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by M.Charlton
21:20 Fri 09 Aug 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Quinta do Cachao Vertical on Wed 23rd October 2019
Replies: 96
Views: 90175

Re: Quinta do Cachao Vertical DATE 23rd October 2019

If there’s space, place may I attend? If there’s no space, please may I be added as a reserve? Thanks.
by M.Charlton
09:47 Tue 18 Jun 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Port, ≤1972, from THRA’s cellar
Replies: 46
Views: 33264

Re: Port, ≤1972, from THRA’s cellar

PhilW wrote: 09:27 Tue 18 Jun 2019
Either of July 2nd or 16th could also currently work for me.
Ditto.
by M.Charlton
23:40 Tue 11 Jun 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Port, ≤1972, from THRA’s cellar
Replies: 46
Views: 33264

Re: Port, ≤1972, from THRA’s cellar

PhilW wrote: 21:43 Tue 11 Jun 2019 Posting for Tom: proposed date July 9th.
Works for me.
by M.Charlton
23:53 Sun 26 May 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Port, ≤1972, from THRA’s cellar
Replies: 46
Views: 33264

Re: Port, ≤1972, from THRA’s cellar

Sounds great - looking forward to finding out more.
by M.Charlton
11:52 Thu 23 May 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 23 May 2019: Victoria’s 200th
Replies: 63
Views: 67355

Re: Thursday 23 May 2019: Victoria’s 200th

I will print the placemats and have them dropped off at the venue, along with my bottle, at around 1330.
by M.Charlton
09:57 Sun 12 May 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 23 May 2019: Victoria’s 200th
Replies: 63
Views: 67355

Re: Thursday 23 May 2019: Victoria’s 200th

jdaw1 wrote: 23:41 Sat 11 May 2019 Draft of the food order.

Reminder: it’s your job to check.
M.Charlton wrote: 16:52 Thu 09 May 2019 Please can the below be added to the default order - thanks!

Starter: Truffle mac and Cheese

Main: Rare sirloin steak (300g aged for 28 days), with Béarnaise sauce and gratin potatoes.
by M.Charlton
17:06 Thu 09 May 2019
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Broadbent Auction Reserve
Replies: 1
Views: 2965

Re: NV Broadbent Auction Reserve

A good balance of fruits on the nose (I thought it was quite “plummy”, overall). More fruits on tasting (now more like berries), along with some spice (pepper?). My favourite aspect, though, was the very sustained and enjoyable finish!
by M.Charlton
16:52 Thu 09 May 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Standard Food Order
Replies: 55
Views: 112725

Re: The Standard Food Order

Please can the below be added to the default order - thanks!

Starter: Truffle mac and Cheese

Main: Rare sirloin steak, with Béarnaise sauce, fries and green beans.
by M.Charlton
10:06 Sun 21 Apr 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 1st May 2019, Broadbent Port, at the B&F
Replies: 90
Views: 87345

Re: Wed 1st May 2019, Broadbent Port, at the B&F

Working food order . Any deviations from usual? Please may my choices, below, be added to the food order: Starter - none. Main - Gammon with everything including black pudding. Chips are preferred to skinny fries. Savoury - the “Super extra cheesy plus plus more cheesy Welsh rarebit”, if possible. ...
by M.Charlton
12:38 Sat 09 Mar 2019
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Image format test
Replies: 15
Views: 18422

Re: Image format test

iOS 12.4.1.
Safari.
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by M.Charlton
02:51 Fri 18 Jan 2019
Forum: Travel
Topic: Day trip up the Douro Valley
Replies: 8
Views: 16250

Re: Day trip up the Douro Valley

When looking into visiting Q’ta do Vesuvio, I came across:

http://milesaway.pt/projects/quintas/?lang=en

Perhaps others on this forum have heard of this particular guide?
by M.Charlton
02:35 Fri 18 Jan 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 1st May 2019, Broadbent Port, at the B&F
Replies: 90
Views: 87345

Re: Thu 14th March 2019, Broadbent Port, at the B&F

jdaw1 wrote: 23:02 Thu 17 Jan 2019
Bartholomew Broadbent wrote:I apologize again that I had to cancel the Port tasting on March 14th.

Would you be interested in re-scheduling it to Wednesday, May 1st?
Does that work?
Yes.
by M.Charlton
22:07 Sat 12 Jan 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 23 May 2019: Victoria’s 200th
Replies: 63
Views: 67355

Re: Thursday 23 May 2019

I should like to attend.
by M.Charlton
10:10 Mon 22 Oct 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 1st May 2019, Broadbent Port, at the B&F
Replies: 90
Views: 87345

Re: Thu 14th March 2019, Broadbent Port, at the B&F

If there’s space I’d like to attend. As this will be my first TPF vertical, please get in touch to let me know if I need to do anything particular in advance. Thanks, Michael We all had a first — it’s good. Anything particular? Attend, not smelling of perfume nor of smoke. What are your initials, a...
by M.Charlton
22:44 Fri 19 Oct 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 1st May 2019, Broadbent Port, at the B&F
Replies: 90
Views: 87345

Re: Thu 14th March 2019, Broadbent Port, at the B&F

If there’s space I’d like to attend. As this will be my first TPF vertical, please get in touch to let me know if I need to do anything particular in advance.

Thanks,
Michael
by M.Charlton
23:37 Tue 04 Sep 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale
Replies: 93
Views: 65321

Re: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale

This book sounds tremendous - I’ve ordered. Well done to the author.
by M.Charlton
23:47 Thu 12 Jul 2018
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello, folks
Replies: 4
Views: 10861

Re: Hello, folks

Thank you for both of your replies, very helpful indeed! And thank you, Alex, for mentioning the get togethers and the related info. I must say having read a few posts about these events in the forum, they look excellent (and are held very close to my workplace - bonus!). I’ll certainly keep my eyes...
by M.Charlton
20:15 Mon 02 Jul 2018
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello, folks
Replies: 4
Views: 10861

Hello, folks

Thanks for adding me to the forum! I’ve been drinking port for a few years now, and I’m keen to advance my knowledge. I therefore attended the port walk at Berry’s last November, and when looking for the event for this year, I came across this: https://www.bbr.com/products-51467-introduction-to-vint...