77@40 from Magnum and Tappit Hen - Wed 1st Feb 2017

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 18:49 Thu 12 Jan 2017

Doggett wrote:Are you having your four weeks off alcohol for liver recovery again this January Axel? If so, will you need a spittoon arranged for the tasting?

I actually am. What a nice day to get back to life....

Best

Axel

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 18:49 Thu 12 Jan 2017

And I have a tasting with 23 regular bottles of 1977 on the Saturday afterwards...

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 21:11 Thu 12 Jan 2017

If we need to lose some port, I would suggest losing duplicated port - either the magnum or tappit hen of Graham (or Warre, if that's also duplicated). Personally though, I'm happy to keep everything in the line up and if there's any port left in my G77TH I'll take it back home with me when I take the "empty" back.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:20 Thu 12 Jan 2017

CMAG has just enquired whether there might be a space at the table for him.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:24 Fri 13 Jan 2017

AHB wrote:CMAG has just enquired whether there might be a space at the table for him.

I don't believe so as with the addition of Julian's guests we are back to our usual maximum of 14 (even without Mrs W) but as organiser, I'll leave it to Charles to provide the final say.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 16:10 Fri 13 Jan 2017

I am speaking with the B&F (Luke is out today) to see if we can move to the 'bread ovens' if so there will be room for Mrs W and CMAG.

We have lost a Mag of SW and W, and I am keen that we keep all shippers regardless of numbers, I have the W does anyone have a Mag of SW to hand?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 16:55 Fri 13 Jan 2017

CPR 1 wrote:I am speaking with the B&F (Luke is out today) to see if we can move to the 'bread ovens' if so there will be room for Mrs W and CMAG.

We have lost a Mag of SW and W, and I am keen that we keep all shippers regardless of numbers, I have the W does anyone have a Mag of SW to hand?

If no-one else does, I have a mag of SW77 available.

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:11 Fri 13 Jan 2017

I have a mag of SW77, but am not certain whether it could be accessed in time.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 23:24 Fri 13 Jan 2017

jdaw1 wrote:I have a mag of SW77, but am not certain whether it could be accessed in time.

I'd be happy to lend you mine and for you to return it when you have chance to access your mag later in the year.

Post by **jdaw1** » 23:37 Fri 13 Jan 2017

AHB wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:I have a mag of SW77, but am not certain whether it could be accessed in time.
I'd be happy to lend you mine and for you to return it when you have chance to access your mag later in the year.

Thank you. We have a plan, and, more importantly, a magnum of Smith Woodhouse 1977.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 10:46 Sat 14 Jan 2017

jdaw1 wrote:
AHB wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:I have a mag of SW77, but am not certain whether it could be accessed in time.
I'd be happy to lend you mine and for you to return it when you have chance to access your mag later in the year.
Thank you. We have a plan, and, more importantly, a magnum of Smith Woodhouse 1977.

That is great, thank you

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 20:18 Tue 17 Jan 2017

The 'Oven' is booked thus we are in the Red room , but apparently the table can be extended thus we are 16 again and have a full line up with both TH.

Can you please post your food order from the menu in this thread.

http://www.davy.co.uk/_assets/2015/06/8 ... ing_v6.pdf

I have sent PM/e-mail re the costs

Post by **flash_uk** » 21:31 Tue 17 Jan 2017

CPR 1 wrote: ↑20:18 Tue 17 Jan 2017... thus we are 16 again and have a full line up with both TH.

Woohoo! This is shaping up to be a belter of an event. My food order, please:

Potted Cornish crab with seaweed butter and sourdough melba toast
Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g (rare) with hand-cut chips and (grilled tomato donated to JDAW)
Broccoli with lemon, almonds and chilli

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:09 Tue 17 Jan 2017

Excellent progress.

I'll have duck liver pate to start, grilled scallops and bacon (no chilli please) with a side of triple cooked chips as my main and something for dessert.

