Wed 1st May 2019, Broadbent Port, at the B&F

[Alex Bridgeman]

I would prefer not to reveal as mine is a novelty as much as (hopefully) pleasant drinking.

And it allows me to change my mind at the last minute.

[jdaw1]

Two more slots. Volunteers?

[Doggett]

I would like to still come along, but until I move to Dorset cash flow is all tied up, so I would need to not have the dinner and just contribute to service. If that is okay, then I could offer a Niepoort 2005 as a comparison bottle or find something older if prefered. If you would rather have the space for a full participant, I totally understand and free up my seat.

[flash_uk]

I can bring a GC83.

[CPR 1]

More than happy to bring something along, how about a Passadouro 92 or 00 or if preferred a Ni 00?

[jdaw1]

I can bring a GC83.

Thank you. Yes please.

More than happy to bring something along, how about a Passadouro 92 or 00 or if preferred a Ni 00?

The Passadouro 1992 please.

I would like to still come along, but until I move to Dorset cash flow is all tied up, so I would need to not have the dinner and just contribute to service. If that is okay, then I could offer a Niepoort 2005 as a comparison bottle or find something older if prefered. If you would rather have the space for a full participant, I totally understand and free up my seat.

You’re in. No need for the Niepoort 2005, but if you have a spare Niepoort that matches the vintages of one of the Broadbents I would accept that.




We have enough. One more, either a Ni matching a Bb, or something with age, would be welcome but is not necessary.

[jdaw1]

Working food order. Any deviations from usual?

[jdaw1]

Jörgen, Sten, Stefan: food orders please, from the Boot & Flogger menu.

Alex: ditto please.

I have emailed Bart requesting same.

[jdaw1]

I won’t be able to be there properly early. Is anybody will to volunteer to take charge of early decanting?

And of printing of the placemats?

Thank you.

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Bart:
• Chapel and Swan oak smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraîche, capers
• Heirloom tomato risotto, roast carrots, lemon, parsley V

[Alex Bridgeman]

I should be able to print the placemats, but will also not be super early (I don't think, at the moment).

Please could I have no starter, sirloin steak (medium rare) with a bearnaise sauce.

What's a gratin potato and can I have chips instead?

[jdaw1]

By Private Message:

We didn't notice that this tasting was rescheduled to May 1, after the cancellation of the March date. Unfortunately we cannot make it on May 1. We hope this will not cause any problems and that we can cancel our participation. We hope you have a very nice tasting.

[Axel P]

Unfortunately cannot make it. But will be with Dirk tasting my "missing" Broadbents side by side with the Niepoorts.

Have fun

[M.Charlton]

Working food order. Any deviations from usual?

Please may my choices, below, be added to the food order:

Starter - none.

Main - Gammon with everything including black pudding. Chips are preferred to skinny fries.

Savoury - the “Super extra cheesy plus plus more cheesy Welsh rarebit”, if possible.

Thanks,

[jdaw1]

Food order updated.

Everybody: It’s your job to check. if you don’t check, and you don’t like, it’s your fault not mine.

[PhilW]

work is currently threatening to get in the way. Will confirm later.

It is still uncertain as to whether I can attend, and not looking positive; suggest you move me to reserve and I will add at last minute if able.

Food order updated.
Everybody: It’s your job to check. if you don’t check, and you don’t like, it’s your fault not mine.

Wrong starter; but probably irrelevant if I can't make it.

[jdaw1]

Wrong starter; but probably irrelevant if I can't make it.

In case you can make it — I hope so — please tell me the correct starter.

[PhilW]

Wrong starter; but probably irrelevant if I can't make it.

In case you can make it — I hope so — please tell me the correct starter.

Starter: Flatbread, lemon & coriander houmous

Thanks.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Irayna Dean would like to join us please.

For dinner Irayna would like Smoked Salmon starter; 220g sirloin (medium rare) as main and (normal) Welsh Rarebit for savoury, no dessert.

[Alex M]

If there is space may I join? If not happy to go onto the reserve list and await a last minute space.

