Following its refurbishment, we need to re-test The Bung Hole. Those with long memories will recall that, at The Bung Hole on Monday 16th January 2012, originally for the purpose of testing the then-new location, we held a small vertical of Croft (planning and arrangements, review of the evening as a whole). Perhaps we could re-use this theme.
I propose the traditional small vertical of Croft. For which I will need to adopt.
However, given the hypothesised limitations of the refurbished Bung Hole, this is limited to eight people.
I envisage closing the moveable partition (it swings towards the television until flush against the wall), and doubling the table so that, in effect, each of us has 29½″×29½″ of space.
I have plenty of Croft (such as half bottles of the 2004 LBV) and will bring something appropriate - assuming I can attend - once I've seen what other bottles are present.
Top Ports in 2021: Niepoort Garrafeira 1931; Niepoort VV (1960s bottling) and Cockburn 1969 Single Harvest Tawny
Top Port in 2022 so far: the most stunning bottle of Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port.
Small compensation for having to withdraw from the RP tasting but please consider me in. I can put up what I believe is a Cr50 that I am picking up next week. I'll reserve judgement but it doesn't appear to be too auspicious for TBH
Throughout the Wine House we have 7 state-of-the-art Enomatic machines, which allow you the opportunity to purchase fine wine by the glass or to taste before deciding which bottle suits you best. We offer 25ml, 125ml or 175ml measures to allow you the freedom to sample many, or enjoy just the one.
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Kind regards
Joanna Martin
General manager
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Is it ironic that the conversion to a “wine house” has made it harder for us to taste wines?
Playing Devil's advocate, should we choose a theme that enables more of the attendees to bring their own bottles? Even something like the very first Bunghole tasting (link)
RAYC wrote:Playing Devil's advocate, should we choose a theme that enables more of the attendees to bring their own bottles? Even something like the very first Bunghole tasting (link)
My proposal has been rather confounded by a shortage of supply.
RAYC wrote:Playing Devil's advocate, should we choose a theme that enables more of the attendees to bring their own bottles? Even something like the very first Bunghole tasting (link)
My proposal has been rather confounded by a shortage of supply.
Please suggest a different theme.
If there is more flexibility in the theme, I have a few interesting bottles acquired recently from our local off licence (who now know to call me when they get anything interesting)! One could make its way to this tasting - if I have been granted table position 7, aka 'available'?!
Ben
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
I am mid way through retrieving Croft from storage so will probably contribute this anyway. Don't mind if something other than croft occurs in our lineup!
flash_uk wrote:I am mid way through retrieving Croft from storage so will probably contribute this anyway. Don't mind if something other than croft occurs in our lineup!
Have you enough Croft to allow multiple folks to adopt?
If only one vintage, that suggests that Rob’s plan — about to be revealed — might be wiser.
OK. EHD have responded confirming retrieval can happen in time. I will hang back on instructions until we firm up on the theme, just in case I need to pull different bottles.
