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Yes, it's time we finally did a vertical of the last major producer yet to get the TPF treatment.

I am therefore proposing a Noval vertical covering the vintages 1931 to 1997 - note, this will be a Noval event, not Nacional

I have the '31 and almost all the vintages from '45 onwards.

Attendees so far:
  1. Possible guest from Quinta do Noval DG;
  2. EDN Simon D;
  3. THRA;
  4. AHB;
  5. JDAW;
  6. MPM;
  7. CPR;
  8. WPS;
  9. AP;
  10. PW;
  11. JB;
  12. RLC;
  13. TC;
  14. IDJ.
Reserves: None at present

Current draft of the food order.

Current draft of the placemats.
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Me too please.

May I have permission to edit your first post to add people and keep it generally in shape?
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May I have permission to edit your first post to add people and keep it generally in shape?
Of course - thankyou..!
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Yes, please. I hope work pressures will not prevent me from attending!
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Sounds great, count me in please
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Please count me in too!

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Yes, please...
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I'll certainly be there unless work gets in the way. It shouldn't do considering the restructuring that we are going through.

However, some guidance on the probable cost of the event would be welcome as I may need to be (much) more careful of my pennies in the future than I have needed to be in the past.
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I would love to attend, but will not know whether my condition will allow it until later. Perhaps put me down as reserve, or conditional?
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Does Christian know about this?
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Does Christian know about this?
An invitation has been sent..
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I am not yet sure if I can make this, but have a bottle of 1942 Noval to contribute if I do. Need to check my notes on condition, but i think it's been recorked by Peter Wylie.
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Like SCP I am also not yet sure about whether I am able to attend, but the better half, in a moment of severe weakness, positively encouraged me to attend. I feel obliged therefore to do as I have been told..

Depending on the date I would very much like to join. Alas, I can only offer '94 and '97 but am happy to bring both.

Please add me tentatively.

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Yes please.

I have exactly no bottles that fit in this line-up so will have to adopt/contribute in cash.

Like AHB, I would appreciate an idea of the likely cost before arrangements are confirmed please.
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DRT wrote:I have exactly no bottles that fit in this line-up so will have to adopt/contribute in cash.

Like AHB, I would appreciate an idea of the likely cost before arrangements are confirmed please.
+1 for both sentences.

I (need to check that I still) have N63. If we were short of bottles and needed some supplementary NN, I have some vintages of that.
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I would appreciate an idea of the likely cost before arrangements are confirmed
Understood.

My workload is manic for the next few days, but when it eases I'll post a list of the vintages I can offer, with costings, so others can see how the numbers stack, and also see if they can better the costs.
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Just a thought, but perhaps we should consider missing out 78, 82, 85, 87 and 91 (on the basis we know them to be mostly rubbish) and substitute with 2000, 2003 & 2011 (on the basis that they are normally fabulous and to give the Axa/Seely era a wider showing)?
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DRT wrote:we should consider missing out 78, 82, 85, 87 and 91 (on the basis we know them to be mostly rubbish) and substitute with 2000, 2003 & 2011 (on the basis that they are normally fabulous and to give the Axa/Seely era a wider showing)?
Seconded.
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To assist Tom’s organisation of this, the B&F’s Red Room has been booked for fourteen people on Tuesday 13th December.

Two matters arise.

• “Week of 13th is probably our busiest week of the year. Providing 300 glasses might be a bit of an issue.” He said that the B&F could cope, but I smell imperfect certainty. He asked whether we could repeat the usage of external glasses.

• There is to be a Davy’s Christmas menu. Variations are not permitted: Christmas is as Christmas is. If Christmas menu he asks that the order come two weeks before; if à la carte, one week before.

I could do the Christmas menu: Duck liver parfait; Grilled 220g sirloin steak; Christmas pudding.
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Just a thought, but perhaps we should consider missing out 78, 82, 85, 87 and 91 (on the basis we know them to be mostly rubbish) and substitute with 2000, 2003 & 2011 (on the basis that they are normally fabulous and to give the Axa/Seely era a wider showing)?
No. The post '97s are way too young and closed.

