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Graham 1994 standing in anticipation of Tuesday. Is that a 2022 release? No - it's from one of those mixed Symington 3-bottle presentation cases alongside a D94 and W94. The case has been at Seckfords for some time. Yup, that was the Dec 21 / Jan 22 release. The clue is the "matured in our cel...

Harry - I've now got to go to a funeral that morning. I'm still coming but won't be there by 1230. Hopefully not much later, but probably makes sense for me to order my lunch when I get there.

flash_uk wrote: ↑11:45 Thu 21 Mar 2024 Graham 1994 standing in anticipation of Tuesday.

Is that a 2022 release?

I realize that it is a super touristy thing to do, but ... I have time. So ... is it worthwhile and do I need some kind of reservation to tour the Tower of London? And perhaps more specifically, do any of you recommend any tour provider over the others? Despite having worked in London for 30+ years...

I'm in the office Tuesday so will print the placemats then.

Alex/Julian - to confirm, Christopher is adopting the T94 from me.
What's the guidance/preference for decanting?
Unless there's an objection I'll decant the Cr & T the evening before, leave in the decanter for a couple of hours, and then put back in the bottle and Vac-u-Vin.

My food order:
Ham hock terrine
Sausage & Mash (large)
Welsh rarebit

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑17:32 Sun 10 Mar 2024 On the assumption that Ben can take the last seat at the table, this is what I am asking each attendee to bring:
...
NAC Croft
...

Croft found (eventually, after much searching), stood up, in a safe place, etc.

Yup, I'm in.

nac wrote: ↑15:37 Wed 13 Mar 2024 Will bring 1985 Royal Oporto.

Or, how about 2001 Quinta do Vale Donna Maria - for which there's no tasting note on the index?

Organiser to decide.

Will bring 1985 Royal Oporto.

Probably available.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:35 Wed 06 Mar 2024 Tony, Ian, Neil, Mike, Harry: are you yet willing to reveal whether or not fortified?

Fortified.

MigSU wrote: ↑11:50 Thu 07 Mar 2024 Well, that was pretty clear, wasn't it?

Yup. Warres were very good. Everything else, not so much.

Tasting was quite good fun though.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑00:35 Fri 23 Feb 2024

mcoulson wrote: ↑15:34 Mon 19 Feb 2024 is defiantly happening

This is a Port tasting. We are not defiant revolutionaries; we are traditionalist scientists testing hypotheses.

The Port Philosophical Society?

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑11:23 Tue 05 Mar 2024 I won’t be with you this evening, the logistics and diary just didn’t work out for me.

I will be with you in spirit since I plan to open a Warre 1969 LBV which has started to seep.

Shame, but hope you enjoy the Warre.

The first of two bottles purchased in September 2023 from a sale at Hedonism.

Opened and double-decanted at 0800 on the morning of the Aged LBVs tasting.

Proper driven cork in good condition. Fair amount of sediment and excellent colour. Cork stamped "Bottled 1988".

QA sample good.

The first of two bottles from a wooden presentation pack purchased in December 2021 from BidForWine. Opened and double-decanted at 0800 on the morning of the Aged LBVs tasting. T-stopper cork which was in pretty good condition. Fair amount of sediment and colour starting to brown. QA sample not great.

A lone bottle purchased in September 2020 from BidForWine for £1 (+postage). Opened and double-decanted at 0800 on the morning of the Aged LBVs tasting. T-stopper cork which was in pretty good condition. Fair amount of sediment and good colour. Back label said "bottled 2001". QA sample OK.

The second of two near identical bin-end bottles supplied free of charge by a kindly wine merchant. Apparently previous non-bin-end bottles were quite nice. Opened and double-decanted at 0800 on the morning of the Aged LBVs tasting. Had leaked in transit, so was upper-shoulder. Clear glass bottle wh...

Rosa, Delaforce, Quarles Harris & Smith Woodhouse double-decanted 0800 this morning.
Basic details posted on tasting notes.

23rd May works for me.

My food order: Welsh rarebit to start, then sausage & mash (large) for main.

Will be bringing fortified.

Published kick-off time is 1800 for 1830, but suspect I’ll be there sometime between 1700 and 1730. We’re currently in the Red Room (the bigger room), but we might be moved into the Green Room. Could whoever gets there first please check? As we’re only eight, we’ll just pour at the table. The Rosa 9...

Placemats updated. My preference would be not to Audouze, but to open and decant on the morning. Is there an official decanting request? I agree. Open & decant morning of tasting. OK - I'll do just that with my two .... what time are you planning on arriving ... I'll come along and help out !! ...