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55% opacity, dull red. Jammy red fruit on the nose. Lively young fruit, raspberries & blackberries, good acidity. A little thin nonetheless.

40% opacity, mature red. Gentle heat, dried cranberries.

25% opacity, amber. Lively caramel nose. Soft, chewy, caramel, hints of sage, leading to gentle citrus notes (as is often the case with '75 vinatge). Well balanced. Not too shabby for a '75.

35% opacity, mature red. Didn't take a further note. I thought possibly a hint of TCA but not sure anyone else agreed!

25% opacity, tobacco amber. Nose is bursting with treacle. Soft and syrupy, oranges and treacle, lovely balance, elegant. On colour alone, this bottle was out of pattern with the ports younger and older than it. Very enjoyable, but different to what I would think a '66 would be like. Note to self: c...

30% opacity, mature red-orange, nice sheen. Candied orange nose. Oranges burst across the palate, lip-licking, sweet. surprisingly a little mid-weight though.

35% opacity, mature red-orange, nice sheen. Wonderful nose, herbacious, lavender, rosemary. Full, round, syrupy, orange bomb. Great balance, great structure. Lovely port. 1 point.

30% opacity, mature red-orange. Nose has a little TCA. Shame about the TCA as the palate has lovely chewy strawberries.

30% opacity, mature red-orange. Soft chewy entry, then gentle heat and dryness. Candied seville oranges. This bottle punched above its expected weight! 1 point.

30% opacity, mature red-orange. Lovely round, rich mouthfeel. Wonderful caramels and dried strawberries. Long, long finish, lip-licking strawberry. I liked, 2 points.

35% opacity, mature red-orange. Nose is lively, cranberries. Full mouthfeel, gentle heat, some bitterness and then drying cranberries. Acidity slightly dominates. I liked, 2 points.

10% opacity, straw yellow. Almonds on the nose. Soft, smooth chewy almond and vanilla. Seems like a bottle that has started to oxidise, but perhaps only recently.

Small tweak to my order:

Burrata to start
Steak noted as rare

Either work for me, thx.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:30 Mon 06 Nov 2023 I will arrive at about 17:00, for setup. Bottles will arrive pre-decanted, so what needs doing is layout and pre-pouring. And, perhaps, quality-assuring a glass of beer.

I should arrive at around 1715 to assist.

I'll need to bail. Half term.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑01:35 Sat 04 Nov 2023 I could do this to four F85s, now 38 years old.

I’m available!

A '47 vertical would be very flat.

Printing now sorted. Looking forward to this one!

I can be there early on the 7th, but I can't print. Placemat set-up will need attention given we are 14 and A3+half A4.

Who can print and be there for 5-5.30??

jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:52 Tue 31 Oct 2023 Harry does have a ’27, and a ’94, and has volunteered both. Thank you.

Food order submitted.

I expect that David G.’s possible ’17 won’t arrive in time, so it has been removed from the placemats. Indeed, placemats believed good: somebody please check.

Placemats checked - look good to me.

All ok for me.

Tom - suggest strike a date early otherwise other things will encroach.

Food order for me please:
Burrata
Sirloin rare with fried egg
Skinny fries
Green beans and shallots

MigSU wrote: ↑21:26 Sat 14 Oct 2023 Does anyone know the bottling date?

Bottled 2021.

MigSU wrote: ↑21:26 Sat 14 Oct 2023 Does anyone know the bottling date?

I'll check another bottle at the retailer today Miguel.