10th Sep 2019 - 1966 Horizontal at the B&F

[DRT]

Are doubles permitted?

I have checked Erskine May back to 27 December 1703 and can see no precedent that would cause the chair to rule to the contrary.

[DRT]

Works for me

Yes, works for me.

{something about placemats so assumed re-confirmed}

Put me down for Croft please.

Adams 66

I'll bring the Warre.

Reconfirming (the date is good ) - I still plan to bring the Offley

Thank you all for re-confirming now that the date has been set.

Could others please do the same?

Tony has now replaced Jasper on the attendee list.

[forest26]

Yippee - I'm in!
All the easier ones have gone.... I'll see if I can find something.

[jdaw1]

Placemat style? Like that of the 1966 tasting of June 2013, or April 2014, or February 2016?

I vote ’14, then ’13, then ’16.

May I request September 2008, please?

September 2008, or January 2008? Assuming the latter.

The placemats of 28^th January 2008 are bad: ugliness is always bad; there is redundancy between the Titles and the parameters since renamed to Overtitles; and the suit symbols should have been done with FlightSeparations. Just no.

[DRT]

Just no.

Perhaps you could use the 2008 placemats as a frame of reference but utilise the improvements made since to create a modern alternative version that evokes memories of days gone by?

[DRT]

Yippee - I'm in!
All the easier ones have gone.... I'll see if I can find something.

Could someone with access to The Book please post a list of Tony's options?

[flash_uk]

Yippee - I'm in!
All the easier ones have gone.... I'll see if I can find something.

Could someone with access to The Book please post a list of Tony's options?

If Tony could rustle up a Niepoort that would be splendid...

Other options: Calem, Delaforce, Ferriera, Kopke, Mackenzie, Morgan, Quarles Harris, Ramos Pinto, Rebello Valente, Smith Woodhouse, Tuke Holdsworth.

[Jasper May]

Very sad, I will not be able to make it

I shall be at at trade fair in Asia.

That is a great pity. Unfortunately, with this many people and so few practical dates to choose from it was somewhat inevitable that one or more would have two drop out. We hope to see you at another event soon.

Thank you very much - I fervently hope so, but I am overseas more than half the year and that makes it difficult to attend most tastings, but I look forward to making it one day !

[Justin K]

Confirming I’ll be there D.G. And confirming I’ll be accompanied by a bottle of Sandeman’s.

[RGO]

Yes I’ll be there but not sure what I will be bringing with me yet!

[DRT]

If Tony could rustle up a Niepoort that would be splendid...

That is a wonderful idea!

[DRT]

Confirming I’ll be there D.G. And confirming I’ll be accompanied by a bottle of Sandeman’s.

I'm not sure who D.G. is but it will be great to see you and the Sandeman. Thankfully this will still be pre-Brexit so you shouldn't have to wait too long at the border

[DRT]

Yes I’ll be there but not sure what I will be bringing with me yet!

Excellent.

[idj123]

I and my T66 are reconfirmed.

[DRT]

I and my T66 are reconfirmed.

Thank you.

[Caparica]

I confirm that the date will work for me...
Thanks

[DRT]

I confirm that the date will work for me...
Thanks

Thank you. Can you please let us know which 1966 you plan to bring along?

[nac]

Could I go on as Reserve please?

If I do get in, I've got a Smith Woodhouse 66.

Thanks
NAC

[forest26]

I have a recent release of g66 from SFE which is one of 300 bottles released In 2016 - I realize it might double up but I need a special occasion to open it.

[DRT]

I have a recent release of g66 from SFE which is one of 300 bottles released In 2016 - I realize it might double up but I need a special occasion to open it.

That would be most welcome. It will be interesting to compare it with the one I am bringing as the recent release will probably have been re-corked.

[DRT]

As MrFrodo has not posted since Sep 2018 and has not responded to my PM request to confirm attendance he is unfortunately relegated to the reserve list.

nac and his SW66 is now promoted to the attendee list

[DRT]

Please note that as a result of the above the Dow is no longer in the line-up. If anyone who has not yet chosen a bottle can supply one that would be great.

[jdaw1]

Perhaps you could use the 2008 placemats as a frame of reference but utilise the improvements made since to create a modern alternative version that evokes memories of days gone by?

Would something like jdawiseman.com/2019/20190910_1966s.pdf be acceptable?

[DRT]

Perhaps you could use the 2008 placemats as a frame of reference but utilise the improvements made since to create a modern alternative version that evokes memories of days gone by?

Would something like jdawiseman.com/2019/20190910_1966s.pdf be acceptable?

Perfect. Thank you.

[DRT]

The Food order has been created. Please check to avoid disappointment.

I do not have standard orders from Justin or Caparica. Please order from the menu.

[Caparica]

Starter:
Truffle mac and Cheese
Main:
Rare rib-eye steak (300g aged for 28 days) with hand-cut chips and Bearnaise
+ Green Salat

[DRT]

Thank you.

