Tue 17th April 2018: cellar reduction and health check

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 09:57 Mon 26 Feb 2018

I am scheduled to attend a conference in London 17-18 April (Tue - Wed), but will arrive in the afternoon on the 16th (Monday). I would really like to meet up over some port at the B&F and was thinking of bringing some bottles out of storage in the interest of doing a "health check" on them (that's my excuse anyway!). The potential line up so far is; G70, W80, G85, F85, T85, OBV94 and RP94, but this may increase/decrease.

I know there is a big '63 tasting the week before, but I really hope there are some TPF members who are game for Tue 17th.

Potential problem 1: I need to get the bottles out of storage as soon as possible and would ideally like to have these delivered to an attendee whose goodwill is then required for decanting and bringing the bottles to B&F on the day (or earlier if decanting directly before the tasting). Volunteer(s) required (perhaps more than one individual is best so as to make transport easier)

Potential problem 2: On Tuesday I won't be able to get to B&F until approx. 1800 as the conf. ends at 1730. Thus, again I would have to rely on the goodwill of the attendees in terms of setting up, pouring etc.

NOTE: if people would rather meet on Monday 16th April, that is also fine with me. In this case, I am not constrained in terms of time, alleviating the second problem above.

Above issues have been resolved. I will bring the bottles to B&F on Monday evening prior to which I will also decant the younger or truculent ones.

Hoping for some interest and to see you in April!

Magnus

Updated post with list of attendees:

MW [food: crab salad, rib-eye medium rare+ béarnaise sauce, possibly sticky toffee pudding]
JDAW [food: Duck liver paté,gammon with everything]
IDJ [food: Cheesy Welsh Rarebit, Gammon, with black pudding, chips and heritage carrots but NO egg]
MPM [food: Cornish crab salad with ciabatta toasts, Rib eye steak (240g aged for 28 days) with hand cut chips RARE, Heritage carrots with coriander and onion seeds]
AHB [food: special order bone in sirloin steak (or rib-eye if sirloing not available) with bearnaise sauce and a side of green beans. No starter, no dessert.]
SCD
TC [food: Cornish crab, steak medium rare - side order of green beans]

Food order.

Draft of the placemats.

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:14 Mon 26 Feb 2018

Subject to permission from SCP-DFS, yes please. I could take delivery and pre-deliver to the B&F.

But work keeps me late: hopefully somebody else could take charge of decanting.

FYI, B&F closes an hour earlier on Mondays.

Edit: I have spoken with Hannah and “tentatively” reserved the Red Room for Tue 17 April 2018.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 12:49 Mon 26 Feb 2018

Sounds good. I have updated the first post to hold list of attendees. Thanks for booking the B&F.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 13:08 Mon 26 Feb 2018

I'd be up for this as my diary appears free for this day. I wouldn't be able to help with decanting since will be coming in from Reading but hopefully, someone(s) can step in. Failing that, we could always ask the B&F-I believe they've done some decanting for us before?

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 13:39 Mon 26 Feb 2018

idj123 wrote: ↑13:08 Mon 26 Feb 2018 I'd be up for this as my diary appears free for this day. I wouldn't be able to help with decanting since will be coming in from Reading but hopefully, someone(s) can step in. Failing that, we could always ask the B&F-I believe they've done some decanting for us before?

Excellent! Attendee list updated.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 23:34 Thu 01 Mar 2018

I’ll check my work diary tomorrow mornings and let you know.

Would you like any contributions from attendees either in the form of port or in the form of cash for the evening?

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 08:10 Fri 02 Mar 2018

AHB wrote: ↑23:34 Thu 01 Mar 2018 I’ll check my work diary tomorrow mornings and let you know.

Would you like any contributions from attendees either in the form of port or in the form of cash for the evening?

It would be great if you can make it!

No contributions in any form are required for the ports. Food bill dealt with as per usual. Instead I am hoping that forumites might be interested in meeting over a few nice ports (hopefully), good food and company. It's been three years since my last tasting, so there is a bit of a gap to fill.

To all: come now, please make space in your calendars for Tuesday 17th April!

