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31/12 - two magnums of Cissac 2009 - showing well, but no rush

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One of six bottles purchased via WineOwners in May 2021.
In neck. Good cork. Heavy sediment.
Decanted at 0930 on morning of tasting. QA sample good.
Back into bottle and Vac-U-Vined at 1100.

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26/12 - two bottles of 2003 Grand Puy Lacoste that evaporated, so must have been OK, plus finished off various leftovers.

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nac wrote: ↑17:25 Mon 22 Dec 2025 2 x Delaforce 1963

Now arrived...

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From same stash as two previous Forum notes. Acquired from Corney & Barrow a few years ago for sub £20 per bottle. Pink wax capsule and cork both clearly labelled Offley Boa Vista 1950 & Harvey's of Bristol. This bottle was leaking so was stood up a couple of years ago. Mid shoulder, opened ...

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Tonight (24/12) ... Vega Sicilia, Valbuena 1999 Tomorrow (25/12) Bollinger, La Grande Annee Rose 2004 ... Valbuena, with Jose Pizarro's Castilian Suckling Lamb, was utterly gorgeous. Possibly the best Vega Sicilia I've had. Bollinger LGA Rose very good but disappeared too quickly so a Pol Roger Ros...

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22/12 - Frog's Leap, Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - very drinkable, nothing spectacular Last night (23/12) - Bonneau du Martray, Corton 2009 - really rather good, but not ready yet Tonight (24/12) Gusbourne Rose 2019 Vega Sicilia, Valbuena 1999 Mid shoulder OBV 1950 being opened (just for me) Tomorrow (2...

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2 x Delaforce 1963

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Beaucastel 2010
Croft 1975 - wasn’t expecting much, but really quite good

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User SteveO seems rather optimistic on values, and has listed his Krohn Colheitas as Vintage Ports. (It's entirely possible that the latter problem is a limitation of the site. The former, however...) There’s definitely a tendency for users to list too high on these type of platforms. I suspect the...

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A new consumer-to-consumer wine selling platform - https://squelch.wine/

I've listed a few bottles, sold one, and purchased a couple. All seems to work quite well.

There's even some VP listed (not mine).

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Nice things over the last few days:
Murrieta Castillo Ygay Grand Reserva Especial 2004 - lovely but cork was a disaster; exploded into a million pieces
Leoville Las Case 2003 - yum
Vougeraie Gevrey Chambertin “La Justice” 2008 - double yum

Now starting to consider what to have Xmas Day.

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...and have to do it again tomorrow. Annual get-together with ex- work colleagues. [one was ill and one not drinking, so some bottles saved] We are having: Something Gusbourne Blanc de Lynch-Bages 2017 Chateau Cissac 2009 (magnum) Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Muga, "Pr...

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winesecretary wrote: ↑21:47 Wed 10 Dec 2025 D27 Raby for D71 crusted. Fair swap I think.

If he adds an F34 then might consider it.

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flash_uk wrote: ↑21:03 Wed 10 Dec 2025
nac wrote: ↑19:44 Wed 10 Dec 2025 1 x Dow Crusted Bottled 1971

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The only 1971 TNs we have are for colheitas.

Cliff might be interested in this one?

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1 x Dow Crusted Bottled 1971

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My food order:
Venison Terrine
Sausage & :Mash + extra sausage + swap the mash for chunky chips. Gravy to be retained. Chips & gravy - what’s not to like?
Christmas pudding

Will bring Butler Nephew 1960.

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...and have to do it again tomorrow. Annual get-together with ex- work colleagues. [one was ill and one not drinking, so some bottles saved] We are having: Something Gusbourne Blanc de Lynch-Bages 2017 Chateau Cissac 2009 (magnum) Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Muga, "Pra...

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It's December. We're drinking. What's not to like? Once again it's time to share what we're imbibing now and planning to across the coming weeks of enforced jollity. Some of us kicked this off on Monday 1st with... Gusbourne, Brut Reserve, 2020 and then a 2021 (as we needed a 2nd glass, which wasn't...

nac · Re: Mon 29 Dec 2025: Emergency (zombie invasion) 29th - assume a "yes" from me.

29th - assume a "yes" from me.

nac · Re: Tue 30 Dec 2025: Emergency (in-law invasion) 30th - definitely a "no".

30th - definitely a "no".

