Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
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Ronnie. This sounds a great idea....Could you please count me in if there is still space. I also do not have a preference but a Fonseca Vertical is something I haven't experienced as yet.
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands?
Our dates in Holland are now clear. We are in Utrecht from Saturday July 3 until the next Saturday, the 10th.
We don't have a preference for a specific date, but either Friday the 9th or Saturday the 10th would suit Joost very well, so let's look at those dates first. If these don't work, we can always try another.
So far, we have a potential number of attendees of 16 people. That's a bit much, both in terms of accommodation and to secure a decent taste of port for everyone. After consulting Joost, we came to an ideal number of 12. Let's see how far we get and please confim your attendance so. I will compose a waiting list once we reach a confirmed number of 12 attendees.
We don't have a preference for a specific date, but either Friday the 9th or Saturday the 10th would suit Joost very well, so let's look at those dates first. If these don't work, we can always try another.
So far, we have a potential number of attendees of 16 people. That's a bit much, both in terms of accommodation and to secure a decent taste of port for everyone. After consulting Joost, we came to an ideal number of 12. Let's see how far we get and please confim your attendance so. I will compose a waiting list once we reach a confirmed number of 12 attendees.
Definite attendees:
- LadyR
- RonnieRoots
- Joost
- Sandra
- Gerwin
- Herman
Likely / possible / definite possible:
- jdaw1
- DRT
- Axel P
- Gerwin +1
- KillerB
- Jeroen
- Thijs
- Chris Doty
- Dries
- Cookie
When? Somewhere in the week of 3-10 July 2010, preferrably 9th or 10th
Where? Joost's place in Utrecht
What? Some ideas:
- The 'Port Matrix'
- The 'F' Plan II (a Fonseca vertical)
- The Off-Years (ports from years that were not generally declared, such as 2001, 1999, 1995, 1987, 1976 etc.)
- Portuguese vs. British style vintage ports
- The knights who say NI(epoort)
Other ideas are most welcome.
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands?
Ronnie,
personally I would prefer the 9th and the F-Plan.
Best
Axel
personally I would prefer the 9th and the F-Plan.
Best
Axel
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands?
Axel, since you will be able to attend, I think it's only fair to skip the Niepoort option. People interested in doing a Niepoort vertical can join you in November in Germany.
I like both the F-Plan and Off-Years themes, and will go with whatever the majority decided.
LadyR (who is about to pop any minute now) has a preference for The Off-Years, her reasoning being that this theme will give us the opportunity to taste a larger variety of styles. Makes sense.
For both themes we have some nice contributions.
I like both the F-Plan and Off-Years themes, and will go with whatever the majority decided.
LadyR (who is about to pop any minute now) has a preference for The Off-Years, her reasoning being that this theme will give us the opportunity to taste a larger variety of styles. Makes sense.
For both themes we have some nice contributions.
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There’s been a lot of teasing talk about 1975: surely it is time to gather evidence rather than rely on anecdote. What about a big 1975 horizontal?
Also, my wife now has me on a non-port holiday across early July, so, alas, I’m out. Happy to make placemats though.
Also, my wife now has me on a non-port holiday across early July, so, alas, I’m out. Happy to make placemats though.
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Sorry to hear you won't be there Julian. We'll save the 1975 theme for a time you will be there.
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That is the politest dis-invitation that I have ever received.RonnieRoots wrote:We'll save the 1975 theme for a time you will be there.
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jdaw1 wrote:That is the politest dis-invitation that I have ever received.RonnieRoots wrote:We'll save the 1975 theme for a time you will be there.
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Hi Ronnie,RonnieRoots wrote:jdaw1 wrote:That is the politest dis-invitation that I have ever received.RonnieRoots wrote:We'll save the 1975 theme for a time you will be there.
It's my wife's birthday that week so please put me on the reserve list since we usually invite some people on the Friday or Saturday. If there's space available and the actual date is decided, I'll try to join.
