Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tastings

Post by **flash_uk** » 00:10 Mon 09 Mar 2015

This post to hold arrangements as and when agreed.

When: Tuesday 5 May 2015, 6.30pm

Theme: The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tastings. In other words a Fonseca vertical: ’48, ’55, ’60, ’63, ’66, ’70, ’75, ’77, ’83, ’85, ’92, ’94, Bicentenary Crusted, and Waterloo.

Where:
• The Red Room, The Boot & Flogger, 10-20 Redcross Way, London SE1 1TA, tel +44 20 7407 1184 (streetmap.co.uk, bing, maps.google.co.uk)

People:

MPM (92, Bicentenary Crusted, Waterloo)
AHB (48)
DJ
JDAW (85 Mag)
PW (77)
IDJ (55, 60, 66)
JWEW
CPR (83, 94)
DRL (85)
TC (63,75)
RLC (70, 80)
BMHR
Available
Available

Bottles:

1948 - AHB
1955 - IDJ
1960 - IDJ
1963 - TC
1966 - IDJ
1970 - RLC
1975 - TC
1977 - PW
1980 - RLC
1983 - CPR
1985 Single - DRL
1985 Magnum - JDAW
1992 - MPM
1994 - CPR
Waterloo - MPM
Bicentenary Crusted - MPM

The food order for the event is now in draft.

Current draft of the placemats.

Links:

Review of the evening as a whole;
1948 Fonseca (AHB);
1955 Fonseca (IDJ);
1958 Fonseca Guimaraens = † (THRA);
1960 Fonseca (IDJ);
1963 Fonseca (TC);
1966 Fonseca (IDJ);
1970 Fonseca (RLC);
1975 Fonseca (TC);
1977 Fonseca (PW);
1980 Fonseca (RLC);
1983 Fonseca (CPR);
1985 Fonseca single (DRL);
1985 Fonseca magnum (JDAW);
1992 Fonseca (MPM);
1994 Fonseca (CPR);
Fonseca Waterloo (MPM);
Fonseca Bicentenary Crusted (MPM);
Food order;
Placemats (and parameters by which made);
Planning and arrangements.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 08:36 Tue 10 Mar 2015

Put me down as a tentative please. I may have to be elsewhere that evening but I'd like to attend if I can.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 09:19 Tue 10 Mar 2015

Post by **DRT** » 12:38 Tue 10 Mar 2015

Yes please.

My stocks of Fonseca are limited.

I will bring along one of the two remaining bottles of F92 that belong to the team and will supply an F85 from me. I also have a small batch of F70 which has proved to be of mixed quality in that some have been corked and some have been fabulous. I will put one of those on the table but if someone else can supply an F70 of more consistent provinence we should have both.

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:48 Tue 10 Mar 2015

Magnum of F85 from JDAW.

Post by **PhilW** » 13:48 Tue 10 Mar 2015

I'm in.
I have F70[unknown], F77[good], F83[good], F85[unknown]
I propose to bring the F77.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 21:33 Wed 11 Mar 2015

Yes, I'm in and can offer 66, 60 or another 55!

JWEW · Post by **JWEW** » 22:20 Wed 11 Mar 2015

I would like to attend if there's space.

I would need to adopt a bottle as have no suitable Fonseca.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 22:24 Wed 11 Mar 2015

Sounds good I am in
Of what I have to hand F83 is the only one not spoken for.

Post by **flash_uk** » 23:10 Wed 11 Mar 2015

Top post updated again with the latest recruits.

Does anyone know of any trade guests that might be inclined to join us and could be invited?

Post by **flash_uk** » 09:51 Thu 12 Mar 2015

Julian - please feel free to make amendments to the top post. Indeed feel free to do this any time on the threads where I have started them!

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 19:52 Thu 19 Mar 2015

Unfortunately I have to be in DC at the time, but I am already organising a Fonseca Vertical in Germany. 1948 - 2000. Let me know if you are willing to change the subject and fly over to Leverkusen.

Axel

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 20:39 Fri 20 Mar 2015

Let us know if you are willing to postpone your visit to DC and attend THE BEST of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tastings!

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 12:47 Sat 21 Mar 2015

I would like to come please if there is still space (or go on a reserve list if not!).

I would have to adopt though as the only Fonseca I have suitable for this august list is 1985, and this is already spoken for, unless another bottle is required. It is of course difficult to imagine a surfeit of Fonseca '85.

Post by **flash_uk** » 10:12 Sun 22 Mar 2015

DaveRL wrote:I would like to come please if there is still space (or go on a reserve list if not!).

I would have to adopt though as the only Fonseca I have suitable for this august list is 1985, and this is already spoken for, unless another bottle is required. It is of course difficult to imagine a surfeit of Fonseca '85.

Welcome aboard, top post updated!

Post by **flash_uk** » 10:21 Sun 22 Mar 2015

Top post updated with potential bottles. I propose we have a look around the middle of April and see where we are with attendees and then we can decide who brings what and who adopts what. Years currently not on offer are 63 and 80.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 22:41 Wed 25 Mar 2015

Hi guys
Let me know if a reserve space comes up on this.
Can provide F63

Post by **flash_uk** » 23:39 Wed 25 Mar 2015

forest26 wrote:Hi guys
Let me know if a reserve space comes up on this.
Can provide F63

Still space available, top post updated

Post by **flash_uk** » 19:47 Sat 28 Mar 2015

I'll also bring along some of the Fonseca Bicentenary Crusted edition.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 19:49 Sat 28 Mar 2015

I thought it was only being launched on the same night?

