Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May

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Re: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May

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Could I be penciled in, please? Though I'm afraid I'm in KillerB, Keytohiway's category, so I will defer to them if not enough bottles can be found...
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JGH added to the list
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OK! OK! Husband can go. AND he can go to the tasting on the 14th May. I have no idea which one that is. I just know he wants to go to a tasting on the 14th and the 19th. (I'm so good to my hubby.)

Have fun boys!

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SCP-DFF wrote:(I'm so good to my hubby.)
Yes, you are. He is a very lucky man!
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Ahh, you’re not understanding the important part of the message.
SCP-DFF wrote:Have fun boys!
By this the Supreme Commander means that our tastings should be as complete as possible. And we wouldn’t want to fail the Supreme Commander!

Therefore we want, at least (for there might be more 1960s):Others that probably but not certainly were declared include:
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jdaw1 wrote:Ahh, you’re not understanding the important part of the message.
SCP-DFF wrote:Have fun boys!
By this the Supreme Commander means that our tastings should be as complete as possible. And we wouldn’t want to fail the Supreme Commander!

Therefore we want, at least (for there might be more 1960s):Others that probably but not certainly were declared include:
Did Hutcheson not make a 1960? :twisted:
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Hutcheson???

Look, when I, Supreme Commander, orders you boys "to have fun", it does indeed mean to make the most of this tasting. But even if Hutcheson ever did declare in 1960 or any other year for that matter, you're not allowed to have Hutcheson. Period.

Carry on.

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Yes Ma'am. Will do.

(such a relief to have common sense prevail!)
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But that means it might not be complete :shock: :crying:
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True. But look at your footnote - the first duty of port is to be red. Whn was the last time you saw a Hutcheson that was red AND more than ten years old?
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Hutcheson: the 1975 of ports.
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I have:

Cockburn
Croft
Delaforce
Dow
Fonseca
Gonzalez Byass
Noval
Sandeman
Sibio (Q.)
Taylor
Warre

The most significant absentee is Graham. Smith Woodhouse and Calem would also be very welcome.

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Can I book a provisional +2, please?
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DRT wrote:Can I book a provisional +2, please?
I am delighted to tell you that our good friends Gustavo Devesas and Raul Alex have booked theor flights and will be joining us for this tasting. I have added them to the list of attendees and the list of people who are looking to adopt bottles.

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It is with an imense pleasure and HONOUR that i'm going to be in this tasting!
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Just a small question, can you tell me which bottles are already confirmed in the tasting? I supose a Vesuvio 94 is not enough :D Joking!
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At this stage we are juggling. Say what you have, and it will go in the mix with what others have. Somebody will suggest that person A bring bottle α, person B bring β, etc. Please, what 1960s do you have (that you might be willing to contribute)?
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i'm trying to sort out some bottles with my friend Gustavo. I'll get back to you soon.. Cheers!
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Gustavo and Raul have adopted Ferreira 1960 and Quinta do Rei 1960 to contribute to the line-up. 88)
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I'll bring a bottle of Noval 1960. This will be a great experience. I'm looking forward for that!!
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Dominic Symington has very kindly donated a Warre 1960 to this tasting, which I will bring with me.

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Time to start on the placemats. Does anybody actually know what bottles we have?
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Not at the moment since Tom will be offering some bottles for adoption. I'll try and check with Tom tomorrow.
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A venue is also needed. The Bowler?
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jdaw1 wrote:A venue is also needed. The Bowler?
Works for me.
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