About the theme: Personally I do not have a major preference but I do believe that the Off-Years theme is the easiest for all participants with regards to the availability of bottles and it might give some nice surprises.
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
I've put the date on July 9th for the moment. If there are major with that please let me know.
Dries, everybody knows birthday celebrations are best done on Saturday.
Dries, everybody knows birthday celebrations are best done on Saturday.
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
I'm afraid I will be unable to make this event, as my family is visiting London from the States that weekend.
Sounds like a lovely time. Save a drop for my spirit.
Sounds like a lovely time. Save a drop for my spirit.
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
Hi Ronnie,RonnieRoots wrote:I've put the date on July 9th for the moment. If there are major with that please let me know.
Dries, everybody knows birthday celebrations are best done on Saturday.
I have just learned that my wife has booked a surprise-weekend away (the surprise being the actual location) for her and me from 9-11 july for our wedding anniversary . And I am afraid that the weekend will not be in the Utrecht region.
So if the offline stays on the 9th of July, unfortunately I will not be able to join you this time .
Gerwin
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
Are you available earlier in that week and would that be a problem for the others?gerwin.degraaf wrote:Hi Ronnie,RonnieRoots wrote:I've put the date on July 9th for the moment. If there are major with that please let me know.
Dries, everybody knows birthday celebrations are best done on Saturday.
I have just learned that my wife has booked a surprise-weekend away (the surprise being the actual location) for her and me from 9-11 july for our wedding anniversary . And I am afraid that the weekend will not be in the Utrecht region.
So if the offline stays on the 9th of July, unfortunately I will not be able to join you this time .
Gerwin
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
Yes, I am availble on Monday through Thursday.RonnieRoots wrote:Are you available earlier in that week and would that be a problem for the others?gerwin.degraaf wrote:Hi Ronnie,RonnieRoots wrote:I've put the date on July 9th for the moment. If there are major with that please let me know.
Dries, everybody knows birthday celebrations are best done on Saturday.
I have just learned that my wife has booked a surprise-weekend away (the surprise being the actual location) for her and me from 9-11 july for our wedding anniversary . And I am afraid that the weekend will not be in the Utrecht region.
So if the offline stays on the 9th of July, unfortunately I will not be able to join you this time .
Gerwin
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
Sorry Gerwin, but Friday is the only option for Joost, so we'll have to keep it on that date.
Theme: there seems to be a slight preference for Fonseca, and I'm happy to go for that theme. LadyR and I can easily supply the 1985 and 2003, but could also do 1977 should that be necessary. We will definitely bring one extra bottle: Fonseca Guimaraens 1976.
Joost said that he can provide 1992 and Guimaraens 1987. Both excellent choices as far as I'm concerned.
Theme: there seems to be a slight preference for Fonseca, and I'm happy to go for that theme. LadyR and I can easily supply the 1985 and 2003, but could also do 1977 should that be necessary. We will definitely bring one extra bottle: Fonseca Guimaraens 1976.
Joost said that he can provide 1992 and Guimaraens 1987. Both excellent choices as far as I'm concerned.
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
I can bring 86, 88 and 96 Guimaraens - willing to supply two, three would just be getting heavy.
Port is basically a red drink
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
Great, if you take along the 86 and 88 we have a very nice comparison to make: 85 through 88.
So far we have:
- LadyR
- RonnieRoots
- Joost
- Sandra
- Axel P
- KillerB
Likely / possible / definitely possible:
- Jeroen
- Thijs
- Dries
- Cookie
- Herman
- Chris
So far we have:
- Fonseca 2003 (RonnieR / LadyR)
- Fonseca 1992 (Joost / Sandra)
- Guimaraens 1988 (KillerB)
- Guimaraens 1987 (Joost / Sandra)
- Guimaraens 1986 (KillerB)
- Fonseca 1985 (RonnieR / LadyR)
- Guimaraens 1976 (extra bottle ”“ RonnieR / LadyR)
- If someone else wants to bring 85 or 03 we can supply 1977 alternatively.
