Thur 21st November 2019 - Rebello Valente vertical

Post by **PhilW** » 12:25 Mon 03 Jun 2019

Date: Thur 21st November 2019
Location: Boot & Flogger, Red room
Ports: Rebello Valente from '27 to '85, plus QdlR vintages as supplied to RV

Bottles:
- Rebello Valente: '27, '42, '45, '47, '55, '60, '63, '66, '70, '72, '77(mag)
- Quinta de la Rosa: '60, '63, '70

Known RV vintages currently missing from line-up: <'27, '31, '35, '58, '75, '80, '83, '85
As for some time in the middle of 20th century, Quinta de la Rosa supplied grapes to Sandeman for production of the Rebello Valente vintage ports; we have therefore extended the tasting to include some vintages from QdlR during that era.

Attendees:

SB - Industry guest
PB & KW (SB's +1 and +2, sharing port)
PW
SCD
TC
MPM
CPR
DRL
NAC
AHB
THRA
IDJ
AP
WG
JDAW

Reserves:

RK
VDSS (caparica)
Dia

Bottles being brought:

THRA: RV27, RV42, RV47, RV60
AHB: RV45*
PW: RV55, RV66
NAC: RV63*, RV72*
CPR: RV70*, QdlR60*
SCD: RV77mag
SB: QdlR63, QdlR70

*bottles at B&F, which along with PW bottles will be decanted at B&F mid-afternoon.

The placemats (and parameters by which made).

Post-event threads: Review, RV27, RV42, RV45, RV47, RV55, RV60, Rs60, RV63, Rs63, RV66, RV70, Rs70, RV72, RV77.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 12:45 Mon 03 Jun 2019

Would love to come to this but at this stage I would need to adopt.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 14:17 Mon 03 Jun 2019

Yes Please.

Did we say that we would invite Sophia to this one ?

Post by **flash_uk** » 14:28 Mon 03 Jun 2019

Yes please!

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 15:35 Mon 03 Jun 2019

Yes please

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DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 19:10 Mon 03 Jun 2019

Yes please, I would certainly like to come, have liked those few I have tried, but currently have none! I see there are a few on sale, so could obtain something or would ask to adopt if possible.

nac · Post by **nac** » 14:01 Tue 04 Jun 2019

Yes please.

I've got one bottle of 1972.

The last (sob sob) of a full case from a Christie's auction some years ago. All the other bottles were pretty good, so high hopes for this one...

nac · Post by **nac** » 18:05 Wed 05 Jun 2019

Also just found a bottle of 1963 that I thought had been drunk.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 12:22 Thu 06 Jun 2019

I'm interested, subject to date etc.

Post by **PhilW** » 12:30 Thu 06 Jun 2019

nac wrote: ↑14:01 Tue 04 Jun 2019I've got one bottle of 1972.

Excellent; this is the only bottle of '72 we have amongst us from replies so far, so if you're happy to save it for this tasting that would be appreciated.[/quote]

nac wrote: ↑18:05 Wed 05 Jun 2019Also just found a bottle of 1963 that I thought had been drunk.

Nice; my experience is usually the other way round!

Post by **PhilW** » 12:30 Thu 06 Jun 2019

Note: Tom by email also.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:28 Thu 06 Jun 2019

Count me in on this.

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 08:21 Fri 07 Jun 2019

Yes, please

nac · Post by **nac** » 12:03 Fri 07 Jun 2019

PhilW wrote: ↑12:30 Thu 06 Jun 2019
nac wrote: ↑14:01 Tue 04 Jun 2019I've got one bottle of 1972.
Excellent; this is the only bottle of '72 we have amongst us from replies so far, so if you're happy to save it for this tasting that would be appreciated.

nac wrote: ↑18:05 Wed 05 Jun 2019Also just found a bottle of 1963 that I thought had been drunk.

Nice; my experience is usually the other way round!

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Yes - will save the 72.

If for any reason I can't make the tasting then I'll make arrangements to supply the bottle anyway, as suspect finding another might be tricky.

