ThePortForum.com

nac

Accounts have been done and all parties messaged re individual costs.

nac

Need to clarify…

Is your preference for these to just be double decanted OR to be decanted, left in decanter for X hours and then to go back into the original bottle?

If the latter what is the preference for the value of X?

nac

: 20260414_141114.jpg (1 MiB) Viewed 1298 times

nac

: 20260414_141144.jpg (602.94 KiB) Viewed 1064 times

nac

: 20260414_141207.jpg (624.5 KiB) Viewed 1226 times

nac

: 20260414_141237.jpg (777.36 KiB) Viewed 1159 times

nac

First of two bottles purchased from Seckford in June 2022.
Bottled by Hedges & Butler.
Opened and decanted 1345 14/4/26.
Two hours in decanter.

: 20260414_134359.jpg (358.91 KiB) Viewed 1160 times

: 20260414_134342.jpg (897.37 KiB) Viewed 1160 times

nac

One of a half case from WineOwners in May 2021.
Opened and decanted 1340 14/4/26.
Two hours in decanter.

: 20260414_133707.jpg (881.86 KiB) Viewed 1229 times

nac

Obtained via MSC.
Opened and decanted 1335 14/4/26.
Two hours in decanter.

: 20260414_132945.jpg (430.72 KiB) Viewed 1072 times

: 20260414_132928.jpg (769.32 KiB) Viewed 1072 times

: 20260414_133033.jpg (719.62 KiB) Viewed 1072 times

nac

Supplied by JMK.
Bottled by Thompson D'Olier.
Opened and decanted 1330 on 14/4/2026.
Two hours in decanter.

: 20260414_131800.jpg (729.89 KiB) Viewed 1310 times

: 20260414_131739.jpg (1019.37 KiB) Viewed 1310 times

: 20260414_131851.jpg (1.28 MiB) Viewed 1310 times

nac

I'm intending the open and decant the four bottles (Calem, Butler Nephew, OBV and Justin's Cockburn) I'm bringing early afternoon tomorrow. Will then get a couple of hours at most in decanter before rebottling.

nac

I seem to remember that Alex was planning to buy a quinta in his retirement. Possibly a joint venture opportunity here?

nac

nac

Yes please.
Dates OK.

nac

Food order submitted.

: Food Order - 20260414.jpg (185.3 KiB) Viewed 13711 times

nac

Food order going in today.

Going to assume that "team adoption" bottles are £75 a piece. All ok with this?

nac

My food order:
- ham hock terrine
- sausage & mash (large)
- cheese

nac

My food order:
- scotch egg
- burger + cheese + bacon, fries
- Welsh rarebit

nac

A bottle picked up as part of a mixed lot, so cost only a few £s. Opened March 2026 and finished over a few days. Assume (based on back-label) this is a 2005 or 2015 bottling? T-stopper cork disintegrated and had to do a proper decant, which was good as had loads of heavy sediment. Almost black stil...

nac

flash_uk wrote: ↑14:45 Sun 29 Mar 2026 couple of events need adding:

Tue 21 April 2026: Elizabeth II’s 100th
2005 at 21 Tasting - Tuesday 3 November

Done.

nac

Assume room booked? First post not entirely positive about this.

nac

winesecretary wrote: ↑18:27 Mon 23 Feb 2026 I think the FvN tasting may be in 2027.
There is now 3 Nov 2026 to add to the list.

Done.

nac

Tom If you're OK to, please bring the Niepoort, plus the Graham and the RCV (as team adoptions). Thanks Neil Assuming the above, I believe we now have 17 bottles. The maximum given space constraints is probably 18. I think someone mentioned another bottle at the BFT? Hi Neil I mentioned I had a bot...

nac

nac wrote: ↑14:56 Wed 25 Mar 2026 Tom

If you're OK to, please bring the Niepoort, plus the Graham and the RCV (as team adoptions).

Thanks
Neil

Assuming the above, I believe we now have 17 bottles. The maximum given space constraints is probably 18. I think someone mentioned another bottle at the BFT?

nac

I will be at the BFT and briefly at the Boot and Flogger afterwards. I plan to bring over my Ck 60; will I leave it there or will someone volunteer to mind it till next month? If at after-party, I can. But I’m not willing to accept possession of the bottle at the BFT itself, unless I’m about to go ...

nac

Tom

If you're OK to, please bring the Niepoort, plus the Graham and the RCV (as team adoptions).

