Organise events to meet up and drink Port.
nac
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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by nac » 08:18 Fri 26 Sep 2025
Virtual Get Together, hopefully via Phil's Zoom?
Theme: Port from Smaller Producers
Interested:
NeilC
MartinC
JustinK
Miguel
PhilW?
MikeM
MikeJW
ZakR
GlennE
RichN
AlexB?
GeorgeG
PopulusTremula
Who fancies it?
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nac on 10:08 Wed 28 Jan 2026, edited 2 times in total.
mcoulson
Warre’s Otima 20 year old Tawny
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by mcoulson » 08:56 Fri 26 Sep 2025
I'm up for this ...
MigSU
Graham’s Malvedos 1996
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by MigSU » 10:01 Fri 26 Sep 2025
I'm in.
How about "something not from big conglomerates"? (We can discuss who these are, but I'd include Sogrape, Symington, Sogevinus, and Fladgate). Or is it too general?
Justin K
Warre’s Traditional LBV
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by Justin K » 11:31 Fri 26 Sep 2025
Yes please.
nac
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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by nac » 11:54 Fri 26 Sep 2025
MigSU wrote: ↑ 10:01 Fri 26 Sep 2025
I'm in.
How about "something not from big conglomerates"? (We can discuss who these are, but I'd include Sogrape, Symington, Sogevinus, and Fladgate). Or is it too general?
Good idea. Let's say "Smaller Producers".
PhilW
Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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by PhilW » 12:01 Fri 26 Sep 2025
nac wrote: ↑ 08:18 Fri 26 Sep 2025
Virtual Get Together, hopefully via Phil's Zoom?
No problem (I hope!)
flash_uk
Cálem Quinta da Foz 1970
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by flash_uk » 14:36 Fri 26 Sep 2025
Yes please
Mike J. W.
Warre’s Traditional LBV
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by Mike J. W. » 15:05 Fri 26 Sep 2025
I'm in. Thanks.
akzy
Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
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by akzy » 17:23 Fri 26 Sep 2025
Yes please
Glenn E.
Graham’s 1977
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by Glenn E. » 18:32 Fri 26 Sep 2025
I'm in! Hopefully. Always a bit unpredictable since it's the middle of the work day, but other than this last one it usually works out.
Glenn Elliott
rich_n
Graham’s Malvedos 1996
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by rich_n » 23:46 Fri 26 Sep 2025
Port in January? Sounds ideal, please count me in.
Alex Bridgeman
Croft 1945
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by Alex Bridgeman » 08:41 Sun 28 Sep 2025
Sign me up. Yes please.
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2026: Quinta das Carvalhas 80YO Tawny
winesecretary
Dow 1980
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by winesecretary » 18:59 Sun 28 Sep 2025
Yes please. Will have a look round the cellar over Christmas to find something suitable.
Mike J. W.
Warre’s Traditional LBV
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by Mike J. W. » 19:45 Fri 09 Jan 2026
I assume this is still on? What time will it start? I want to get this on my calendar.
When you say Port from a smaller producer, this can be any type of Port or is the preference for a VP?
Alex Bridgeman
Croft 1945
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by Alex Bridgeman » 19:49 Fri 09 Jan 2026
I fear I won't be able to make this event. Apparently Elizabeth has something else planned...
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2026: Quinta das Carvalhas 80YO Tawny
nac
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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by nac » 07:27 Tue 27 Jan 2026
Still on.
Will send out the Zoom invite later today.
I now have access to a premium Zoom subscription so will be coming direct from me rather than PhilW.
PopulusTremula
Warre’s Traditional LBV
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by PopulusTremula » 07:57 Wed 28 Jan 2026
I'm still on but can only join around 20:30 UK time. Might be slightly late depending on what time you intend to start.
nac
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by nac » 09:57 Wed 28 Jan 2026
Link will be sent shortly via Private Message inside the Forum to all those who expressed an interest.
I suggest kick-off at 1930, but the Zoom Room will be available from 1900 until 0100.
nac
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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by nac » 10:16 Wed 28 Jan 2026
Zoom link has been sent.
If anybody else wants it, just ask.
hadge
Graham’s The Tawny
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by hadge » 10:37 Wed 28 Jan 2026
send to me, I'm not sure if i will be able to join but you never know.
NigelM
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by NigelM » 14:57 Wed 28 Jan 2026
I will try to make it if possible, but can't be certain. Please send link.
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Glenn E.
Graham’s 1977
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by Glenn E. » 19:14 Wed 28 Jan 2026
The regular meeting(s) that I had that used to interfere with these is no more, so I should be available straight through. Since we start at 11:00 am my time I'll need lunch in the middle, but that's easy enough.
Smaller producers? Hmm... I'll have to dig around in my fridges tonight...
Glenn Elliott
hadge
Graham’s The Tawny
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by hadge » 19:57 Wed 28 Jan 2026
NigelM wrote: ↑ 14:57 Wed 28 Jan 2026
I will try to make it if possible, but can't be certain. Please send link
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you might want to remove your email from the site.
NigelM
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by NigelM » 20:29 Wed 28 Jan 2026
I removed it thanks, it shows on yours now LOL
jdaw1
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by jdaw1 » 21:03 Wed 28 Jan 2026
NigelM wrote: ↑ 20:29 Wed 28 Jan 2026 I removed it thanks, it shows on yours now LOL
Fixed.
Separately, I might be available. Pls send link to me too.