Tuesday 15th May 2018, for the Royal Wedding

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:55 Sun 18 Mar 2018

Mrs W. has become unlikely. We have a space; and as there has been no word of a guest, perhaps two.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:37 Sun 17 Dec 2017We have a quorum, and spare. Is anybody yet willing to reveal?

Charles: you recently said that you might bring a magnum of Graham 1970: please do confirm that is so. Others please do likewise.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 21:23 Mon 19 Mar 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑10:55 Sun 18 Mar 2018 Mrs W. has become unlikely. We have a space; and as there has been no word of a guest, perhaps two.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:37 Sun 17 Dec 2017We have a quorum, and spare. Is anybody yet willing to reveal?
Charles: you recently said that you might bring a magnum of Graham 1970: please do confirm that is so. Others please do likewise.

I confirm I will be bringing a magnum of 1970 Graham

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:36 Mon 19 Mar 2018

CPR 1 wrote:I confirm I will be bringing a magnum of 1970 Graham

My hero! {Swoons.}

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018

Mr. Mike P. Meehan: what will you bring?

Dr. Tony Carter: what will you bring?

Mr. Derek R. Turnbull: what will you bring?

Mr. Ian D. Johns: what will you bring?

Mr. Simon C. Doggett: what will you bring?

Mr. Ben M. H. Read: what will you bring?

Mr Wolfgang P. Starz: what will you bring?

Post by **flash_uk** » 22:35 Tue 20 Mar 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018 Mr. Mike P. Meehan: what will you bring?

flash_uk wrote: ↑11:15 Mon 05 Mar 2018 Agghh. A giant blunder, not putting this in my diary and now I have committed to something else. Grrrr.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 07:40 Wed 21 Mar 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018 Mr. Mike P. Meehan: what will you bring?

Dr. Tony Carter: what will you bring?

Mr. Derek R. Turnbull: what will you bring?

Mr. Ian D. Johns: what will you bring?

Mr. Simon C. Doggett: what will you bring?

Mr. Ben M. H. Read: what will you bring?

Mr Wolfgang P. Starz: what will you bring?

Continuing the trend, I will bring a Cr60.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 08:12 Wed 21 Mar 2018

I am afraid I have no 1960 port but as I am not at the 8s tasting a few weeks after, I was going to bring a GM68 if that is acceptable.

benread · Post by **benread** » 06:29 Sat 07 Apr 2018

Regrettably I am no longer able to make this. I do hope my citizenship will not be questioned for such a treasonous act!

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Post by **jdaw1** » 09:55 Sat 07 Apr 2018

benread wrote: ↑06:29 Sat 07 Apr 2018Regrettably I am no longer able to make this. I do hope my citizenship will not be questioned for such a treasonous act!

Questioned? There can be no doubt as to its meaning.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 18:26 Sun 08 Apr 2018

Is there a 1960 theme? I recently acquired a batch of 1911 "something" VP.... which, I believe, is another significant Royal event (Coronation). It seems fitting to open a bottle on this occasion. Given the bottle condition is not perfect, I will also bring a reserve (probably a 1960...! ).

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:26 Sun 08 Apr 2018

forest26 wrote: ↑18:26 Sun 08 Apr 2018Is there a 1960 theme? I recently acquired a batch of 1911 "something" VP.... which, I believe, is another significant Royal event (Coronation). It seems fitting to open a bottle on this occasion. Given the bottle condition is not perfect, I will also bring a reserve (probably a 1960...! ).

There is not a 1960 theme: some have copied those who spoke first.

A 1911 (Martinez? Sandeman? Rebello Valente? A Taylor single quinta?) would be most welcome: thank you.

A second bottle is never wrong: Thank you. It can be ’60, or something else. Indeed, there were no major Royal events in 1878, but an 1878 would still be welcome — that’s how unfussy we are.

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:51 Sun 15 Apr 2018

Draft of the (more decorative than usual) placemats added to first post. Some people haven’t revealed, or revealed only partly.

Post by **jdaw1** » 09:12 Sun 22 Apr 2018

Please, port revelations from Derek, Mike, Wolfgang S. And a shipper name from Tony.

Food orders please, from the usual menu.

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:07 Sun 22 Apr 2018

I’ll encourage les autres by showing enthusiasm.
• Duck liver pâté.
• Gammon with everything including Ian’s egg.