- LadyR
- RonnieRoots
- Joost
- Sandra
- Axel P
- KillerB
Likely / possible / definitely possible:
- Jeroen
- Thijs
- Dries
- Cookie
- Herman
- Chris
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
1986 and 1988 have been extracted from their coffins
Port is basically a red drink
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
So they weren't next to the Vesuvio 1994 then?KillerB wrote:1986 and 1988 have been extracted from their coffins
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
A bit late perhaps, but if it is still possible, than Petra and myself would like to attend as well! We can provide 85, 95, 96, 97, 00 and / or 03. I'll let Ronnie pick his favourites, but I do think a '77 should be included...
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
Ronnie,
I am very sorry, but cannot be there on your July tasting as my boss arranged a flight for him and me over the weekend to work. Although I am aware that there will always be another time and another port, but I very much would have liked to meet you guys there.
So best wishes for an excellent tasting with no faulty bottles
Axel
I am very sorry, but cannot be there on your July tasting as my boss arranged a flight for him and me over the weekend to work. Although I am aware that there will always be another time and another port, but I very much would have liked to meet you guys there.
So best wishes for an excellent tasting with no faulty bottles
Axel
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
Of course that is possible! Chris (who you probably know from the Utrechtse Wijnsociëteit) may want to adopt a bottle of 1985. If you want, it would be great if you and Petra could contribute the 1997 and 2000. That way, we have a couple of very nice comparisons to make, being:StevieCage wrote:A bit late perhaps, but if it is still possible, than Petra and myself would like to attend as well! We can provide 85, 95, 96, 97, 00 and / or 03. I'll let Ronnie pick his favourites, but I do think a '77 should be included...
- 1976 vs 1977
- 1985 vs 1987
- 1986 vs 1988
- 1992 vs 1997
- 2000 vs 2003
I am very sorry to hear that Axel, I would have loved to have finally being able to meet eachother. Hopefully a next time.Axel P wrote:Ronnie,
I am very sorry, but cannot be there on your July tasting as my boss arranged a flight for him and me over the weekend to work. Although I am aware that there will always be another time and another port, but I very much would have liked to meet you guys there.
So best wishes for an excellent tasting with no faulty bottles
Axel
Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
I can provide:
1983 Fonseca
1986 Guimaraens
1995 Guimaraens
Considering that the 1986 is already provided and the 1995 was recently tasted be Chris Doty and considered WAY too young (viewtopic.php?p=33854) I suggest to bring the 1983 Fonseca.
rgrds,
Dries
1983 Fonseca
1986 Guimaraens
1995 Guimaraens
Considering that the 1986 is already provided and the 1995 was recently tasted be Chris Doty and considered WAY too young (viewtopic.php?p=33854) I suggest to bring the 1983 Fonseca.
rgrds,
Dries
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Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
Good to hear you'll be joining Dries. The 1983 sounds fantastic.
Definite attendees:
- LadyR
- RonnieRoots
- Joost
- Sandra
- KillerB
- Smisse
- StevieCage
- Petra
- Chris
Ports so far:
- Fonseca 2003 (RonnieR / LadyR)
- Fonseca 2000 (StevieC / Petra)
- Fonseca 1997 (StevieC / Petra)
- Fonseca 1992 (Joost / Sandra)
- Guimaraens 1988 (KillerB)
- Guimaraens 1987 (Joost / Sandra)
- Guimaraens 1986 (KillerB)
- Fonseca 1985 (likely to be adopted by Chris)
- Fonseca 1983 (Smisse)
- Fonseca 1977 (RonnieR / LadyR)
- Guimaraens 1976 (extra bottle ”“ RonnieR / LadyR)
Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
Hi Ronald,
Jeroen will attend as well! I assume his contribution will be revealed soon...
Santé,
Joost
Jeroen will attend as well! I assume his contribution will be revealed soon...
Santé,
Joost