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akzy
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by akzy » 15:58 Fri 05 May 2023
Being a 1993 vintage and given how highly we all speak of this year
MigSU wrote: ↑ 17:29 Wed 29 Mar 2023
I'm not rich enough to spend a wallop on a sub-sub-par wine just because it's a rarity (looking at you, Liceiras 1993)
I thought it strange people would ask for this tasting - but here we are anyways. Unfortunately there's not many bottles from this year so the theme is
Bring a bottle from 1993
Date - 10th October 2023
Venue - Boot and Flogger
Bottles
1993 Barros LBV - ZDR 1993 Cockburn Anno LBV-AJH adopted from ZDR 1993 Royal Tokaji Mézes Mály Aszú (50cl)- FRCLG adopted from ZDR 1993 D'Oliveiras Bual, bottled 2016 - GEAG 1993 Montilla Moriles - TC 1993 Grand Listrac Selection, Magnum - NAC 1993 Querbach, Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Spatlese Halbtrocken - NAC 30YO Calem - MPM 30YO Dow - CPR 30YO Quinta do Mourao - IDJ
Who's in?
Attendees
ZDR FRCLG GEAG MPM NAC IDJ AJH CPR AJH +1
Placemats
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hadge
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by hadge » 19:00 Fri 05 May 2023
yes, I'm game for this. would you be happy for non-port options, like a Red Burgundy?
I also, i think that i have a South African fortified from 1993
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by MigSU » 19:09 Fri 05 May 2023
I have Carcavelos from 1993.
But alas, I'll be unable to attend.
akzy
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by akzy » 19:27 Fri 05 May 2023
hadge wrote: ↑ 19:00 Fri 05 May 2023
yes, I'm game for this. would you be happy for non-port options, like a Red Burgundy?
I also, i think that i have a South African fortified from 1993
Wonderful. Non-port is accepted. Non-fortified is even accepted.
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by uncle tom » 13:20 Sat 06 May 2023
If you want to throw the theme wide open, I have two 10yr tawnies that were bottled in 1993
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winesecretary
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by winesecretary » 13:42 Sat 06 May 2023
I'm in, with a D'Oliveiras 1993 Bual, bottled 2016.
flash_uk
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by flash_uk » 21:26 Sat 06 May 2023
Does 30YO count??
nac
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by nac » 22:14 Sat 06 May 2023
Why not!
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by idj123 » 12:43 Sun 07 May 2023
nac wrote: ↑ 22:14 Sat 06 May 2023 Why not!
Indeed!
akzy
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by akzy » 14:55 Sun 07 May 2023
flash_uk wrote: ↑ 21:26 Sat 06 May 2023
Does 30YO count??
So long as you can say there's some 93 in it (or provide a entertaining enough lie) yes.
hadge
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by hadge » 19:37 Fri 19 May 2023
I'm planning on bring
1993, Remi Rollin, Pernand Vergelesses, Magnum
1993, Louis Jadot, Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots, Magnum
there is a little risk with Red Burgundy of this age but hopefully they will be fun as they are in Mag.
akzy
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by akzy » 16:01 Mon 05 Jun 2023
hadge wrote: ↑ 19:37 Fri 19 May 2023
I'm planning on bring
1993, Remi Rollin, Pernand Vergelesses, Magnum
1993, Louis Jadot, Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots, Magnum
there is a little risk with Red Burgundy of this age but hopefully they will be fun as they are in Mag.
First time i will have tried 93 Burgundy - thank you.
The B&F is now confirmed for this day.
forest26
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by forest26 » 19:08 Mon 05 Jun 2023
Zac - would be fun. I have a 1993 Montilla Moriles
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by mcoulson » 11:28 Thu 15 Jun 2023
May I join in please??
Not sure what I'll bring but I'll find something
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by pommy42 » 09:17 Wed 26 Jul 2023
Hi Guys I would love to attend if a place appears? I will have a hunt for a bottle(s)
akzy
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by akzy » 13:00 Wed 26 Jul 2023
pommy42 wrote: ↑ 09:17 Wed 26 Jul 2023
Hi Guys I would love to attend if a place appears? I will have a hunt for a bottle(s)
Happy to have you join.
nac
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by nac » 12:14 Mon 31 Jul 2023
My only 1993 is German - Querbach, Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Spatlese Halbtrocken - so will bring that. Don't have high hopes.
