Emergency, Monday 4th January 2016

[jdaw1]

This post to hold plans as and when agreed.

When? 13:00 Monday 4^th January 2016.

Theme? A Young Vintage Port, Sighted.

Where? From 13:00 at The George Inn, 77 Borough High Street, Southwark SE1 1NH. Subsequently moving to The Boot & Flogger.

Current draft of the placemats.

[jdaw1]

I am available in the first week of January 2016. Those not being dry are welcome to join me. I propose beer and drinking games at lunch; beer and drinking games in the afternoon; Port in the evening. What could go wrong?

[DRT]

Is this your first act as my Life Coach in 2016?

If so, it isn't going to go well

[Doggett]

Sounds like a wonderful start to the year... I would love to join the fun if I am able.

Simon

[jdaw1]

Suggest dates.

[DRT]

Monday 4th or Tuesday 5th work for me.

[Doggett]

Monday 4th or Tuesday 5th work for me.

both those dates work for me...

[jdaw1]

both those dates work for me...

And me. A two-day session.

[CPR 1]

Monday 4th would work for me (unfortunately evening only ) or potentially Thursday 7th

[jdaw1]

When? Monday 4th January 2016.

Where? Initially at The George Inn, 77 Borough High Street, Southwark SE1 1NH. Subsequently moving to The Boot & Flogger.

Simon: what time start?

[Doggett]

Monday it is! Are we doing blind bottles for the evening or any theme? Either way, I am happy starting at anytime that works for you Mr Wiseman. I will drop some port off at the B&F on route. A tasting 4 days in!...just the following 362 days in 2016 to plan for now.

Simon

[Doggett]

Gents,

Any ideas yet on whether this will be themed or blind?
Julian (and anyone else who is coming to the George), is 1pm a good time for you? Anytime should be okay wth me.

Simon

[jdaw1]

Theme: A Young Vintage Port, Sighted. Objections?

… the George … 1pm

13:00 Monday 4^th January 2016, starting at The George Inn, 77 Borough High Street, Southwark SE1 1NH.

[Doggett]

Theme: A Young Vintage Port, Sighted. Objections?

… the George … 1pm

13:00 Monday 4^th January 2016, starting at The George Inn, 77 Borough High Street, Southwark SE1 1NH.

Agreed.

[jdaw1]

A Young Vintage Port, Sighted

From me, Ferreira 2007. When should I decant?

[Doggett]

A Young Vintage Port, Sighted

From me, Ferreira 2007. When should I decant?

I hope that was aimed at everyone as I am afraid I am not sure of the optimum time for decanting younger ports.
My port is not quite as young...but I hope young enough. A Sandeman 2000. A recent tasting note from AHB suggested it was open enough to try. Any recommendations on the decant time? Answers on the electronic postcard to PO Box Port2000

Simon

[DRT]

I shall be leaving you to enjoy your afternoon, chaps. Joining a tasting five or six hours in and tasting Port this young doesn't appeal, sorry.

Have fun.

[CPR 1]

Are we still on for tomorrow evening?

Given the theme of tasting young ports I was tempted to bring a F85! but I see you interpret young differently thus I could bring a Ni 03 or V98 which might be drinking better currently?

[jdaw1]

Are we still on for tomorrow evening?

Yes.

Given the theme of tasting young ports I was tempted to bring a F85! but I see you interpret young differently thus I could bring a Ni 03 or V98 which might be drinking better currently?

Simon and I will have some refreshments before the Port. Where ‘some’ really means some. The chosen ‘young’ was to fit with that. That is not refusing an F85 — never! — but it might hint at an acknowledgement that tomorrow might not be the most efficient use of it. Given those clues, you decide.

[CPR 1]

I will bring a bottle of Vesuvio 03

[WS1]

I will pop by too in order to pick up bts. I will also bring a bt of Unidade 13 which you may have not had yet.

regards

WS1

[jdaw1]

Placemats (S00, V03, Fr07, Ud13) added to the first post (with a test inclusion of the new Accounts page type).

Who can print?

[Doggett]

Looking forward to the first tasting of the year with tomorrow's emergency. I am afraid I am unable to print, but if no-one else is able I am sure I can work something out in the afternoon.

Simon

[jdaw1]

When should I decant Ferreira 2007?

[DRT]

When should I decant Ferreira 2007?

Sometime in 2028?

[jdaw1]

When should I decant Ferreira 2007?

Sometime in 2028?

Now 2314. I am almost three hours late.

[Doggett]

When should I decant Ferreira 2007?

Sometime in 2028?

Now 2314. I am almost three hours late.

And to think that all those tv shows over Christmas suggested the greatest comedy duo being Eric and Ernie!

I shall be decanting at 8am or earlier if possible. I am afraid I am not able to advise on the Ferreira.

Until tomorrow...

[CPR 1]

I will print

[Doggett]

I will print

Thanks Charles. What time shall we meet you in the Boot and Flogger?

[CPR 1]

I should be there for 18.00 with any luck

[WS1]

me too

[jdaw1]

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole;
• 2000 Sandeman;
• 2003 Vesuvio;
• 2007 Ferreira;
• 2013 Unidade;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

And we have the upstairs room, near the front door, at the B&F.

[jdaw1]

Where is everybody else?

[WS1]

on my way now; cu you shortly