Some of the older ones have had poor reportage, but are evolving surprisingly well, so worth including.
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uncle tom wrote:
Just a thought, but perhaps we should consider missing out 78, 82, 85, 87 and 91 (on the basis we know them to be mostly rubbish) and substitute with 2000, 2003 & 2011 (on the basis that they are normally fabulous and to give the Axa/Seely era a wider showing)?
No. The post '97s are way too young and closed.

Some of the older ones have had poor reportage, but are evolving surprisingly well, so worth including.
I will probably be tasting some or most of the post 97's at the quinta in a few weeks from now so will let you know how delicious they were :wink:

As for the wines from the dark days towards the end of the previous regime, we shall see, but I suspect your optimism is as seriously flawed as those wines.

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Typical-you go away on hols for a week leaving the internet behind and lo and behold you come back to see that you're on the verge of missing out on a Noval vertical! Please say that there is still a place available ?
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idj123 wrote:Typical-you go away on hols for a week leaving the internet behind and lo and behold you come back to see that you're on the verge of missing out on a Noval vertical! Please say that there is still a place available ?
The list is currently at 13 so it looks like you have grabbed the last seat :D
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Hello, is there still room for one more? I'd love to come.
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DRT wrote:
idj123 wrote:Please say that there is still a place available ?
The list is currently at 13 so it looks like you have grabbed the last seat :D
JB vintage wrote:Hello, is there still room for one more? I'd love to come.
Too slow. Reserves list started. I estimate ≈90% chance that a seat will come free.
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Can you add me to the reserved for this

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Having spoken to Tom at length about this monumental event nearly two weeks ago I at least expected to be on the reserve list...I see that is not the case (thanks Tom) so could I please be added to the reserve list in the hope that a space becomes free.
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Reserve list updated.
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Hello, can you please put my name also in the reserved list? Thank you,
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Do we now need to start thinking about putting some more flesh on this tasting? For my own part, I have little bottles of Noval with only singles of the 60, 66, 82 and 85 (plus cases of the 11, 12 and 13 IB). I do have more bottles of the 58 however (acquired at auction a few years ago and believed to be in good shape). Therefore, I would be happy to put up one of these for the tasting?
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The only Noval I have are 6 bottles of 1970. Have not tried any from this stash so will give one a go in the next few weeks!
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I expect that Tom will pay more attention after Guy Fawkes night. (Hmm: apostrophe? Compound adjective hyphen? Hmm.)

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Unfortunately I can no longer attend this tasting due to a work commitment.

Enjoy! This should be a wonderful tasting.
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DRT wrote:Unfortunately I can no longer attend this tasting due to a work commitment.

Enjoy! This should be a wonderful tasting.
DRT removed from the list of attendees and replaced by Tony as first reserve.

I've volunteered to help Tom organise this tasting as he is a tad busy at present. I'm currently looking for a venue we can use for the day and to assemble the wines.

Could people who have bottles of Quinta do Noval port they would be willing to contribute to the tasting please let me know (by posting below, by PM or by email) what bottles they could offer and the value they would like to receive for those bottles. Behind the scenes I will sort out the lowest cost option for us all.

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  • Costing and confirmation of attendees
  • Collection of funds
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Currently I have....
2014 (arriving soon), 13, 12, 11, 07, 05 (Silval), 03, 98 (silval), 97 (silval), 85, 82, 78, 70, 66, 63, 60, 58, 31 ??,
50 (poor level) -also possible 33?
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We have a minor problem and as the newly promoted organiser of the event I have to make a decision to fix the minor problem.

Potentially we have as many as 25 ports to taste for the Noval vertical. "That's not a problem!" I hear you cry and normally you'd be right. The minor problem is that the Red Room at the Boot & Flogger is only available for the evening and 25 ports is too many for an evening's tasting. For those of you who doubt me on this consider the palate fatigue that many complained about at the Vesuvio tasting (23 ports) or the 1997 horizontal (20 ports).

So to help me as I consider our options I have created a survey. If you are attending or on the reserve list then please vote this week so I can at least see whether there is a clear majority preference before I ignore it and make my decision anyway.

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Have voted. For the bottles that I could supply please see my earlier post -with the definite offer of the 58.
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Could I please add my name to the reserves should a seat become available.

