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Gentlemen...now I have emerged from the 'dark side' pretty much unscathed, so if acceptable, I declare myself available for this eventDRT wrote:The following note has been added to the main organisation post above in the interest of fairness:
Note: "Birthday Boys" have been added to the confirmed list of attendees by default but must confirm attendance no later than 31 January 2012 otherwise they might have to forfeit their place for someone on a reserve list, should such a list form between now and then.
PS: As requested, I also confirm myself available for 29th March at a London venue! (And very likely to be thirsty!)benread wrote:I would also find a London venue easier and it would not entail a hotel, which makes it easier to obtain a pass these days. Hotels result in Mrs Read being left to deal with two kids at both bed and breakfast time!
In which case the beer would have to be that of TBH, which should be quality-controlled in advance. I’ll take one for the team.DRT wrote:Theme!
- Amuse-bouche: The Great International Ruby Reserve Taste-off.
- Entrée: Beer break.
- Plat principal: Bring a Port to Drink on Your Birthday.
Your memory fails you because we have already done this...we had a pint of Wallop in pewter jugs...not bad as I recall.jdaw1 wrote:In which case the beer would have to be that of TBH, which should be quality-controlled in advance. I’ll take one for the team.DRT wrote:Theme!
- Amuse-bouche: The Great International Ruby Reserve Taste-off.
- Entrée: Beer break.
- Plat principal: Bring a Port to Drink on Your Birthday.
If the Syms or TFP took one bottle from the production line, and tested just that one, would you think that sufficient quality control? Of course not. And we should also adopt the highest standards of thoroughness in quality control, even if that means ‘sacrificing’ one member of the team for that purpose. Nobly, to save others the anguish, I have volunteered myself.Cookie wrote:Your memory fails you because we have already done this...we had a pint of Wallop in pewter jugs...not bad as I recall.
Your selfless sacrifice is very much appreciated. I think it is essential that a test be performed to determine the respective merits of drinking Wallop from glass v pewter. Unfortunately this means you will have to "take two for the team". Will that be a problem?jdaw1 wrote:If the Syms or TFP took one bottle from the production line, and tested just that one, would you think that sufficient quality control? Of course not. And we should also adopt the highest standards of thoroughness in quality control, even if that means ‘sacrificing’ one member of the team for that purpose. Nobly, to save others the anguish, I have volunteered myself.Cookie wrote:Your memory fails you because we have already done this...we had a pint of Wallop in pewter jugs...not bad as I recall.
May I be excused from the entree? Or perhaps bring my own entree?DRT wrote:
- Amuse-bouche: The Great International Ruby Reserve Taste-off.
- Entrée: Beer break.
- Plat principal: Bring a Port to Drink on Your Birthday.
I think vegetarian entrees are available, such as apple-based sludge.AHB wrote:May I be excused from the entree? Or perhaps bring my own entree?DRT wrote:
- Amuse-bouche: The Great International Ruby Reserve Taste-off.
- Entrée: Beer break.
- Plat principal: Bring a Port to Drink on Your Birthday.
They do not necessarily have to be finished - small portions may be sufficient to make your assessment.DRT wrote:There has been a suggestion that six Ruby Reserves might not be enough. How large can an Amuse-bouche be before it ceases to be amusing?
Can we assume that it has been booked:?:DRT wrote:It is time to decide what to do.
My proposal is:
Date: Thursday 29th March 2012
Venue: The Bung Hole, London
Theme!Objections?
- Amuse-bouche: The Great International Ruby Reserve Taste-off.
- Entrée: Beer break.
- Plat principal: Bring a Port to Drink on Your Birthday.
