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WS1 wrote: ↑07:35 Wed 24 May 2017 Just checking, I will bring a Mz67 to the tasting (my contribution) as well as 1bt of Ck67 for the other Wolfgang. Please confirm.

regards

WS1

Yes please....

A big thank you to Charles Symington who has donated a bottle of D67 from the family's private cellar.

The final line up (and what a line up!) is listed on the first page.

I will email/PM tomorrow(Ish) with final joining instructions - there are a few of you who have not given me your menu choices (first and mains) PLEASE DO SO NOW. B&F need to know about a week in advance as they need to get the food in.

Pls post or send me a list of who is bringing what, for the placemats.

forest26 wrote: ↑16:23 Mon 29 May 2017 A big thank you to Charles Symington who has donated a bottle of D67 from the family's private cellar.

Tony - is it a Dow Bomfin?

First post updated with contributors

Julian - Please can we have a placemat for the Vintage Ports (and Crusted) only - there will not be enough glasses. The colhietas will be on a separate table to "free pour" after the judging has been done.

Apart from the NN, D67 and a couple of Colheitas (which are supplied at no cost) the bottles are of a similar cost so if you are supplying a bottle there will be no cost for the port (just the meal). For those not bringing a bottle, you will need to make a contribution towards the costs - I will contact you by email /PM with details.

MIke - I do not know - I have not seen the bottle.

Starter-Truffle Mac & cheese
Main-Sirloin steak (medium-rare) and chips with a side order of the creamed spinach
Dessert-TBD on the night

Thanks

flash_uk wrote: ↑18:54 Mon 29 May 2017

forest26 wrote: ↑16:23 Mon 29 May 2017 A big thank you to Charles Symington who has donated a bottle of D67 from the family's private cellar.

Tony - is it a Dow Bomfin?

It was described to me as "Dow 1967". It's a family bottling made for the birth of one of the children - whether it's Bomfim, Senhora da Ribeira or a blend we may never know or may - if we're lucky - find out from the bottle or cork.

Failing that, you will be able to ask the man who made it when you have dinner with him at the Factory House on 21st June.

Placemats updated. There is still a mystery person labelled ‘Industry Guest’. Do we yet know more?

jdaw1 wrote: ↑23:00 Tue 30 May 2017 Placemats updated. There is still a mystery person labelled ‘Industry Guest’. Do we yet know more?

I was hoping a representative of the Symington family would attend. Sadly not to be.

There should only be the 14 listed at the top of the thread.

Menu - for me:

Duck liver pate
Sirloin steak medium rare
w. Peppercorn sauce

Alex has mooted the idea of an 'on after' to watch the election results come in, for which we might need:

Port - perhaps those odd non-vintage bottles of little cost one sometimes acquires at auction that were supposed to have been drunk decades ago, yet can sometimes surprise..
Cheese - I can put a modest lump of Stichelton on the table - anyone else fancy a trip to Neal's Yard - or similar?
Other nibbles - suggestions?

Hi Tony, sorry for my late reply. Can I please order the roast goat's cheese with smoked almonds, watercress and beetroot as a starter and the grilled gammon steak with gooseberry ketchup and chips as main. Thank you!

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uncle tom wrote: ↑22:23 Wed 31 May 2017 Menu - for me:

Duck liver pate
Sirloin steak medium rare
w. Peppercorn sauce

Alex has mooted the idea of an 'on after' to watch the election results come in, for which we might need:

Port - perhaps those odd non-vintage bottles of little cost one sometimes acquires at auction that were supposed to have been drunk decades ago, yet can sometimes surprise..
Cheese - I can put a modest lump of Stichelton on the table - anyone else fancy a trip to Neal's Yard - or similar?
Other nibbles - suggestions?

There's a Paxton & Whitfield in Jermyn Street that carries a great range of cheese. I'll get some St Bartholomew - a hard cheese from a creamery a few miles away from home.

Tony: I believe that the placemats are all correct. Please check carefully (Ports, People, crediting of latter with former), and let me know. Thank you.