[jdaw1]

If there is space may I join? If not happy to go onto the reserve list and await a last minute space.

You are in.

[jdaw1]

Both the food order and the placemats have been updated.

[Doggett]

I hope to be there at about 17.30 following a Zac handover. I had hoped to be earlier to be able to help set up, but if there are last minute duties I should be there to assist.

[PhilW]

Both the food order and the placemats have been updated.

I like the order of "heretically normal" welsh rarebit for Irayna

[Alex M]

If there is space may I join? If not happy to go onto the reserve list and await a last minute space.

You are in.

Thank you. Let me know if I need to bring a bottle. I have no Niepoort to match the Broadbent vintages.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Please remind me, am I bringing an extra bottle? Am I bringing my bottle of Broadbent 1994?

[PhilW]

not looking positive

Confirming I will unfortunately not be able to attend due to work.
Please could someone make sure we get photos of all bottles/labels/capsules; thanks.

[jdaw1]

Please remind me, am I bringing an extra bottle?

Yes please, the ‘novelty’.

Am I bringing my bottle of Broadbent 1994?

No.

[jdaw1]

I hope to be there at about 17.30 following a Zac handover. I had hoped to be earlier to be able to help set up, but if there are last minute duties I should be there to assist.

Thank you.

[flash_uk]

I might be able to get there for about 4.30/5.

[CPR 1]

My bottle of Passadouro 92 is at the B&F as I will be travelling on Wednesday, I was planning to ask B&F to decant in the morning unless others disagree or would prefer to decant it latter with the others?

[PhilW]

Message from Bartholomew Broadbent to members of TPF attending tomorrow's tasting:

I’m looking forward to the Broadbent Port Tasting tomorrow. Tomorrow happens to be the first day that my father’s new book, Wine Tasting goes on sale. I have the opportunity to pick up copies of them tonight. They are 25 pounds each. Would any of you want to buy it? If so, I could bring them to the tasting. You’d need to bring cash or a cheque. Let me know at bbroadbent@broadbent.com I look forward to seeing you. Bartholomew

[jdaw1]

I should be able to print the placemats, but will also not be super early (I don't think, at the moment).

Alex: please be reminded that you’re printing, partly on A3.

[flash_uk]

I should be able to print the placemats, but will also not be super early (I don't think, at the moment).

Alex: please be reminded that you’re printing, partly on A3.

Alex I can print if needed. I should get there by about 4.30. Drop a message here if that’s needed. Cheers.

[jdaw1]

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole;
• Broadbent Auction Reserve;
• 1994 Broadbent;
• 1997 Broadbent;
• 2000 Broadbent;
• 2003 Broadbent;
• 2007 Broadbent ;
• 2011 Broadbent ;
• 2015 Broadbent ;
• 2011 Niepoort;
• 1992 Passadouro;
• 1994 Skeffington (Davy’s);
• 1985 Fonseca;
• 1983 Gould Campbell;
• 1982 Smith Woodhouse LBV;
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planing and arrangements.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I should be able to print the placemats, but will also not be super early (I don't think, at the moment).

Alex: please be reminded that you’re printing, partly on A3.

Alex I can print if needed. I should get there by about 4.30. Drop a message here if that’s needed. Cheers.

I'm OK. I remembered to print - and I remembered to over-ride the standard printer setting we have here of 2-sheets per page, double sided.

[Alex Bridgeman]

But we also have a bonus bottle not on the tasting sheet - Irayna is bringing a bottle with her, one which she is quite pleased to have been able to hunt down and share with us. Teasers or spoilers people?

[Doggett]

Is it a bottle that went missing from the cellar years ago... I can’t remember what it was but I think a 55 of some sort? Or a NN63 Mr Davy wanted us to enjoy?

[Doggett]

Or a jeroboam of the Graham’s 1982 single harvest which should be enough to sate our thirst!

[Alex Bridgeman]

Or perhaps a Tregnum of Sandeman 1955?

No, none of those.

[Doggett]

Teasers then please.

[DaveRL]

Something from 1982?