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by jdaw1 » 23:38 Mon 11 Dec 2017
This post to hold arrangements as and when made.
Theme: Port Fit for a (New) Duchess.
Where: The Red Room,
The Boot & Flogger .
Ports?
Unknown 1911 (brought by Dr. Tony Carter);
Fonseca 1960 (also brought by Dr. Tony Carter);
Croft 1960 (brought by Mr. Ian D. Johns).
Quinta do Noval 1960 (brought by Mr. Dave R. Lund).
Offley 1960 (brought by Mr. Wolfgang P. Starz).
Sandeman 1960 (brought by Mr. Alex H. Bridgeman);
Dow 1960 (brought by Mr. Tom H. R. Archer).
Graham Malvedos 1968 (brought by Mr. Simon C. Doggett);
Sandeman 1970 (brought by Mr. Chris Appleby);
Dow 1970 magnum (brought by Mr. Julian D. A. Wiseman + Mr. Dan E. Azzopardi).
Graham 1970 magnum (brought by Mr. Charles P. Redshaw);
Cockburn 1977 (brought by Mr. Derek R. Turnbull).
Who?
Mr. Julian D. A. Wiseman (who will bring a magnum of Dow 1970).
Dr. Dan E. Azzopardi (who will also be bringing that magnum of Dow 1970).
Mr. Dave R. Lund (who will bring a Quinta do Noval 1960).
Mr. Charles P. Redshaw (who will bring a Graham 1970 magnum).
Mr. Alex H. Bridgeman (who will bring a Sandeman 1960).
Dr. Tony Carter (who will bring a 1911, and a Fonseca 1960).
Mr. Derek R. Turnbull (who will bring a Cockburn 1977).
Mr. Tom H. R. Archer (who will bring a Dow 1960).
Mr. Ian D. Johns (who will bring a Croft 1960).
Mr. Simon C. Doggett (who will bring a Graham Malvedos 1968).
Mr. Wolfgang P. Starz (who will bring an Offley 1960).
Mr. Chris Appleby (who will bring a Sandeman 1970).
Possibles.
Food order .
Draft of the
placemats (and
parameters by which made ).
(Red and blue from the Union Jack; Silver as white from same; Gold for Royalty (and edged in copper as a flagrant breach of heraldic guidelines); and pink because there being five colours helped the layout.)
(Corrected to follow
Emily Post .)
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by jdaw1 » 23:38 Mon 11 Dec 2017
Prince Henry of Wales KCVO is to marry
Miss Rachel Meghan Markle , on a date likely to be in May 2018. In honour of the lucky couple there is to be Port tasting, for us loyal subjects and for a few friends not so blessed.
The theme (‘Port Fit for a Duchess’) has been chosen as echo of
Port Fit for a Queen , on the occasion of Her Majesty’s reign exceeding that of Victoria.
Black Tie?
Various details to follow.
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by flash_uk » 10:11 Tue 12 Dec 2017
Yep I'm in.
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by DaveRL » 11:46 Tue 12 Dec 2017
A very good idea. Yes please.
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by CPR 1 » 11:48 Tue 12 Dec 2017
This sounds like a splendid idea. I have the pleasure of accepting your kind invitation.
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by Alex Bridgeman » 13:06 Tue 12 Dec 2017
In principle, yes please.
However, please make sure it's not a date in May on or before the 9th since I will be running around like a headless chicken organising the BFT.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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by jdaw1 » 23:54 Tue 12 Dec 2017
Should we pick a date now, accepting the risk that it might be a little early or late. ¿Tuesday 22nd May 2018?
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by Alex Bridgeman » 12:39 Wed 13 Dec 2017
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:54 Tue 12 Dec 2017
Should we pick a date now, accepting the risk that it might be a little early or late. ¿Tuesday 22
nd May 2018?
Not half term; currently free in my diary. The proposed date works.
Should we attempt to meet in Windsor?
