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Posted: **17:51 Sat 11 Apr 2026**

Bertie3000 wrote: ↑09:03 Fri 10 Apr 2026 Thanks Michael. Opening post updated.
Once Tony and Harry have confirmed bottles, we should be nearly there.

I will be bringing the 1927.

thanks

Posted: **12:17 Sun 12 Apr 2026**

Thanks Harry. A great addition. This is looking like a fairly comprehensive RP tasting now.

Posted: **15:24 Wed 15 Apr 2026**

So far on my travels i have only seen 1991 (€199) and 1995 (€95) if anyone thinks they are worth getting?

Posted: **10:21 Thu 16 Apr 2026**

JohnDavidFrance wrote: ↑15:24 Wed 15 Apr 2026 So far on my travels i have only seen 1991 (€199) and 1995 (€95) if anyone thinks they are worth getting?

Hi. I am already planning to bring a 1991 (will need someone else to decant) and I think we agreed Tuesday that someone would provide a 1985 (please confirm). That takes us to 17 bottles and I believe there is one other old bottle to be added. If we could find another one I think it would be a well priced 1963 or 1975.

So, that is a long way of saying we have the 1991 and, whilst the 1995 could be a great addition (and is a port I really like), it is possible it misses the cut.

Posted: **20:34 Sat 18 Apr 2026**

I will bring the 1924 as well as the 1927

Posted: **21:52 Sun 19 Apr 2026**

Thanks Harry. List updated. Another great addition. We are now have 18 confirmed bottles ranging from 29 to 102 years old.

Posted: **22:13 Sun 19 Apr 2026**

Bertie3000 wrote: ↑21:52 Sun 19 Apr 2026 Thanks Harry. List updated. Another great addition. We are now have 18 confirmed bottles ranging from 29 to 102 years old.

Feels like an appropriate post against which to recollect my now imfamous post

flash_uk wrote: ↑20:31 Fri 30 Jan 2026 Yes please. Believe I have 80.

I suspect we have very little between us pre 1977…

Posted: **12:11 Mon 20 Apr 2026**

Rarely in human history has a chap been so wrong as was flash_uk in that post...

I have high hopes for this tasting. I am very grateful that, due to the multiple kindnesses of others, I will be able to attend it.

Posted: **17:26 Mon 20 Apr 2026**

winesecretary wrote:I am very grateful that, due to the multiple kindnesses of others, I will be able to attend it.

Hear, hear.

Posted: **19:32 Wed 29 Apr 2026**

Martin, Harry and Alex have very kindly donated a Ramos Pinto 1926 to the tasting. Thank you gents. That is very generous.

I doubt there have been many Ramos Pinto tastings this complete.

Now just waiting for someone to re post Mike’s early post!

Posted: **19:58 Wed 29 Apr 2026**

We are very early, but nonetheless, eventually please could somebody check the draft of the placemats.

Posted: **08:59 Thu 30 Apr 2026**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:58 Wed 29 Apr 2026 We are very early, but nonetheless, eventually please could somebody check the draft of the placemats.

had a look - currently missing the '85 and '97, which takes us to 20 bottles.

Posted: **09:06 Thu 30 Apr 2026**

flash_uk wrote: ↑08:59 Thu 30 Apr 2026
jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:58 Wed 29 Apr 2026 We are very early, but nonetheless, eventually please could somebody check the draft of the placemats.
had a look - currently missing the '85 and '97, which takes us to 20 bottles.

...and think Tony is still to declare?

Posted: **09:59 Thu 30 Apr 2026**

There are 19 bottles bolded on post 1.

Tony is still to declare. This would take us to 20.

The differences between post 1 and the placements are that the placemats are missing 85 and 97 but also include 91, which is not bolded as I feel it is a bottle too many once Tony declares (plus is not supposed to be great!).

