2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Checked luggage booked on the flight back, and packaging packed, for the 6 bottles of Vesuvio that are coming home with me on Wednesday. Don't forget them Ian!
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Have you finished that pallet-load of booze already?djewesbury wrote:Checked luggage booked on the flight back, and packaging packed, for the 6 bottles of Vesuvio that are coming home with me on Wednesday. Don't forget them Ian!
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It was a warm weekend.. I got thirsty..flash_uk wrote:Have you finished that pallet-load of booze already?djewesbury wrote:Checked luggage booked on the flight back, and packaging packed, for the 6 bottles of Vesuvio that are coming home with me on Wednesday. Don't forget them Ian!
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Had a nice warm up for tomorrow night, consisting of Churchill's Dry White, Burmester 1998 Colheita, Graham's 1982 Colheita, and Smith Woodhouse 2001 LBV. The first three nicely complemented a selection of three aged manchegos while the last went perfectly with chorizo al vino.
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Pray tell, where?Glenn E. wrote:Had a nice warm up for tomorrow night, consisting of Churchill's Dry White, Burmester 1998 Colheita, Graham's 1982 Colheita, and Smith Woodhouse 2001 LBV. The first three nicely complemented a selection of three aged manchegos while the last went perfectly with chorizo al vino.
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T85 decanted at 7.15 this evening and for once I managed to retain the cork in one piece and yes, Daniel, lest you worry I am still lugging your mixed case of Vesuvio up into town tomorrow Now I just need to work out exactly where this new venue is...
Looking forward to a relaxed informal affair.
Ian
Looking forward to a relaxed informal affair.
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Wonderful, thank you!idj123 wrote:Daniel, lest you worry I am still lugging your mixed case of Vesuvio up into town tomorrow
Near Bank. Sort of in the middle of the City, a bit more inconvenient than the Bunghole for anyone going to Waterloo, though I have been checking the Waterloo & City line train times...!idj123 wrote: Now I just need to work out exactly where this new venue is...
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Pork pie. Forgot to make a placemat for it though. We may have to eat this discreetly.
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Superb job Daniel!
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That looks great, Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
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Graham 85 decanted tonight at 2030. Top of bottle a little crusty:
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Cork out in one piece (for a change )
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Thank you, Ian. I'm really looking forward to this one!flash_uk wrote:The Fonseca 85 was decanted at 1930 on Sunday evening. The cork had some dusty growth on the top and came out wet through and almost whole - just a little break at the bottom. Juice was smelling very fine and a quick sample suggested all was OK.
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(That's Mike )AW77 wrote:Thank you, Ian. I'm really looking forward to this one!flash_uk wrote:The Fonseca 85 was decanted at 1930 on Sunday evening. The cork had some dusty growth on the top and came out wet through and almost whole - just a little break at the bottom. Juice was smelling very fine and a quick sample suggested all was OK.
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And finally, the Graham 66 decanted this morning at 0715. Cork out in a few pieces, juice smelling wonderful!
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
The 'Drain' seems to now remain open longer than when I last worked in the City (when there was always a rush for the 10.50pm)-it now runs after midnight! And yes, I see the venue is on Basinghall Strret which I know quite well and only 5 mins from Bank and so better for me than TBH!djewesbury wrote: though I have been checking the Waterloo & City line train times...!
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Stop goading Julian?
And then the purpose of this forum would be…?
And then the purpose of this forum would be…?
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when do we start?
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough"
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Not sure what time Phil's arriving with the paperwork, but André and I will be there around 6.
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Omw. Also aiming to arrive at six.djewesbury wrote:Not sure what time Phil's arriving with the paperwork, but André and I will be there around 6.
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OK, will try to be there as well.
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Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
Now I hope all you folks arriving early are not going to eat all of Daniel's pork pie
Re: 2014 pre-Harvest Tour tasting, London, 9/23
The Port House at 417 Strand. It seemed slightly pricey, but the food was very good and their Port selection was decent. I have pictures of the menus.djewesbury wrote:Pray tell, where?Glenn E. wrote:Had a nice warm up for tomorrow night, consisting of Churchill's Dry White, Burmester 1998 Colheita, Graham's 1982 Colheita, and Smith Woodhouse 2001 LBV. The first three nicely complemented a selection of three aged manchegos while the last went perfectly with chorizo al vino.
Getting in a brief rest after visiting Firepower and Greenwich Observatory today. Will be on my way shortly!
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Must add this to my list of places to try. Sounds very good and tripadvisor had very good write-ups.Glenn E. wrote:The Port House at 417 Strand.
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Have fun tonight gents, wish we could be with you.
It's stopped raining now and is a really pleasant afternoon.
It's stopped raining now and is a really pleasant afternoon.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.