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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by Alex Bridgeman » 12:59 Wed 13 Dec 2017
AHB wrote: ↑ 12:39 Wed 13 Dec 2017
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:54 Tue 12 Dec 2017
Should we pick a date now, accepting the risk that it might be a little early or late. ¿Tuesday 22
nd May 2018?
Not half term; currently free in my diary. The proposed date works.
Should we attempt to meet in Windsor?
Looking at the diary / tasting calendar, could we move this forward to 15th May so as to leave 3½ weeks between this tasting and the "Any 8" tasting?
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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by forest26 » 19:50 Wed 13 Dec 2017
Would like to attend... Windsor works for me
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by jdaw1 » 19:51 Wed 13 Dec 2017
¿Tuesday 15th May 2018?
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by Alex Bridgeman » 13:59 Fri 15 Dec 2017
The date for the wedding has been set as Saturday 19th May, perfect timing for us to toast the happy couple.
Should we offer the groom the opportunity to join us for his stag night?
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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by DRT » 14:52 Fri 15 Dec 2017
Yes please.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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by uncle tom » 15:42 Sat 16 Dec 2017
Count me in..
I still have two bottles of Ch. La Lagune 1978 that once belonged to the groom's great grandmother. I also still have various bottles of VP that belonged to that lady's brother's grandson, who was the official photographer at the groom's mother's wedding..
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
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by jdaw1 » 18:43 Sat 16 Dec 2017
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:38 Mon 11 Dec 2017 Black Tie?
E.g.
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by idj123 » 20:49 Sat 16 Dec 2017
No real interest in the circumstances that have given rise to this tasting but for the sake of the Port consider me in.
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by jdaw1 » 22:32 Sat 16 Dec 2017
idj123 wrote: ↑ 20:49 Sat 16 Dec 2017 No real interest in the circumstances that have given rise to this tasting but for the sake of the Port consider me in.
Last time your ignoring of your principles was less grumpy.
idj123 wrote: ↑ 11:33 Mon 11 May 2015 Whilst I would not consider myself a Monarchist, Port drinking wins out and so please put me down for this tasting. Not sure whether the theme allows for duplicated years-it it does, I will bring a D60 or if not, a FG64.
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by DRT » 09:27 Sun 17 Dec 2017
DRT wrote: ↑ 14:52 Fri 15 Dec 2017 Yes please.
uncle tom wrote: ↑ 15:42 Sat 16 Dec 2017
Count me in
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:38 Mon 11 Dec 2017 Who?
A guest;
Mr. Julian D. A. Wiseman, Esq.
Mrs. MaryAnne Wiseman.
Mr. Mike P. Meehan, Esq.
Mr. Dave R. Lund, Esq.
Mr. Charles P. Redshaw, Esq.
Mr. Alex H. Bridgeman, Esq.
Dr. Tony Carter, Esq.
Mr. Tom H. R. Archer, Esq.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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by idj123 » 09:53 Sun 17 Dec 2017
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 22:32 Sat 16 Dec 2017
idj123 wrote: ↑ 20:49 Sat 16 Dec 2017 No real interest in the circumstances that have given rise to this tasting but for the sake of the Port consider me in.
Last time your ignoring of your principles was less grumpy.
idj123 wrote: ↑ 11:33 Mon 11 May 2015 Whilst I would not consider myself a Monarchist, Port drinking wins out and so please put me down for this tasting. Not sure whether the theme allows for duplicated years-it it does, I will bring a D60 or if not, a FG64.
No, you are quite right, I should try to be less of a humbug (although I do have more time for HM than the wider issue)
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by uncle tom » 09:59 Sun 17 Dec 2017
The monarchy is a quaint anachronism. However, the argument for retaining it is amply summed up in two words:
'President Blair'
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
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by jdaw1 » 14:58 Sun 17 Dec 2017
DRT wrote: ↑ 09:27 Sun 17 Dec 2017 Fixed, with apologies.
