27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
I see no problem in having Graham 1970 and Cockburn 1970 in a 1983 line-up.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Shock news: The Real Vinicola 1983 did not smell like vomit when I decanted it.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
I see a deficiency in having no G83 in a 1983 line-up.DRT wrote:I see no problem in having Graham 1970 and Cockburn 1970 in a 1983 line-up.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Will probably be in the vicinity around then. Julian?Cookie wrote:I plan to decant all six bottles around 2.00pm...then I will be in London for around 5.00pm...if anyone would like to join me for a pre-match beer let me know.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Wine Society 1983, opened 12:30, recently re-corked, seemed to be good condition. Dark red, maybe 60% opaque, nose mostly closed but a little fruit showing. Bodes well.
Roeda 1983, also opened 12:30, cork extracted whole, not so optimistic. Brown-pink, 30% opaque, and nose somewhat stinky.
Roeda 1983, also opened 12:30, cork extracted whole, not so optimistic. Brown-pink, 30% opaque, and nose somewhat stinky.
Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Excellent...usual venue...or other suggestion.djewesbury wrote:Will probably be in the vicinity around then. Julian?Cookie wrote:I plan to decant all six bottles around 2.00pm...then I will be in London for around 5.00pm...if anyone would like to join me for a pre-match beer let me know.
Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Likely to arrive at about 6pm.
Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
By text message christopher wrote:The Niepoort 83 is decanted and in the cellar at the bunghole, please feel free to ask for it when you arrive!
Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
All six now decanted at my end...a couple to worry about but no bottle stink (Mrs Cookie helping with that)...Transportation to London about to commence...tally ho!!
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Let's say the usual unless and keep it simple. Upstairs first? Or just see you down there?Cookie wrote:Excellent...usual venue...or other suggestion.djewesbury wrote:Will probably be in the vicinity around then. Julian?Cookie wrote:I plan to decant all six bottles around 2.00pm...then I will be in London for around 5.00pm...if anyone would like to join me for a pre-match beer let me know.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Helen at The Bung Hole, by email, wrote:Hi Julian,
I hope you're well. Will you be here this evening with the port forum? If so, I was wondering how many glasses you will require and whether you'd like to dine off our Christmas set menu?
I have attached our set menu for you with our pre order form in an excel spreadsheet that you can forward along to those who will be dining. Not to worry if you can't get an order.
Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Churchill Agua Alta 1983 decanted at 2½pm. Pale, pink, maybe 20% opaque. No nose. But the taste was sufficient that it might yet grow.
Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Ah..of course your usual maybe different to my usual...upstairs from BungHole...turn right at the door..walk to the end of the buildings on left...pub at your 10 o'clock...simples..djewesbury wrote:Let's say the usual unless and keep it simple. Upstairs first? Or just see you down there?Cookie wrote:Excellent...usual venue...or other suggestion.djewesbury wrote:Will probably be in the vicinity around then. Julian?Cookie wrote:I plan to decant all six bottles around 2.00pm...then I will be in London for around 5.00pm...if anyone would like to join me for a pre-match beer let me know.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
The Red Lion?Cookie wrote:Ah..of course your usual maybe different to my usual...upstairs from BungHole...turn right at the door..walk to the end of the buildings on left...pub at your 10 o'clock...simples..djewesbury wrote:Let's say the usual unless and keep it simple. Upstairs first? Or just see you down there?Cookie wrote:Excellent...usual venue...or other suggestion.djewesbury wrote:Will probably be in the vicinity around then. Julian?Cookie wrote:I plan to decant all six bottles around 2.00pm...then I will be in London for around 5.00pm...if anyone would like to join me for a pre-match beer let me know.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
No, not Red Lion. Ignore.djewesbury wrote:The Red Lion?Cookie wrote:Ah..of course your usual maybe different to my usual...upstairs from BungHole...turn right at the door..walk to the end of the buildings on left...pub at your 10 o'clock...simples..djewesbury wrote:Let's say the usual unless and keep it simple. Upstairs first? Or just see you down there?Cookie wrote:Excellent...usual venue...or other suggestion.djewesbury wrote:Will probably be in the vicinity around then. Julian?Cookie wrote:I plan to decant all six bottles around 2.00pm...then I will be in London for around 5.00pm...if anyone would like to join me for a pre-match beer let me know.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Daniel and Rachel arrive at Old Nick. Lunch party still in meeting room (office?) at TBH. Cookie: me - bearded, bespectacled, dark hair, in possession of placemats.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
There, fixed that for you.DRT wrote:I see no problem in having Graham 1970 and Cockburn 1970.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
A horizontal of 1983 (‟83@30”) at The Bung Hole.
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Links:
- Review of the evening as a whole;
- 1983 Feuerheerd;
- 1983 Niepoort;
- 1983 Kopke Quinta St. Luiz;
- 1983 Offley Boa Vista;
- 1983 Churchill Quinta da Ãgua Alta;
- 1983 Cockburn;
- 1983 Warre;
- 1983 Dow;
- 1983 Wine Society;
- 1983 Gould Campbell;
- 1983 Fonseca;
- 1983 Taylor;
- 1983 Croft Quinta da Roeda;
- 2006 Vesuvio (magnum);
- Placemats (made by Daniel);
- Planning and arrangements.
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Which 6 did you bring? I try to make a note of the decanting times for my tasting notes.Cookie wrote:I plan to decant all six bottles around 2.00pm...then I will be in London for around 5.00pm...if anyone would like to join me for a pre-match beer let me know.
Ian - what time did you decant the Cockburn?
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Re: 27 Nov 2013, The Bung Hole, 83@30
Alex, the Cockburn had to be decanted at 8am. Incidentally, I went back to the offending bottle of G83 as you suggested and whilst not tip-top it was certainly drinkable-although not as good as the Cockburn.