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:02 Sun 22 Apr 2018

There will be four toasts, at 6½pm sharp.

➊ The Queen.
➋ The Happy Couple.
➌ The Port Forum.
➍ Vintage Port.

The monarchy being the most ancient institution, the first of these will be done with the oldest Port at table. But with which should the others be done?

Post by **flash_uk** » 16:24 Sun 22 Apr 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑09:12 Sun 22 Apr 2018 Please, port revelations from Derek, Mike, Wolfgang S. And a shipper name from Tony.

Food orders please, from the usual menu.

flash_uk wrote: ↑11:15 Mon 05 Mar 2018 Agghh. A giant blunder, not putting this in my diary and now I have committed to something else. Grrrr.

Post by **jdaw1** » 16:26 Sun 22 Apr 2018

flash_uk wrote: ↑11:15 Mon 05 Mar 2018 Agghh. A giant blunder, not putting this in my diary and now I have committed to something else. Grrrr.

And my blunder for not removing you from the first post. Sorry.

Post by **jdaw1** » 18:10 Sun 22 Apr 2018

And I will be bringing a non-trade guest (DEA), and am changing my bottle to a magnum of Dow 1970.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 10:09 Wed 25 Apr 2018

For food:

Mac & Cheese
Rib eye steak with hand cut chips and green beans. (Black and blue)

Thank you

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 10:11 Wed 25 Apr 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑18:10 Sun 22 Apr 2018 And I will be bringing a non-trade guest (DEA), and am changing my bottle to a magnum of Dow 1970.

Excellent - is this in addition to the magnum of G70 you mention you are bringing in the first post?

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:39 Wed 25 Apr 2018

CPR 1 wrote: the magnum of G70 you mention you are bringing in the first post?

Corrected to Dow.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:40 Wed 25 Apr 2018

From Dan: "That’s easy – salmon, followed by Rib eye”, the next question being answered with “Medium rare for rib eye”.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 11:46 Thu 26 Apr 2018

Chris Appleby may be joining us

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 13:24 Thu 26 Apr 2018

For me please, asked to be gluten free.

Oak smoked salmon with beetroot, orange and horseradish
Rib eye steak rare (240g aged for 28 days) with skinny chips if available else hand cut
Green beans with shallots

Thanks

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 15:30 Thu 26 Apr 2018

For me please:
No starter, special order bone-in rib-eye (medium rare) with skinny chips and béarnaise sauce, a portion of shallots on the side (although I'll have them with the green beans if I have to).

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 20:35 Thu 26 Apr 2018

Chris Appleby will be joining us. He will be bringing a bottle of Sandeman 1970 and wishes to eat the goat's cheese salad and follow that with the rib eye (medium) with a side of beans; and 3 cheeses instead of dessert.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:38 Thu 26 Apr 2018

AHB wrote:Chris Appleby will be joining us. He will be bringing a bottle of Sandeman 1970

Splendid.

Post by **jdaw1** » 14:44 Sat 28 Apr 2018

Food order started. Please check your order (if already given), or give it (if not yet).

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 12:05 Sun 29 Apr 2018

Hi May I bring a F60 ?

Food order
Crab starter
Steak medium rare with a side order of green beans.

WS1 · Post by **WS1** » 13:00 Sun 29 Apr 2018

Hi,

apologies for the delay, I intend to bring an Offley 1960.

regards

WS1

WS1 · Post by **WS1** » 13:02 Sun 29 Apr 2018

Ups forgot the food order.

starter: extra cheesey Welsh rabbit
main: Steak medium rare with a side order of green beans and peppercorn sauce

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:11 Mon 30 Apr 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑12:07 Sun 22 Apr 2018 I’ll encourage les autres by showing enthusiasm.
• Duck liver pâté.
• Gammon with everything including Ian’s egg.

But these is going to be one of those occasions where I opt for the rib-eye steak (medium-rare) skinny fies and green beans, preceded by the truffle mac!

Thanks

Post by **DRT** » 08:23 Wed 02 May 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018 Mr. Derek R. Turnbull: what will you bring?

Cockburn 1977

Food: Same as 1963 tasting.

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:08 Wed 02 May 2018

DRT wrote:Cockburn 1977

Re-corked?

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:27 Wed 02 May 2018

I believe that the placemats reconcile to the first post.

