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idj123

Am still available for this revised date.

idj123

I have the link and may be able to join.

idj123 · Re: 1995 tasting - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (B&F) New Date Am ok for 13 January.

Am ok for 13 January.

idj123

I believe that all Vargellas 1965 was bottled in Porto, in 1968 - but I might be wrong... Further to this; the only non-Oporto bottling of any Taylor Vargellas of which I am aware are the '67 and '69 bottlings by BBR. Does anyone know of any other non-Oporto bottlings of any Taylor Vargellas vintag...

idj123

Welsh Rarebit
Burger (M/R) and fries with creamed spinach
Dessert tbd on the night

Thanks

idj123

And they clearly like F85!

idj123

Let me think…yes!

idj123

Yes, please, sir!

idj123

I will drop in to the proceedings (I have the details from Phil)

idj123 · Re: 1995 tasting - 18 November 2025 (B&F) Yes, date works for me also.

Yes, date works for me also.

idj123

Like 99% of the 1970s, it’s very good, moreover it can be picked up at the cheaper end of the scale perhaps £40-£50 a bottle and that’s principally the reason I have so many bottles of it – it’s sometimes too much of a bargain to pass on! Have values dropped again? I was looking regularly last year...

idj123

All of those Ports that I have a ready inventory of, I have over 30 bottles of the following: Cr70 D70 G77 SW77 T85 D94 W94 V97 That's a really nice selection, Ian. I've tried all of them (and they're all good) except for the Croft 1970. How is it? Like 99% of the 1970s, it’s very good, moreover it...

idj123

All of those Ports that I have a ready inventory of, I have over 30 bottles of the following:

Cr70
D70
G77
SW77
T85
D94
W94
V97

idj123

I’m probably being somewhat restrictive but for me the best of the 90s would consist of T 92 and F 92 with the rest of the lineup being made up of 94s! However, in the interests of a tasting a wider distribution is perhaps best.

idj123

Of the vintages not offered up thus far, I have 94 and (I believe) 75.

idj123

Count me in!

idj123

All the bottles I am bringing double decanted between 12.10pm and 12.55pm, today. Only the F tried (it seemed fine).

idj123

Signalling problems into Waterloo has meant that my intended train has been cancelled but still hoping to be there by 6.30pm (and yes, I know the B&F closes early on a Monday!).

idj123

Have only just appreciated that this tasting falls in school half term and I am away that week. Therefore, disappointingly , I will have to withdraw. Apologies!

idj123

jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:06 Fri 04 Jul 2025 Are we seeking extras?

Of liquid or persons?

idj123

Welsh Rarebit
Burger (M/R) and fries with creamed spinach
Dessert TBD on the night

Thanks!

idj123

Cr55 double decanted at 8.45am today and immediately put in an ice sleeve for transportation. My eta at B&F is 11.30am.

idj123

Could I please have:

Lunch

Starter-Welsh Rarebit
Main-Pan roasted Cod

Dinner

No starter
Bangers and mash
Chocolate Brownie

Thanks

idj123

This tasting went pretty much according to expectation eg the F and G are good and the N and Ni are not. Both the T and D were down on what they can be (although the D did improve over the course of the evening). Of the good that I don’t already own, would only consider adding the W, although the S ...

idj123

My bottles opened at 8.30 this morning, stood and then doubled decanted at 1pm.

Allowing for GB railways delay (so, no change from SWR) eta just after 6.30pm. Therefore, please curb any over enthusiasm of the staff when it comes to the timing of the food!

idj123

nac wrote: ↑08:21 Wed 21 May 2025 Also, will be submitting food orders later today, so if you haven't told me yet then need to know now.

Hopefully just made it in time:

Welsh Rarebit
Burger (M/R) and fries with creamed spinach
Dessert TBD on the night

Thanks!

idj123

I have what I believe are reasonable bottles of Ck and Cr that I can offer.

idj123

I'm not sure what time I'll be able to get away from the Excel Centre on Thursday next week, but sometimes it's been as late as 6.30pm. It'll then take me 40 minutes to get to the B&F. If there's a decanter waiting for me when I get there, I'll decant on arrival. I'll ask B&F for some decan...

idj123

Might have a few others to hand but so far have espied G and Ni. Although clearly a risk I would love to open the latter; it’s the oldest bought bottle in my collection dating back to c2003 when bought from a wine shop on the road just up from the quayside on the Porto shore.

idj123

Yes please. Will check what I have to hand.

idj123

Bottle double decanted at 12.30pm. Hopefully all good. SWR not updating online information means have arrived to a cancelled train and thus my eta is now 6.45pm ish. If required, could someone let the staff know that I will have my starter at 7pm…

idj123

Like most of us I have most (but not all) of these How about the 75 from magnum?

idj123

jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:43 Tue 08 Apr 2025Ian: food?

Apologies-Welsh Rarebit for starters followed by Sirloin steaks (M/R) and skinny fries with creamed spinach. Dessert tbd on the night.
Thanks

idj123

I believe that this can be accommodated. Perhaps put me down for a RP 77.

idj123

nac wrote: ↑12:14 Fri 28 Mar 2025 Have just had an offer from C&B for the new Taylor's 1975 Single Harvest.
£215/bt IB or £1275/6bt IB

Just beaten by what used to be BI at £212.50 IB!

idj123 · Re: Pre BFT - Wednesday 2 April 2025 I am now confirmed.

I am now confirmed.

idj123

Ok with me.

idj123

Yes, I would be up for this. Only have the V presently (I bought the Osborne to a recent tasting).

idj123

This is possible although I will need to seek permission to be out two nights (and one day) in a row!

idj123

Car problems will unfortunately mean that my eta will be 6.50ish

idj123

Thanks Alex!

idj123

Impressive lineup! Well done on completing your collection. Unlike the SW91, the 92 is surprisingly difficult to get hold of.

idj123

forest26 wrote: ↑17:02 Fri 07 Mar 2025 Can’t see any Sogevinous Ports on the list - I have Kopke Burmester and Calem
As I’m visiting Burmester Monday - I’ll bring one along

Why not bring all three-we don’t look to have enough…

idj123

Em route-eta 6.20pm.
Bottle 1 double decanted at 9am
Bottle 2 double decanted at 12.50pm

idj123

Have we decided not to include GC then (see earlier posts); it’s not attributed to anyone on the opening post, as far as I can see?

idj123

Apologies!

Starter Welsh Rarebit
Main Sirlon steak (M/R), fries and carrots
Dessert TBD on the day

Thanks

idj123

Yes, should be ok for this. Will bring a magnum volume of Port. For food, the current usual, being:

Welsh Rarebit
Sirloin steak (M/R) with fries and carrots ( think I’ll hold the peppercorn sauce)

Thanks

idj123

Depending on my better half’s plans, I could make this. Will check and confirm.

ps am not referring to the Ray Cooney farce!

idj123

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑23:11 Fri 28 Feb 2025 Sadly no. Wednesday I am at the Mill at Sonning for dinner and then watching a Ray Clooney farce.

Or is Ray ‘Cooney’, unless it’s Rosemary’s brother that is

idj123

I couldn't find the TTD 03 in the cellar this weekend, I am afraid. It was a pressured weekend for all sorts of reasons and I just ran out of time. I do have the Ni 03 @idj - might you be able to supply the TTD? Apologies I can indeed, I came across a number of them whilst successfully hunting out ...

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