Warre's Sesquarcentennial Tasting - Weds 6th Oct 2021 (date confirmed)

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 20:09 Tue 16 Mar 2021

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑14:48 Tue 16 Mar 2021 That would give us 14 vintages from the range 1896-1966 and 14 from 1970-2000. Even if the older vintages proved disappointing, the inclusion of relatively cheap, younger and more reliable vintages would give us all something to enjoy.

28 bottles
14 people
a work night (Wed)
one session

This might be deemed ambitious?

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:18 Tue 16 Mar 2021

CPR 1 wrote: ↑20:09 Tue 16 Mar 2021This might be deemed ambitious?

We all need to use our 2020 holiday allowance. So could take the following morning off work. Hence not really a school night.

Are you suggesting 35 bottles (e.g.)?

nac · Post by **nac** » 17:21 Thu 18 Mar 2021

We could potentially have the 1960 & 1970 Private Cellar releases to compare against "normal" 1960 & 1970. Is this desirable? It appears that they are all available from our combined resources.

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:14 Thu 18 Mar 2021

nac wrote: ↑17:21 Thu 18 Mar 2021Is this desirable?

Is this a question?

nac · Post by **nac** » 12:54 Sat 05 Jun 2021

Date confirmed with B&F.

Will start firming up offers of bottles shortly.

nac · Post by **nac** » 05:58 Sat 14 Aug 2021

This is now less than two months away, so waking up activity.

I’ve freed up a couple of spaces so DRL and Hadge are promoted from reserves. Can you attend? What do you have [by PM if preferred]?

Will be confirming availability and offerings over the next few weeks.

hadge · Post by **hadge** » 08:23 Sat 14 Aug 2021

Reconfirming

I will confirm what i have shortly.

hadge · Post by **hadge** » 21:59 Fri 03 Sep 2021

very sadly I'm going to have to drop out of this tasting. all have a great time

nac · Post by **nac** » 21:16 Sat 04 Sep 2021

All - not very far away, so can all interested parties now email or pm me with confirmed offers and associated bottle costs.

Would like to get this sorted by the end of this week so ASAP please.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 09:08 Sun 05 Sep 2021

Reconfirming - I'll let you know what I can offer

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 16:51 Sun 05 Sep 2021

This one has missed my radar.. - I have various bottles that could be made available, including the '22 & '34 - and anything from '58 onwards, except '61

Christopher · Post by **Christopher** » 13:37 Mon 06 Sep 2021

Sorry I am afraid I cannot make this now

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 14:36 Mon 06 Sep 2021

Sorry I am afraid I cannot make this now

In which event, please add me to the reserves, as I might now stand a chance!

nac · Post by **nac** » 13:48 Tue 07 Sep 2021

A number of places have opened up - currently three available.

Ralph, Axel P, SCD - you're all in, but need to know by the end of this week if you want to take up your place. If you do want to come, then also need to know what bottle(s) you can offer & associated costs.

UncleTom - suspect you will now make the final cut, so probably worth sending me a note of what you have & associated costs.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 14:15 Tue 07 Sep 2021

Apologies… I should have dropped out of the reserves as we unfortunately have bookings and I can’t make this one. Uncle Tom… I think that puts you firmly in a seat! Enjoy all and I shall look forward to reading about it.

nac · Post by **nac** » 15:52 Tue 07 Sep 2021

Doggett wrote: ↑14:15 Tue 07 Sep 2021 Apologies… I should have dropped out of the reserves as we unfortunately have bookings and I can’t make this one. Uncle Tom… I think that puts you firmly in a seat! Enjoy all and I shall look forward to reading about it.

Simon - thanks for updating.
Tom - you're in!

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 11:40 Thu 09 Sep 2021

Yes, please count me in. Rest per PM

nac · Post by **nac** » 13:16 Thu 09 Sep 2021

Axel P wrote: ↑11:40 Thu 09 Sep 2021 Yes, please count me in. Rest per PM

Done & thank you.

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 15:38 Thu 09 Sep 2021

Thank you!

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 14:17 Mon 13 Sep 2021

Could you please update on the Ports available?

Post by **jdaw1** » 18:34 Mon 13 Sep 2021

Axel P wrote: ↑14:17 Mon 13 Sep 2021Could you please update on the Ports available?