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nac wrote: ↑11:09 Sat 29 Mar 2025
idj123 wrote: ↑17:52 Fri 28 Mar 2025
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!
Nickolls & Perks - £279 inc VAT & delivery

C&B have just done a fresh offer on these - now £165/bt in bond.

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jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:51 Thu 20 Nov 2025 Are we game for mischief? (Is that even a question?)

Should we all open an extra Symington ’85?

Think the only others are QH (of which I have none) and GC (of which I have some).
Should have thought about this sooner and offered samples.

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Daughter No.1 birthday, so unlikely to be able to make it.

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I shall consult with The Authority and revert.

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Anyone else other than myself and Julian?

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G60 and T60 decanted at 1730.
Both OK.

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desva wrote: ↑08:06 Wed 12 Nov 2025 Attempting to adopt.
regards
Dan

Assume Dan is adopting my G60 & will be attending.

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BRPetrie wrote: ↑10:18 Fri 07 Nov 2025
nac wrote: ↑09:49 Fri 07 Nov 2025
BRPetrie wrote: ↑09:31 Fri 07 Nov 2025 Neil’s guest is hereby promoted - may I please ask for their possible contribution and food order?
Will aim to confirm by end of today.
Their bottle contribution will be my G60.
Noted

My potential guest can't make it, so the space is still available.
The G60 moves back to me.

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BRPetrie wrote: ↑09:31 Fri 07 Nov 2025 Neil’s guest is hereby promoted - may I please ask for their possible contribution and food order?

Will aim to confirm by end of today.
Their bottle contribution will be my G60.

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cem wrote: ↑11:21 Mon 03 Nov 2025 P.S. I'm bringing one extra blind bottle - note for the placemat/glassware

Shock horror!

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My food order:
Scotch Egg
Sausage & mash (large)
Cheese (with bread rather than biscuits please)

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Davy's are doing a Graham's thing at the Boot & Flogger.
Details here - https://www.davywine.co.uk/event/graham ... ng-dinner/

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ETA 1730ish.

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Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑17:06 Thu 23 Oct 2025 Did I mention that neither of them drink red wine?

Result.

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NAC1 & NAC2 decanted at approximately 1100.
Both OK.
Will give them three hours before going back into bottles.

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mcoulson wrote: ↑20:22 Mon 27 Oct 2025 Does anybody else remember the 1977 American TV program called 'soap'

Yup - cast included Billy Crystal.

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Justin K wrote: ↑19:38 Tue 14 Oct 2025 Not Port but related! Anyone that wants one let me know and I’ll bring along to my next tasting.

Yes please.

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Should anyone drop out I have a potential guest. Please add to reserves.

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nac wrote: ↑11:00 Fri 10 Oct 2025 Will bring Taylor 1960.

Will also bring Graham 1960.

Both this and the T60 are bottled by “J G Thomson & Co Ltd of The Vaults, Leith”.

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Alex no longer attending, but his food order is in. I have not changed the food order.

Julian’s guest is now attending and is getting Alex’s food.

Will leave Julian to liaise and amend this as required. OK?

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jdaw1 wrote: ↑18:13 Sun 19 Oct 2025 Yes please. What do I need to do?

Will forward email.

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As happened with the original organiser of the original tasting, my plans have been forced to change. Sadly, I can’t be at the tasting next week. Sorry all. Shame. Will update the food order at the weekend in case of further changes. Also, I’ll bring a second bottle now we don’t have three from Alex.

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Just spotted that this has changed from "1994" to "1994 vs 2000".

Apparently spaces still available.

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Going to be in London in advance of 1800 kick-off.
Anyone fancy meeting at 67 beforehand?

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jdaw1 wrote: ↑12:46 Sun 12 Oct 2025 So this tasting is at least a candidate for Swankiest Port Tasting Ever.

It's definitely up there with Alex's very old tawnies tasting.

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My food order:
Scotch egg
Burger with cheese and bacon
Welsh rarebit

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Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑16:08 Wed 08 Oct 2025
mcoulson wrote: ↑07:15 Mon 06 Oct 2025
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑21:15 Sun 05 Oct 2025 I’m in. I’ll bring something that fits the theme. I note it’s “bring a blinded bottle” and not “bring a blinded bottle of Port”…
As long as it's interesting that would be fine ....
Am I allowed to bring 3 "interesting" bottles?

Of course!

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Will bring Taylor 1960.

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