Thursday 2nd November - 1970

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 10:51 Wed 27 Sep 2017

Given the time of year and that the B&F is often really busy they have asked us to book in any tastings that we want before Christmas. With this in mind and large gap between the GC tasting (10th Oct) and the BBR port walk (23rd Nov) I have enquired and booked the red room for the 2nd November.

Boot and Flogger - Red room 18:30

Suggested theme - a bottle of 1970VP sighted, no duplicates, No Hutcheson!

1) CPR - F70
2) DRL - W70
3) JDAW - D70
4) IDJ - CK70
5) BMHR - N70
6) TC - G70
7) SCD - S70
8) AJH - T 70
9) MPM Hopefully!
10)
11)
12)

Would like to but can't
1) PW
2) THRA
3) AHB
4) DRT

Current draft of the placemats:

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 16:37 Wed 27 Sep 2017

I may be able to make it. Put me down as a provisional bringing Grahams.

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 19:30 Wed 27 Sep 2017

This works for me. I could bring Warre.

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:23 Wed 27 Sep 2017

Dow please.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:31 Wed 27 Sep 2017

I'm in and more than happy to donate a Hutcheson to the proceedings

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 20:36 Wed 27 Sep 2017

idj123 wrote: ↑20:31 Wed 27 Sep 2017 I'm in and more than happy to donate a Hutcheson to the proceedings

Sorry this is off theme

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:43 Wed 27 Sep 2017

CPR 1 wrote: ↑20:36 Wed 27 Sep 2017
idj123 wrote: ↑20:31 Wed 27 Sep 2017 I'm in and more than happy to donate a Hutcheson to the proceedings
Sorry this is off theme

Spoilsport-would a Cockburn be a better choice?

benread · Post by **benread** » 07:30 Thu 28 Sep 2017

Can I provisionally join you with a Noval ( need to confirm it is in the cellar!). Now to organise childcare!

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Post by **flash_uk** » 07:54 Thu 28 Sep 2017

I'll have to pass on this one I think. Work event. Unless I can manage to get away from the event and over to the B&F by 8 perhaps.

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 11:25 Fri 29 Sep 2017

If you fly over to Germany, I will open 4 bottles of Niepoort 1970 the next day....

Post by **PhilW** » 11:11 Sat 30 Sep 2017

Unfortunately can't make the date. Damn good theme, damnit!

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 15:58 Sun 01 Oct 2017

Yes please - Taylor's

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 18:28 Sun 01 Oct 2017

Could you please pencil me in with a Sandeman 70 contribution please.

Post by **DRT** » 22:38 Mon 02 Oct 2017

Rather surprisingly I seem to be in London on a Thursday evening when a gaggle of 1970s are to be consumed.

Please put me down for Croft.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 19:58 Tue 03 Oct 2017

forest26 wrote: ↑15:58 Sun 01 Oct 2017 Yes please - Taylor's

Doggett wrote: ↑18:28 Sun 01 Oct 2017 Could you please pencil me in with a Sandeman 70 contribution please.

DRT wrote: ↑22:38 Mon 02 Oct 2017 Rather surprisingly I seem to be in London on a Thursday evening when a gaggle of 1970s are to be consumed.

Please put me down for Croft.

First post updated and booking moved to the red room so we have enough room

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 20:46 Tue 03 Oct 2017

Regret this is a little too close to Bonfire Night for me..

..but have 30 different '70s in the cellar, so let me know if any adoption is needed

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:02 Thu 05 Oct 2017

uncle tom wrote: ↑20:46 Tue 03 Oct 2017 Regret this is a little too close to Bonfire Night for me..

..but have 30 different '70s in the cellar, so let me know if any adoption is needed

Quick, someone adopt the Niepoort!

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 14:22 Thu 05 Oct 2017

Quick, someone adopt the Niepoort!

Sadly 'the' is the operative word - I only have one bottle of Ni70, and want to be around when it's opened..

Post by **flash_uk** » 16:09 Thu 05 Oct 2017

Right - mountains moved, I can now attend. Yippee!

I can bring either Calem or Gould Campbell. Which is preferred?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 11:40 Fri 06 Oct 2017

flash_uk wrote: ↑16:09 Thu 05 Oct 2017 Right - mountains moved, I can now attend. Yippee!

