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Checked luggage booked on the flight back, and packaging packed, for the 6 bottles of Vesuvio that are coming home with me on Wednesday. Don't forget them Ian!

djewesbury wrote:Checked luggage booked on the flight back, and packaging packed, for the 6 bottles of Vesuvio that are coming home with me on Wednesday. Don't forget them Ian!

Have you finished that pallet-load of booze already?

flash_uk wrote:

djewesbury wrote:Checked luggage booked on the flight back, and packaging packed, for the 6 bottles of Vesuvio that are coming home with me on Wednesday. Don't forget them Ian!

Have you finished that pallet-load of booze already?

It was a warm weekend.. I got thirsty..

Had a nice warm up for tomorrow night, consisting of Churchill's Dry White, Burmester 1998 Colheita, Graham's 1982 Colheita, and Smith Woodhouse 2001 LBV. The first three nicely complemented a selection of three aged manchegos while the last went perfectly with chorizo al vino.

Glenn E. wrote:Had a nice warm up for tomorrow night, consisting of Churchill's Dry White, Burmester 1998 Colheita, Graham's 1982 Colheita, and Smith Woodhouse 2001 LBV. The first three nicely complemented a selection of three aged manchegos while the last went perfectly with chorizo al vino.

Pray tell, where?

T85 decanted at 7.15 this evening and for once I managed to retain the cork in one piece and yes, Daniel, lest you worry I am still lugging your mixed case of Vesuvio up into town tomorrow Now I just need to work out exactly where this new venue is...

Looking forward to a relaxed informal affair.

Ian

idj123 wrote:Daniel, lest you worry I am still lugging your mixed case of Vesuvio up into town tomorrow

Wonderful, thank you!

idj123 wrote: Now I just need to work out exactly where this new venue is...

Near Bank. Sort of in the middle of the City, a bit more inconvenient than the Bunghole for anyone going to Waterloo, though I have been checking the Waterloo & City line train times...!

Pork pie. Forgot to make a placemat for it though. We may have to eat this discreetly.

Superb job Daniel!

That looks great, Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Graham 85 decanted tonight at 2030. Top of bottle a little crusty:

Cork out in one piece (for a change )

flash_uk wrote:The Fonseca 85 was decanted at 1930 on Sunday evening. The cork had some dusty growth on the top and came out wet through and almost whole - just a little break at the bottom. Juice was smelling very fine and a quick sample suggested all was OK.

Thank you, Ian. I'm really looking forward to this one!

AW77 wrote:

flash_uk wrote:The Fonseca 85 was decanted at 1930 on Sunday evening. The cork had some dusty growth on the top and came out wet through and almost whole - just a little break at the bottom. Juice was smelling very fine and a quick sample suggested all was OK.

Thank you, Ian. I'm really looking forward to this one!

(That's Mike )

And finally, the Graham 66 decanted this morning at 0715. Cork out in a few pieces, juice smelling wonderful!

djewesbury wrote: though I have been checking the Waterloo & City line train times...!

The 'Drain' seems to now remain open longer than when I last worked in the City (when there was always a rush for the 10.50pm)-it now runs after midnight! And yes, I see the venue is on Basinghall Strret which I know quite well and only 5 mins from Bank and so better for me than TBH!

Ian

Oh and Daniel, stop goading Julian

Stop goading Julian?
And then the purpose of this forum would be…?

when do we start?

Not sure what time Phil's arriving with the paperwork, but André and I will be there around 6.

djewesbury wrote:Not sure what time Phil's arriving with the paperwork, but André and I will be there around 6.

Omw. Also aiming to arrive at six.

OK, will try to be there as well.

regards

WS1

Now I hope all you folks arriving early are not going to eat all of Daniel's pork pie

djewesbury wrote:

Glenn E. wrote:Had a nice warm up for tomorrow night, consisting of Churchill's Dry White, Burmester 1998 Colheita, Graham's 1982 Colheita, and Smith Woodhouse 2001 LBV. The first three nicely complemented a selection of three aged manchegos while the last went perfectly with chorizo al vino.

Pray tell, where?

The Port House at 417 Strand. It seemed slightly pricey, but the food was very good and their Port selection was decent. I have pictures of the menus.

Getting in a brief rest after visiting Firepower and Greenwich Observatory today. Will be on my way shortly!

Glenn E. wrote:The Port House at 417 Strand.

Must add this to my list of places to try. Sounds very good and tripadvisor had very good write-ups.

Have fun tonight gents, wish we could be with you.

It's stopped raining now and is a really pleasant afternoon.