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Posted: **10:55 Sun 18 Mar 2018**

Mrs W. has become unlikely. We have a space; and as there has been no word of a guest, perhaps two.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:37 Sun 17 Dec 2017We have a quorum, and spare. Is anybody yet willing to reveal?

Charles: you recently said that you might bring a magnum of Graham 1970: please do confirm that is so. Others please do likewise.

Posted: **21:23 Mon 19 Mar 2018**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑10:55 Sun 18 Mar 2018 Mrs W. has become unlikely. We have a space; and as there has been no word of a guest, perhaps two.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:37 Sun 17 Dec 2017We have a quorum, and spare. Is anybody yet willing to reveal?
Charles: you recently said that you might bring a magnum of Graham 1970: please do confirm that is so. Others please do likewise.

I confirm I will be bringing a magnum of 1970 Graham

Posted: **21:36 Mon 19 Mar 2018**

CPR 1 wrote:I confirm I will be bringing a magnum of 1970 Graham

My hero! {Swoons.}

Posted: **21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018**

Mr. Mike P. Meehan: what will you bring?

Dr. Tony Carter: what will you bring?

Mr. Derek R. Turnbull: what will you bring?

Mr. Ian D. Johns: what will you bring?

Mr. Simon C. Doggett: what will you bring?

Mr. Ben M. H. Read: what will you bring?

Mr Wolfgang P. Starz: what will you bring?

Posted: **22:35 Tue 20 Mar 2018**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018 Mr. Mike P. Meehan: what will you bring?

flash_uk wrote: ↑11:15 Mon 05 Mar 2018 Agghh. A giant blunder, not putting this in my diary and now I have committed to something else. Grrrr.

Posted: **07:40 Wed 21 Mar 2018**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018 Mr. Mike P. Meehan: what will you bring?

Dr. Tony Carter: what will you bring?

Mr. Derek R. Turnbull: what will you bring?

Mr. Ian D. Johns: what will you bring?

Mr. Simon C. Doggett: what will you bring?

Mr. Ben M. H. Read: what will you bring?

Mr Wolfgang P. Starz: what will you bring?

Continuing the trend, I will bring a Cr60.

Posted: **08:12 Wed 21 Mar 2018**

I am afraid I have no 1960 port but as I am not at the 8s tasting a few weeks after, I was going to bring a GM68 if that is acceptable.

Posted: **06:29 Sat 07 Apr 2018**

Regrettably I am no longer able to make this. I do hope my citizenship will not be questioned for such a treasonous act!

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Posted: **09:55 Sat 07 Apr 2018**

benread wrote: ↑06:29 Sat 07 Apr 2018Regrettably I am no longer able to make this. I do hope my citizenship will not be questioned for such a treasonous act!

Questioned? There can be no doubt as to its meaning.

Posted: **18:26 Sun 08 Apr 2018**

Is there a 1960 theme? I recently acquired a batch of 1911 "something" VP.... which, I believe, is another significant Royal event (Coronation). It seems fitting to open a bottle on this occasion. Given the bottle condition is not perfect, I will also bring a reserve (probably a 1960...! ).

Posted: **20:26 Sun 08 Apr 2018**

forest26 wrote: ↑18:26 Sun 08 Apr 2018Is there a 1960 theme? I recently acquired a batch of 1911 "something" VP.... which, I believe, is another significant Royal event (Coronation). It seems fitting to open a bottle on this occasion. Given the bottle condition is not perfect, I will also bring a reserve (probably a 1960...! ).

There is not a 1960 theme: some have copied those who spoke first.

A 1911 (Martinez? Sandeman? Rebello Valente? A Taylor single quinta?) would be most welcome: thank you.

A second bottle is never wrong: Thank you. It can be ’60, or something else. Indeed, there were no major Royal events in 1878, but an 1878 would still be welcome — that’s how unfussy we are.

Posted: **20:51 Sun 15 Apr 2018**

Draft of the (more decorative than usual) placemats added to first post. Some people haven’t revealed, or revealed only partly.

Posted: **09:12 Sun 22 Apr 2018**

Please, port revelations from Derek, Mike, Wolfgang S. And a shipper name from Tony.

Food orders please, from the usual menu.

Posted: **12:07 Sun 22 Apr 2018**

I’ll encourage les autres by showing enthusiasm.
• Duck liver pâté.
• Gammon with everything including Ian’s egg.