I can bring either Calem or Gould Campbell. Which is preferred?

Calem please. I've only had that once before and that was nearly 9 years ago.

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:39 Sat 07 Oct 2017

Draft of the placemats added to first post.

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:44 Sat 07 Oct 2017

CPR 1 wrote: ↑10:51 Wed 27 Sep 2017provisionally booked the green room for the 2nd November. Does this date work?

Boot and Flogger - Red room 18:30

Colour inconsistency, sir?

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 19:52 Mon 09 Oct 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:44 Sat 07 Oct 2017
CPR 1 wrote: ↑10:51 Wed 27 Sep 2017provisionally booked the green room for the 2nd November. Does this date work?

Boot and Flogger - Red room 18:30
Colour inconsistency, sir?

Sorted and first post updated to clarify - We were in the green room initially, but have now moved to the red room given the numbers

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 14:46 Tue 17 Oct 2017

Unfortunately I can no longer make this evening which, given the theme, I am gutted about. Better move me to the "Would like to, but can't" list.

Sorry folks, the Graham 1970 is now needed to console me in my sadness at missing what will be a collection of no doubt fabulous, vintage ports.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 20:35 Thu 19 Oct 2017

In that case can I bring G70 instead of T70. I have a lot of the former and very few of the latter.

Post by **PhilW** » 07:15 Fri 20 Oct 2017

AHB wrote: ↑14:46 Tue 17 Oct 2017 Unfortunately I can no longer make this evening which, given the theme, I am gutted about. Better move me to the "Would like to, but can't" list.

Sorry folks, the Graham 1970 is now needed to console me in my sadness at missing what will be a collection of no doubt fabulous, vintage ports.

I opened a G70 from my small stash of almost-perfect G70 bottles last weekend for the same reason; it was fabulous, but I'm sure would not be as good as being there.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 20:47 Fri 20 Oct 2017

AHB wrote: ↑14:46 Tue 17 Oct 2017 Unfortunately I can no longer make this evening which, given the theme, I am gutted about. Better move me to the "Would like to, but can't" list.

Sorry folks, the Graham 1970 is now needed to console me in my sadness at missing what will be a collection of no doubt fabulous, vintage ports.

That is a shame

forest26 wrote: ↑20:35 Thu 19 Oct 2017 In that case can I bring G70 instead of T70. I have a lot of the former and very few of the latter.

Yes, but still keen that the both the G and T is on parade

First post updated

Post by **flash_uk** » 07:46 Sat 21 Oct 2017

I'm afraid work commitments have also got the better of me so I also need to duck out.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:37 Mon 23 Oct 2017

forest26 wrote: ↑20:35 Thu 19 Oct 2017 In that case can I bring G70 instead of T70. I have a lot of the former and very few of the latter.

Can you Alun (AJH) to the list of attendees for this one ? He will be bringing the T70.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 09:58 Tue 24 Oct 2017

flash_uk wrote: ↑07:46 Sat 21 Oct 2017 I'm afraid work commitments have also got the better of me so I also need to duck out.

That is a shame

idj123 wrote: ↑12:37 Mon 23 Oct 2017
forest26 wrote: ↑20:35 Thu 19 Oct 2017 In that case can I bring G70 instead of T70. I have a lot of the former and very few of the latter.
Can you Alun (AJH) to the list of attendees for this one ? He will be bringing the T70.

Excellent - first post updated

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 19:57 Tue 24 Oct 2017

Food orders please gents. Menu as usual http://www.davy.co.uk/_assets/2017/10/8 ... B17_v6.pdf

Thanks

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:36 Tue 24 Oct 2017

Duck liver pâté; Grilled gammon steak with everything.

And placemats updated

Post by **DRT** » 00:03 Wed 25 Oct 2017

Starter: Grilled scallops and bacon with tiger prawns, spring onion and chilli (happy to pay supplement as it is a main)
Main: Grilled gammon steak with everything - JDAW can have my black pudding.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:18 Thu 26 Oct 2017

If anybody has an adoptable bottle, I might have a guest.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 23:35 Thu 26 Oct 2017

No food for me for this gathering thank you. And I am afraid I have no 1970 to offer for adoption Jdaw.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 09:17 Fri 27 Oct 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:18 Thu 26 Oct 2017 If anybody has an adoptable bottle, I might have a guest.

