Tue 17 April 2012, London

[jdaw1]

When? Tuesday 17th April 2012.

Where? The Bung Hole, 57 High Holborn WC1V 6DT

Who? Likely to include

• STG = Stephanie T. Galley, right-handed;
• JDAW;
• DRT;
• AHB;
• RAYC.

What? 1966s.

• Dow (JDAW & STG);
• Warre (JDAW & STG);
• Fonseca (AHB);
• Graham (DRT);
• Croft (RAYC).

Current draft of the placemats.

[jdaw1]

One of my wife’s NY friends acquired a taste in Vinatge Port from me. She, Stephanie, is likely to be in London for the week of 16th to 21st April, and would really like to come to a tasting.

Who’s in? Theme? Usual location?

This was mentioned last night, and various F85-like themes were suggested. We’re not committed to that, but it might work. What do people want?

[DRT]

I'm in.

[Cookie]

Thank you but I shall be in The Douro...enjoy

[SCP-DFF]

I'm in.

Gee, I'm so surprised.



-SCP-DFF

[AHB]

I'm probably in.

There was also some talk last night (from Rob) of a small '66 horizontal. We haven't had one of those since the mtrix tasting in October last year - nearly 6 months ago! Perhaps time to revisit the vintage? So far this year we've only drunk the Croft '66 (twice!)

Or our usual "bring a bottle to share"

[jdaw1]

1966 works for me. A splendid idea. (And happily demonstrating to passing Americans that we do drink young port.)

[DRT]

1966 works for me. A splendid idea. (And happily demonstrating to passing Americans that we do drink young port.)

I have a Croft 66 available.

[AHB]

I have a Fonseca '66 available.

We should make sure that Rob is available - it would be rather cruel (perhaps even ironic?) if we were to follow up on his request on a night when he could not participate.

[benread]

Regrettably, I am in Exeter for 3 days that week. Probably port free!

[DRT]

We should make sure that Rob is available - it would be rather cruel (perhaps even ironic?) if we were to follow up on his request on a night when he could not participate.

I have emailed Rob to ask.

[jdaw1]

Rob suggested the 17th. No harm in checking, but I believe that it works for him.

[g-man]

are you guys going to sacrifice a f85?

[AHB]

are you guys going to sacrifice a f85?

F85, F66

F85, F66

F85, F66...

Yes, I think we're going to sacrifice the chance to drink a bottle of F85

[jdaw1]

When: 18:30 on Tuesday 17th April 2012.
Theme: A Small Horizontal of 1966s.
People (so far): JDAW, STG, DRT, AHB, RAYC.
Bottles (so far): Dow + Warre (JDAW & STG); Fonseca (AHB); Croft (RAYC); Graham (DRT).

First draft of the placemats.

[DRT]

Bottles (so far): Dow + Warre (JDAW & STG); Fonseca (AHB); Croft (RAYC); Graham (DRT).

Oh dear. We have a problem.

[jdaw1]

We have a problem.

General practice has been to allow more poetic licence in brand names, particularly with respect to the omission of apostrophes. So this is tolerated.

Am I being too gentle?

Edit: £125 per bottle.

[RAYC]

Bottles (so far): Dow + Warre (JDAW & STG); Fonseca (AHB); Croft (RAYC); Graham (DRT).

Oh dear. We have a problem.

Expensive, but probably not too far out these days! I am more than happy to contribute, particularly since my Croft was acquired cheaply. (credit due at this point to THRA!)

[jdaw1]

The Function Room within the Bung Hole has been booked.

[AHB]

We may have one or two others joining us - we are some time from having to make a decision about purchase of any other bottles.

Remember, this is a small 1966 offline to demonstrate that we on this side of the Pond can also drink young port.

[WS1]

Hi,

if there is still space I would like to join. As a contribution I have Noval or Sandeman 1966 in mind, whichever i find first
Hope this is acceptable.

regards

WS1

[jdaw1]

WS: pls bring Noval.

My Dow has been ‘stolen’, so I’m buying the Taylor. Please could we have a summary: who is bringing what? Currently it seems to be:

• Croft, RAYC;
• Warre, JDAW & STG;
• Fonseca, AHB;
• Taylor, JDAW & STG;
• Graham, DRT;
• Quinta do Noval, WS.

Is this correct?

Current draft of the placemats, consistent with this post.

[DRT]

I am now bringing Croft. RAYC is bringing Gould Campbell. Graham not included.

[WS1]

Hi Julian,

had found the Sandemann first, but now also found the Noval 1966 and will bring this on your request.

regards

WS1

[jdaw1]

had found the Sandemann first, but now also found the Noval 1966 and will bring this on your request.

Thank you.

Current draft of the placemats.

• +GC, –G, Cr reassigned.