Thanks
Neil

nac

MigSU wrote: ↑18:29 Sun 22 Mar 2026
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑18:06 Sun 22 Mar 2026 I think it was bottled in 1976...
Correct!

Ahh, yes. Hadn’t read it properly.

nac

1 x 1952 Niepoort Colheita - bottled 1977

: 20260322_144515.jpg (1.16 MiB) Viewed 12929 times

: 20260322_144537.jpg (1.36 MiB) Viewed 12929 times

nac

An enjoyable evening, but not really blown away by anything.
Will probably continue to buy 66s when they're good value but unlikely to actively seek them out.

nac

Have started to do bottle allocations, but not complete yet. So, ignore the listings in the first two posts. May not be correct yet. Pls let me know when it’s done. With exception of Tom (awaiting confirmation) believe the list of bottles is now complete. If people feel strongly about bringing addi...

nac

1 x Martinez 1960

: 20260320_110213.jpg (817.02 KiB) Viewed 13144 times

nac

: 20260317_082758.jpg (1.53 MiB) Viewed 1537 times

: 20260317_082945.jpg (1.35 MiB) Viewed 1534 times

: 20260317_084113.jpg (905.95 KiB) Viewed 1534 times

: 20260317_085556.jpg (1 MiB) Viewed 1533 times

nac

Capsule says "Taylor"?

nac

A single bottle purchased from the Army & Navy Store in September 2004 for £50. They were selling off the contents of the Victoria Street cellar and apparently this was unmoved since bottling. Several other odd bottles purchased around the same time. 17/3/26 - opened and decanted 0830. Level in ...

nac

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑22:55 Mon 16 Mar 2026 I plan to double decanted my F66 about 8am.

If I can make it into London tomorrow night I’ll share it. If I can’t make it into London, I’ll console myself with it.

Currently looking 70/30 in my favour for me to make it.

Marvellous. Hope to see your F66 this evening.

nac

I’m guessing 2-3 hours in a decanter for some of the “lighter” 66s; maybe 4-5 for some of the “heavier” examples.

Do we think Noval is somewhere in between?

nac

I’m intending to open and decant the Croft first thing tomorrow morning. Will get a couple of hours in the decanter before going back into the bottle.

nac

nac wrote: ↑15:14 Tue 10 Mar 2026
nac wrote: ↑22:53 Sat 28 Feb 2026 Splendid idea. Yes please.
Am attempting to acquire a 1952 for this. Should know if successful by the end of this week.
If unsuccessful then will probably bring another 1977.

Secured. Just awaiting delivery.

1952 Niepoort Colheita.

nac

Have started to do bottle allocations, but not complete yet. So, ignore the listings in the first two posts. May not be correct yet.

nac

My Noval 1960 is hereby downgraded to a ‘believed Noval 1960’. It has no label, the capsule is not marked with the brand, and on removing the capsule I can’t make out the lettering on the cork. I’d better adopt, if adoption is a possibility or, if there’s something missing that is commercially avai...

nac

Have finally checked the cellar and I have Cr, Ck, G, T, D, S, F, W, BN, OBV, and Calem (which nobody else has offered so I'll bring that).

nac

nac wrote: ↑22:53 Sat 28 Feb 2026 Splendid idea. Yes please.

Am attempting to acquire a 1952 for this. Should know if successful by the end of this week.
If unsuccessful then will probably bring another 1977.

nac

Food order sent. If it's wrong shout.

: food order.jpg (168.27 KiB) Viewed 13996 times

nac

My day has become more complicated — I need to attend a funeral in Poole. So I’ll be coming direct from that to this. Either: • Pls can I transfer a G66 to somebody before then? Or • Pls may I adopt rather than bring? I have Graham so will bring that as well. Just replace with yours next time I see...

nac

Sainsbury's have Graham LBV (vintage unknown) reduced from £18.50 to £13.75 with a Nectar card.

nac

Just awaiting one order before confirming the food.
Will ask for starters at 1900 and mains at 1945.
I'll aim to get there for 1700ish.

nac

mcoulson wrote: ↑12:39 Sat 07 Mar 2026 I'll print .....

Marvellous - thank you.

nac

Food orders going in on Monday. Anyone left to declare?

nac

My day has become more complicated — I need to attend a funeral in Poole. So I’ll be coming direct from that to this. Either: • Pls can I transfer a G66 to somebody before then? Or • Pls may I adopt rather than bring? I have Graham so will bring that as well. Just replace with yours next time I see...

Search found 2571 matches