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 18:43 Sat 16 Dec 2017 jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:38 Mon 11 Dec 2017 Black Tie?
E.g. ?
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by Alex Bridgeman » 17:08 Sun 17 Dec 2017
jdaw1 wrote: jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 18:43 Sat 16 Dec 2017 jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:38 Mon 11 Dec 2017 Black Tie?
E.g. ?
While happy with the principle of a black tie affair, mid-week logistics makes this more difficult than I would like. I prefer not.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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by jdaw1 » 17:25 Sun 17 Dec 2017
Very well. Not black tie. Sighted. Port Fit for a Duchess.
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by DRT » 20:18 Sun 17 Dec 2017
AHB wrote: ↑ 17:08 Sun 17 Dec 2017
jdaw1 wrote: jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 18:43 Sat 16 Dec 2017 jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:38 Mon 11 Dec 2017 Black Tie?
E.g. ?
While happy with the principle of a black tie affair, mid-week logistics makes this more difficult than I would like. I prefer not.
I agree with AHB.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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by DRT » 20:19 Sun 17 Dec 2017
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 14:58 Sun 17 Dec 2017
DRT wrote: ↑ 09:27 Sun 17 Dec 2017 Fixed, with apologies
Thank you.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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by jdaw1 » 21:37 Sun 17 Dec 2017
We have a quorum, and spare. Is anybody yet willing to reveal?
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by DRT » 06:05 Mon 18 Dec 2017
I am planning to bring Warre LBV 1984 - the groom's birth year vintage.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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by uncle tom » 09:18 Mon 18 Dec 2017
I am planning to bring Warre LBV 1984 - the groom's birth year vintage.
I could bring a bottle of Warre LBV 1981 - the bride's birth year vintage...
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
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by Deleted_User_1 » 09:57 Mon 18 Dec 2017
Count me in please.
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by jdaw1 » 11:40 Mon 18 Dec 2017
“Fit For a Duchess”, please: ⇒ ≠LBV.
I have booked The Red Room at
The Boot & Flogger .
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by DaveRL » 20:40 Mon 18 Dec 2017
Given the Groom's reputation as a bit of a lad (reformed now I am sure), I wonder if he is familiar with Cockburn.
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by Alex Bridgeman » 22:57 Mon 18 Dec 2017
I've got some Pink Port. Pink is a popular colour with women. I'm sure that Pink would be fit for the new duchess.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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by DRT » 23:15 Mon 18 Dec 2017
Does anyone have a bottle of Cockburn Pink LBV?
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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by DRT » 23:28 Mon 18 Dec 2017
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 21:09 Wed 27 Feb 2013
W84 LBV . Orange-red, 25% opaque. Nose faint, with pleasant heat. taste strawberry. A hint of grit. Actually quite lovely strawberry-flavoured port. Could easily be a mature VP.
DRT wrote: ↑ 06:05 Mon 18 Dec 2017
I am planning to bring Warre LBV 1984 - the groom's birth year vintage.
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 11:40 Mon 18 Dec 2017
“Fit For a Duchess”, please: ⇒ ≠LBV.
Apparently a Duchess cannot be expected to drink "quite lovely strawberry-flavoured port" that "Could easily be a mature VP."
Snobbery over strawberry seems to be the order of the day. Hey ho.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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by Doggett » 08:18 Tue 19 Dec 2017
Yes please if there is room...
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by DaveRL » 10:30 Tue 19 Dec 2017
DRT wrote: ↑ 23:15 Mon 18 Dec 2017
Does anyone have a bottle of Cockburn Pink LBV?
LBV is not allowed. Have we access to any NV?
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by benread » 20:04 Thu 21 Dec 2017
I am a bit of a monarchist! Would love to come along. No idea what will accompany me at this stage!