I did have a magnum of 1993 Bordeaux (Grand Listrac) but previously donated it to Zak...
akzy
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by akzy » 14:59 Mon 31 Jul 2023
nac wrote: ↑ 12:14 Mon 31 Jul 2023
I did have a magnum of 1993 Bordeaux (Grand Listrac) but previously donated it to Zak...
Still available - consider that your bottle.
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by nac » 11:23 Tue 01 Aug 2023
akzy wrote: ↑ 14:59 Mon 31 Jul 2023
nac wrote: ↑ 12:14 Mon 31 Jul 2023
I did have a magnum of 1993 Bordeaux (Grand Listrac) but previously donated it to Zak...
Still available - consider that your bottle.
Excellent! Will still bring the German though - probably well past drinking date...
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by hadge » 17:07 Mon 07 Aug 2023
I'm very sadly going to have to drop out of this dinner! really gutted but can't move something.
akzy
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by akzy » 08:08 Wed 09 Aug 2023
hadge wrote: ↑ 17:07 Mon 07 Aug 2023
I'm very sadly going to have to drop out of this dinner! really gutted but can't move something.
No worries. See you soon at another event no doubt.
akzy
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by akzy » 09:16 Sun 03 Sep 2023
Date is fast approaching so please declare what you are bringing if you haven't already.
flash_uk
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by flash_uk » 10:28 Sun 03 Sep 2023
Calem 30YO from me, Zak.
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by mcoulson » 20:36 Thu 21 Sep 2023
I know this is going to sound like a lame excuse but I now have an oak frame barn (!!) being delivered on the 9th and 10th so I'm going to have to pull out of this one ... have a fun evening in the mean time.
akzy
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by akzy » 01:49 Fri 22 Sep 2023
mcoulson wrote: ↑ 20:36 Thu 21 Sep 2023
I know this is going to sound like a lame excuse but I now have an oak frame barn (!!) being delivered on the 9th and 10th so I'm going to have to pull out of this one ... have a fun evening in the mean time.
No worries.
Folks remaining, food orders please and what you are bringing if you haven't declared already.
winesecretary
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by winesecretary » 12:20 Mon 25 Sep 2023
Ham hock
Sirloin medium
Salad
Fries
Bual 1993 confirmed. I am going to open it now to give it a bit of air.
flash_uk
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by flash_uk » 18:04 Mon 25 Sep 2023
For me please:
Ardennes pâté
Sirloin steak, rare + fried egg
skinny fries
green beans and shallots
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by winesecretary » 22:14 Mon 25 Sep 2023
Thank you for the tip. I did not. Ardennes pate, then, please.
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by CPR 1 » 07:04 Wed 27 Sep 2023
Can I join please.
If so I will bring Dow 30 year old.
For food
Mac n cheese
Sirloin black and blue, chips, and bearnaise sauce please
Thank you
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by nac » 21:17 Thu 28 Sep 2023
Food order:
Starter - Mac & Cheese
Main - Sausage & Mash (large)
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by nac » 18:19 Sun 01 Oct 2023
winesecretary wrote: ↑ 12:20 Mon 25 Sep 2023
Bual 1993 confirmed. I am going to open it now to give it a bit of air.
I'll not be opening the Reisling yet. Maybe on arrival or 30 seconds before we taste it.
forest26
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by forest26 » 08:56 Wed 04 Oct 2023
Sorry I cannot make it - need to squeeze in a visit to Montilla Moriles next week.
Happy to donate/send the Toro Albala 1993 PX to someone for the tasting.
akzy
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by akzy » 08:25 Thu 05 Oct 2023
Sorry to hear Tony. I suspect we're going to be ok for bottles so don't feel the urge to donate.
As the list has 8 (with only 6 confirmed with food orders), I've told the B&F so we may get assigned a smaller room. If someone is able to directly reach Ian or pommy to nudge them, that would be excellent.
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by idj123 » 16:49 Thu 05 Oct 2023
Apologies for my tardiness Zak but just to reconfirm that I will be attending along with a bottle of Quinoa do Mourao 30 year Tawny (plus I will have Tony’s bottle-above).
As for food order:
Truffle Mac n cheese
Steak mushroom and claret pie with fries (looks like it comes with green beans)
Thanks!
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by pommy42 » 08:28 Fri 06 Oct 2023
Hi Guys, sorry been away and off line - and monumental failed to find a bottle apart from a 30yo whisky! Is there any bottle i can adopt a bottle?