Also for the placemats.

nac · Post by **nac** » 13:38 Tue 14 Sep 2021

Axel P wrote: ↑14:17 Mon 13 Sep 2021 Could you please update on the Ports available?

Right, the current plan is 15 bottles, all pre-1980.

Based on what I've been previously offered I think we currently have the following:

1934
1942
1945
1947
1955
1958
1960
1963
1966
1970
1975
1977

So, probably looking for another three bottles. Hopefully will have the list confirmed by the end of this week.

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 15:58 Tue 14 Sep 2021

I don't have the '42 or '45 and only one '47 and one '55 - but have good stashes of all the others. Could also supply the '22..?

nac · Post by **nac** » 18:17 Tue 14 Sep 2021

uncle tom wrote: ↑15:58 Tue 14 Sep 2021 I don't have the '42 or '45 and only one '47 and one '55 - but have good stashes of all the others. Could also supply the '22..?

Tom - have emailed you.

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:20 Tue 14 Sep 2021

Current draft of the placemats (inspired by the design for 2 Oct 2009).

nac · Post by **nac** » 09:01 Wed 15 Sep 2021

1922 confirmed from UncleTom.

nac · Post by **nac** » 09:04 Wed 15 Sep 2021

nac wrote: ↑13:48 Tue 07 Sep 2021 Ralph, Axel P, SCD - you're all in, but need to know by the end of this week if you want to take up your place. If you do want to come, then also need to know what bottle(s) you can offer & associated costs.

No response from Ralph so I'm opening up his space. This is potentially for a guest - awaiting confirmation.

Post by **PhilW** » 11:15 Wed 15 Sep 2021

nac wrote: ↑09:01 Wed 15 Sep 2021 1922 confirmed from UncleTom.

Most excellent - this has been on my "would love to try" list for a long time

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 14:00 Wed 15 Sep 2021

Apologies, I'd forgotten all about this. I'm happy to reconfirm my place please. What a treat.

Post by **jdaw1** » 18:59 Wed 15 Sep 2021

nac wrote: ↑13:02 Thu 23 Jan 20201963 [NAC - UK, Major Sworder bottling]

The Book is unaware of this bottler of W63. Please, evidential photos.

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 20:09 Wed 15 Sep 2021

It's Mayor Sworder & Co. Ltd, of London EC4 - not Major

nac · Post by **nac** » 22:42 Wed 15 Sep 2021

uncle tom wrote: ↑20:09 Wed 15 Sep 2021 It's Mayor Sworder & Co. Ltd, of London EC4 - not Major

You’re correct - typo.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:50 Wed 15 Sep 2021

Indeed, The Book’s mentions of Mayor Sworder are in Df77 and W77, so I had no evidence of them at all as a bottler.

Please, evidential photos. Label, capsule, cork: usual business.

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 04:04 Thu 16 Sep 2021

The Book’s mentions of Mayor Sworder are in Df77 and W77, so I had no evidence of them at all as a bottler.

I have stocks of Taylor '66 and Warre '66 bottled by Mayor Sworder

nac · Post by **nac** » 14:36 Thu 16 Sep 2021

jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:50 Wed 15 Sep 2021 Indeed, The Book’s mentions of Mayor Sworder are in Df77 and W77, so I had no evidence of them at all as a bottler.

Please, evidential photos. Label, capsule, cork: usual business.

Some previous correspondence about the W63...
http://theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?f ... er#p110636

nac · Post by **nac** » 14:40 Thu 16 Sep 2021

nac wrote: ↑14:36 Thu 16 Sep 2021
jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:50 Wed 15 Sep 2021 Indeed, The Book’s mentions of Mayor Sworder are in Df77 and W77, so I had no evidence of them at all as a bottler.

Please, evidential photos. Label, capsule, cork: usual business.
Some previous correspondence about the W63...
http://theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?f ... er#p110636

...and AHB has posted a number of tasting notes (for 63s and 66s) of Sworder bottlings.

WS1 · Post by **WS1** » 10:30 Sun 19 Sep 2021

Hi,

sorry for being quiet about this tasting, but I was a month off touring the continent.

Now back in Blighty I am happy to confirm my attendance with a Warre 1958. Looking fwd seeing you guys again!

regards

WS1

nac · Post by **nac** » 07:43 Mon 27 Sep 2021

Just confirming final details of who is supplying what. Hope to have this sorted today.