Wolfgang Giehrl · Post by **Wolfgang Giehrl** » 21:59 Fri 07 Jun 2019

Pleas ad me to the list.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:00 Fri 07 Jun 2019

Yes please.

I have none.

(Just in time — I think I’m the fourteenth.)

Post by **PhilW** » 12:52 Wed 24 Jul 2019

Date now set for the 21st November. I am also pleased to confirm that Sophia Bergqvist of Quinta de la Rosa will be joining us as our industry guest; this is particularly appropriate as for some time in the middle of 20th century, Quinta de la Rosa supplied grapes to Sandeman for production of the Rebello Valente vintage ports.

Please re-confirm your wish/ability to attend now that the date has been set (final costs not confirmed, depends on numbers and hence number of bottles, though expected to be similar to previous vertical tastings).

/2alph · Post by **/2alph** » 13:27 Wed 24 Jul 2019

Please put me to the reserve

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 14:21 Wed 24 Jul 2019

Reconfirmed please

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 15:24 Wed 24 Jul 2019

Re-confirm please. Thanks.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 17:23 Wed 24 Jul 2019

Reconfirm

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Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 21:26 Wed 24 Jul 2019

The B&B shall be shut for this one... reconfirming please.

Post by **flash_uk** » 01:27 Thu 25 Jul 2019

Yes reconfirming. Thx Phil.

nac · Post by **nac** » 21:52 Thu 25 Jul 2019

Confirmed

Christopher · Post by **Christopher** » 20:58 Wed 31 Jul 2019

Please add me to the reserve list , I missed this when it came out

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 09:58 Tue 13 Aug 2019

Re-confirming. No bottles available from my cellar. That stuff was kept on the island.

Caparica · Post by **Caparica** » 00:22 Thu 15 Aug 2019

reserve please

Post by **PhilW** » 09:17 Thu 29 Aug 2019

Following confirmations, we are expecting to be a full event of 14 people. We currently have 11 vintages of RV between us (one in magnum), which might not be considered sufficient for 14.

If possible therefore, if we have access to them I would like us to add vintages in the range of 1960 - 1970 from QdlR to the line-up, as Quinta de la Rosa supplied grapes to Sandeman for production of the Rebello Valente vintage ports during this period. This would allow direct comparison of any QdlR60-70 with RV60-70, and be appropriate for our industry guest.

If anyone attending has QdlR '60, '63, '66, or '70 which they might be prepared to make available for this tasting, could they therefore please let me know?

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:20 Sun 01 Sep 2019

Current draft of the placemats (pictures in first post).

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 17:40 Wed 04 Sep 2019

I can bring along a QdlR 60

Constandia · Post by **Constandia** » 11:03 Tue 08 Oct 2019

Hello, may I be added to the reserve list please? This is a day before my 40th birthday and would love to celebrate in port style!!!

Post by **PhilW** » 07:46 Wed 09 Oct 2019

Constandia wrote: ↑11:03 Tue 08 Oct 2019 Hello, may I be added to the reserve list please? This is a day before my 40th birthday and would love to celebrate in port style!!!

Added.

Post by **PhilW** » 07:49 Wed 09 Oct 2019

I will be trying to confirm which bottles people are bringing this weekend, so I can also finalise costs.
Regarding QdlR vintages, we have a QdlR60 between us, but no-one has yet mentioned a 63/66/70 - if anyone does have one and would be prepared to allow its inclusion within the tasting, please let me know asap. Thanks.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 10:56 Wed 09 Oct 2019

Would we be able to buy the 63 / 66/ 70 directly from Sophia for the tasting? I have a bottle of the 1963 but, as much as I love you all, I'm keeping this for myself to celebrate a birthday with.

/2alph · Post by **/2alph** » 18:59 Wed 09 Oct 2019

Reconfirming my seat at the reserves. Would love to attend.

Post by **PhilW** » 20:34 Sat 12 Oct 2019

AHB wrote: ↑10:56 Wed 09 Oct 2019 Would we be able to buy the 63 / 66/ 70 directly from Sophia for the tasting? I have a bottle of the 1963 but, as much as I love you all, I'm keeping this for myself to celebrate a birthday with.