I have confirmed CMAG's attendance.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:12 Tue 17 Jan 2017

And CMAG would like a potted crab starter followed by a medium rare sirloin.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:15 Tue 17 Jan 2017

Would you mind updating the list on the first post of who is contributing which bottles please?

Thanks.

I'm struggling to see when I might be able to deliver my magnums / tappit hen to the B&F before 1st Feb, but I will try.

Post by **jdaw1** » 00:20 Wed 18 Jan 2017

Who can print the placemats, at least partly on A3 which is then to be trimmed? (Glasses pages to lose 69.7mm ≈ 2.74″ from right-hand side.)

Post by **flash_uk** » 09:01 Wed 18 Jan 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑00:20 Wed 18 Jan 2017 Who can print the placemats, at least partly on A3 which is then to be trimmed? (Glasses pages to lose 69.7mm ≈ 2.74″ from right-hand side.)

I can.

Post by **PhilW** » 09:23 Wed 18 Jan 2017

Food order, please:

Starter: Welsh rarebit
Main: Rare Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g with hand-cut chips
+ Béarnaise sauce
+ Broccoli with lemon, almonds and chilli

[updated to add "Rare"]

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 13:10 Wed 18 Jan 2017

AHB wrote: ↑22:15 Tue 17 Jan 2017 Would you mind updating the list on the first post of who is contributing which bottles please?

Thanks.

I'm struggling to see when I might be able to deliver my magnums / tappit hen to the B&F before 1st Feb, but I will try.

First post updated. Warre and Taylor magnums deposited at B&F this morning.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 13:11 Wed 18 Jan 2017

flash_uk wrote: ↑09:01 Wed 18 Jan 2017
jdaw1 wrote: ↑00:20 Wed 18 Jan 2017 Who can print the placemats, at least partly on A3 which is then to be trimmed? (Glasses pages to lose 69.7mm ≈ 2.74″ from right-hand side.)
I can.

Thank you Mike

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:21 Wed 18 Jan 2017

Should I assemble the food order?

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 21:14 Wed 18 Jan 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:21 Wed 18 Jan 2017 Should I assemble the food order?

That would be fabulous. Thank you.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:47 Wed 18 Jan 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:21 Wed 18 Jan 2017Should I assemble the food order?

www.jdawiseman.com/2017/20170201_ThePortForum_food.pdf

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 21:58 Wed 18 Jan 2017

Duck Liver followed by Steak black and blue, with a side of spinach

Thanks Julian

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 23:30 Wed 18 Jan 2017

Fonseca and Smith Woodhouse magnums deposited this afternoon. (Yes, I know what I said earlier. Just goes to show how unpredictable life can be.)

I think I have found a replacement guest, loosely from the wine industry. More later if he confirms.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 08:44 Thu 19 Jan 2017

Food order
Starter - Potted crab
Main: steak - medium rare

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 09:25 Thu 19 Jan 2017

Food order please

Smoked Salmon Plate
Sirloin Steak (rare) with Hand Cut Chips and Grilled Tomato
Creamed Spinach

Gluten Free please

Thanks

Post by **PhilW** » 12:44 Thu 19 Jan 2017

PhilW wrote: ↑09:23 Wed 18 Jan 2017 Food order, please:

Starter: Welsh rarebit
Main: Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g with hand-cut chips
+ Béarnaise sauce
+ Broccoli with lemon, almonds and chilli

I should have specified - Rare, please, for my steak (original post updated also)

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 13:10 Thu 19 Jan 2017

Food order:
Truffle Mac & cheese
Sirloin Steak (Medium-Rare) with hand cut chips and a side order of creamed spinach

Thanks.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 16:24 Fri 20 Jan 2017

Tom Shillaker will be attending as my guest. Tom is right handed and would like to eat
- Wild mushrooms on garlic and rosemary toast with basil pesto what other kind of pesto is there?
- Slow cooked chicken leg blah blah with a side of creamed spinach

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:01 Sat 21 Jan 2017

Food order updated. Please could somebody check against those whose orders are in the thread.