Post by **flash_uk** » 08:19 Fri 02 Mar 2018

Count me in Magnus. Difficult to know yet whether I can help with decanting, but I’ll try and protect my diary to make it possible. Also, if all the bottles are coming from the same storage then you could maybe have them shipped directly to the B&F?

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 08:42 Fri 02 Mar 2018

flash_uk wrote: ↑08:19 Fri 02 Mar 2018 Count me in Magnus. Difficult to know yet whether I can help with decanting, but I’ll try and protect my diary to make it possible. Also, if all the bottles are coming from the same storage then you could maybe have them shipped directly to the B&F?

Great! You have been added. Good idea about shipping directly to B&F. I'll make enquiries.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 10:58 Fri 02 Mar 2018

I can make it, my work diary is clear.

I could probably also get there a little early and help with decanting and setting up.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 11:51 Fri 02 Mar 2018

I would love to come along as I am in town already that week for my WSET Level 3, and this is the best way possible of swotting up for the fortified wine module. Unfortunately, my course means that on this occasion I would not be available to help with the set up.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 12:31 Fri 02 Mar 2018

Doggett wrote: ↑11:51 Fri 02 Mar 2018 I would love to come along as I am in town already that week for my WSET Level 3, and this is the best way possible of swotting up for the fortified wine module. Unfortunately, my course means that on this occasion I would not be available to help with the set up.

Brilliant! I have added SCD to the list, which i hope is you.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 12:31 Fri 02 Mar 2018

AHB wrote: ↑10:58 Fri 02 Mar 2018 I can make it, my work diary is clear.

I could probably also get there a little early and help with decanting and setting up.

Excellent Alex! You have been added.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 21:09 Fri 02 Mar 2018

PopulusTremula wrote: ↑12:31 Fri 02 Mar 2018
Doggett wrote: ↑11:51 Fri 02 Mar 2018 I would love to come along as I am in town already that week for my WSET Level 3, and this is the best way possible of swotting up for the fortified wine module. Unfortunately, my course means that on this occasion I would not be available to help with the set up.
Brilliant! I have added SCD to the list, which i hope is you.

It is indeed. Thank you, and I look forward to meeting you at the tasting.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:15 Fri 02 Mar 2018

PopulusTremula wrote: ↑09:57 Mon 26 Feb 2018The potential line up so far is; G70, W80, G85, F85, T85, OBV94 and G94, but

When you’re ready I’ll make the placemats.

And thank you for the Port. I, and likely others reading, like Port.

Post by **DRT** » 23:11 Fri 02 Mar 2018

Magnus,

Please let me think about this for an appropriate length of time...

...yes please

I might be able to help with logistics but will need to check.

Post by **DRT** » 23:13 Fri 02 Mar 2018

I've checked - it all looks good!

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 07:34 Mon 05 Mar 2018

DRT wrote: ↑23:13 Fri 02 Mar 2018 I've checked - it all looks good!

Excellent! Thanks for the offer of logistics help. I'll bring bottles to B&F the evening before, see first post (edited). Any help on Tuesday (limited decanting, setting up and pouring) is much appreciated.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:41 Tue 13 Mar 2018

Images of draft of the placemats added to first post.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 06:48 Fri 06 Apr 2018

To all: time to decide on what to eat. Current menu (i think) found on the link below. Please state your preferences.

Boot & Flogger dinner meny

If this is not the correct menu, please let me know asap.

Thanks

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 06:53 Fri 06 Apr 2018

My food order: crab salad followed by rib-eye + béarnaise sauce, potentially followed by a sticky toffee pudding.

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 18:17 Sun 08 Apr 2018

At last... a date I can make - Is there space for one more?

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 07:43 Mon 09 Apr 2018

forest26 wrote: ↑18:17 Sun 08 Apr 2018 At last... a date I can make - Is there space for one more?

Absolutely! You have been added under the initials TC. I hope that was correct?

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 07:44 Mon 09 Apr 2018

First post amended, list of attendees increased by one.

Julian: please update the placemats.