Posted: **19:09 Thu 30 Apr 2026**

Bertie3000 wrote: ↑09:59 Thu 30 Apr 2026The differences between post 1 and the placements are that the placemats are missing 85 and 97 but also include 91, which is not bolded as I feel it is a bottle too many once Tony declares (plus is not supposed to be great!).

Believed fixed.

Posted: **11:35 Fri 08 May 2026**

Richard Mayson asked me yesterday to add his name to the reserves list, so I’ve done so.

Posted: **10:29 Wed 13 May 2026**

One for the organiser....

Ramos Pinto purchased Bom Retiro in 1919; however, I have a bottle of 1887 Bom Retiro (Garrafeira) which I would like to contribute to the event. It comes from the family stocks of the former owners — is this OK?

Posted: **10:36 Wed 13 May 2026**

If not - I will have to try to reclaim one of the adoption bottles that I passed to others for this tasting - so in effect this is a bonus bottle...

Posted: **16:56 Wed 13 May 2026**

1887!

This tasting is becoming ever more mad/fabulous/hilarious.

Posted: **17:23 Wed 13 May 2026**

That is a brilliant addition. Thank you. I think we are now set for a great tasting.

Posted: **20:08 Wed 13 May 2026**

I know the placemats will change due to the addition of the 1887, but shouldn't the '94 and '97 be flipped for consistency's sake?

EDIT: Or is the '94 an Ervamoira and thus separated from the regular VP's?

Posted: **20:59 Wed 13 May 2026**

The draft of the placemats has been updated. But with twenty glasses table space will be tight. Can anybody print to trimmed /A2?

Posted: **07:10 Fri 15 May 2026**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:59 Wed 13 May 2026 The draft of the placemats has been updated. But with twenty glasses table space will be tight. Can anybody print to trimmed /A2?

I can't print A2 but I can trim A3 and don't mind the munching around.....

Posted: **07:51 Fri 15 May 2026**

Time for food orders everyone. Lastest menu below.

Posted: **07:52 Fri 15 May 2026**

mcoulson wrote: ↑07:10 Fri 15 May 2026
jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:59 Wed 13 May 2026 The draft of the placemats has been updated. But with twenty glasses table space will be tight. Can anybody print to trimmed /A2?
I can't print A2 but I can trim A3 and don't mind the munching around.....

Thank you Martin and Julian

Posted: **10:46 Fri 15 May 2026**

Anyone want to share a medium rare special steak?

Posted: **11:04 Fri 15 May 2026**

Alex Bridgeman wrote:Anyone want to share a medium rare special steak?

I'd be up for that, Tomahawk for preference.

Posted: **11:46 Fri 15 May 2026**

PhilW wrote: ↑11:04 Fri 15 May 2026
Alex Bridgeman wrote:Anyone want to share a medium rare special steak?
I'd be up for that, Tomahawk for preference.

Done!

Food order from me:
- No starter
- Tomahawk steak, medium-rare to share with Phil plus skinny fries and creamed sweetcorn
- no dessert.

Posted: **17:59 Fri 15 May 2026**

For me:

Smoked salmon
Bangers and mash with side of carrots
Chocolate brownie

Thank you!

Posted: **18:35 Fri 15 May 2026**

Pls:
• Soup of the day (if not spicy);
• Chateaubriand, rare (with MPM) + skinny fries;
• Welsh rarebit.

Posted: **19:12 Fri 15 May 2026**

Anyone up for sharing chateaubriand, rare?

Posted: **20:37 Fri 15 May 2026**

flash_uk wrote: ↑19:12 Fri 15 May 2026Anyone up for sharing chateaubriand, rare?

Yes. My order amended.

Posted: **21:36 Fri 15 May 2026**

Goat’s cheese salad
Roast lamb
Welsh rarebit

Much appreciated

Posted: **07:29 Sat 16 May 2026**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:37 Fri 15 May 2026
flash_uk wrote: ↑19:12 Fri 15 May 2026Anyone up for sharing chateaubriand, rare?
Yes. My order amended.