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 13:28 Sat 21 Jan 2017

Food order checked. Tom S plus side of creamed spinach, and could mine have "Gluten Free" added please.

Post by **jdaw1** » 16:48 Sat 21 Jan 2017

DaveRL wrote: ↑13:28 Sat 21 Jan 2017Food order checked. Tom S plus side of creamed spinach, and could mine have "Gluten Free" added please.

Thank you — both done.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 18:35 Mon 23 Jan 2017

Tappit Hen of G77 dropped off at B&F earlier today.

Deleted_User_1 · Post by **Deleted_User_1** » 10:44 Tue 24 Jan 2017

Apologies but I am going to have to withdraw from this tasting...if any monies owed I will of course reimburse...sorry

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 13:25 Wed 25 Jan 2017

Unfortunately Chris Appleby is not available on 1st Feb.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 20:49 Thu 26 Jan 2017

Cookie wrote: ↑10:44 Tue 24 Jan 2017 Apologies but I am going to have to withdraw from this tasting...if any monies owed I will of course reimburse...sorry

Sorry you can't make it

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 20:56 Thu 26 Jan 2017

First post updated.

We are now down to 15, but all bottles now at the B&F or being delivered on Monday, thus it should be a good evening.

I will send the food order tomorrow - last chance for any amendments / corrections!

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:28 Thu 26 Jan 2017

The food order can be updated until 11pm this evening.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 11:36 Fri 27 Jan 2017

CMAG has asked if he could bring a guest to replace Cookie. If permitted, his guest's initials are TB, presumed to be right handed and would like to eat a potted crab starter followed by a medium sirloin steak.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 11:42 Fri 27 Jan 2017

AHB wrote: ↑11:36 Fri 27 Jan 2017 CMAG has asked if he could bring a guest to replace Cookie. If permitted, his guest's initials are TB, presumed to be right handed and would like to eat a potted crab starter followed by a medium sirloin steak.

Yes no problem, very welcome. First post updated

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:07 Fri 27 Jan 2017

I'll update paperwork this evening.

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Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 12:20 Fri 27 Jan 2017

I am afraid I will have to withdraw from this tasting. Very sorry for the short notice and very much hope a replacement can be found.
Charles I have sent you a PM.
Apologies again.
Simon

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 16:15 Fri 27 Jan 2017

Doggett wrote: ↑12:20 Fri 27 Jan 2017 I am afraid I will have to withdraw from this tasting. Very sorry for the short notice and very much hope a replacement can be found.
Charles I have sent you a PM.
Apologies again.
Simon

Sorry you can't make it. First post updated back to 15.

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:31 Fri 27 Jan 2017

jdaw1 wrote: ↑12:07 Fri 27 Jan 2017I'll update paperwork this evening.

Done.

SCP · Post by **SCP** » 21:09 Fri 27 Jan 2017

There is a strong chance I may now be able to make this tasting (replacing one Simon with another), but don't have an appropriate bottle contribution. If I double-check on Monday, would that be ok?

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 21:27 Fri 27 Jan 2017

SCP wrote: ↑21:09 Fri 27 Jan 2017 There is a strong chance I may now be able to make this tasting (replacing one Simon with another), but don't have an appropriate bottle contribution. If I double-check on Monday, would that be ok?

Excellent - I have pencilled you in but please confirm ASAP

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:45 Sat 28 Jan 2017

Decanter labels assembled and posted to “Port People (1st Feb), ℅ The Boot & Flogger”.

Decanter labels not entirely satisfactory: small change to the software planned.

SCP · Post by **SCP** » 09:21 Sun 29 Jan 2017

CPR 1 wrote: ↑21:27 Fri 27 Jan 2017
SCP wrote: ↑21:09 Fri 27 Jan 2017 There is a strong chance I may now be able to make this tasting (replacing one Simon with another), but don't have an appropriate bottle contribution. If I double-check on Monday, would that be ok?
Excellent - I have pencilled you in but please confirm ASAP

I can confirm attendance. Looking forward to Wednesday! Could I please have the potted crab, followed by a medium rare steak.