Not after Monday!Cookie wrote:Can we assume that it has been booked:?:
Julian?AHB wrote:Not after Monday!Cookie wrote:Can we assume that it has been booked:?:
I don’t recall booking it. Somebody cope by phone I won’t have an opportunity for most of a week.Cookie wrote:Can we assume that it has been booked:?:
I remember you telling me you had booked, and that you had left both names. Was I dreaming?jdaw1 wrote:I don’t recall booking it. Somebody cope by phone I won’t have an opportunity for most of a week.Cookie wrote:Can we assume that it has been booked:?:
No recollection. Please cope.DRT wrote:I remember you telling me you had booked, and that you had left both names. Was I dreaming?
jdaw1 wrote:Please cope.
Cookie coped.Cookie wrote:I have now
Cookie (or Tom):Cookie wrote:Can someone tell me if I need to do anything other than bring a bottle of the year of my birth (or thereabouts in my case) as I know nothing of this ruby reserve exercise other than what I have read...which makes no sense to me hence this post
Tom will be attending in your place.JacobH wrote:I'm very sorry about this but I'd forgotten that my name was on the list for this tasting and I'm afraid I'm going to be away that week. Could my name be removed, with apologies for the list? Thanks.
No one objected, so that is the theme.DRT wrote:It is time to decide what to do.
My proposal is:
Date: Thursday 29th March 2012
Venue: The Bung Hole, London
Theme!Objections?
- Amuse-bouche: The Great International Ruby Reserve Taste-off.
- Entrée: Beer break.
- Plat principal: Bring a Port to Drink on Your Birthday.
Fantastic! Thank you.RAYC wrote:Derek - I have already purchased the de la Rosa, Noval Black and Terra Prima.
Oops! I forgot to go there. Will pick one up at the weekend.RAYC wrote:Are you sure you did not buy the RP already (from Penistone wine cellars)?
Should I lock the other thread and divert people here?RAYC wrote:Is it confusing to have two threads for the same event (even if they are two separate tastings!)?
Cookie to confirm which one.RAYC wrote:At the risk of being pedantic, which CkSR?DRT wrote:Cookie sent me a tet to confirm that he has the Cockburn Special Reserve.
We now have 6 ruby reserves. If we can find the R-PC it will be a bonus, but we have enough to meet the minimum standard.
This one or this one?
And do we want both...?
We have the new one.DRT wrote:Cookie to confirm which one.RAYC wrote:At the risk of being pedantic, which CkSR?DRT wrote:Cookie sent me a tet to confirm that he has the Cockburn Special Reserve.
We now have 6 ruby reserves. If we can find the R-PC it will be a bonus, but we have enough to meet the minimum standard.
This one or this one?
And do we want both...?
I think we should only have the new one.
Have another go....you are nearly right..blessDRT wrote:First post updated.
Cookie wrote:Have another go....you are nearly right..blessDRT wrote:First post updated.
- now fixed, I hope!Breaking News: The Yanks had nine in Seattle last night. Are we content with seven?DRT wrote:
- Amuse-bouche: The Great International Ruby Reserve Taste-off, comprising!
- Cockburn Special Reserve (RLC)
- Fonseca Tera Prima (RAYC)
- Graham's Six Grapes (DRT)
- Noval Black (RAYC)
- Ramos-Pinto Collector (RLC)
- Quinta de la Rosa Reserve (RAYC)
- The Port Society Ruby Reserve (RLC)
We are not competing with our American friends.DRT wrote:Breaking News: The Yanks had nine in Seattle last night. Are we content with seven?
With very interesting results, too. Neither or our winners (there was a tie) is on your list!DRT wrote:Breaking News: The Yanks had nine in Seattle last night. Are we content with seven?DRT wrote:
- Amuse-bouche: The Great International Ruby Reserve Taste-off, comprising!
- Cockburn Special Reserve (RLC)
- Fonseca Tera Prima (RAYC)
- Graham's Six Grapes (DRT)
- Noval Black (RAYC)
- Ramos-Pinto Collector (RLC)
- Quinta de la Rosa Reserve (RAYC)
- The Port Society Ruby Reserve (RLC)
Glenn E. wrote:With very interesting results, too. Neither or our winners (there was a tie) is on your list!