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by WS1 » 12:54 Fri 22 Dec 2017
Hi,
if there is still space I would want to join you to!
regards
WS1
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by jdaw1 » 16:34 Fri 22 Dec 2017
DRT wrote: ↑ 23:28 Mon 18 Dec 2017 jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 21:09 Wed 27 Feb 2013 “Fit For a Duchess”, please: ⇒ ≠LBV.
Apparently a Duchess cannot be expected to drink "quite lovely strawberry-flavoured port" that "Could easily be a mature VP."
Snobbery over strawberry seems to be the order of the day. Hey ho.
The reprimand is fair.
DaveRL wrote: ↑ 10:30 Tue 19 Dec 2017 DRT wrote: ↑ 23:15 Mon 18 Dec 2017 Does anyone have a bottle of Cockburn Pink LBV?
LBV is not allowed. Have we access to any NV?
The plan is for a tasting as splendid as that for
E2>V .
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by jdaw1 » 10:31 Sun 24 Dec 2017
Currently, this tasting is full.
Seats have been reserved for two guests: it is entirely plausible that requirement will be one or none. So there will be a reserve list.
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by idj123 » 13:16 Sun 24 Dec 2017
Am my eyes receiving me or has my confirmed attendance once again be overlooked- should I reading something into this apparent pattern? Can this oversight be corrected please?
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by jdaw1 » 13:45 Sun 24 Dec 2017
idj123 wrote: ↑ 13:16 Sun 24 Dec 2017 Am my eyes receiving me or has my confirmed attendance once again be overlooked- should I reading something into this apparent pattern? Can this oversight be corrected please?
Derek, Ben, and now Ian: I’ve been failing to cope with this. Sorry. Fixed.
We are now over-full. First withdrawl doesn’t create a space.
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by DaveRL » 16:21 Sun 24 Dec 2017
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 16:34 Fri 22 Dec 2017 DaveRL wrote: ↑ 10:30 Tue 19 Dec 2017 DRT wrote: ↑ 23:15 Mon 18 Dec 2017 Does anyone have a bottle of Cockburn Pink LBV?
LBV is not allowed. Have we access to any NV?
The plan is for a tasting as splendid as that for
E2>V .
Understood. Consider me reprimanded. I will try my best to deliver on theme. In any case, Pink Cockburn isn't listed on their website, surely it can't be that they don't make it?
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by jdaw1 » 22:28 Sun 04 Mar 2018
Time to start revealing. I plan to bring a Fonseca 1960. Pray, gentleman, what will you bring?
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by uncle tom » 11:11 Mon 05 Mar 2018
I plan to bring a Fonseca 1960. Pray, gentleman, what will you bring?
In that case, I shall bring a Dow 1960
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
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by flash_uk » 11:15 Mon 05 Mar 2018
Agghh. A giant blunder, not putting this in my diary and now I have committed to something else. Grrrr.
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by jdaw1 » 11:56 Mon 05 Mar 2018
flash_uk wrote: Agghh. A giant blunder, not putting this in my diary and now I have committed to something else. Grrrr.
By Royal Command (approx., the Private Secretary didn't actually reply) surely trumps the mother-in-law?
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by DaveRL » 15:21 Mon 05 Mar 2018
I will bring a Noval 60
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by jdaw1 » 22:32 Mon 12 Mar 2018
Just three of us have revealed. Please, more.
But four young Oysters hurried up,
All eager for the treat:
Their coats were brushed, their faces washed,
Their shoes were clean and neat —
And this was odd, because, you know,
They hadn’t any feet.
Four other Oysters followed them,
And yet another four;
And thick and fast they came at last,
And more and more and more —
All hopping through the frothy waves,
And scrambling to the shore.
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:38 Mon 11 Dec 2017 Ports?
Dow 1960 (brought by Mr. Tom H. R. Archer).
Fonseca 1960 (brought by Mr. Julian D. A. Wiseman).
Quinta do Noval 1960 (brought by Mr. Dave R. Lund).
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by Alex Bridgeman » 17:23 Tue 13 Mar 2018
Then why don't I bring a Sandeman 1960?
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.