I believe that the first post reconciles to the subsequent posts.

Please could somebody verify these beliefs? And the food order?

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 17:27 Thu 03 May 2018

I noticed idj asked for skinny fries, otherwise food order looks good.

Post by **DRT** » 13:55 Fri 04 May 2018

DRT wrote: ↑08:23 Wed 02 May 2018
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018 Mr. Derek R. Turnbull: what will you bring?
Cockburn 1977

Someone call the police!!

My Cockburn 1977 has been stollen from the wine fridge!

Would a Fonseca 1970 be a welcome replacement?

Post by **jdaw1** » 16:23 Fri 04 May 2018

DRT wrote:My Cockburn 1977 has been stollen

Your Ck77 has become a German Christmas fruit bread?! This is the greatest tragedy since Alexʼs F66 was bolognesed.

Not being fond of sweet pastry, an F70 would be much preferred.

Post by **DRT** » 22:29 Fri 04 May 2018

Oh dear {sackcloth-and-ashes}

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:10 Sat 05 May 2018

DRT wrote: ↑22:29 Fri 04 May 2018Oh dear {sackcloth-and-ashes}

At losing a Ck77? Agreed, terrible.

Post by **jdaw1** » 11:05 Wed 09 May 2018

We will joined by Tom Symington.

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:16 Wed 09 May 2018

A reply has been received from Kensington Palace. For reasons that arenʼt obvious, it is labelled “Private and Confidential”, so shouldnʼt be posted here. It will be brought to the tasting.

Post by **DRT** » 21:12 Wed 09 May 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑13:16 Wed 09 May 2018 A reply has been received from Kensington Palace. For reasons that arenʼt obvious, it is labelled “Private and Confidential”, so shouldnʼt be posted here. It will be brought to the tasting.

It is understandable that Harry would want to keep the venue of his stag night a secret.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 07:35 Fri 11 May 2018

No food for me thank you. I will know on Monday if I will be there early enough to set up... or whether I need to wait for Rosie to come home which will mean not getting there until 7-7.30pm

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:33 Fri 11 May 2018

Links:

Review of the evening as a whole;
1911 Unknown (TC);
1960 Sandeman (AHB);
1960 Offley (WPS);
1960 Croft (IDJ);
1960 Quinta do Noval (DRL);
1960 Dow (THRA);
1960 Fonseca (TC);
1968 Graham Malvedos (SCD);
1970 Sandeman (CA);
1970 Fonseca (DRT);
1970 Dow magnum (JDAW + his guest DEA);
1970 Graham magnum (CPR);
1982 Graham Single Harvest Tawny, several × 20cl (TAJS);
The food order;
The placemats (and parameters by which made);
Planning and arrangements.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 17:12 Sun 13 May 2018

I note that Berry Brothers are running a pop up bar in Flat Iron Square on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May, 17.00-23.30.

I plan to call in on my way to the B&F to see what they might have. Anyone care to join me?

Post by **DRT** » 17:28 Sun 13 May 2018

AHB wrote: ↑17:12 Sun 13 May 2018 I note that Berry Brothers are running a pop up bar in Flat Iron Square on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May, 17.00-23.30.

I plan to call in on my way to the B&F to see what they might have. Anyone care to join me?

It would seem rude not to. What time?

Post by **DRT** » 17:30 Sun 13 May 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:33 Fri 11 May 20181970 Fonseca (DRT)

My Fonseca 1970 is already at the B&F. I plan to be there at some point in the afternoon to decant it. Are there other bottles at the B&F that I should also decant?

Post by **jdaw1** » 17:39 Sun 13 May 2018

DRT wrote: ↑17:30 Sun 13 May 2018My Fonseca 1970 is already at the B&F. I plan to be there at some point in the afternoon to decant it. Are there other bottles at the B&F that I should also decant?

That being so, I accept your kind offer and will deliver my magnum to the B&F for you to decant.

Thank you.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 19:14 Sun 13 May 2018

DRT wrote: ↑17:28 Sun 13 May 2018
AHB wrote: ↑17:12 Sun 13 May 2018 I note that Berry Brothers are running a pop up bar in Flat Iron Square on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May, 17.00-23.30.

I plan to call in on my way to the B&F to see what they might have. Anyone care to join me?
It would seem rude not to. What time?

Not sure, sometime between 17.00 and 17.30?