Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Despite the fabulous placemats it is not looking likely that I will be in London on 5th January
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
JGH?benread wrote:People who have expressed an interest so far:
Me!
DRT
AHB
WS1
jdaw1 wrote:Placemats? You are four at the Youth versus Maturity: 1985 versus 1970 tasting. Each bringing what?
Updated, but still missing who is bringing what.jdaw1 wrote:Please confirm that the placemats at www.jdawiseman.com/port/20100105.pdf are correct in all details.
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
If I get there I will have a Martinez 85 with me.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
This get-together is still over a week away. I have no idea what I will be bringing!jdaw1 wrote:Updated, but still missing who is bringing what.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
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2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Christopher will be joining us. I have no idea what he will be bringing.
I, too, have a two for one meal voucher which I will bring with me.
If you want me to bring a 1970, please choose from: Cockburn, Dow, Fonseca, Graham, Martinez, Noval or Warre
If you don't want me to bring a 1970, then you are on pot luck and I will pull out whatever is next on death row - currently a Vesuvio 2007!
I, too, have a two for one meal voucher which I will bring with me.
If you want me to bring a 1970, please choose from: Cockburn, Dow, Fonseca, Graham, Martinez, Noval or Warre
If you don't want me to bring a 1970, then you are on pot luck and I will pull out whatever is next on death row - currently a Vesuvio 2007!
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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Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Need to sort out my diary for January which I should be doing today or tomorrow. In the event that I am free; what should I bring? A ’70? An ’85? Something else?jdaw1 wrote:JGH?
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
The original plan was "Youth(1985) vs. Maturity(1970)" but I think it may end up as "bring a bottle to share". I shall be bringing a 1970 - just not sure which yet!
Ben
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
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Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
I'm happy to bring a 1985. I have few, but choose from Dow, Graham or Warre.benread wrote:The original plan was "Youth(1985) vs. Maturity(1970)" but I think it may end up as "bring a bottle to share". I shall be bringing a 1970 - just not sure which yet!
There could end up with 6 of us at the tasting (although anyone else reading this who would like to join - please feel free to reply and invite yourself), which would make an obvious theme of Youth vs Maturity where we try to match the youths with the matures.
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: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Which six?AHB wrote:There could end up with 6 of us at the tasting
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
These six: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3322#p30219jdaw1 wrote:Which six?AHB wrote:There could end up with 6 of us at the tasting
Ben
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
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Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Please, could we ensure that this particular colour scheme is first used when DRT is a confirmed attendee?jdaw1 wrote:Please confirm that the placemats at www.jdawiseman.com/port/20100105.pdf are correct in all details.
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: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Updated www.jdawiseman.com/port/20100105.pdf.
- Title changed to ‟1985 or 1970: Bring a Bottle to Share”;
- Six people;
- Colour scheme softened.
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Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Really?!!jdaw1 wrote:Colour scheme softened.
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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Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Sorry, having checked, I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it. A shame as it’s a while since I’ve been to an informal gathering at the Crusting Pipe and was otherwise quite looking forward to it!JacobH wrote:Need to sort out my diary for January which I should be doing today or tomorrow. In the event that I am free; what should I bring? A ’70? An ’85? Something else?jdaw1 wrote:JGH?
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Yes. (Is it cached?) And JGH zapped.AHB wrote:Really?!!jdaw1 wrote:Colour scheme softened.
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
I would love to attend but have to work.. ... unless of course this is an evening bash...can you confirm the time please...Cookie
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Cookie. It is an evening event. Very informal. Meet from 6.30pm onwards. Details and theme all in thread. Ben
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'!
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Hi,
I must say i like the colours of the placemates as well With regards to the Port I will bring on Tuesday evening, it will be a Croft 1970.
regards
WS1
I must say i like the colours of the placemates as well With regards to the Port I will bring on Tuesday evening, it will be a Croft 1970.
regards
WS1
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough"
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
The placemats are no longer coloured. Why are people seeing colours?
Any revelations other than Cr70?
Any revelations other than Cr70?
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Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
I am no longer seeing colours.jdaw1 wrote:The placemats are no longer coloured. Why are people seeing colours?
Yes - I've got swine 'flu and it's effing vicious. Judging by how I have been over the last couple of days, I won't be in work next week let alone be in London sipping port.jdaw1 wrote:Any revelations other than Cr70?
Sorry Chaps, I'll have to take a rain check. Any thoughts on February?
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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: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
uups it looks I opened the wrong link; sadly the great colours are gone. You know i like the music end sixties/beginning seventies which corresponded to the original colours (Jefferson Airplane, Electric Prunes, Seeds, 13th floor Elevators, Canned Heat etc.)jdaw1 wrote:
The placemats are no longer coloured. Why are people seeing colours?I am no longer seeing colours.
Alex,
I wish you a speedy recovery; all the best.
Ben,
Cookie send me a private e-mail that he will come but I am not sure if we should go ahead since with Derek not certain coming we may end up only being 4 people. Also in case you want to continue I am still happy to come but may come a bit later @ ~7:00 PM (due to work )
regards
WS1
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough"
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Wolfgang. Still in Belfast but still on for Tuesday if you and Cookie are. Ben
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'!
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Hi Ben,
will be there.
cu on Tuesday
WS1
Alex,
is the event still in the schedule of the crustimg pipe? Is anything reserved etc.?
regards
WS1
will be there.
cu on Tuesday
WS1
Alex,
is the event still in the schedule of the crustimg pipe? Is anything reserved etc.?
regards
WS1
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough"
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Re: Beating the (New Year) Blues - Tuesday 5th January 2010
Updated www.jdawiseman.com/port/20100105.pdf.
- ”“AHB (and get yourself well);
- ”“DRT;
- Aggressive kerning;
- Changed format, to encourage!;
- The revelation.
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