Posted: **13:02 Sun 22 Apr 2018**

There will be four toasts, at 6½pm sharp.

➊ The Queen.
➋ The Happy Couple.
➌ The Port Forum.
➍ Vintage Port.

The monarchy being the most ancient institution, the first of these will be done with the oldest Port at table. But with which should the others be done?

Posted: **16:24 Sun 22 Apr 2018**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑09:12 Sun 22 Apr 2018 Please, port revelations from Derek, Mike, Wolfgang S. And a shipper name from Tony.

Food orders please, from the usual menu.

flash_uk wrote: ↑11:15 Mon 05 Mar 2018 Agghh. A giant blunder, not putting this in my diary and now I have committed to something else. Grrrr.

Posted: **16:26 Sun 22 Apr 2018**

flash_uk wrote: ↑11:15 Mon 05 Mar 2018 Agghh. A giant blunder, not putting this in my diary and now I have committed to something else. Grrrr.

And my blunder for not removing you from the first post. Sorry.

Posted: **18:10 Sun 22 Apr 2018**

And I will be bringing a non-trade guest (DEA), and am changing my bottle to a magnum of Dow 1970.

Posted: **10:09 Wed 25 Apr 2018**

For food:

Mac & Cheese
Rib eye steak with hand cut chips and green beans. (Black and blue)

Thank you

Posted: **10:11 Wed 25 Apr 2018**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑18:10 Sun 22 Apr 2018 And I will be bringing a non-trade guest (DEA), and am changing my bottle to a magnum of Dow 1970.

Excellent - is this in addition to the magnum of G70 you mention you are bringing in the first post?

Posted: **10:39 Wed 25 Apr 2018**

CPR 1 wrote: the magnum of G70 you mention you are bringing in the first post?

Corrected to Dow.

Posted: **21:40 Wed 25 Apr 2018**

From Dan: "That’s easy – salmon, followed by Rib eye”, the next question being answered with “Medium rare for rib eye”.

Posted: **11:46 Thu 26 Apr 2018**

Chris Appleby may be joining us

Posted: **13:24 Thu 26 Apr 2018**

For me please, asked to be gluten free.

Oak smoked salmon with beetroot, orange and horseradish
Rib eye steak rare (240g aged for 28 days) with skinny chips if available else hand cut
Green beans with shallots

Thanks

Posted: **15:30 Thu 26 Apr 2018**

For me please:
No starter, special order bone-in rib-eye (medium rare) with skinny chips and béarnaise sauce, a portion of shallots on the side (although I'll have them with the green beans if I have to).

Posted: **20:35 Thu 26 Apr 2018**

Chris Appleby will be joining us. He will be bringing a bottle of Sandeman 1970 and wishes to eat the goat's cheese salad and follow that with the rib eye (medium) with a side of beans; and 3 cheeses instead of dessert.

Posted: **21:38 Thu 26 Apr 2018**

AHB wrote:Chris Appleby will be joining us. He will be bringing a bottle of Sandeman 1970

Splendid.

Posted: **14:44 Sat 28 Apr 2018**

Food order started. Please check your order (if already given), or give it (if not yet).

Posted: **12:05 Sun 29 Apr 2018**

Hi May I bring a F60 ?

Food order
Crab starter
Steak medium rare with a side order of green beans.

Posted: **13:00 Sun 29 Apr 2018**

Hi,

apologies for the delay, I intend to bring an Offley 1960.

regards

WS1

Posted: **13:02 Sun 29 Apr 2018**

Ups forgot the food order.

starter: extra cheesey Welsh rabbit
main: Steak medium rare with a side order of green beans and peppercorn sauce

Posted: **12:11 Mon 30 Apr 2018**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑12:07 Sun 22 Apr 2018 I’ll encourage les autres by showing enthusiasm.
• Duck liver pâté.
• Gammon with everything including Ian’s egg.

But these is going to be one of those occasions where I opt for the rib-eye steak (medium-rare) skinny fies and green beans, preceded by the truffle mac!

Thanks

Posted: **08:23 Wed 02 May 2018**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018 Mr. Derek R. Turnbull: what will you bring?

Cockburn 1977

Food: Same as 1963 tasting.

Posted: **13:08 Wed 02 May 2018**

DRT wrote:Cockburn 1977

Re-corked?

Posted: **20:27 Wed 02 May 2018**

I believe that the placemats reconcile to the first post.