And the rest of my order thanks:

Severn and Wye Smoked Salmon
Fries
Chimichurri broccoli

Posted: **10:35 Sat 16 May 2026**

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑11:46 Fri 15 May 2026
PhilW wrote: ↑11:04 Fri 15 May 2026
Alex Bridgeman wrote:Anyone want to share a medium rare special steak?
I'd be up for that, Tomahawk for preference.
Done!

Excellent.

Food order from me therefore, please:
- Scotch egg
- Tomahawk steak (medium-rare to share with Alex) with skinny fries, broccoli and peppercorn sauce
- no dessert.

Posted: **19:44 Tue 19 May 2026**

Nudging those still to add their food order. Thanks

Posted: **21:13 Tue 19 May 2026**

Sorry for my tardiness - please could I have:

- scotch egg;
- stroganoff with a side of chopped sausages; and
- Welsh rarebit.

Many thanks.

Posted: **21:17 Tue 19 May 2026**

My food order:
- Scotch egg
- Burger + cheese + bacon
- Baked cheesecake

Posted: **21:38 Tue 19 May 2026**

• Soup of the day
• Burger + Cheese + Streaky Bacon, + skinny fries;
• Welsh rarebit.

Thankyou

Posted: **14:03 Wed 20 May 2026**

For Cliff

Smoked Salmon
Sharing: Chateaubriand
Skinny fries (without skin on), Broccoli (no Chilli)
Cheese board

for me,

Smoked Salmon
Sharing: Chateaubriand
Skinny fries (without skin on), Carrots
Cheese board

Posted: **14:36 Wed 20 May 2026**

For me:
Starter Welsh Rarebit
Main Burger with cheese and bacon, fries and creamy sweetcorn
Dessert TBD on the night

Thanks

Posted: **07:06 Thu 21 May 2026**

Draft food order.

Please can you each check you re happy with your order.

Tony still still reply.

Posted: **07:07 Thu 21 May 2026**

hadge wrote: ↑14:03 Wed 20 May 2026 For Cliff

Smoked Salmon
Sharing: Chateaubriand
Skinny fries (without skin on), Broccoli (no Chilli)
Cheese board

for me,

Smoked Salmon
Sharing: Chateaubriand
Skinny fries (without skin on), Carrots
Cheese board

Can you confirm how you would like the Chateaubriand cooked.

Posted: **07:55 Thu 21 May 2026**

Bertie3000 wrote: ↑07:07 Thu 21 May 2026
hadge wrote: ↑14:03 Wed 20 May 2026 For Cliff

Smoked Salmon
Sharing: Chateaubriand
Skinny fries (without skin on), Broccoli (no Chilli)
Cheese board

for me,

Smoked Salmon
Sharing: Chateaubriand
Skinny fries (without skin on), Carrots
Cheese board
Can you confirm how you would like the Chateaubriand cooked.

Medium-Rare please

Posted: **22:03 Thu 21 May 2026**

Please, the JDAW-MPM chateaubriand is, rather than rare, actually blue, and actually in italics (though oblique would be reluctantly acceptable — your browser might do its own thing).

Posted: **22:17 Thu 21 May 2026**

Can I change my main course to medium filet with green beans no butter and fries please

Posted: **16:41 Fri 22 May 2026**

New version of the food menu below. Changes made for Harry, Julian and Martin.

Tony still to provide his order.

Please ensure everyone is happy with their request.

Posted: **09:12 Wed 27 May 2026**

I will be submitting the standard food order on Friday morning so please let me know if there are any changes before then.

I will add the standard food order for Tony if I have not heard differently before then.

Posted: **18:17 Wed 27 May 2026**

Hopefully not relevant but I need to drop off the reserve list
Thanks and have a great night

Posted: **21:45 Wed 27 May 2026**

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:58 Wed 29 Apr 2026please could somebody check the draft of the placemats.

Please could somebody check the draft of the placemats.

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