for the tasting. Last week my son is born and every thing is going so very well, I am already now quit sure of my attendancy and hosting will not be any problem.
A dinner at my place is possible as well, but I don't think I will have enough inspiration and time to make a full dinner. But with some help and inspiration it won't be a problem...
I am not sure if I will have a '77 vintage port in my cellar, most of my Vintages are much younger...
Santé,
Joost
Ronald mentioned my name as 'most likely to attend' and possible host for the tasting. Last week my son is born and every thing is going so very well, I am already now quit sure of my attendancy and hosting will not be any problem.
A dinner at my place is possible as well, but I don't think I will have enough inspiration and time to make a full dinner. But with some help and inspiration it won't be a problem...
I am not sure if I will have a '77 vintage port in my cellar, most of my Vintages are much younger...
Santé,
Joost
New son!
Joost,
Hello and congratulations! My son is due in about 8 weeks so we share a common dilemma. The attached link may be of interest - collective thoughts on which vintage port to lay down for a child of 2008!
viewtopic.php?t=1577
Hello and congratulations! My son is due in about 8 weeks so we share a common dilemma. The attached link may be of interest - collective thoughts on which vintage port to lay down for a child of 2008!
viewtopic.php?t=1577
Ben
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
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Congratulations Joost! And good to hear that all went well.
I'm sure we'll manage to put together some sort of dinner, and I know for a fact that LadyR and I are craving for some good chunks of cheese!
If you don't manage to find a '77, just shoot me an e-mail, maybe we can work something out. But I also wouldn't mind a pirate in the line-up.
And now for a name for the boy. How about Graham? Sounds stylish doesn't it?
I'm sure we'll manage to put together some sort of dinner, and I know for a fact that LadyR and I are craving for some good chunks of cheese!
If you don't manage to find a '77, just shoot me an e-mail, maybe we can work something out. But I also wouldn't mind a pirate in the line-up.
And now for a name for the boy. How about Graham? Sounds stylish doesn't it?
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@ Ben,
Finding good 2008-wines will of course be the next part of the job, but I allready sceduled for the next years:
2009: Find good Loire and German 2008-wines
2011: Vintage Port, Bordeaux (Sauternes) and Rhone
2012-2015: Barolo
So there is plenty of time left to fill my cellar with 2008
Before thinking on wine, be sure you enjoy as much as possible during the birth and the week after. Your only task is to be there and open up the champagne... I am much more exited about the first week as I always might have thought. It is really great...
Santé,
Joost
Finding good 2008-wines will of course be the next part of the job, but I allready sceduled for the next years:
2009: Find good Loire and German 2008-wines
2011: Vintage Port, Bordeaux (Sauternes) and Rhone
2012-2015: Barolo
So there is plenty of time left to fill my cellar with 2008
Before thinking on wine, be sure you enjoy as much as possible during the birth and the week after. Your only task is to be there and open up the champagne... I am much more exited about the first week as I always might have thought. It is really great...
Santé,
Joost
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A new, updated list, including the ports:
Theme: 1977
Confirmed attendees:
1. AHB (possibly Gould Campbell)
2. Rubby (?)
3. StevieCage (Dow / Niepoort)
4. LadyCage aka Marieke (Dow / Niepoort)
5. Joost (Taylor)
6. Mrs. Joost (with baby)
7. Jasper (?)
8. LadyRoots (Warre, Graham or Fonseca)
9. RonnieRoots (Warre, Graham or Fonseca)
Possible attendees:
- KillerB
Location:
- Utrecht (at Joost's house)
Theme: 1977
Confirmed attendees:
1. AHB (possibly Gould Campbell)
2. Rubby (?)
3. StevieCage (Dow / Niepoort)
4. LadyCage aka Marieke (Dow / Niepoort)
5. Joost (Taylor)
6. Mrs. Joost (with baby)
7. Jasper (?)
8. LadyRoots (Warre, Graham or Fonseca)
9. RonnieRoots (Warre, Graham or Fonseca)
Possible attendees:
- KillerB
Location:
- Utrecht (at Joost's house)
Last edited by RonnieRoots on 19:45 Sun 18 May 2008, edited 2 times in total.
...or how about:RonnieRoots wrote:And now for a name for the boy. How about Graham? Sounds stylish doesn't it?
Martin(ez) - 229th most popular in UK in 2007
Taylor - 88th
Warre(n) - 208th
Callum (Calem) - 22nd (A bit tenuous I know!)
(Quarles) Harris - 367th
(Gould) Campbell - 1056th
Morgan - 93rd
Robert(sons) - 84th
Adam - 26th
(Duff) Gordon - 1611st
Every one lifted from the tasting notes!
I doubt Mrs Joost will approve thogh, much as Mrs Read does not approve of any names I suggest with cricket themes! Maybe she would miss a port theme?!
Ben
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Hi Jasper, welcome!
