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Constandia wrote: ↑11:22 Tue 30 May 2023 This sounds great, can I please be added to the reserves?

Dia - could you advise re potential contributions.

nac wrote: ↑13:01 Wed 16 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑21:54 Sun 23 Jul 2023

BRPetrie wrote: ↑21:24 Thu 06 Jul 2023 May I please go on the reserves for this - much obliged

Done.

...and now off the bench.

Ben - could you advise re potential contributions.

hadge wrote: ↑11:30 Mon 24 Jul 2023 I need to double check, Noval, Taylor, Offley and Sandeman, i might have others need to look

Harry - any update on this?

nac wrote: ↑10:52 Mon 21 Aug 2023

Constandia wrote: ↑11:22 Tue 30 May 2023 This sounds great, can I please be added to the reserves?

Dia - could you advise re potential contributions.

I can offer an Offley 66 or otherwise happy to adopt.

Reg. the food order, may I please order a rare sirloin steak with chimichurri sauce and a side of green beans & shallots.

for food can i please have

Potted Crab
Sirloin (black and blue), fries and green beans and please, please Béarnaise sauce

Thank you

nac wrote: ↑10:53 Mon 21 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑13:01 Wed 16 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑21:54 Sun 23 Jul 2023

BRPetrie wrote: ↑21:24 Thu 06 Jul 2023 May I please go on the reserves for this - much obliged

Done.

...and now off the bench.

Ben - could you advise re potential contributions.

I am afraid I would have to adopt as ever due to not possessing any 66s if that is at all feasible!

food order please,

Smoked Salmon
Sirloin (M-R), Fries and Green Beans, no Sauce
thanks,

nac wrote: ↑10:53 Mon 21 Aug 2023

hadge wrote: ↑11:30 Mon 24 Jul 2023 I need to double check, Noval, Taylor, Offley and Sandeman, i might have others need to look

Harry - any update on this?

Taylor and Offley are very easy to get out
Noval needs a little moving to get too
Sandeman, needs a little moving and finding

Right, first post now updated to include the list of who should be bringing what. At present nobody is supplying more than one bottle. Have assumed that we’re all happy to proceed on equal bottle costs. If we finish up with >14 bottles then extras will be team adoptions.

There are a couple of TBCs, including an adoption for Ben. Does anyone have a second bottle they are prepared to offer him for adoption? If so, suggest you arrange it directly between you and then let me know.

There are a fair few outstanding food orders as well. Could you please advise. If I don’t hear by the end of 3rd September then I’ll assume you are no longer attending.

Food order please:
Parma ham, burrata, melon, honey and chilli
sirloin steak, rare with a fried egg
Green beans and shallots
Skinny fries

Food order for me:
No starter
Sirloin medium rare, fries, green beans & shallots

Thanks!

I am still good to attend.

Food order for me:
No starter
Beyond Meat burger

nac wrote: ↑08:34 Sat 19 Aug 2023Julian - assume the booking for B&F is in your name?

Yes. Booked 5th May 2023; confirmation forwarded to you 02:30 Sat 6th May.


• No starter;
• Bangers, but pls ask for chips instead of mash.
• Usual savoury.

Still awaiting food orders from:

• IDJ
• DRT
• TC

jdaw1 wrote: ↑08:48 Mon 28 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑08:34 Sat 19 Aug 2023Julian - assume the booking for B&F is in your name?

Yes. Booked 5th May 2023; confirmation forwarded to you 02:30 Sat 6th May.

Aah - yes. Found it.

Sorry, I can’t make this date.

DRT wrote: ↑19:36 Tue 29 Aug 2023 Sorry, I can’t make this date.

OK - thanks for updating.

We are now 13 with no reserves, so there's a space available if anyone is interested.

