Tue 17 April 2012, London

Post by **jdaw1** » 08:15 Fri 30 Mar 2012

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).

Post by **jdaw1** » 08:15 Fri 30 Mar 2012

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?

Post by **DRT** » 08:24 Fri 30 Mar 2012

I'm in.

Deleted_User_1 · Post by **Deleted_User_1** » 08:42 Fri 30 Mar 2012

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

SCP-DFF · Post by **SCP-DFF** » 09:01 Fri 30 Mar 2012

DRT wrote:I'm in.

Gee, I'm so surprised.

-SCP-DFF

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 10:06 Fri 30 Mar 2012

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"

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:18 Fri 30 Mar 2012

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

Post by **DRT** » 19:09 Fri 30 Mar 2012

jdaw1 wrote: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.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 19:17 Fri 30 Mar 2012

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 · Post by **benread** » 19:21 Fri 30 Mar 2012

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

Post by **DRT** » 19:26 Fri 30 Mar 2012

AHB wrote: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.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:02 Fri 30 Mar 2012

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

g-man · Post by **g-man** » 01:33 Sat 31 Mar 2012

are you guys going to sacrifice a f85?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 13:56 Sat 31 Mar 2012

g-man wrote: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

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:42 Sun 01 Apr 2012

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.

Post by **DRT** » 06:32 Mon 02 Apr 2012

jdaw1 wrote:Bottles (so far): Dow + Warre (JDAW & STG); Fonseca (AHB); Croft (RAYC); Graham (DRT).

Oh dear. We have a problem.

Post by **jdaw1** » 07:36 Mon 02 Apr 2012

DRT wrote: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 · Post by **RAYC** » 16:26 Mon 02 Apr 2012

DRT wrote:
jdaw1 wrote: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!)

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:46 Mon 02 Apr 2012

The Function Room within the Bung Hole has been booked.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 21:57 Mon 02 Apr 2012

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 · Post by **WS1** » 07:56 Sun 08 Apr 2012

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

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:30 Sun 15 Apr 2012

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.

Post by **DRT** » 20:55 Sun 15 Apr 2012

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

WS1 · Post by **WS1** » 21:08 Sun 15 Apr 2012

Hi Julian,

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

regards

WS1

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:10 Sun 15 Apr 2012

WS1 wrote: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.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 21:15 Sun 15 Apr 2012

I confirm that I am bringing Fonseca. RAYC has the bottle and is kindly bringing it into London for me, allowing me to simplify my logistics for the Delaforce tasting.

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 21:58 Sun 15 Apr 2012

Just to flag a potential duplication of bottles: I am already bringing the T66.

Post by **jdaw1** » 06:14 Mon 16 Apr 2012

RAYC wrote:Just to flag a potential duplication of bottles: I am already bringing the T66.

I am two people, so to speak, so will be paying for the T66.

Post by **jdaw1** » 14:00 Mon 16 Apr 2012

Links:

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 16:45 Mon 16 Apr 2012

I've never had a GC66 - I've decided I'm rather excited about tomorrow night!

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:03 Mon 16 Apr 2012

When should the Warre be decanted? Either 7am or 5pm: which preferred?

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 20:50 Mon 16 Apr 2012

Preference from me for 5.00....but I suspect AHB may go the other way!

Is an alternative to deposit at TBH? I will be dropping by at lunchtime to decant the Taylor....

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:24 Mon 16 Apr 2012

W66 and printout of placemats both at TBH.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 21:41 Mon 16 Apr 2012

RAYC wrote:Preference from me for 5.00....but I suspect AHB may go the other way!

Is an alternative to deposit at TBH? I will be dropping by at lunchtime to decant the Taylor....

Warre 66 can take a 12 hour decant (IMO) but I'll be happy with an afternoon decant - noon to 1pm would be my preference

Post by **DRT** » 22:54 Mon 16 Apr 2012

Croft 1966 - please advise optimum decant time. My instinct is telling me early afternoon.

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 23:03 Mon 16 Apr 2012

DRT wrote:Croft 1966 - please advise optimum decant time. My instinct is telling me early afternoon.

What did you do for the "port with star quality" tasting at Steak Exchange? Because that worked! Christopher also did a last minute decant with a Cr66 at TCP that showed extremely nicely.

Post by **DRT** » 23:07 Mon 16 Apr 2012

RAYC wrote:
DRT wrote:What did you do for the "port with star quality" tasting at Steak Exchange? Because that worked!

Tom decanted it for me. I don't know when.

WS1 · Post by **WS1** » 05:15 Tue 17 Apr 2012

Hi,

just double decanted the Noval. Since all 66s (Warre, Taylor Fonseca, Croft, Noval, Dow, Grahams, Niepoort) I know need a long time to open up I would go for a long decant and hence i opened early. Nearly got sidetracked over breakfast.

regards

WS1

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 10:13 Tue 17 Apr 2012

WS1 wrote:Hi,

just double decanted the Noval. Since all 66s (Warre, Taylor Fonseca, Croft, Noval, Dow, Grahams, Niepoort) I know need a long time to open up I would go for a long decant and hence i opened early. Nearly got sidetracked over breakfast.

regards

WS1

I will decant the Gould at 11.40 and go across to decant the Taylor and Warre for 12.00 then.

Post by **DRT** » 11:04 Tue 17 Apr 2012

I am starting to decant the Croft now.

Post by **DRT** » 11:30 Tue 17 Apr 2012

Croft 1966 (Park Plaza Westminster Bridge bottling) now decanted.

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RonnieRoots · Post by **RonnieRoots** » 14:41 Tue 17 Apr 2012

DRT wrote:Croft 1966 (Park Plaza Westminster Bridge bottling) now decanted.

I'm sure it will taste better than it looks. Have fun tonight! (I would be slightly jealous, if not for the the fact that I have an evening full of French food and wine ahead of me

)

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 23:12 Tue 17 Apr 2012

You should be jealous - it was a terrific selection of ports.