Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Organise events to meet up and drink Port.
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Alex Bridgeman
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Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Zak and I have been chatting in the background to make sure we don’t clash dates in October.

On Monday 19th, I’m going to organise another tasting which is an excuse to open some of my older bottles in the company of their peers. I’ll probably use the private room in Noble Rot in Shepherd’s Market in Mayfair again, and again order a suckling pig (with vegetarian options available from the menu or ordered in advance off menu as required).

Cost last year was approx. £250 per head, which included the cost to hire in Riedel Port glasses we needed.

The room is small so places are limited to 8, with one being held for an industry guest.

As last year, places will be allocated to those offering the oldest bottles. Shipper will be decided shortly once I’ve had chance to look through my cellar list properly.

Attending
  1. Alex
  2. Industry Guest
Reserves / interest expressed
  • Wolfgang
  • Martin
  • Charles
  • Michael
  • Nigel
  • Ian
  • Mike
  • Christopher
  • Julian
  • Phil
  • Tony
  • Neil
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
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WS1
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Would be interested in that. One you may find interesting is old Rioja e.g. 1920 or 1928 Paternina.

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mcoulson
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Ok now this one I can do date wise so if there is space I'd like to join in ....
CPR 1
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Very interested subject to having a suitable bottle
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Very interested too.
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Would love to, but not sure I can compete at the Highest 'Old Bottle' level. Stick me down if you fall short
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Not sure, that I will have a bottle old enough but yes, I’m interested.
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flash_uk
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Yes please Alex
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Yes please
Shipper dependent
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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I will not have eligible bottles, but please allow me a brief hope that it is not impossible.

Ok, that’s done. That little hope has now been extinguished.
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hadge
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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I think that i'm going to be watching this one from the side, have a big dinner the next night plus half term.
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Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

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Odd, I thought I'd replied already.
Obviously interested; as Christopher says, likely shipper-dependent.
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I enjoyed last years - it would be great to join you. Please can you add me.
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Yes please
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