Tuesday 15th May 2018, for the Royal Wedding

[jdaw1]

This post to hold arrangements as and when made.

Theme: Port Fit for a (New) Duchess.

Where: The Red Room, The Boot & Flogger.

Ports?

1. Unknown 1911 (brought by Dr. Tony Carter);
2. Fonseca 1960 (also brought by Dr. Tony Carter);
3. Croft 1960 (brought by Mr. Ian D. Johns).
4. Quinta do Noval 1960 (brought by Mr. Dave R. Lund).
5. Offley 1960 (brought by Mr. Wolfgang P. Starz).
6. Sandeman 1960 (brought by Mr. Alex H. Bridgeman);
7. Dow 1960 (brought by Mr. Tom H. R. Archer).
8. Graham Malvedos 1968 (brought by Mr. Simon C. Doggett);
9. Sandeman 1970 (brought by Mr. Chris Appleby);
10. Dow 1970 magnum (brought by Mr. Julian D. A. Wiseman + Mr. Dan E. Azzopardi).
11. Graham 1970 magnum (brought by Mr. Charles P. Redshaw);
12. Cockburn 1977 (brought by Mr. Derek R. Turnbull).

Who?

1. Mr. Julian D. A. Wiseman (who will bring a magnum of Dow 1970).
2. Dr. Dan E. Azzopardi (who will also be bringing that magnum of Dow 1970).
3. Mr. Dave R. Lund (who will bring a Quinta do Noval 1960).
4. Mr. Charles P. Redshaw (who will bring a Graham 1970 magnum).
5. Mr. Alex H. Bridgeman (who will bring a Sandeman 1960).
6. Dr. Tony Carter (who will bring a 1911, and a Fonseca 1960).
7. Mr. Derek R. Turnbull (who will bring a Cockburn 1977).
8. Mr. Tom H. R. Archer (who will bring a Dow 1960).
9. Mr. Ian D. Johns (who will bring a Croft 1960).
10. Mr. Simon C. Doggett (who will bring a Graham Malvedos 1968).
11. Mr. Wolfgang P. Starz (who will bring an Offley 1960).
12. Mr. Chris Appleby (who will bring a Sandeman 1970).

Possibles.

• Mrs. MaryAnne Wiseman.

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.)

[jdaw1]

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.

[flash_uk]

Yep I'm in.

[DaveRL]

A very good idea. Yes please.

[CPR 1]

This sounds like a splendid idea. I have the pleasure of accepting your kind invitation.

[Alex Bridgeman]

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.

[jdaw1]

Should we pick a date now, accepting the risk that it might be a little early or late. ¿Tuesday 22^nd May 2018?

[Alex Bridgeman]

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?

[Alex Bridgeman]

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?

[forest26]

Would like to attend... Windsor works for me

[jdaw1]

¿Tuesday 15^th May 2018?

[Alex Bridgeman]

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?

[DRT]

Yes please.

[uncle tom]

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..

[jdaw1]

Black Tie?

E.g.

[idj123]

No real interest in the circumstances that have given rise to this tasting but for the sake of the Port consider me in.

[jdaw1]

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.

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.

[DRT]

Yes please.

Count me in

Who?

1. A guest;
2. Mr. Julian D. A. Wiseman, Esq.
3. Mrs. MaryAnne Wiseman.
4. Mr. Mike P. Meehan, Esq.
5. Mr. Dave R. Lund, Esq.
6. Mr. Charles P. Redshaw, Esq.
7. Mr. Alex H. Bridgeman, Esq.
8. Dr. Tony Carter, Esq.
9. Mr. Tom H. R. Archer, Esq.

[idj123]

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.

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)

[uncle tom]

The monarchy is a quaint anachronism. However, the argument for retaining it is amply summed up in two words:

'President Blair'

[jdaw1]

Fixed, with apologies.

Black Tie?

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[Alex Bridgeman]

Black Tie?

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While happy with the principle of a black tie affair, mid-week logistics makes this more difficult than I would like. I prefer not.

[jdaw1]

Very well. Not black tie. Sighted. Port Fit for a Duchess.

[DRT]

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.

[DRT]

Fixed, with apologies

Thank you.