Emergency, Tue 26 April 2022

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 16:52 Sat 09 Apr 2022

Theme: bring Port. I’m in, and bringing a magnum.

I shall bring a bottle. The only clue is that it will be from the birth year of someone else present.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:24 Sat 09 Apr 2022

We are three-to-nil on semi-sighted. Decision: semi-sighted. Each to reveal category; size; exactly-one-of-shipper-or-year-or-age. And to reveal same by 21:00 on Sunday 24th April.

JDAW reveals: Vintage Port; magnum; 1970.

uncle tom wrote: ↑16:52 Sat 09 Apr 2022I shall bring a bottle. The only clue is that it will be from the birth year of someone else present.

No: not theme. Reveal year or shipper.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 06:18 Sun 10 Apr 2022

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑17:00 Thu 07 Apr 2022
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑16:16 Wed 06 Apr 2022 I’m unlikely. Rather too many tastings and dinners at the moment for domestic bliss…
It seems I have to be in London for a 9am meeting on 27th April. This makes it much more likely that I will be able to attend. Please change my status to “probably”.

Now definite.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 06:26 Sun 10 Apr 2022

The theme for this tasting has given me a thought for a future tasting. The future theme is for a sighted tasting where participants reveal type, shipper and vintage of what they bring but lie about one of these “facts”. Drinkers have to identify which is the untruth.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 07:45 Sun 10 Apr 2022

OJW: Vintage Port, 1980
GEAG: Vintage Port, 1989

nac · Post by **nac** » 19:12 Sun 10 Apr 2022

Probably Vintage Port, 1970.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 21:06 Sun 10 Apr 2022

The 'Probably' adds just that extra frisson of pleasurable uncertainty...

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 11:05 Mon 11 Apr 2022

No: not theme. Reveal year or shipper.

OK - I'll go for plan B

Probably Vintage Port, 1970.

The 'Probably' adds just that extra frisson of pleasurable uncertainty...

Then I'll probably bring a Noval, and probably a Noval vintage I've not drunk for eight years now, despite having twelve bottles in the cellar.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 17:15 Mon 11 Apr 2022

And I will‘probably’ bring a Warre.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 19:42 Mon 11 Apr 2022

Can we presume that unless otherwise stated, the Port people are bringing is in bottle and is Vintage Port?

Post by **jdaw1** » 23:30 Mon 11 Apr 2022

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑19:42 Mon 11 Apr 2022Can we presume that unless otherwise stated, the Port people are bringing is in bottle and is Vintage Port?

You may presume anything you like.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 15:09 Wed 13 Apr 2022

Not one I can make. I hope that some lovely bottles are enjoyed.

Alex M · Post by **Alex M** » 16:08 Wed 13 Apr 2022

Tentative yes.

Alex M · Post by **Alex M** » 18:31 Tue 19 Apr 2022

Probably Vintage Port, 1983.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 19:41 Tue 19 Apr 2022

Probably unknown shipper, believed Vintage Port

Post by **jdaw1** » 09:26 Thu 21 Apr 2022

We need a food order. Pls post.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 10:26 Thu 21 Apr 2022

No starter.
Standard sirloin steak, medium rare, with skinny chips and a side of green beans and shallots.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 11:35 Thu 21 Apr 2022

Avocado, butterbean mash, bruschetta with mushrooms, tamarind tomatoes
Grilled chicken Caesar salad with avocado, soft boiled egg, tomato, side order of fries

OJW · Post by **OJW** » 12:05 Thu 21 Apr 2022

Duck liver pate
Large Kentish bangers and mash.

Thanks!

nac · Post by **nac** » 13:22 Thu 21 Apr 2022

Starter - truffle mac & cheese
Main - large bangers & mash

Alex M · Post by **Alex M** » 17:01 Thu 21 Apr 2022

Starter - truffle mac & cheese.
Main- Standard sirloin steak, medium rare, with skinny chips and a side of green beans and shallots.

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:18 Thu 21 Apr 2022

Food order started.

Current version of the placemats; images in first post.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:21 Thu 21 Apr 2022

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑10:26 Thu 21 Apr 2022 No starter.
Standard sirloin steak, medium rare, with skinny chips and a side of green beans and shallots.

For inclusion on the draft food order.

nac · Post by **nac** » 00:11 Fri 22 Apr 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:18 Thu 21 Apr 2022 Food order started.

Current version of the placemats; images in first post.

I shall now commit to “70 VP”.

Post by **flash_uk** » 11:15 Fri 22 Apr 2022

Food Order for me:

Avocado, butterbean mash, bruschetta with mushrooms, tamarind tomatoes
Sirlion, rare, +fried egg, no sauce | Fries | Green beans and shallots

Thanks!

Post by **flash_uk** » 11:18 Fri 22 Apr 2022

Vintage Port, 75cl, 1970

nac · Post by **nac** » 11:36 Fri 22 Apr 2022

nac wrote: ↑00:11 Fri 22 Apr 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:18 Thu 21 Apr 2022 Food order started.

Current version of the placemats; images in first post.
I shall now commit to “70 VP”.

...and 75cl.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 14:32 Fri 22 Apr 2022

Alex M wrote: ↑17:01 Thu 21 Apr 2022 Starter - truffle mac & cheese.
Main- Standard sirloin steak, medium rare, with skinny chips and a side of green beans and shallots.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 14:33 Fri 22 Apr 2022

idj123 wrote: ↑14:32 Fri 22 Apr 2022
Alex M wrote: ↑17:01 Thu 21 Apr 2022 Starter - truffle mac & cheese.
Main- Standard sirloin steak, medium rare, with skinny chips and a side of green beans and shallots.

