Davy’s at Plantation Place, Wed 29th Oct 2014, Croft

[jdaw1]

This post to hold the current state of the arrangements.

Date: Wednesday 29^th October 2014.

Venue: the Board Room in Davy’s at Plantation Place (Mincing Lane EC3R 7BD, +44 20 7621 9878, streetmap.co.uk, maps.google.co.uk, bing.com).

Theme: traditionally, Croft.

People:

1. JDAW;
2. DRT;
3. MPM;
4. THRA;
5. IDJ;
6. BMHR;
7. RLC;
8. Available.

Bottles:

1. 1927 (JDAW);
2. 1950 (IDJ);
3. 1955 (THRA);
4. 1963 (THRA for MPM);
5. 1970 (THRA for DRT);
6. 1975 (RLC);
7. 1977 (RLC);
8. 1985 (BMHR);
9. 2002 LBV (JDAW);
10. 2004 LBV (JDAW).

Current draft of the placemats.

(Reload images with ⌘R or Control-R. Alas not possible on Tapatalk.)

(Intentional echo of the format of the placemats used on 16^th January 2012.)

[jdaw1]

Following its refurbishment, we need to re-test The Bung Hole. Those with long memories will recall that, at The Bung Hole on Monday 16^th 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.

[RAYC]

I would love to attend. I will have a look at what is to hand, but I would imagine a 60 or 66.

[flash_uk]

If it could be the Wednesday or Thursday I'd be keen. Could add 63 and/or 70, but would need to retrieve from storage asap...

[jdaw1]

If it could be the Wednesday or Thursday I'd be keen. Could add 63 and/or 70, but would need to retrieve from storage asap...

We’ll aim for those dates, unless consensus is completely against you.

[jdaw1]

Also, reviewing photographs, the room I had in mind could accommodate eight. So I have edited the above post to allow eight. But not more.

In the wall of rooms, the television is in the room nearest the kitchen (and on the wall nearest the kitchen).

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.

[jdaw1]

I would imagine a 60 or 66.

Could add 63 and/or 70

Please could I adopt one of your spares?

[flash_uk]

I would imagine a 60 or 66.

Could add 63 and/or 70

Please could I adopt one of your spares?

Yup

[AHB]

I could make 29th but not 30th.

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.

[jdaw1]

I could make 29th but not 30th.

We have a date: Wednesday 29^th October 2014.

[jdaw1]

I would imagine a 60 or 66.

I have plenty of Croft

I don't think I have any Croft so would have to adopt

[AHB]

My "plenty of Croft" turns out to be mostly in storage and therefore not easily accessible before 29th October.

However, to keep the continuity of the vertical I do have a 1955 at home and can bring that to add to the line-up.

[idj123]

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

[jdaw1]

Our ground floor shop & bar has over 200 wines from across the globe in the shop and tucked at the back is our tasting bar, with a full bank of Wine Enomatic machines, great music and simple food, where you can sample more than 30 fine wines. The basement holds our completely refurbished dining room, with a grill menu which changes monthly and uses the best quality ingredients. It has private and semi-private dining spaces for any event. The bar serves beautiful cocktails, has an extensive wine list and sharing boards.

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.

As a loyal customer of Davy's of Holborn, we would like to invite you to join us on our opening night, Friday 17th October 2014, from 4pm - 10pm. Please rsvp to our Events Manager, Katie via email or phone 0207 831 8365. Katie can also assist you with your Christmas enquiry or venue tour. You will certainly want to take a look, our dining spaces are perfect for any office party.

We look forward to welcoming you to Davy's Wine House, Holborn.

Kind regards

Joanna Martin
General manager

[Then, with a link not repeated here, “Click Here to get onto Friday 17th October's launch night Guest-List”]

Is it ironic that the conversion to a “wine house” has made it harder for us to taste wines?

[benread]

Please may I be 'available' for this. Croft may be an issue, so if adoption is on offer still, happy to do so!

DRT - assuming you will be there, I have your f-I-l's hip flask to bring.

[RAYC]

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)

[jdaw1]

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.

[benread]

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'?!

[jdaw1]

if I have been granted table position 7, aka 'available'?!

Done.

No objection to non-theme. Others?

[flash_uk]

No objection to non-theme. Others?

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!

[jdaw1]

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?

[flash_uk]

Have you enough Croft to allow multiple folks to adopt?

Plenty of 63, but still waiting for EHD to confirm they can retrieve in time...

[jdaw1]

Plenty of 63

If only one vintage, that suggests that Rob’s plan — about to be revealed — might be wiser.

[flash_uk]

Plenty of 63

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.

[Cookie]

Could I please take up the final space...my only Croft is a '77...I would need to adopt if an older wine is required.