Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June

[hadge]

Thanks Michael. Opening post updated.
Once Tony and Harry have confirmed bottles, we should be nearly there.

I will be bringing the 1927.

thanks

[Bertie3000]

Thanks Harry. A great addition. This is looking like a fairly comprehensive RP tasting now.

[JohnDavidFrance]

So far on my travels i have only seen 1991 (€199) and 1995 (€95) if anyone thinks they are worth getting?

[Bertie3000]

So far on my travels i have only seen 1991 (€199) and 1995 (€95) if anyone thinks they are worth getting?

Hi. I am already planning to bring a 1991 (will need someone else to decant) and I think we agreed Tuesday that someone would provide a 1985 (please confirm). That takes us to 17 bottles and I believe there is one other old bottle to be added. If we could find another one I think it would be a well priced 1963 or 1975.

So, that is a long way of saying we have the 1991 and, whilst the 1995 could be a great addition (and is a port I really like), it is possible it misses the cut.

[hadge]

I will bring the 1924 as well as the 1927

[Bertie3000]

Thanks Harry. List updated. Another great addition. We are now have 18 confirmed bottles ranging from 29 to 102 years old.

[flash_uk]

Thanks Harry. List updated. Another great addition. We are now have 18 confirmed bottles ranging from 29 to 102 years old.

Feels like an appropriate post against which to recollect my now imfamous post

Yes please. Believe I have 80.

I suspect we have very little between us pre 1977…

[winesecretary]

Rarely in human history has a chap been so wrong as was flash_uk in that post...

I have high hopes for this tasting. I am very grateful that, due to the multiple kindnesses of others, I will be able to attend it.

[PhilW]

I am very grateful that, due to the multiple kindnesses of others, I will be able to attend it.

Hear, hear.

[Bertie3000]

Martin, Harry and Alex have very kindly donated a Ramos Pinto 1926 to the tasting. Thank you gents. That is very generous.

I doubt there have been many Ramos Pinto tastings this complete.

Now just waiting for someone to re post Mike’s early post!

[jdaw1]

We are very early, but nonetheless, eventually please could somebody check the draft of the placemats.

[flash_uk]

We are very early, but nonetheless, eventually please could somebody check the draft of the placemats.

had a look - currently missing the '85 and '97, which takes us to 20 bottles.

[nac]

We are very early, but nonetheless, eventually please could somebody check the draft of the placemats.

had a look - currently missing the '85 and '97, which takes us to 20 bottles.

...and think Tony is still to declare?

[Bertie3000]

There are 19 bottles bolded on post 1.

Tony is still to declare. This would take us to 20.

The differences between post 1 and the placements are that the placemats are missing 85 and 97 but also include 91, which is not bolded as I feel it is a bottle too many once Tony declares (plus is not supposed to be great!).

[jdaw1]

The differences between post 1 and the placements are that the placemats are missing 85 and 97 but also include 91, which is not bolded as I feel it is a bottle too many once Tony declares (plus is not supposed to be great!).

Believed fixed.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Richard Mayson asked me yesterday to add his name to the reserves list, so I’ve done so.

[forest26]

One for the organiser....

Ramos Pinto purchased Bom Retiro in 1919; however, I have a bottle of 1887 Bom Retiro (Garrafeira) which I would like to contribute to the event. It comes from the family stocks of the former owners — is this OK?

[forest26]

If not - I will have to try to reclaim one of the adoption bottles that I passed to others for this tasting - so in effect this is a bonus bottle...

[winesecretary]

1887!

This tasting is becoming ever more mad/fabulous/hilarious.

[Bertie3000]

That is a brilliant addition. Thank you. I think we are now set for a great tasting.

[Mike J. W.]

I know the placemats will change due to the addition of the 1887, but shouldn't the '94 and '97 be flipped for consistency's sake?

EDIT: Or is the '94 an Ervamoira and thus separated from the regular VP's?

[jdaw1]

The draft of the placemats has been updated. But with twenty glasses table space will be tight. Can anybody print to trimmed /A2?

[mcoulson]

The draft of the placemats has been updated. But with twenty glasses table space will be tight. Can anybody print to trimmed /A2?

I can't print A2 but I can trim A3 and don't mind the munching around.....

[Bertie3000]

Time for food orders everyone. Lastest menu below.

[Bertie3000]

The draft of the placemats has been updated. But with twenty glasses table space will be tight. Can anybody print to trimmed /A2?

I can't print A2 but I can trim A3 and don't mind the munching around.....

Thank you Martin and Julian

[Alex Bridgeman]

Anyone want to share a medium rare special steak?

[PhilW]

Anyone want to share a medium rare special steak?

I'd be up for that, Tomahawk for preference.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Anyone want to share a medium rare special steak?

I'd be up for that, Tomahawk for preference.

Done!

Food order from me:
- No starter
- Tomahawk steak, medium-rare to share with Phil plus skinny fries and creamed sweetcorn
- no dessert.

[JohnDavidFrance]

For me:

Smoked salmon
Bangers and mash with side of carrots
Chocolate brownie

Thank you!

[jdaw1]

Pls:
• Soup of the day (if not spicy);
• Chateaubriand, rare (with MPM) + skinny fries;
• Welsh rarebit.

[flash_uk]

Anyone up for sharing chateaubriand, rare?

[jdaw1]

Anyone up for sharing chateaubriand, rare?

Yes. My order amended.

[winesecretary]

Goat’s cheese salad
Roast lamb
Welsh rarebit

Much appreciated

[flash_uk]

Anyone up for sharing chateaubriand, rare?

Yes. My order amended.

And the rest of my order thanks:

Severn and Wye Smoked Salmon
Fries
Chimichurri broccoli

[PhilW]

Anyone want to share a medium rare special steak?

I'd be up for that, Tomahawk for preference.

Done!

Excellent.

Food order from me therefore, please:
- Scotch egg
- Tomahawk steak (medium-rare to share with Alex) with skinny fries, broccoli and peppercorn sauce
- no dessert.