Ditto

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 15:58 Fri 22 Apr 2022

Duck pate - medium rare ordinary steak + peppercorn sauce + beans

Can be taken as my 'default' order for all events.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 18:44 Fri 22 Apr 2022

Tom - you're holding a bottle of Port for me in one of your cellars that you picked up from Brightwells (or was it Strakers?).

Is there any chance you might be able to bring the bottle with you next week for me to take home?

Thank you!

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:01 Fri 22 Apr 2022

Food order complete. If you don’t check, and it’s wrong, you eat it. So check that your dinner will be what you want it to be.

The placemats believed correct. As ever, please would somebody check.

Post by **jdaw1** » 18:41 Sat 23 Apr 2022

By WhatsApp, Tom has revealed “Noval”.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:47 Sun 24 Apr 2022

Apologies for the late notification but I will have to withdraw from this tasting; as I have thankfully remembered in time that it's my wedding anniversary and that it might be a little imprudent to attend a Port tasting on this evening!

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 20:59 Sun 24 Apr 2022

idj123 wrote: ↑20:47 Sun 24 Apr 2022 Apologies for the late notification but I will have to withdraw from this tasting; as I have thankfully remembered in time that it's my wedding anniversary and that it might be a little imprudent to attend a Port tasting on this evening!

Genius! That made me belly laugh out loud… and then I had to explain myself to Rosie

Post by **flash_uk** » 07:45 Mon 25 Apr 2022

idj123 wrote: ↑20:47 Sun 24 Apr 2022 Apologies for the late notification but I will have to withdraw from this tasting; as I have thankfully remembered in time that it's my wedding anniversary and that it might be a little imprudent to attend a Port tasting on this evening!

Every year Ian, every year

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 07:49 Mon 25 Apr 2022

idj123 wrote: ↑20:47 Sun 24 Apr 2022 Apologies for the late notification but I will have to withdraw from this tasting; as I have thankfully remembered in time that it's my wedding anniversary and that it might be a little imprudent to attend a Port tasting on this evening!

And we all thought you were bringing your better half with you for an entertaining night out with sparkling company to celebrate your anniversary!

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 14:38 Mon 25 Apr 2022

Tom - you're holding a bottle of Port for me in one of your cellars that you picked up from Brightwells (or was it Strakers?).

Will endeavour to remember to pick it up and bring it..

Post by **jdaw1** » 17:40 Mon 25 Apr 2022

I won’t be early.

Happily, there’s about no set-up. Only eight of us, so no pre-pouring. Placemats useful, but even without them the few early arrivals could start — recalling that a quorum shall be the number present. Other than missing a magnum of ’70, you won’t miss me. I.e., you’ll keenly be awaiting my presence.

Neil: pls, can you print?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 17:47 Mon 25 Apr 2022

My bottle has been selected and stood up. I shall transport it to the B&F tomorrow where it will be opened, decanted and can be inspected for clues to contents, age and shipper.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 17:48 Mon 25 Apr 2022

uncle tom wrote: ↑14:38 Mon 25 Apr 2022
Tom - you're holding a bottle of Port for me in one of your cellars that you picked up from Brightwells (or was it Strakers?).
Will endeavour to remember to pick it up and bring it..

Thank you.

I shall be bringing Alex's olive oil and George's fancy olive oil in an effort to keep dripping the oil to its users.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 21:06 Mon 25 Apr 2022

Hurrah for olive oil!

The 1989 VP was opened and double-decanted at 2100 on 25 April 2022. The cork defeated even a Durand, likely due as much as anything to the slightly old-school style of the neck, coming into many pieces as it was withdrawn. The wine was a dark reddish brown. There was a goodly amount of fairly rustic looking sediment. A cautious sniff suggested there were no problems.

nac · Post by **nac** » 21:41 Mon 25 Apr 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑17:40 Mon 25 Apr 2022 Neil: pls, can you print?

Yup. Will do.

nac · Post by **nac** » 08:17 Tue 26 Apr 2022

My 1970 VP double-decanted at 2100 last night.
Level was vts/bn. Cork was very slightly raised, but no signs of seepage.
Cork came out pretty much whole and was in fairly good condition.
Lots of proper bark-like sediment.
Small QA test and all was good.

nac · Post by **nac** » 08:43 Tue 26 Apr 2022

nac wrote: ↑21:41 Mon 25 Apr 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑17:40 Mon 25 Apr 2022 Neil: pls, can you print?
Yup. Will do.

Done.

Post by **flash_uk** » 13:07 Tue 26 Apr 2022

My 1970 double decanted today at 1000. Looks and smells great.

nac · Post by **nac** » 16:11 Tue 26 Apr 2022

Have paperwork. ETA 1800.

Post by **flash_uk** » 16:13 Tue 26 Apr 2022

Also eta 1800

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 16:37 Tue 26 Apr 2022

ETA 1815

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 14:35 Thu 28 Apr 2022

Whoever spotted me dozing off in the pub afterwards, and reminded me to get my train - Thankyou!

A forced march to Liverpool St sobered me up a little and I caught the last train with only a couple of minutes to spare..