Many thanks,

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flash_uk wrote:The only Noval I have are 6 bottles of 1970. Have not tried any from this stash so will give one a go in the next few weeks!
The trial proved very positive.
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PhilW wrote:I would love to attend, but will not know whether my condition will allow it until later. Perhaps put me down as reserve, or conditional?
Confirming I do expect to be able to attend. :D
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SCP wrote:I am not yet sure if I can make this, but have a bottle of 1942 Noval to contribute if I do. Need to check my notes on condition, but i think it's been recorked by Peter Wylie.
Unfortunately, I am not able to attend, but the bottle may be...
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PhilW wrote:
PhilW wrote:I would love to attend, but will not know whether my condition will allow it until later. Perhaps put me down as reserve, or conditional?
Confirming I do expect to be able to attend. :D
Great news Phil!
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Simon removed from the list of attendees and Jorgen added.

Please be aware that for us to put together a run of vintages of 1927, 1931, 1933 (possibly Noval), 1934, 1942, 1945, 1947, 1950, 1955, 1958, 1960, 1963, 1966, 1970, 1975 for this tasting will cost something in the order of £300 per person attending. To this cost needs to be added food, service and glass hire which will add up to another £60 per person.

Once I have had confirmation from the various contributors of bottles that the values for the bottles they are contributing is correct, I will firm up on the figure above but for now you can use this as the basis of budgeting. Once the cost is confirmed I will begin collecting money from people.

In addition, we will be eating from the Christmas menu (we have no choice) and need to pre-order no later than 11th November. Please post in this thread your choices from the following menu:

STARTERS
Spiced carrot and parsnip soup (v. gf.) - Parsnip crisps and cumin, coriander yoghurt
Crayfish, prawn and smoked salmon cocktail - Seafood mayonnaise and bloody Mary dressing
Duck liver parfait (n.) - Fig and mustard relish, seeded sourdough Melba toast, pickles
Salad of roasted squash (v. gf.) - Baked ricotta, lemon and olive dressing

MAINS
Grilled 220g sirloin steak - Roasted Provençal tomato, watercress and a peppercorn sauce
Roast free-range Staffordshire turkey - Apricot and sage stuffing, Davy’s Port wine gravy, cranberry relish
Pan-fried sea bass (gf.) - Fennel and basil whipped mash, roast pepper, herb and caper dressing
Wild mushroom risotto (v. gf.) - Topped with portobello mushroom stuffed with kale, spinach, Ticklemore crisp
All main courses served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes

DESERT
Christmas pudding (n.) - Almond brandy butter, mulled cranberries and cream
British cheese plate - Stilton, Cheddar, roasted grapes, Medjool date confit, biscuits
Potted dark chocolate cherry trifle (n.) - Amaretti biscuits, cherry cream
Sticky toffee Christmas pudding (v. n.) - Walnut butterscotch sauce, clotted cream, walnut brittle

V. vegetarian GF. gluten free N. contains nuts
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Menu choices for me please:
STARTER: Crayfish, prawn and smoked salmon cocktail
MAIN: Roast free-range Staffordshire turkey
DESERT: Sticky toffee Christmas pudding
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Thanks for organising Alex,

Menu Choice
Starter - Duck liver parfait
Main - Steak rare
Desert: Sticky toffee Christmas pudding
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Please:
• Duck liver parfait
• Grilled 220g sirloin steak (blue)
• Christmas pudding
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Alas, i am now unable to attend because of work. My 94 and/or 97 are though, should they be required.

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PopulusTremula wrote:Alas, i am now unable to attend because of work. My 94 and/or 97 are though, should they be required.

Magnus
Ah, sad to hear you can't make it Magnus. Hope to catch up sometime in 2017!
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Alex, food order for me, please:
Crayfish, prawn and smoked salmon cocktail - Seafood mayonnaise and bloody Mary dressing
Grilled 220g sirloin steak - Roasted Provençal tomato, watercress and a peppercorn sauce (Rare)
Sticky toffee Christmas pudding (v. n.) - Walnut butterscotch sauce, clotted cream, walnut brittle

Thanks!
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Magnus, sorry you're having to drop out. It would have been nice to have caught up.

Cookie - you're now promoted to the attendees list.

Simon - you're getting dangerously close to attending...
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