17th May 2015: Port drinking in New York City
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Re: A night of atonal music and port drinking in New York Ci
Thanks Glenn. OK, I have a little more clarity in my plans. I think I will arrive in NYC lunchtime of Fri 16 May and depart on the evening of Sat 23 May. So any times in between suit me.
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Sunday evening 18 May would be perfectly acceptable for me. I could arrange for my flights to be on Friday and Monday, thus satisfying the 2 days of vacation rule while still effectively retaining the weekend for touristy things in NYC with my wife and her brother.djewesbury wrote:Thanks Glenn. OK, I have a little more clarity in my plans. I think I will arrive in NYC lunchtime of Fri 16 May and depart on the evening of Sat 23 May. So any times in between suit me.
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Brilliant - Josh, where does that leave us?
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Re: A night of atonal music and port drinking in New York Ci
Sunday is often a very good day to schedule a tasting Let's aim for May 18.djewesbury wrote:Brilliant - Josh, where does that leave us?
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I believe May 18th is a Monday....if it's the 17th I am definitely out.
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Re: 18th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
You are right, Sunday is May 17 and that is the day we should aim for. What if it was during the day (like 2-6), instead of in the evening? Would that work for you?John M wrote:I believe May 18th is a Monday....if it's the 17th I am definitely out.
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Yes sorry - first post being corrected now.
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I'm open to the idea of the afternoon, but what would we do afterwards?
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Re: 17th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
I was figuring we'd do tasting then early dinner. Currently looking at a steakhouse and an italian restaurant, will also try to find a contemporary american option.djewesbury wrote:I'm open to the idea of the afternoon, but what would we do afterwards?
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Everything after "steakhouse" is blurry and unfocused.SushiNorth wrote:I was figuring we'd do tasting then early dinner. Currently looking at a steakhouse and an italian restaurant, will also try to find a contemporary american option.djewesbury wrote:I'm open to the idea of the afternoon, but what would we do afterwards?
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I am inclined to agree but would like to at least hear about the contemporary American option!
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McDonaldsdjewesbury wrote: I am inclined to agree but would like to at least hear about the contemporary American option!
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Re: 17th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
I will do my best to attend. I will know shortly after date/time/location is finalized if I can attend or not. I can bring up 120 tasting glasses, some vintage port as well as tongs if need be.
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You're in! This event is already looking rather nicely developed.differentdave wrote:I will do my best to attend. I will know shortly after date is finalized if I can attend or not. I can bring up 120 tasting glasses, some vintage port as well as tongs if need be.
I'll update the first post.
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Re: 17th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
Josh, Glenn, John - any thoughts on a theme yet? Are there any ports only available in the UK that you're curious about (perhaps BOBs)? I'm certainly curious about the Trader Joe QH11. With sufficient notice I can decide whether I'm sending bottles in advance from home or trying to secure them in the States (again, presumably a little in advance).
I'm also wondering what merchants I should visit when I'm in NYC.
I'm also wondering what merchants I should visit when I'm in NYC.
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To keep with the atonal music theme, none of our bottles should match in any way.djewesbury wrote:Josh, Glenn, John - any thoughts on a theme yet? Are there any ports only available in the UK that you're curious about (perhaps BOBs)? I'm certainly curious about the Trader Joe QH11. With sufficient notice I can decide whether I'm sending bottles in advance from home or trying to secure them in the States (again, presumably a little in advance).
I'm also wondering what merchants I should visit when I'm in NYC.
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Ah, that's perfect. Then we should declare soon.Glenn E. wrote: To keep with the atonal music theme, none of our bottles should match in any way.
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Re: 17th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
I won't know until at least next week, and likely not until the first week of March whether or not I can make it. Looking good for now, but I just can't say for certain yet.djewesbury wrote:Ah, that's perfect. Then we should declare soon.Glenn E. wrote: To keep with the atonal music theme, none of our bottles should match in any way.
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Re: 17th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
If spots still available pls count me in!
V much looking forward to drinking wonderful port in great company.
Happy to contribute anything I own except the 1950s (will be drunk at my boy's 1st bday celebration). Am msimoes on cellartracker - dont have a ton of stuff but such is life.
Disclaimer... wife will be 2 weeks away from her due date at that point. I may not be able to make it last minute, perhaps best to count me in as likely and if spots run out I'll just sit it out.
V much looking forward to drinking wonderful port in great company.
Happy to contribute anything I own except the 1950s (will be drunk at my boy's 1st bday celebration). Am msimoes on cellartracker - dont have a ton of stuff but such is life.
Disclaimer... wife will be 2 weeks away from her due date at that point. I may not be able to make it last minute, perhaps best to count me in as likely and if spots run out I'll just sit it out.
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Re: 17th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
All -- sorry for the radio silence; in the midst of a big shift @ home but will tune back in shortly w/ details.
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Great - no problem Josh, hope it's all going smoothly, and looking forward to hearing from you soon.SushiNorth wrote:All -- sorry for the radio silence; in the midst of a big shift @ home but will tune back in shortly w/ details.
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Re: 17th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
Sunday, May 17 is now looking very promising. We don't have plane tickets yet, but that's really the only thing that's preventing me from being 100%.
Do we wish to co-ordinate our atonal Ports, or simply bring blind and see what happens?
Do we wish to co-ordinate our atonal Ports, or simply bring blind and see what happens?
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I'm still up for a theme if anybody else has one.
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Re: 17th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
Just to confirm, the preference is still Steakhouse?
I'll throw some themes out here this week: I'm packing up the port cellar (we're moving) so it's a great opportunity to pick a couple of "I have one of these?" ports
I'll throw some themes out here this week: I'm packing up the port cellar (we're moving) so it's a great opportunity to pick a couple of "I have one of these?" ports
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Re: 17th May 2015: Atonal music & port drinking in New York
Suggested themes: a selection of 70s, or, a selection of 77's, or a smaller selection of 70vs77.
I would suggest we also omit Fonseca; it always shows well from both years and we would have a more educational evening without it as a result.
Alternatively, an Oddities theme.
As i'm busy packing port tonight and tomorrow, i'll set a few bottles aside, but input would be most welcome.
I would suggest we also omit Fonseca; it always shows well from both years and we would have a more educational evening without it as a result.
Alternatively, an Oddities theme.
As i'm busy packing port tonight and tomorrow, i'll set a few bottles aside, but input would be most welcome.