Taylor's Terra Feita Vertical, Wednesday 2 November 2022, B&F

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 18:42 Mon 26 Sep 2022

winesecretary wrote: ↑16:58 Mon 26 Sep 2022 @idj123 - you are first reserve, and thus now have a place if you want it

More than happy to accept although unable to offer any TTF or TV from those particular vintages.

Post by **PhilW** » 19:46 Mon 26 Sep 2022

I will likewise need to adopt btw, if I didn't say so previously (the only TTF/TV I have to hand is TV69).

nac · Post by **nac** » 10:27 Fri 30 Sep 2022

Have enquired via C&B about availabilty of the TTF2019, and it has been confirmed that it isn't going to be released until much later. The Taylor's press release suggests 2029/2030 - https://www.taylor.pt/en/news/taylors-t ... tage-ports.

As a follow-up to the enquiry they've offered some TTF2005 at £110/6 in bond (which works out something like £25/bt all in - comparable to Majestic who are currently knocking it out at £30). If this is of interest to anyone let me know and I'll forward the details.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 13:59 Sat 01 Oct 2022

Having cogitated, might I suggest we add in TV 87, 91, 95, 01? I have 91 but not the others.

nac · Post by **nac** » 17:03 Wed 05 Oct 2022

winesecretary wrote: ↑13:59 Sat 01 Oct 2022 Having cogitated, might I suggest we add in TV 87, 91, 95, 01? I have 91 but not the others.

I have the 2001.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 17:09 Wed 05 Oct 2022

@ nac - great, please bring it for adoption

nac · Post by **nac** » 18:11 Wed 05 Oct 2022

winesecretary wrote: ↑17:09 Wed 05 Oct 2022 @ nac - great, please bring it for adoption

Will do. I'll leave it for you to determine the adoptee.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 10:37 Thu 06 Oct 2022

I regret that despite my best efforts to be able to attend, I am going to have to drop out of this tasting. My diary is getting a little congested over the rest of this year and something has to give.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 08:25 Fri 07 Oct 2022

@ AHB - I am sorry you cannot make it, but agree that one must husband one's social energies

@ rich_n - you're in if you want it. I think I have the TTF 1986 for you to adopt, I'll check this weekend

Post by **PhilW** » 08:39 Fri 07 Oct 2022

From first post:

winesecretary wrote: ↑21:00 Wed 15 Apr 2020 ...
I have added in a request for some TVs. I have TV1991 and nac has TV2001. The TV1987 and TV1995 would be appreciated if anyone has them.
...

Charles has previously offered:

CPR 1 wrote: ↑17:14 Sun 25 Sep 2022 I could bring TV, and TVV 1995 if that would help

Perhaps I could adopt the TV1995 from Charles?

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 10:06 Fri 07 Oct 2022

PhilW wrote: ↑08:39 Fri 07 Oct 2022 From first post:
winesecretary wrote: ↑21:00 Wed 15 Apr 2020 ...
I have added in a request for some TVs. I have TV1991 and nac has TV2001. The TV1987 and TV1995 would be appreciated if anyone has them.
...
Charles has previously offered:
CPR 1 wrote: ↑17:14 Sun 25 Sep 2022 I could bring TV, and TVV 1995 if that would help
Perhaps I could adopt the TV1995 from Charles?

Yes - no problem that works

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 14:50 Sat 08 Oct 2022

Charles, Phil - thank you for picking up on that.

nac · Post by **nac** » 06:15 Sun 09 Oct 2022

@GEAG - I think it might be difficult to find the TV87. There was only a single confirmed sighting for the TV vertical next year, and I suspect it might be being held back for that tasting. How about the 2005 instead? That’s readily available.

Post by **PhilW** » 07:29 Sun 09 Oct 2022

nac wrote: ↑06:15 Sun 09 Oct 2022 @GEAG - I think it might be difficult to find the TV87. There was only a single confirmed sighting for the TV vertical next year, and I suspect it might be being held back for that tasting. How about the 2005 instead? That’s readily available.

A&M have half a dozen TV87 listed at £78/bt inc, depending how keen you are on that specific wine.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 07:55 Sun 09 Oct 2022

PhilW wrote: ↑07:29 Sun 09 Oct 2022
nac wrote: ↑06:15 Sun 09 Oct 2022 @GEAG - I think it might be difficult to find the TV87. There was only a single confirmed sighting for the TV vertical next year, and I suspect it might be being held back for that tasting. How about the 2005 instead? That’s readily available.
A&M have half a dozen TV87 listed at £78/bt inc, depending how keen you are on that specific wine.