I've edited the list to add Jasper to the confirmed attendees. I've also added Fonseca to the possible ports that LadyR and I can bring. This broadens the possibilities for others on what to bring, and is perhaps a good way to secure the attendance of KillerB. You never know, this might just be the perfect bottle you've missed so far...
I've edited the list to add Jasper to the confirmed attendees. I've also added Fonseca to the possible ports that LadyR and I can bring. This broadens the possibilities for others on what to bring, and is perhaps a good way to secure the attendance of KillerB. You never know, this might just be the perfect bottle you've missed so far...
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OK, done! Here's another updated list:
Theme: 1977
Confirmed attendees:
1. AHB (possibly Gould Campbell)
2. Rubby (?)
3. StevieCage (Dow / Niepoort)
4. LadyCage aka Marieke (Dow / Niepoort)
5. Joost (Taylor)
6. Mrs. Joost (with baby)
7. Jasper (Warre)
8. LadyRoots (Graham / Fonseca)
9. RonnieRoots (Graham / Fonseca)
Possible attendees:
- KillerB (Smith Woodhouse)
Location:
- Utrecht (at Joost's house)
Theme: 1977
Confirmed attendees:
1. AHB (possibly Gould Campbell)
2. Rubby (?)
3. StevieCage (Dow / Niepoort)
4. LadyCage aka Marieke (Dow / Niepoort)
5. Joost (Taylor)
6. Mrs. Joost (with baby)
7. Jasper (Warre)
8. LadyRoots (Graham / Fonseca)
9. RonnieRoots (Graham / Fonseca)
Possible attendees:
- KillerB (Smith Woodhouse)
Location:
- Utrecht (at Joost's house)
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Pfff, I am not that expert on Vintage Port, but with:
Fonseca, Taylor, Dow, Graham, Niepoort, Gould Cambell, Warre, Smith Woodhouse
I assume we'll have 8 of the best 10 VP's of 1977, which top 10 VP's are missing?
Quarles Harris, Cockburn, Rebello Valente, Sandeman, Croft, Offley or Ferreira? Am I missing some? I thought this was a bad period for Noval...
I am looking forward to this great tasting...
Santé,
Joost
Fonseca, Taylor, Dow, Graham, Niepoort, Gould Cambell, Warre, Smith Woodhouse
I assume we'll have 8 of the best 10 VP's of 1977, which top 10 VP's are missing?
Quarles Harris, Cockburn, Rebello Valente, Sandeman, Croft, Offley or Ferreira? Am I missing some? I thought this was a bad period for Noval...
I am looking forward to this great tasting...
Santé,
Joost
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It seems my hopes of flying with hand luggage have been dashed
You can put me down as definite for the Gould Campbell 1977. That is what I shall bring with me.
This was a bad period for Noval, they preferred to declare 1978 for both Nacional and the regular wine.
In my opinion, the best wines that are missing are Croft and Ferreira, although I always enjoy and have a bit of a soft spot for Quarles Harris and haven't had one of those for a while.
Alex
You can put me down as definite for the Gould Campbell 1977. That is what I shall bring with me.
This was a bad period for Noval, they preferred to declare 1978 for both Nacional and the regular wine.
In my opinion, the best wines that are missing are Croft and Ferreira, although I always enjoy and have a bit of a soft spot for Quarles Harris and haven't had one of those for a while.
Alex
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.
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This is the list of scores from James Suckling's recent 1977 retrospective. From the top 10 we are only missing Sandeman and Cockburn. The latter is incredibly difficult to find, because it was not officially declared. If anyone knows of a source, please let me know!
1. FONSECA - 100
2. GOULD CAMPBELL - 97
3. TAYLOR - 97
4. SMITH WOODHOUSE - 96
5. NIEPOORT - 94
6. WARRE - 93
7. DOW - 92
8. COCKBURN - 91
9. GRAHAM - 91
10. SANDEMAN - 91
11. CALEM - 87
12. CROFT - 87
13. QUARLES HARRIS - 87
14. FERREIRA - 86
15. DELAFORCE - 85
1. FONSECA - 100
2. GOULD CAMPBELL - 97
3. TAYLOR - 97
4. SMITH WOODHOUSE - 96
5. NIEPOORT - 94
6. WARRE - 93
7. DOW - 92
8. COCKBURN - 91
9. GRAHAM - 91
10. SANDEMAN - 91
11. CALEM - 87
12. CROFT - 87
13. QUARLES HARRIS - 87
14. FERREIRA - 86
15. DELAFORCE - 85
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Rubby, take a look here. Uncle Tom may be able to help you. If you can arrange something today, he can hand the bottle over to KillerB or AHB tomorrow.
In the light of attempting to complete the 'top 10' a Sandeman would be most welcome but any other is very much appreciated too of course!
In the light of attempting to complete the 'top 10' a Sandeman would be most welcome but any other is very much appreciated too of course!
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