Dinner: Mac and Cheese and Sirloin with garlic butter & Fries
akzy
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by akzy » 10:47 Fri 06 Oct 2023
pommy42 wrote: ↑ 08:28 Fri 06 Oct 2023
Hi Guys, sorry been away and off line - and monumental failed to find a bottle apart from a 30yo whisky! Is there any bottle i can adopt a bottle?
Dinner: Mac and Cheese and Sirloin with garlic butter & Fries
No worries. I'm considering my bottles as donations and with Tony's bottle, I can just put you down for an adoption. How do you want your steak cooked?
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by pommy42 » 12:57 Fri 06 Oct 2023
That is amazing thank you so so much ! Rare please, not quite moo-ing but not far off!
I have a very dear friend coming from Geneva - can we squeeze one more guest and an additional bottle per chance?
akzy
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by akzy » 16:20 Fri 06 Oct 2023
pommy42 wrote: ↑ 12:57 Fri 06 Oct 2023
That is amazing thank you so so much ! Rare please, not quite moo-ing but not far off!
I have a very dear friend coming from Geneva - can we squeeze one more guest and an additional bottle per chance?
Let me confirm with the B&F.
akzy
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by akzy » 20:33 Fri 06 Oct 2023
I've put in a preliminary placemat on the first page. Quite tricky when very few wines have previous placemat precedence. Relatively easy to change things if requested.
Please can someone check? Additionally, may someone print?
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by jdaw1 » 18:11 Sat 07 Oct 2023
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which will not facilitate last-minute printing.
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by akzy » 18:24 Sat 07 Oct 2023
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 18:11 Sat 07 Oct 2023
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which will not facilitate last-minute printing.
Thanks Julian. Should be publically viewable now.
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by akzy » 18:35 Sat 07 Oct 2023
pommy42 wrote: ↑ 12:57 Fri 06 Oct 2023
I have a very dear friend coming from Geneva - can we squeeze one more guest and an additional bottle per chance?
This is fine. Please can you provide their initials and I'll add to the mats. Given Tony's generous donation, I'll place them down for adoption of that.
Given sherry, tokaji and perhaps 30YO tawny (don't shoot me), I have asked for some ice buckets.
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by pommy42 » 10:57 Mon 09 Oct 2023
That is amazing thank you so much.
Chris West (CW) - there should be a bottle of 1993 coming too - Ironstone Pressing (aussie red - Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre 15%)
CW food -
Ardennes pâté
Sirloin steak, medium rare
skinny fries
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by akzy » 11:51 Mon 09 Oct 2023
pommy42 wrote: ↑ 11:24 Mon 09 Oct 2023
That is amazing thank you so much.
Chris West (CW) - there should be a bottle of 1993 coming too - Ironstone Pressing (aussie red - Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre 15%)
Thank you - will get them added and update the placemats.
akzy wrote: ↑ 20:33 Fri 06 Oct 2023
Additionally, may someone print?
This has been arranged so no need to worry.
I will aim to be there for 5pm.
nac
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by nac » 14:19 Mon 09 Oct 2023
Just doing some cellar management and found three bottles of "Rioja Bordon Reserva 1993 - Bodegas Franco" which I'd forgotten about. Will bring one with me.
This was purchased from Laithwaites two or three years, and I think was producer library stock, so hopefully should be in good condition.
I'm aiming to be there 1730ish.
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by flash_uk » 14:35 Mon 09 Oct 2023
I should have mentioned - I have a surprise extra bottle coming too.
Still time to turn the placemats into 6 glasses per page??
akzy
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by akzy » 14:50 Mon 09 Oct 2023
nac wrote: ↑ 14:19 Mon 09 Oct 2023
Just doing some cellar management and found three bottles of "Rioja Bordon Reserva 1993 - Bodegas Franco" which I'd forgotten about. Will bring one with me.
flash_uk wrote: ↑ 14:35 Mon 09 Oct 2023
I should have mentioned - I have a surprise extra bottle coming too.
Still time to turn the placemats into 6 glasses per page??
I'll see what I can do.
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by Alex Bridgeman » 07:19 Tue 10 Oct 2023
Enjoy tonight everyone. Sorry not to be there with you all.
Post lots of pictures in the review thread for those of us who can’t be there!
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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by pommy42 » 11:31 Tue 10 Oct 2023
Unfortunately the - Ironstone Pressing (aussie red - Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre 15%) is stuck with a courier so will be MIA tonight! =(