I would be up for a bottle if there was a group buy.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 08:14 Sun 09 Oct 2022

What Ho. Good spot Phil, thank you. I have asked Richard B to sell them to me. Simon, if/when I get them, happy to release one to you. I am quite keen on that specific wine for comparison at this tasting.

nac · Post by **nac** » 08:32 Sun 09 Oct 2022

winesecretary wrote: ↑08:14 Sun 09 Oct 2022 What Ho. Good spot Phil, thank you. I have asked Richard B to sell them to me. Simon, if/when I get them, happy to release one to you. I am quite keen on that specific wine for comparison at this tasting.

I’d take one as well if available.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:15 Sun 09 Oct 2022

I also notice that ND John in Swansea has the TV 2008 and so if we wish to undertake a further comparison, I’m due to be in Swansea in a couple of weeks time and so could pick one up then if required?

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 12:30 Sun 09 Oct 2022

winesecretary wrote: ↑08:14 Sun 09 Oct 2022 What Ho. Good spot Phil, thank you. I have asked Richard B to sell them to me. Simon, if/when I get them, happy to release one to you. I am quite keen on that specific wine for comparison at this tasting.

Much gratitude…

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 13:57 Sun 09 Oct 2022

@ all - 1987 secured

@ NAC - yes, no problem.

@ Simon

Total including delivery 80/BT. I'll try to bring them along for both of you on the day.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 06:26 Mon 10 Oct 2022

@idj123 - thank you, but TV87 events having supervened we are likely to be 15 bottles and that is as much as one really needs

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 16:05 Tue 11 Oct 2022

winesecretary wrote: ↑06:26 Mon 10 Oct 2022 @idj123 - thank you, but TV87 events having supervened we are likely to be 15 bottles and that is as much as one really needs

Righto, I may still purchase a couple of bottles for potential use later

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 09:48 Mon 24 Oct 2022

Apologies gents, I'm going to be heading to the States so I won't be able to make this one

Post by **PhilW** » 14:31 Mon 24 Oct 2022

Could I please suggest aiming for an early, or at least a prompt, start?
As there is currently another train strike planned for the following day, staying over after the tasting is no longer practicable, and I and perhaps others will therefore have to leave early to ensure we can get home before the strike begins at midnight.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 15:28 Mon 24 Oct 2022

I am still intending to come to this tasting but as Phil suggests I will be leaving early (before 9pm) to catch my last train from Waterloo which is at 21.30 as I can’t get back the following day due to the strike. I may also skip dinner as a result.

nac · Post by **nac** » 16:24 Mon 24 Oct 2022

I’m happy to start early if that helps people.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 17:40 Mon 24 Oct 2022

@ SCP - you're up if you want to attend. If you don't still have the 1986 I have brought a bottle down to town with me.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 17:42 Mon 24 Oct 2022

@ rich_n - sorry you won't be able to be with us

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 17:46 Mon 24 Oct 2022

@ all - I am now going to have to be in Birmingham for a work meeting on 2nd so cannot absolutely guarantee an early arrival. We can aim for 1800 prompt start if someone else (or ideally two or three people) are reliably able to get there to do the pouring at 1730. I will also need someone else to print, sorry. To be clear, there is every likelihood I will be there at 1730, but your relying on it if you want a prompt start is inadvisable.

nac · Post by **nac** » 22:03 Mon 24 Oct 2022

winesecretary wrote: ↑17:46 Mon 24 Oct 2022 @ all - I am now going to have to be in Birmingham for a work meeting on 2nd so cannot absolutely guarantee an early arrival. We can aim for 1800 prompt start if someone else (or ideally two or three people) are reliably able to get there to do the pouring at 1730. I will also need someone else to print, sorry. To be clear, there is every likelihood I will be there at 1730, but your relying on it if you want a prompt start is inadvisable.

I can print and will be there early.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 05:46 Tue 25 Oct 2022

@nac - thank you, and much appreciated

SCP · Post by **SCP** » 07:19 Tue 25 Oct 2022

Sorry, I’ll now actually be in the USA that week, so can’t make it.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 10:52 Tue 25 Oct 2022

@ SCP - sorry you canot be with us.

nac · Post by **nac** » 15:17 Tue 25 Oct 2022

winesecretary wrote: ↑05:46 Tue 25 Oct 2022 @nac - thank you, and much appreciated

Is someone doing the placemats?