Many thanks

Post by **flash_uk** » 15:48 Mon 09 Apr 2018

Food order for me please:

Cornish crab salad with ciabatta toasts
Rib eye steak (240g aged for 28 days) with hand cut chips RARE
Heritage carrots with coriander and onion seeds

Many thanks

forest26 · Post by **forest26** » 13:54 Wed 11 Apr 2018

Hi
Cornish crab please
Steak medium rare - side order of green beans

Can I bring a F77 ?

Post by **PhilW** » 16:17 Wed 11 Apr 2018

forest26 wrote: ↑13:54 Wed 11 Apr 2018Can I bring a F77 ?

I can't think of any circumstance where the answer to that question would be no.

Hi Magnus, sorry but I'm not likely to be able to join you for this (generously hosted) tasting, but hope you are well and have a good evening; Phil.

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:44 Wed 11 Apr 2018

Please:
• Duck liver paté;
• Gammon with everything.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 06:45 Thu 12 Apr 2018

forest26 wrote: ↑13:54 Wed 11 Apr 2018 Hi
Cornish crab please
Steak medium rare - side order of green beans

Can I bring a F77 ?

In light of your generous offer I will quite gladly expand the theme of this tasting and thus, very gratefully, accept your F77. As Phil wrote above, It's hard to conceive of any occasion where this port would be out of place. Thank you.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 06:47 Thu 12 Apr 2018

PhilW wrote: ↑16:17 Wed 11 Apr 2018
forest26 wrote: ↑13:54 Wed 11 Apr 2018Can I bring a F77 ?
I can't think of any circumstance where the answer to that question would be no.

Hi Magnus, sorry but I'm not likely to be able to join you for this (generously hosted) tasting, but hope you are well and have a good evening; Phil.

Hi Phil, would have been nice to see you next week. Another time I hope!

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 08:22 Fri 13 Apr 2018

Reminder: attendees who have not yet submitted their food orders are urged to do so asap.

Thanks
Magnus

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:11 Fri 13 Apr 2018

Apologies:

Cheesy Welsh Rearebit for starters, followed by the Gammon, with black pudding, chips and heritage carrots but NO egg (let Julian have it before it touches my plate!)

Thanks

Post by **jdaw1** » 14:11 Fri 13 Apr 2018

Will update placemats this evening.

Do you wait be to assemble the food order?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 19:28 Fri 13 Apr 2018

Sorry, just seen the requested deadline - been working on the b.f.t. all day today.

My order please - special order bone in sirloin steak (or rib-eye if sirloin not available) with bearnaise sauce and a side of green beans. No starter, no dessert.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 19:59 Fri 13 Apr 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑14:11 Fri 13 Apr 2018 Will update placemats this evening.

Do you wait be to assemble the food order?

Yes please. Thank you.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:38 Fri 13 Apr 2018

Food order created. After it has been checked it can be sent to the B&F.

PLacemats updated. Please check for errors.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 05:15 Sat 14 Apr 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:38 Fri 13 Apr 2018 Food order created. After it has been checked it can be sent to the B&F.

PLacemats updated. Please check for errors.

Both documents look good, please send to B&F.

I can print A4 but will need to do so on Sunday evening latest as I am travelling to the UK on Monday.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 11:59 Tue 17 Apr 2018

Have decanted an additional bottle (for 'dagger') just in case we have a thirst on

. I expect to arrive shortly after 6.30pm.

Post by **flash_uk** » 12:50 Tue 17 Apr 2018

Let me know if any printing is required. Although it will be 6-ish before I get there.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 15:39 Tue 17 Apr 2018

idj123 wrote: ↑11:59 Tue 17 Apr 2018 Have decanted an additional bottle (for 'dagger') just in case we have a thirst on . I expect to arrive shortly after 6.30pm.

Very kind, thank you! Look forward to seeing you there.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 15:40 Tue 17 Apr 2018

flash_uk wrote: ↑12:50 Tue 17 Apr 2018 Let me know if any printing is required. Although it will be 6-ish before I get there.

Thank you but Julian has undertaken to print so it should all be in hand. See you there!