
One quiz at a time
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Oh, too many variables, too hard. Can we guess each variable one at a time? Otherwise this will be the
quiz that never ends. Unless someone has inside information.

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Re: One quiz at a time
If parts are correct, you’ll be told.
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'Grape' is singular?
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We are port drinkers. We like tradition. So I was adopting a traditional question, with minimal variation.djewesbury wrote:'Grape' is singular?
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Nebbiolo, Italy, 2004.
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✠— ✠— ✠— (And you would have scored the same if the reply had been in the correct order.)djewesbury wrote:Nebbiolo, Italy, 2004.
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Touché! That's me told!jdaw1 wrote:✠— ✠— ✠— (And you would have scored the same if the reply had been in the correct order.)djewesbury wrote:Nebbiolo, Italy, 2004.
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Reisling, 2009, Germany
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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I think I know why we are not getting responses.jdaw1 wrote:in the light of the pending International Crisis
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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✠— ✠— ✠—DRT wrote:Reisling, 2009, Germany
I did better last time this question was asked.
Re: One quiz at a time
In case you missed it.Glenn E. wrote:Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003, France
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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I missed it.Glenn E. wrote:Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003, France
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Feel better?
Re: One quiz at a time
No. I'm certain I have worked out the answer but can't guess yet.jdaw1 wrote:Feel better?
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Re: One quiz at a time
Was that a self-fulfilling prophecy?djewesbury wrote:this will be thequiz that never ends.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Sorry. Television.
Gruner Veltliner 2003 Austria
Gruner Veltliner 2003 Austria
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Re: One quiz at a time
Tempranillo, Spain, 2005
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Re: One quiz at a time
jdaw1 wrote:✠—?Glenn E. wrote:2003
djewesbury wrote:2003
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Re: One quiz at a time
✠— ✠— ✠—djewesbury wrote:Gruner Veltliner 2003 Austria
The attentive might already have an opinion about 2003:
jdaw1 wrote:I missed it.Glenn E. wrote:Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003, France
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Re: One quiz at a time
DRT just faster than me.
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DRT wrote:Tempranillo, Spain, 2005
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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✠“ ✠“ ✠— (though I would have preferred a different ordering).DRT wrote:Tempranillo, Spain, 2005
Progress!
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Re: One quiz at a time
Tinta Roriz, 2009, Spain
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!
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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That matter has now been settled.jdaw1 wrote:which, incidentally, will not see the sun rise ever again.
Re: One quiz at a time
Better ordering, but ✠— ✠— ✠—, despite the answer to the previous guess having given very useful clues.AHB wrote:Tinta Roriz, 2005, Portugal
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This question is an excellent example of multiple people not paying attention.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Tempranillo, 2010, Spain.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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I protest! Aren't Tinta Roriz and Tempranillo the same grape!jdaw1 wrote:Better ordering, but ✠— ✠— ✠—, despite the answer to the previous guess having given very useful clues.AHB wrote:Tinta Roriz, 2005, Portugal
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!
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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✠“ ✠— ✠“DRT wrote:Tempranillo, 2010, Spain.
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Reprimand accepted. Sorry.AHB wrote:I protest! Aren't Tinta Roriz and Tempranillo the same grape!
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A langauge teacher would have given him detention rather than apologising.jdaw1 wrote:Reprimand accepted. Sorry.AHB wrote:I protest! Aren't Tinta Roriz and Tempranillo the same grape!
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Re: One quiz at a time
Waiting to guess again...
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Does nobody else guess round here?
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2011
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I will allow the established facts to be assumed, without being reprinted. Sainsbury’s website says 2007, but my Sainsbury’s local was selling the ’11.djewesbury wrote:2011
Daniel’s question.
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So now I have to quiz you all again. Oh joy.
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Was it any good?jdaw1 wrote:Sainsbury’s website says 2007, but my Sainsbury’s local was selling the ’11.
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How observant are you all?
What medication have I used most recently?
What medication have I used most recently?
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Other than the standard problem with bottle size, it was fine, and half price when I bought it (so I paid ≈ £7).DRT wrote:Was it any good?jdaw1 wrote:Sainsbury’s website says 2007, but my Sainsbury’s local was selling the ’11.
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Pharmacological rather than brand name please.
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CH₃CH₂OHdjewesbury wrote:Pharmacological rather than brand name please.
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no.jdaw1 wrote:CH₃CH₂OHdjewesbury wrote:Pharmacological rather than brand name please.
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Please tell us when we guess a drug that is in the same class as what you have used.
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*shakes head*DRT wrote:Ephedrine.
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same class in what way.. Do you mean, anti-inflammatories or whatever..? Hmm.. I'll see.DRT wrote:Please tell us when we guess a drug that is in the same class as what you have used.
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Aspirin.
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Yes, that is what I meant.djewesbury wrote:same class in what way.. Do you mean, anti-inflammatories or whatever..? Hmm.. I'll see.DRT wrote:Please tell us when we guess a drug that is in the same class as what you have used.
Paracetamol.
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Re: One quiz at a time
Flucloxacillin