[CPR 1]

The Food order has been created. Please check to avoid disappointment.

I do not have standard orders from Justin or Caparica. Please order from the menu.

Chips (any sort) with my steak please. Thank you.

[DRT]

The Food order has been created. Please check to avoid disappointment.

I do not have standard orders from Justin or Caparica. Please order from the menu.

Chips (any sort) with my steak please. Thank you.

Update on both current and default orders. Thank you for checking.

[Alex Bridgeman]

The Food order has been created. Please check to avoid disappointment.

I do not have standard orders from Justin or Caparica. Please order from the menu.

My food order is correct. I note Daniel has given his order but there is no line for Justin.

[DRT]

The Food order has been created. Please check to avoid disappointment.

I do not have standard orders from Justin or Caparica. Please order from the menu.

My food order is correct. I note Daniel has given his order but there is no line for Justin.

Thanks. I add the lines as the orders come in.

[nac]

Confirming my attendance.

[nac]

...and my food order is:

Starter - Duck liver pâté, toasted sourdough bread, house pickles
Main - Grilled gammon steak, free range egg, chips, spiced pork scratching, pickle gravy - plus the black pudding, and a side of green beans & shallots
Dessert - Welsh rarebit

[DRT]

Confirming my attendance.

...and my food order is:

Starter - Duck liver pâté, toasted sourdough bread, house pickles
Main - Grilled gammon steak, free range egg, chips, spiced pork scratching, pickle gravy - plus the black pudding, and a side of green beans & shallots
Dessert - Welsh rarebit

Thank you. First post and Food order updated.

[DRT]

Food Order

I note from the default food order that some people have items that are no longer on the menu. I have therefore applied the following substitutions:

"Cornish crab salad with ciabatta toasts" >> "Spiced fish cake, Cornish crab mayonnaise, mustard" (affects Christopher, Mike, Rebecca & Tony)

"Oak smoked salmon with beetroot, orange and horseradish" >> "Chapel and Swan oak smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraîche, capers" (affects Dave)

Please say if you want something different.

[flash_uk]

Food Order

I note from the default food order that some people have items that are no longer on the menu. I have therefore applied the following substitutions:

"Cornish crab salad with ciabatta toasts" >> "Spiced fish cake, Cornish crab mayonnaise, mustard" (affects Christopher, Mike, Rebecca & Tony)

"Oak smoked salmon with beetroot, orange and horseradish" >> "Chapel and Swan oak smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraîche, capers" (affects Dave)

Please say if you want something different.

May I change to the duck liver pate please.

[DRT]

May I change to the duck liver pate please.

Done. Thank you.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I have heard a rumour that JK will be ordering the same as me for his main course.

Please do get the order in at least a week before we meet so he and I can be sure of getting our special order steaks.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I've decided I will stay in London after this event - I don't want to rush a vintage as classy as 1966

[DRT]

I have heard a rumour that JK will be ordering the same as me for his main course.

Please do get the order in at least a week before we meet so he and I can be sure of getting our special order steaks.

Fear not. I am ordering the same for myself so it will be taken care of

[DRT]

I've decided I will stay in London after this event - I don't want to rush a vintage as classy as 1966

A very wise decision.

[DRT]

I have heard a rumour that JK will be ordering the same as me for his main course.

Please do get the order in at least a week before we meet so he and I can be sure of getting our special order steaks.

I have exchanged emails with Rachael at the Boot and Flogger to re-confirm the booking and order 210 glasses. Rachael has confirmed that the following special order steaks are available with at least 7 days notice:

Rib-eye Bone in 400g - £34
T Bone 400g - £34
Chateaubriande 500g - £72

Please shout up if you want to order any of these.

[PhilW]

Rachael has confirmed that the following special order steaks are available with at least 7 days notice:

Rib-eye Bone in 400g - £34
T Bone 400g - £34
Chateaubriande 500g - £72

Please shout up if you want to order any of these.

That sounds grand. Please upgrade mine to the Rib-eye Bone in; thank you.

[DRT]

That sounds grand. Please upgrade mine to the Rib-eye Bone in; thank you.

Done.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Rib-eye bone in for me please, but no chips - just steak and french beans.

[CPR 1]

In which case I would like to upgrade to Rib-eye bone in please (black and blue) plus chips and green beans. - Thank you.

[DRT]

Rib-eye bone in for me please, but no chips - just steak and french beans.

Done.

In which case I would like to upgrade to Rib-eye bone in please (black and blue) plus chips and green beans. - Thank you.

Done.

Please note that I have applied all of these upgrades to the order for this tasting and the default order. If that is not wanted please let me know what should be on the default.

[Justin K]

Pâté
Special order rib eye (medium rare)
Carrots
New potatoes

[DRT]

Pâté
Special order rib eye (medium rare)
Carrots
New potatoes

Done. Thanks.

[flash_uk]

Could I please change to the Rib Eye bone in. Rare. Thx.