Post by **flash_uk** » 20:06 Sat 28 Mar 2015

Seems to be available with Nicholls & Perks

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 20:09 Sat 28 Mar 2015

I'd be surprised if Nickolls & Perks actually have it in stock yet. I could very well be wrong.

Post by **jdaw1** » 15:03 Tue 31 Mar 2015

Re Bicentenary and Waterloo, matters are in hand. We are likely to be OK.

Post by **flash_uk** » 08:38 Sun 19 Apr 2015

djewesbury wrote:I'd be surprised if Nickolls & Perks actually have it in stock yet. I could very well be wrong.

At first I received a message to say they had stocked out, then they confirmed more were on the way and they could indeed fulfil the order. A case of each arrived on Friday. Each, being the Bicentenary and the Waterloo.

Deleted_User_1 · Post by **Deleted_User_1** » 19:18 Sun 19 Apr 2015

I would like to attend if there is space...I have or had some Fonseca '70...need to check but happy to adopt if necessary.

Post by **flash_uk** » 20:32 Sun 19 Apr 2015

Cookie wrote:I would like to attend if there is space...I have or had some Fonseca '70...need to check but happy to adopt if necessary.

Welcome aboard, top post updated.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 15:43 Tue 21 Apr 2015

Just acquired some F75
I can add a bottle to the vertical.

Post by **flash_uk** » 15:57 Tue 21 Apr 2015

forest26 wrote:Just acquired some F75
I can add a bottle to the vertical.

Excellent, many thanks! So looks like we have all the fully declared years from 55 to 92 available, except 80.

Post by **flash_uk** » 18:56 Tue 21 Apr 2015

Any ideas who we could invite from the industry? Always likely they will have things lined up before the BFT of course. Perhaps Dirk? I don't have his contact details - could someone else ask the question?

Post by **PhilW** » 19:01 Tue 21 Apr 2015

I will follow up again just in case, but expect my possible guest is unavailable.

Post by **flash_uk** » 22:20 Wed 22 Apr 2015

The venue is now booked - the B&F. The time has come to supply your choices for dinner. The menu can be found here. Please post your order in this thread.

Post by **DRT** » 22:37 Wed 22 Apr 2015

Starter: Grilled queen scallops with herb and garlic butter and wilted greens
Main: Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g (medium rare) with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato

Deleted_User_1 · Post by **Deleted_User_1** » 07:31 Thu 23 Apr 2015

Starter: Potted Shrimp
Main: Chargrilled Steak (Rare) with Chips and Grilled Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Deleted_User_1 · Post by **Deleted_User_1** » 07:33 Thu 23 Apr 2015

PhilW wrote:I will follow up again just in case, but expect my possible guest is unavailable.

Is the BoN available?

Post by **jdaw1** » 09:03 Thu 23 Apr 2015

Please:
• Chicken liver pté with toast ;
• Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g (blue = very very rare: remove from fridge early, slightly warm with a Polaroid of a match) with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato;
• Buttered carrots.

Thank you.

When you choose who is bringing what, I’ll draft placemats.

JWEW · Post by **JWEW** » 09:49 Thu 23 Apr 2015

My food order:-

starter: Chicken liver pâté with toast

main: Gammon, egg and chips with black pudding

Thank you

Post by **flash_uk** » 11:31 Thu 23 Apr 2015

The food order for the event is now in draft.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:25 Thu 23 Apr 2015

Starter: Potted Shrimps and Toast

Main: Gammon, hand cut chips and black pudding (no egg) with (if it is available-can't see it on the menu),the peas and beans in mint lemon and butter (If not available-the creamed spinach)

Dessert:TBD (but almost certainly the wonderful treacle tart and custard!)

Ian

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:34 Thu 23 Apr 2015

jdaw1 wrote:When you choose who is bringing what, I’ll draft placemats.

Ignored. Draft placemats added to the first post.

Post by **flash_uk** » 14:08 Thu 23 Apr 2015

jdaw1 wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:When you choose who is bringing what, I’ll draft placemats.
Ignored. Draft placemats added to the first post.

Great stuff - thank you. I think Derek is also bringing an additional 70, but let's leave the placemat update until nearer the time once all the bottles are sorted.

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 14:36 Thu 23 Apr 2015

Plate of Smoked Salmon

Chargrilled sirloin steak (as rare as possible) with hand cut chips and grilled tomato

Thanks

Post by **flash_uk** » 19:52 Thu 23 Apr 2015

from the B&F by email wrote:...we can certainly do the peas and beans for you.

Post by **flash_uk** » 20:30 Thu 23 Apr 2015

The Bicentenary Crusted and Waterloo Edition Finest Reserve bottles were delivered to me the other day.

Post by **flash_uk** » 20:33 Thu 23 Apr 2015

And the back label...

Post by **flash_uk** » 20:36 Thu 23 Apr 2015

Capsule side and top.

Post by **flash_uk** » 20:40 Thu 23 Apr 2015

The Bicentenary Crusted front and back label.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 21:05 Thu 23 Apr 2015

Looking forward to this we seem to have managed a great line up.

food wise - Smoked Salmon, followed by chargrilled sirloin steak black and blue with chips and creamed spinach

Thanks

Charles

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 22:07 Thu 23 Apr 2015

My food order is the same as Charles's.

Post by **PhilW** » 06:08 Fri 24 Apr 2015

Starter: Potted shrimps
Main: Chargrilled sirloin steak (black and blue) with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato, with creamed spinach.
Dessert: Treacle tart and custard

Post by **flash_uk** » 08:26 Sat 25 Apr 2015

The food order for the event has been updated.