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 09:44 Thu 27 Oct 2022

Strike dates have all changed but having altered all my arrangements to come up and go back on the same day I am going to stick with that plan. I should be able to arrive early to help set up and begin pouring for a prompt start.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 16:31 Fri 28 Oct 2022

The day approaches.

I have delivered seven ports to the B&F with instructions to decant at 0900 on 2nd November.

https://davybars.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws ... g-Bars.pdf

Please could I have food choices from all attendees? I am going to have

Spiced lentil and aubergine salad
Fish pie (with a glass of chardonnay)
Sticky toffee pudding

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 19:14 Fri 28 Oct 2022

Looking forward to this, food wise can I please have;

Mac and Cheese
Sirloin black and blue, fries, green beans and please, please béarnaise sauce

Thank you

Post by **PhilW** » 21:08 Fri 28 Oct 2022

Thanks to Simon for highlighting the strike change; I am now staying over, so will not have to rush off quite as soon.

For food please:
- starter: Grilled flatbread with lemon and coriander houmous
- main: Sirloin medium-rare, fries, green beans (happy to share) and please, please béarnaise sauce

nac · Post by **nac** » 23:32 Fri 28 Oct 2022

Starter - Mac & Cheese
Main - Sirlion (medium well), peppercorn sauce, fries, beans & shallots

akzy · Post by **akzy** » 06:07 Sat 29 Oct 2022

Starter - duck liver pate
Main: Sirloin medium-rare, fries, green beans (happy to share) and please, please béarnaise sauce

Post by **jdaw1** » 11:05 Sun 30 Oct 2022

Duck liver pate
Sirloin blue, fries, green beans (happy to share).

Thank you.

Post by **jdaw1** » 11:08 Sun 30 Oct 2022

Please could whoever is to print the placemats start with a test of the first page, ideally before Wednesday.

OJW · Post by **OJW** » 11:36 Sun 30 Oct 2022

Please could I go for

Duck liver pate
Bangers and mash

Thanks!

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:22 Sun 30 Oct 2022

PhilW wrote: ↑14:31 Mon 24 Oct 2022Could I please suggest aiming for an early, or at least a prompt, start?
As there is currently another train strike planned for the following day, staying over after the tasting is no longer practicable, and I and perhaps others will therefore have to leave early to ensure we can get home before the strike begins at midnight.

Perhaps the organiser could be persuaded to choose a start at 5½pm.

nac · Post by **nac** » 13:32 Sun 30 Oct 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑11:08 Sun 30 Oct 2022 Please could whoever is to print the placemats start with a test of the first page, ideally before Wednesday.

Will do.

Post by **flash_uk** » 17:25 Sun 30 Oct 2022

May I please have:
Duck liver pâté
Sirloin steak, rare
Fries
Green beans and shallots

Many thanks

nac · Post by **nac** » 17:29 Sun 30 Oct 2022

nac wrote: ↑13:32 Sun 30 Oct 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑11:08 Sun 30 Oct 2022 Please could whoever is to print the placemats start with a test of the first page, ideally before Wednesday.
Will do.

Just printed test pages and all OK.

Some minor amendments:
TF95 - MPM bringing
TV01 - CMAG from NAC
Missing Christopher G, Phil W, Ben P as attendees

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:07 Sun 30 Oct 2022

nac wrote: ↑17:29 Sun 30 Oct 2022Just printed test pages and all OK.

Good — thank you.

nac wrote: ↑17:29 Sun 30 Oct 2022Some minor amendments:
TF95 - MPM bringing
TV01 - CMAG from NAC
Missing Christopher G, Phil W, Ben P as attendees

Bad — thank you. Believed fixed.

Please print one more test page. Do the Vargellas and Terra Feira circles seem, approximately, to be of equal darkness?

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 07:21 Mon 31 Oct 2022

I'll put the food order in shortly.

Please can someone do the usual reminding of the CMAG.

Christopher · Post by **Christopher** » 09:09 Mon 31 Oct 2022

Very sorry , poor admin. My children are coming for half term then.

Happy to still adopt the bottle so you don’t miss out if no reserve