I can offer a Martinez or Avery

Post by **DRT** » 12:18 Fri 27 Oct 2017

Gents, apologies - a bout of Sinusitis and (more troublesome for a Port tasting) a course of antibiotics means that I will not be joining you for this.

Have a great evening.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:52 Fri 27 Oct 2017

CPR 1 wrote: ↑09:17 Fri 27 Oct 2017
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:18 Thu 26 Oct 2017 If anybody has an adoptable bottle, I might have a guest.
I can offer a Martinez or Avery

I can offer the Hutcheson

Or perhaps more palatable-the Cr that Derek was going to be bringing (although will just need to double this pm).

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 15:40 Fri 27 Oct 2017

For me please

Starter: Oak smoked salmon with beetroot, orange and horseradish
Main: Rib eye steak (Rare) with hand cut chips
Side: Green beans with shallots

Please could a note be added for the kitchen that mine to be gluten free.

Thanks

Post by **jdaw1** » 17:52 Sat 28 Oct 2017

Could we have the Hutcheson as an extra?

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 06:40 Sun 29 Oct 2017

Shame you won’t be able to make it Derek. I hope you are on the mend. Btw, did you notice that was your 15,000th post on the forum?

benread · Post by **benread** » 20:26 Sun 29 Oct 2017

Please may I order truffle mac & cheese followed by gammon with black pudding.

Thank you.

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Post by **jdaw1** » 09:17 Mon 30 Oct 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:18 Thu 26 Oct 2017If anybody has an adoptable bottle, I might have a guest.

Cancel that: I don’t.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 09:56 Mon 30 Oct 2017

Sorry for the delay... I forgot that this was on....

Starter: Oak smoked salmon with beetroot, orange and horseradish
Main: Rib eye steak (Medium Rare) with hand cut chips
Side: Green beans

Post by **flash_uk** » 00:09 Tue 31 Oct 2017

flash_uk wrote: ↑07:46 Sat 21 Oct 2017 I'm afraid work commitments have also got the better of me so I also need to duck out.

I may now be able to attend. Will confirm on Tuesday.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:47 Tue 31 Oct 2017

Apologies for the late order but I will have:

Starter-Truffle Mac and cheese
Main-Steak (medium-rare) and chips

Interestingly AJH has opted for precisely my usual order. Thus:

Starter-Truffle mac and cheese
Main-Gammon steak and chips, no egg but with black pudding

Thanks

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:49 Tue 31 Oct 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑17:52 Sat 28 Oct 2017 Could we have the Hutcheson as an extra?

No-that is being kept back for the 70@50 tasting earmarked for early 2020 and discussed the other tasting.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 21:03 Tue 31 Oct 2017

DRT wrote: ↑12:18 Fri 27 Oct 2017 Gents, apologies - a bout of Sinusitis and (more troublesome for a Port tasting) a course of antibiotics means that I will not be joining you for this.

Hope you feel better soon

flash_uk wrote: ↑00:09 Tue 31 Oct 2017
flash_uk wrote: ↑07:46 Sat 21 Oct 2017 I'm afraid work commitments have also got the better of me so I also need to duck out.
I may now be able to attend. Will confirm on Tuesday.

Fingers crossed can you join us?

First post updated, I will arrive at 17:00 - 17:30ish if anyone has left a bottle at B&F in advance please ask them to decant!

I will print placemats Thursday lunch time

Post by **flash_uk** » 23:16 Tue 31 Oct 2017

I can now confirm. Won’t get to the B&F until around 7pm. Food order for me:
- Cornish crab salad
- Rib eye, which I see is now 240g

rare, with a fried egg if poss
- side of carrots

I think I am bringing O70 - will check on Wednesday evening when I get home.

Thx

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:37 Wed 01 Nov 2017

Who to print?

flash_uk wrote: ↑23:16 Tue 31 Oct 2017I think I am bringing O70 - will check on Wednesday evening when I get home.

Placemats: please confirm O70.