Parma ham
Sirloin mr - fries and beans

Think I said bringing Dow - have some very nice ex cellar bottles of Ferreira 66 if you prefer

Apologies, been away:

Mac and cheese
Steak (m-r) fries and green beans

Thanks

nac wrote: ↑08:14 Wed 30 Aug 2023

DRT wrote: ↑19:36 Tue 29 Aug 2023 Sorry, I can’t make this date.

OK - thanks for updating.

Sods Law: Having not been in London since January 2020 and having no foreseeable need to do so I withdrew from this tasting a couple of days ago. My employer has now deemed it necessary for me to be in London from 11th to 13th September

Perhaps I should bring a 1966 to drink in my hotel room

I have just noticed that there is still a spare seat. Please may I re-join?

Which bottle did Neil have me down to bring? I think I am limited to Fonseca and Warre.

DRT wrote: ↑15:54 Thu 31 Aug 2023 I have just noticed that there is still a spare seat. Please may I re-join?

Which bottle did Neil have me down to bring? I think I am limited to Fonseca and Warre.

Fortunately the industry guest I invited to replace you wasn’t able to accept the invitation.

I will leave the tasting organiser to advise on your request.

DRT wrote: ↑15:54 Thu 31 Aug 2023 I have just noticed that there is still a spare seat. Please may I re-join?

Which bottle did Neil have me down to bring? I think I am limited to Fonseca and Warre.

Yup - you're back in!

You were previously due to be bringing the Graham.

nac wrote: ↑12:11 Fri 01 Sep 2023

DRT wrote: ↑15:54 Thu 31 Aug 2023 I have just noticed that there is still a spare seat. Please may I re-join?

Which bottle did Neil have me down to bring? I think I am limited to Fonseca and Warre.

Yup - you're back in!

You were previously due to be bringing the Graham.

Julian is meant to be bringing the Fonseca, but apparently also has Graham. You could swap provision possibly? Will leave you to arrange, just let me know the outcome.

nac wrote: ↑12:15 Fri 01 Sep 2023

nac wrote: ↑12:11 Fri 01 Sep 2023

DRT wrote: ↑15:54 Thu 31 Aug 2023 I have just noticed that there is still a spare seat. Please may I re-join?

Which bottle did Neil have me down to bring? I think I am limited to Fonseca and Warre.

Yup - you're back in!

You were previously due to be bringing the Graham.

Julian is meant to be bringing the Fonseca, but apparently also has Graham. You could swap provision possibly? Will leave you to arrange, just let me know the outcome.

Will also need to know your food order. Please advise.

nac wrote: ↑12:15 Fri 01 Sep 2023 Julian is meant to be bringing the Fonseca, but apparently also has Graham. You could swap provision possibly? Will leave you to arrange, just let me know the outcome.

Will do.

nac wrote: ↑12:15 Fri 01 Sep 2023 Will also need to know your food order. Please advise.

No starter. Medium-rare steak with skinny fries and green beans. Same savoury as Julian. No desert.

nac wrote: ↑12:15 Fri 01 Sep 2023

nac wrote: ↑12:11 Fri 01 Sep 2023

DRT wrote: ↑15:54 Thu 31 Aug 2023 I have just noticed that there is still a spare seat. Please may I re-join?

Which bottle did Neil have me down to bring? I think I am limited to Fonseca and Warre.

Yup - you're back in!

You were previously due to be bringing the Graham.

Julian is meant to be bringing the Fonseca, but apparently also has Graham. You could swap provision possibly? Will leave you to arrange, just let me know the outcome.

Julian will bring the Graham and I will bring Fonseca.

BRPetrie wrote: ↑17:12 Thu 24 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑10:53 Mon 21 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑13:01 Wed 16 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑21:54 Sun 23 Jul 2023

BRPetrie wrote: ↑21:24 Thu 06 Jul 2023 May I please go on the reserves for this - much obliged

Done.

...and now off the bench.

Ben - could you advise re potential contributions.

I am afraid I would have to adopt as ever due to not possessing any 66s if that is at all feasible!