Thank you for the placemats

Every thing is good at the moment. B&F are getting some more glasses. I'll be there midday to decant.

The only issue is that they do not do the creamed spinach any more.

I'll be there midday to decant.

Barring surprises I can probably make it down early to lend a paw - fancy lunch?

Could not deliver the Ck67 and Mz67 yesterday to The B&F due to police checking for evidence after the terrorist attack. Currently stored at work in a cuboard. Will try today again. Since I am not yet allowed to to vote here I will refrain from watching the election results.


regads

WS1

WS1 wrote: ↑10:05 Tue 06 Jun 2017Could not deliver the Ck67 and Mz67 yesterday to The B&F due to police checking for evidence after the terrorist attack.

Is there any reason to suspect that we might not be able to access the B&F on Thursday evening?

Because the result of Thursday’s election isn’t clear in advance, I will need to return to the office in time for the 10pm exit polls. So, for me please, slightly small pours.

Hi Julian
Noted re: pours - Please note that DG is Dia G not Derek. All printed otherwise.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑12:35 Tue 06 Jun 2017Because the result of Thursday’s election isn’t clear in advance, I will need to return to the office in time for the 10pm exit polls. So, for me please, slightly small pours.

Will you be working all night? Tom and I are likely to be at the other end of Regent Street from your office for most of the night if you need a break and a booster glass.

PhilW wrote: ↑11:43 Tue 06 Jun 2017

WS1 wrote: ↑10:05 Tue 06 Jun 2017Could not deliver the Ck67 and Mz67 yesterday to The B&F due to police checking for evidence after the terrorist attack.

Is there any reason to suspect that we might not be able to access the B&F on Thursday evening?

We may have to use Borough (or Southwark) tube stations and come up from the south end of Redcross Way, but the B&F is open.

forest26 wrote: ↑15:39 Tue 06 Jun 2017Hi Julian
Noted re: pours - Please note that DG is Dia G not Derek. All printed otherwise.

Does that mean that there’s an error, which should be corrected? Or that you have printed and it’s too late? Or, confusingly, both?

Because the result of Thursday’s election isn’t clear in advance, I will need to return to the office in time for the 10pm exit polls. So, for me please, slightly small pours.

Will you be working all night? Tom and I are likely to be at the other end of Regent Street from your office for most of the night if you need a break and a booster glass.

Despite a little nervousness, the bookies are still offering odds of 9/1 on a Labour minority win (and 16/1 on a Labour majority) so taking into account the risk of a 'close run thing' requiring extended office presence, I'd guess there's a 75% chance you'll be stood down by 10.30 - so why not plan for that eventuality?

The B&L is now open again and I will deliver the CK67 and Mz67 tonight. Still access is only available via Union Street I understand.

regards

WS1

uncle tom wrote: ↑12:02 Wed 07 Jun 2017

Because the result of Thursday’s election isn’t clear in advance, I will need to return to the office in time for the 10pm exit polls. So, for me please, slightly small pours.

Will you be working all night? Tom and I are likely to be at the other end of Regent Street from your office for most of the night if you need a break and a booster glass.

Despite a little nervousness, the bookies are still offering odds of 9/1 on a Labour minority win (and 16/1 on a Labour majority) so taking into account the risk of a 'close run thing' requiring extended office presence, I'd guess there's a 75% chance you'll be stood down by 10.30 - so why not plan for that eventuality?

The last projection that I saw had the Conservatives with the largest number of seats, but 16 short of a majority. They could, possibly, run a minority government but it would be unstable and fractious. A Labour / SNP coalition would still be 19 short of a majority. This could be an interesting time for the Northern Irish and Welsh parties…

The last projection that I saw had the Conservatives with the largest number of seats, but 16 short of a majority. They could, possibly, run a minority government but it would be unstable and fractious. A Labour / SNP coalition would still be 19 short of a majority. This could be an interesting time for the Northern Irish and Welsh parties…

Paddy Power will give you 8/1 on a Conservative minority but only 2/9 on Conservative majority..