Any volunteers for 1966 & 1975? I can supply both if necessary, but would prefer not to.

Also, does anyone have the 1950? This is the only obvious vintage we're currently missing.

We also have confirmed guests - Anthony & William Symington - who are bringing the 77 in Tappit Hen.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 07:47 Mon 27 Sep 2021

nac wrote: ↑07:43 Mon 27 Sep 2021 Just confirming final details of who is supplying what. Hope to have this sorted today.

Any volunteers for 1966 & 1975? I can supply both if necessary, but would prefer not to.

I can bring the 66

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 08:27 Mon 27 Sep 2021

Any volunteers for 1966 & 1975? I can supply both if necessary, but would prefer not to.

I have good proven stashes of both.

nac · Post by **nac** » 09:01 Mon 27 Sep 2021

uncle tom wrote: ↑08:27 Mon 27 Sep 2021
Any volunteers for 1966 & 1975? I can supply both if necessary, but would prefer not to.
I have good proven stashes of both.

Tom - could you email me associated costs?

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 09:36 Mon 27 Sep 2021

Tom - could you email me associated costs?

Done

nac · Post by **nac** » 12:49 Mon 27 Sep 2021

So, final line-up of bottles is:

1922 - THRA
1942 - CPR
1945 - TC
1946 - TC
1947 - IDJ
1955 - AHB
1958 - WPS
1960 - GEAG
1962 - PW
1963 - NAC
1966 - THRA
1970 - NAC
1975 - THRA
1977 (Tappit Hen) - The Symingtons

For the 1958 there are a couple of potential suppliers, just awaiting some provenance information to determine which to go for.

WS1 · Post by **WS1** » 13:00 Mon 27 Sep 2021

Hi,

am now confused, can you please confirm I am part of the tasting? You last post and lack of any e-mail and message suggest otherwise.

regards

WS1

nac · Post by **nac** » 13:08 Mon 27 Sep 2021

WS1 wrote: ↑13:00 Mon 27 Sep 2021 Hi,

am now confused, can you please confirm I am part of the tasting? You last post and lack of any e-mail and message suggest otherwise.

regards

WS1

Wolfgang - yes, you're part of the tasting. Sent you an email earlier today asking for details and price of the 58 you've offered.

nac · Post by **nac** » 13:09 Mon 27 Sep 2021

nac wrote: ↑13:08 Mon 27 Sep 2021
WS1 wrote: ↑13:00 Mon 27 Sep 2021 Hi,

am now confused, can you please confirm I am part of the tasting? You last post and lack of any e-mail and message suggest otherwise.

regards

WS1
Wolfgang - yes, you're part of the tasting. Sent you an email earlier today asking for details and price of the 58 you've offered.

Although there might be a problem with the email system on TPF, so you might not have received it...

WS1 · Post by **WS1** » 13:29 Mon 27 Sep 2021

Neil,

thanks! Great! Just sent you a mail directly. The e-mails on the TPF system seem not to work.

regards

Wolfgang

nac · Post by **nac** » 14:05 Mon 27 Sep 2021

Right, bottles and associated suppliers now all known - top post has been updated accordingly.
I'll produce a statement of account and let everyone know what they owe or might receive. Per head cost is approximately £200.

Now onto food...
Will check with B&F re menu and post what's available.

nac · Post by **nac** » 17:01 Mon 27 Sep 2021

B&F have supplied their current menu:

: B&F Menu 27Sep21.JPG (76.04 KiB) Viewed 15358 times

Gary (the Manager) is trying to source alternative steaks - he'll try and let me know tomorrow.

As the menu has changed I'm ignoring any previous saved orders.

Please let me know ASAP what you want - starter / main + any sides / dessert.

I'd like to get the order in by the end of this week.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 18:35 Mon 27 Sep 2021

nac wrote: ↑17:01 Mon 27 Sep 2021 B&F have supplied their current menu:
B&F Menu 27Sep21.JPG

Gary (the Manager) is trying to source alternative steaks - he'll try and let me know tomorrow.

As the menu has changed I'm ignoring any previous saved orders.

Please let me know ASAP what you want - starter / main + any sides / dessert.

I'd like to get the order in by the end of this week.

Wot-no truffle mac? No Gammon? There's going to be a mutiny...