Zak - appears that IDJ, CPR and MSC all have bottles that are potentially available and not yet commited to the tasting. Unless you've already arranged something, suggest you might want to make contact?

nac wrote: ↑08:43 Tue 05 Sep 2023

BRPetrie wrote: ↑17:12 Thu 24 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑10:53 Mon 21 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑13:01 Wed 16 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑21:54 Sun 23 Jul 2023

BRPetrie wrote: ↑21:24 Thu 06 Jul 2023 May I please go on the reserves for this - much obliged

Done.

...and now off the bench.

Ben - could you advise re potential contributions.

I am afraid I would have to adopt as ever due to not possessing any 66s if that is at all feasible!

Zak - appears that IDJ, CPR and MSC all have bottles that are potentially available and not yet commited to the tasting. Unless you've already arranged something, suggest you might want to make contact?

Did you mean Ben rather than Zak?

flash_uk wrote: ↑10:39 Tue 05 Sep 2023

nac wrote: ↑08:43 Tue 05 Sep 2023

BRPetrie wrote: ↑17:12 Thu 24 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑10:53 Mon 21 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑13:01 Wed 16 Aug 2023

nac wrote: ↑21:54 Sun 23 Jul 2023

BRPetrie wrote: ↑21:24 Thu 06 Jul 2023 May I please go on the reserves for this - much obliged

Done.

...and now off the bench.

Ben - could you advise re potential contributions.

I am afraid I would have to adopt as ever due to not possessing any 66s if that is at all feasible!

Zak - appears that IDJ, CPR and MSC all have bottles that are potentially available and not yet commited to the tasting. Unless you've already arranged something, suggest you might want to make contact?

Did you mean Ben rather than Zak?

Yes - sorry, it's Ben, not Zak.

Hello - thank you, I will do!

Chris Doty asks to be added in as 1st reserve.

forest26 wrote: ↑16:36 Wed 30 Aug 2023 Think I said bringing Dow - have some very nice ex cellar bottles of Ferreira 66 if you prefer

Tony - yes Dow please.

BRPetrie wrote: ↑21:50 Tue 05 Sep 2023 ...re adoption...

Ben - Tony also potentially an adopting option. Again, will leave to you to liaise, but need to know ASAP.

Food order submitted.

nac wrote: ↑08:34 Thu 07 Sep 2023

forest26 wrote: ↑16:36 Wed 30 Aug 2023 Think I said bringing Dow - have some very nice ex cellar bottles of Ferreira 66 if you prefer

Tony - yes Dow please.

BRPetrie wrote: ↑21:50 Tue 05 Sep 2023 ...re adoption...

Ben - Tony also potentially an adopting option. Again, will leave to you to liaise, but need to know ASAP.

Hi all - I have contacted Tony and others. Alex is potentially able to offer me a bottle but as it is his last would rather accept other options. Hope to have this sorted in next day or so.

BRPetrie wrote: ↑09:14 Thu 07 Sep 2023

nac wrote: ↑08:34 Thu 07 Sep 2023

forest26 wrote: ↑16:36 Wed 30 Aug 2023 Think I said bringing Dow - have some very nice ex cellar bottles of Ferreira 66 if you prefer

Tony - yes Dow please.

BRPetrie wrote: ↑21:50 Tue 05 Sep 2023 ...re adoption...

Ben - Tony also potentially an adopting option. Again, will leave to you to liaise, but need to know ASAP.

Hi all - I have contacted Tony and others. Alex is potentially able to offer me a bottle but as it is his last would rather accept other options. Hope to have this sorted in next day or so.

Excellent - once sorted can you drop a note to Julian please, so he can complete the placemats.

nac wrote: ↑10:41 Wed 06 Sep 2023 Chris Doty asks to be added in as 1st reserve.