My general predictions are:

Scotland - gains for Conservatives but more for Labour, possible gains for LibDems but not certain, dreadful night for SNP
Wales - good night for Conservatives, Labour targets fail, poor night for Plaid
South west - LibDem targets fail
North west - good night for Conservatives
North east - Conservative targets mostly fail, but possible surprise upset at Sedgefield (Blair's old seat)
East Anglia - very close result at Cambridge, otherwise few changes
London - bad night for Conservatives, good night for Labour, LibDems lose Richmond, Vince Cable fails to regain Twickenham
Northern Ireland - few changes
Brighton Pavilion stays green
Tim Farron's seat (Westmorland)- a recount and very close result, possible loss
Nick Clegg's seat (Sheffield) - held - possibly only English LibDem seat to remain

How about a little sweepstake tomorrow evening — how many seats will the Conservatives win? £5 to play, nearest takes the pot. Entries would need to be written down blind until all entrants had made their choice, then can be revealed.

Why not!

I won't be down for lunch as planned, but will endeavour to be on parade early enough to assist with setting up..

jdaw1 wrote: ↑12:35 Tue 06 Jun 2017Because the result of Thursday’s election isn’t clear in advance, I will need to return to the office in time for the 10pm exit polls. So, for me please, slightly small pours.

Cancel that. Not needed in office. I’ll be a full regular non-meanness usual attendee.

AHB wrote: ↑12:36 Wed 07 Jun 2017

uncle tom wrote: ↑12:02 Wed 07 Jun 2017

Because the result of Thursday’s election isn’t clear in advance, I will need to return to the office in time for the 10pm exit polls. So, for me please, slightly small pours.

Will you be working all night? Tom and I are likely to be at the other end of Regent Street from your office for most of the night if you need a break and a booster glass.

Despite a little nervousness, the bookies are still offering odds of 9/1 on a Labour minority win (and 16/1 on a Labour majority) so taking into account the risk of a 'close run thing' requiring extended office presence, I'd guess there's a 75% chance you'll be stood down by 10.30 - so why not plan for that eventuality?

The last projection that I saw had the Conservatives with the largest number of seats, but 16 short of a majority. They could, possibly, run a minority government but it would be unstable and fractious. A Labour / SNP coalition would still be 19 short of a majority. This could be an interesting time for the Northern Irish and Welsh parties…

Really?! All I can see is that Britain is following the Italians or Belgians having lots of goverment variations and elections going fwd.

regards

WS1 who most likely will become a British citizen later this year. Did not think your political situation does become so unstable when applying for it!

jdaw1 wrote: ↑11:42 Wed 07 Jun 2017

forest26 wrote: ↑15:39 Tue 06 Jun 2017Hi Julian
Noted re: pours - Please note that DG is Dia G not Derek. All printed otherwise.

Does that mean that there’s an error, which should be corrected? Or that you have printed and it’s too late? Or, confusingly, both?

I have already printed this off - so let's leave it.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑11:42 Wed 07 Jun 2017

forest26 wrote: ↑15:39 Tue 06 Jun 2017Hi Julian
Noted re: pours - Please note that DG is Dia G not Derek. All printed otherwise.

Does that mean that there’s an error, which should be corrected? Or that you have printed and it’s too late? Or, confusingly, both?

I have already printed this off - so let's leave it.

Ps love the flower power theme to the mats

WS1 wrote: ↑16:38 Wed 07 Jun 2017WS1 who most likely will become a British citizen later this year. Did not think your political situation does become so unstable when applying for it!

JDAW accepts the kind invitation to the ‘Wolfgang Becomes One Of Us — God Save The Queen’ tasting. The theme: British and German(ic) Shippers.

forest26 wrote: ↑16:49 Wed 07 Jun 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑11:42 Wed 07 Jun 2017

forest26 wrote: ↑15:39 Tue 06 Jun 2017Hi Julian
Noted re: pours - Please note that DG is Dia G not Derek. All printed otherwise.

Does that mean that there’s an error, which should be corrected? Or that you have printed and it’s too late? Or, confusingly, both?