Yes, I was planning to ask Sophia if we could not provide them ourselves, though I was hoping to minimise the number we need before asking as far as possible. Only for bottles people are happy to share though, of course.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 12:30 Mon 04 Nov 2019

My bottle of 1945 is now resting at the Boot & Flogger.

Post by **PhilW** » 17:03 Mon 04 Nov 2019

Hi, just an update to all, to let everyone know that I haven't forgotten about this tasting; I'm currently waiting on Tom in order to finalise costs, but I know Tom is very busy with the fireworks currently so it may be next week before I start asking for monies and chasing food orders.

AHB wrote: ↑12:30 Mon 04 Nov 2019 My bottle of 1945 is now resting at the Boot & Flogger.

Thank you.

Post by **jdaw1** » 17:11 Mon 04 Nov 2019

PhilW wrote: ↑17:03 Mon 04 Nov 2019Hi, just an update to all, to let everyone know that I haven't forgotten about this tasting; I'm currently waiting on Tom in order to finalise costs, but I know Tom is very busy with the fireworks currently so it may be next week before I start asking for monies and chasing food orders.

Perhaps those waiting could spend the time enjoying a careful inspection of the current draft of the placemats?

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 19:05 Wed 06 Nov 2019

Did I promise anything for this? What gaps are there? I do have a 27 - not sure of the condition. Maybe a few other vintages.

Post by **PhilW** » 15:59 Fri 08 Nov 2019

forest26 wrote: ↑19:05 Wed 06 Nov 2019 Did I promise anything for this? What gaps are there? I do have a 27 - not sure of the condition. Maybe a few other vintages.

Have PM'd you.

I now have all costs etc sorted for the current bottle line-up, so once I've exchanged emails with Tony in case there are any further bottles we might be able to add, then I can finalise costs etc. I'll start sending out emails in that regard on Monday, so if I don't have your email address please PM me with it; thanks.

Post by **PhilW** » 15:13 Mon 11 Nov 2019

All attendees should now have an email confirming the bottles they are bringing and costs. If anyone hasn't received it, please let me know by PM.

Sophia has also confirmed that she will be bringing the QdlR '63 and '70, which should give us an excellent and interesting comparison between the QdlR and RV across those vintages.

Post by **jdaw1** » 15:13 Tue 12 Nov 2019

The draft of the placemats has been updated.

Post by **PhilW** » 18:59 Tue 12 Nov 2019

jdaw1 wrote: ↑15:13 Tue 12 Nov 2019 The draft of the placemats has been updated.

Thanks Julian. I can't help but notice that if the columns alternated direction then the 60s, 63s and 70s would also all be next to each other...

Post by **jdaw1** » 09:21 Wed 13 Nov 2019

PhilW wrote: ↑18:59 Tue 12 Nov 2019
jdaw1 wrote: ↑15:13 Tue 12 Nov 2019The draft of the placemats has been updated.
Thanks Julian. I can't help but notice that if the columns alternated direction then the 60s, 63s and 70s would also all be next to each other...

Never been asked for that before. I’ll cope, but let me consider how best.

Post by **jdaw1** » 09:30 Wed 13 Nov 2019

jdaw1 wrote: ↑09:21 Wed 13 Nov 2019Never been asked for that before. I’ll cope, but let me consider how best.

Considered, and it’s easy. Will do.

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jdaw1 wrote: ↑15:13 Tue 12 Nov 2019The draft of the placemats has been updated

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CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 20:39 Thu 14 Nov 2019

I have dropped my 2 bottles at the B&F today

Post by **PhilW** » 10:31 Sat 16 Nov 2019

Draft of the food order.
Will be submitted on Monday, please advise of any changes required before then.

n.b. I note that the current menu has moved on, and no longer has ribeye (for which I will state that substitution with Sirloin is fine if needed), and neither the Goats' cheese salad nor truffle mac and cheese starters currently appear - I will submit as it, and we can field minor changes to these on the night if needed.

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:54 Sat 16 Nov 2019

PhilW wrote: ↑10:31 Sat 16 Nov 2019Draft of the food order.

Thank you. Mine good.

Note to self: will need to change list of placemats to point to final version of order.