NOW WED 17TH JUNE - Bring a bottle wrapped in foil (previously Tuesday 16th June)
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Christopher
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NOW WED 17TH JUNE - Bring a bottle wrapped in foil (previously Tuesday 16th June)
It’s been ages since I have done a blind tasting, we used to do more of these bring a bottle wrapped in foil tastings. In the early days of TPF I think they were the most common type of tastings. We have become better at doing excellent organised verticals and horizontals. Once in a while a decent blind tasting is a lot of fun.
I think we will go for a Vintage Port from a classic vintage between 1960 and 1985 so it’s a bit less open to totally left field bottles
This has now been booked for Wednesday 17th June. I have the Red Room reserved so can do up to 14. We'll aim for 18.00 arrival for starting at 18.30.
As I know I will get asked I don't mind if you bring your wine in a decanter but please bring original bottle wrapped in foil or the like for the great reveal!
Everyone needs to confirm they can make this date please
1: Christopher (Confirmed)
2: Christopher guest CHW (Confirmed)
3: JohnDavidFrance
4: MCoulson
5: NigelM (Confirmed)
6: WineSecretary
7: Bertie3000
8: IDJ23
9: Alex B (Confirmed)
10: FlashUk
11: JDAW1
12: Hadge
13: NAC
14: Oscar Quevedo (Confirmed)
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I think we will go for a Vintage Port from a classic vintage between 1960 and 1985 so it’s a bit less open to totally left field bottles
This has now been booked for Wednesday 17th June. I have the Red Room reserved so can do up to 14. We'll aim for 18.00 arrival for starting at 18.30.
As I know I will get asked I don't mind if you bring your wine in a decanter but please bring original bottle wrapped in foil or the like for the great reveal!
Everyone needs to confirm they can make this date please
1: Christopher (Confirmed)
2: Christopher guest CHW (Confirmed)
3: JohnDavidFrance
4: MCoulson
5: NigelM (Confirmed)
6: WineSecretary
7: Bertie3000
8: IDJ23
9: Alex B (Confirmed)
10: FlashUk
11: JDAW1
12: Hadge
13: NAC
14: Oscar Quevedo (Confirmed)
Reserves
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Last edited by Christopher on 18:38 Sat 09 May 2026, edited 5 times in total.
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JohnDavidFrance
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
Interested, though Ramos Pinto tasting is also early June?
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
I'd play that game 
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
That sounds like great fun, I'm in if after 8th June
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
Sounds fun, date dependent I am game
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winesecretary
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
I’m game, again date dependent.
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Bertie3000
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
Definitely interested. Probably needs to be a week or so either side of RP tasting on Tuesday 9 June. Note one of England’s World Cup matches is on Tuesday 23 June
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
Yes, I’m up for this.
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
I love this theme. Subject to the date, I’m in.
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2026: DR Very Old White, Graham Stone Terraces 2011, Quevedo Branco 1986 b.2026
2026: DR Very Old White, Graham Stone Terraces 2011, Quevedo Branco 1986 b.2026
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
Yes please.
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
Likely yes please.
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil
why not, I'm game for some blind fun and games
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Christopher
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June
List updated , if everyone could confirm they can do this date when they have a moment that would be great
thanks
thanks
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June
I'm good for the 16th
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winesecretary
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June
I’m good for the 16th.
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Bertie3000
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June
Apologies that date doesn't work - Hope you all have a fun evening
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Christopher
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June
Sorry to miss you CPR, its been too long
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JohnDavidFrance
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June
Im going to greatly regret this, but i'll give up my space on this one seeing as im there for RP a week earlier
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June
Fool! You will greatly regret this.JohnDavidFrance wrote: ↑20:23 Sat 09 May 2026Im going to greatly regret this, but i'll give up my space on this one seeing as im there for RP a week earlier
Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June
Yes, 16 June should work for me.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June
Can I grab the last place on the list of attendees for an industry guest please?
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2026: DR Very Old White, Graham Stone Terraces 2011, Quevedo Branco 1986 b.2026
2026: DR Very Old White, Graham Stone Terraces 2011, Quevedo Branco 1986 b.2026
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Re: NOW WED 17TH JUNE - Bring a bottle wrapped in foil (previously Tuesday 16th June)
Apologies to everyone, but the date of this tasting has changed slightly - it's now to be held on Wednesday 17th June in the Red Room at the Boot & Flogger.
Please can you confirm that you can make the new date.
Christopher and I have been exchanging messages behind the scenes with Oscar, who has to be in London for a meeting on Thursday 18th. By moving the date back by a day, we have been able to include Oscar at this TPF event. Thanks in advance for enabling us to include Oscar.
Please can you confirm that you can make the new date.
Christopher and I have been exchanging messages behind the scenes with Oscar, who has to be in London for a meeting on Thursday 18th. By moving the date back by a day, we have been able to include Oscar at this TPF event. Thanks in advance for enabling us to include Oscar.
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2026: DR Very Old White, Graham Stone Terraces 2011, Quevedo Branco 1986 b.2026
2026: DR Very Old White, Graham Stone Terraces 2011, Quevedo Branco 1986 b.2026