I have already printed this off - so let's leave it.

Ps love the flower power theme to the mats

I can easily do a reprint tomorrow and get across to the B&F for 4 if that is helpful?

forest26 wrote: ↑15:39 Tue 06 Jun 2017Noted re: pours - Please note that DG is Dia G not Derek. All printed otherwise.

In future please let me know before printing and things will be fixed.

Uploaded version fixed.

You have been emailed a link to a smaller file, containing only the seven pages that have changed (1×Glasses, 3×TNs, 2×Votes, and 1×Accounts). Please print that and cope with the merge.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:08 Wed 07 Jun 2017

forest26 wrote: ↑15:39 Tue 06 Jun 2017Noted re: pours - Please note that DG is Dia G not Derek. All printed otherwise.

In future please let me know before printing and things will be fixed.

Uploaded version fixed.

You have been emailed a link to a smaller file, containing only the seven pages that have changed (1×Glasses, 3×TNs, 2×Votes, and 1×Accounts). Please print that and cope with the merge.

And take that smirk off your face!

flash_uk wrote: ↑22:49 Wed 07 Jun 2017 [quote=jdaw1 post_id=104928 time=<a href="tel:1496866100">1496866100</a> user_id=10]
[quote=forest26 post_id=104893 time=<a href="tel:1496763577">1496763577</a> user_id=9993]Noted re: pours - Please note that DG is Dia G not Derek. All printed otherwise.

In future please let me know before printing and things will be fixed.

Uploaded version fixed.

You have been emailed a link to a smaller file, containing only the seven pages that have changed (1×Glasses, 3×TNs, 2×Votes, and 1×Accounts). Please print that and cope with the merge.
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And take that smirk off your face!
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I picked this up late and do not have access to a printer. any chance of someone bringing the replacement mat/notes for Dia.?

Yes, I can do that. Please forward me the link to the smaller file.

PhilW wrote: ↑06:49 Thu 08 Jun 2017 Yes, I can do that. Please forward me the link to the smaller file.

I have the file, have printed and will bring the affected sheets.

All 67s at B&F now decanted. I'll be back around 16:00 hrs

jdaw1 wrote: ↑16:20 Wed 07 Jun 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑12:35 Tue 06 Jun 2017Because the result of Thursday’s election isn’t clear in advance, I will need to return to the office in time for the 10pm exit polls. So, for me please, slightly small pours.

Cancel that. Not needed in office. I’ll be a full regular non-meanness usual attendee.

Full pours noted

Don't forget you will need to come in from the Union Street end - the other side is still blocked off.

Returned this afternoon from 8 lovely days in Cornwall celebrating my sister's wedding, and beside myself with excitement for tonight's tasting... but unfortunately some unfriendly folk have smashed in the back doors of our house, been through every draw and cupboard, and as well as taking stuff left me with a very upset family. Suffice to say, I shan't make it this evening, but I very much hope that a great night is had by all. Obviously with all that's been going on, Rosie and I have only lost a few bits and pieces but we are all safe and okay... so in the current context, all is fine. Once again my best to all for a great tasting and I look forward to a glass another time instead.

Ps. Please enjoy the FG67 with my best wishes for Tony's birthday

Hope no cork or faulty bottles, guys. One of the best bottles I ever had: Tasted with "my" winemaking team of the O-PORT-UNIDADE-Project at Noval

Really sorry to hear of your bad fortune Simon, the last thing anyone ever needs. Hope you manage to get things sorted with a minimum of stress, horrible though it must be.

You called it Axel - WOTN was the Noval 1967

PhilW wrote: ↑21:15 Thu 08 Jun 2017 Really sorry to hear of your bad fortune Simon, the last thing anyone ever needs. Hope you manage to get things sorted with a minimum of stress, horrible though it must be.

Thanks Phil... just one of those bumps in life's road. We are now already having 'fun' dealing with the insurance company. The joys!

Simon

Gutted to hear about your nightmare. I do hope everything works out OK.
The Fg showed well and everyone insisted on rebating you for it so please PM me your payment details.

catch up soon.