Please ask Chris to be on standby. For reasons beyond my control there is an increasing risk my trip to London will be cancelled. I will know by Monday morning at the latest.

nac wrote: ↑09:21 Thu 07 Sep 2023

BRPetrie wrote: ↑09:14 Thu 07 Sep 2023

nac wrote: ↑08:34 Thu 07 Sep 2023

forest26 wrote: ↑16:36 Wed 30 Aug 2023 Think I said bringing Dow - have some very nice ex cellar bottles of Ferreira 66 if you prefer

Tony - yes Dow please.

BRPetrie wrote: ↑21:50 Tue 05 Sep 2023 ...re adoption...

Ben - Tony also potentially an adopting option. Again, will leave to you to liaise, but need to know ASAP.

Hi all - I have contacted Tony and others. Alex is potentially able to offer me a bottle but as it is his last would rather accept other options. Hope to have this sorted in next day or so.

Excellent - once sorted can you drop a note to Julian please, so he can complete the placemats.

Morning - Ian has kindly offered me his bottle of Delaforce to adopt for Tuesday.

DRT wrote: ↑16:25 Thu 07 Sep 2023

nac wrote: ↑10:41 Wed 06 Sep 2023 Chris Doty asks to be added in as 1st reserve.

Please ask Chris to be on standby. For reasons beyond my control there is an increasing risk my trip to London will be cancelled. I will know by Monday morning at the latest.

apologies to the organiser, I know from experience how frustrating this is, but I am once again out. Hopefully Chris Doty can take the seat.

First post has images of the current draft of the placemats. Fonts: TitlesFont = /Optima-Bold, as on 22 Apr 2014; CircletextFont = /TimesNewRomanPSMT as for the ‘Deeper Underground’ 1966 Horizontal on 28 Jan 2008.

Dm chosen as the abbreviation for Dolamore, as it was in October 2013 (second session, page 2, top). NB: Dl = Dalva; DM = Quinta Dona Matilde.

(Asked in Abbreviations thread.)

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:44 Fri 08 Sep 2023 First post has images of the current draft of the placemats. Fonts: TitlesFont = /Optima-Bold, as on 22 Apr 2014; CircletextFont = /TimesNewRomanPSMT as for the ‘Deeper Underground’ 1966 Horizontal on 28 Jan 2008.

Dm chosen as the abbreviation for Dolamore, as it was in October 2013 (second session, page 2, top). NB: Dl = Dalva; DM = Quinta Dona Matilde.

(Asked in Abbreviations thread.)

Julian - I am not sure the placemats reflect what Neil has asked people to bring in the first post

nac wrote: ↑21:05 Thu 04 May 2023 This post to hold plans as and when agreed.

People & What They’re Bringing:

1. JDAW - Graham;
2. NAC - Taylor Single Harvest Tawny - bottled 2016;
3. MPM - Croft;
4. GEAG - Warre;
5. HTHW - Taylor;
6. MSC - Noval;
7. AHB - Gould Campbell;
8. IDJ - Rebello Valente;
9. CPR - Sandeman;
10. TC - Dow;
11. MJRM - Smith Woodhouse;
12. Constandia - Offley
13. Ben Petrie - adopting, TBC;
14. DRT - Fonseca.

In addition to the Sandeman I will bring the Dolamore as a bonus bottle

CPR 1 wrote: ↑18:47 Sat 09 Sep 2023Julian - I am not sure the placemats reflect what Neil has asked people to bring in the first post

Thank you for the reprimand, and for its gentleness.

Believed fixed. Except:
• Awaiting news of DRT’s presence (his Fonseca currently being omitted, as his presence guessed to be unlikely);
• Awaiting news of CSD’s bottle.

I am informed by CSD that he has obtained a bottle of Fonseca.

…and CSD replaces DRT.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:20 Sat 09 Sep 2023
Believed fixed. Except:

Looking much better - only tweak required that I spotted is that Dia is brining the Offley not adopting it.

Thank you for checking.

Draft of the placemats has been updated.
• DRT gone.
• CSD adopting Fonseca from AHB.
• ’Dia bringing not adopting.
• Entailing rearrangement on page.

Dolamore 1966