I believe that the first post reconciles to the subsequent posts.

Please could somebody verify these beliefs? And the food order?

Posted: **17:27 Thu 03 May 2018**

I noticed idj asked for skinny fries, otherwise food order looks good.

Posted: **13:55 Fri 04 May 2018**

DRT wrote: ↑08:23 Wed 02 May 2018
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:38 Tue 20 Mar 2018 Mr. Derek R. Turnbull: what will you bring?
Cockburn 1977

Someone call the police!!

My Cockburn 1977 has been stollen from the wine fridge!

Would a Fonseca 1970 be a welcome replacement?

Posted: **16:23 Fri 04 May 2018**

DRT wrote:My Cockburn 1977 has been stollen

Your Ck77 has become a German Christmas fruit bread?! This is the greatest tragedy since Alexʼs F66 was bolognesed.

Not being fond of sweet pastry, an F70 would be much preferred.

Posted: **22:29 Fri 04 May 2018**

Oh dear {sackcloth-and-ashes}

Posted: **12:10 Sat 05 May 2018**

DRT wrote: ↑22:29 Fri 04 May 2018Oh dear {sackcloth-and-ashes}

At losing a Ck77? Agreed, terrible.

Posted: **11:05 Wed 09 May 2018**

We will joined by Tom Symington.

Posted: **13:16 Wed 09 May 2018**

A reply has been received from Kensington Palace. For reasons that arenʼt obvious, it is labelled “Private and Confidential”, so shouldnʼt be posted here. It will be brought to the tasting.

Posted: **21:12 Wed 09 May 2018**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑13:16 Wed 09 May 2018 A reply has been received from Kensington Palace. For reasons that arenʼt obvious, it is labelled “Private and Confidential”, so shouldnʼt be posted here. It will be brought to the tasting.

It is understandable that Harry would want to keep the venue of his stag night a secret.

Posted: **07:35 Fri 11 May 2018**

No food for me thank you. I will know on Monday if I will be there early enough to set up... or whether I need to wait for Rosie to come home which will mean not getting there until 7-7.30pm

Posted: **20:33 Fri 11 May 2018**

Links:

Review of the evening as a whole;
1911 Unknown (TC);
1960 Sandeman (AHB);
1960 Offley (WPS);
1960 Croft (IDJ);
1960 Quinta do Noval (DRL);
1960 Dow (THRA);
1960 Fonseca (TC);
1968 Graham Malvedos (SCD);
1970 Sandeman (CA);
1970 Fonseca (DRT);
1970 Dow magnum (JDAW + his guest DEA);
1970 Graham magnum (CPR);
1982 Graham Single Harvest Tawny, several × 20cl (TAJS);
The food order;
The placemats (and parameters by which made);
Planning and arrangements.

Posted: **17:12 Sun 13 May 2018**

I note that Berry Brothers are running a pop up bar in Flat Iron Square on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May, 17.00-23.30.

I plan to call in on my way to the B&F to see what they might have. Anyone care to join me?

Posted: **17:28 Sun 13 May 2018**

AHB wrote: ↑17:12 Sun 13 May 2018 I note that Berry Brothers are running a pop up bar in Flat Iron Square on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May, 17.00-23.30.

I plan to call in on my way to the B&F to see what they might have. Anyone care to join me?

It would seem rude not to. What time?

Posted: **17:30 Sun 13 May 2018**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:33 Fri 11 May 20181970 Fonseca (DRT)

My Fonseca 1970 is already at the B&F. I plan to be there at some point in the afternoon to decant it. Are there other bottles at the B&F that I should also decant?

Posted: **17:39 Sun 13 May 2018**

DRT wrote: ↑17:30 Sun 13 May 2018My Fonseca 1970 is already at the B&F. I plan to be there at some point in the afternoon to decant it. Are there other bottles at the B&F that I should also decant?

That being so, I accept your kind offer and will deliver my magnum to the B&F for you to decant.

Thank you.

Posted: **19:14 Sun 13 May 2018**

DRT wrote: ↑17:28 Sun 13 May 2018
AHB wrote: ↑17:12 Sun 13 May 2018 I note that Berry Brothers are running a pop up bar in Flat Iron Square on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May, 17.00-23.30.

I plan to call in on my way to the B&F to see what they might have. Anyone care to join me?
It would seem rude not to. What time?

Not sure, sometime between 17.00 and 17.30?

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