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Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:39 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by DRT
When? 18:30 on Tuesday 26
th March 2019.
Where? The Red Room at the
B&F -
Food order.
Who?- DRT - Taylor Vargellas 1965 & Fonseca 1970;
- AHB - Dow Quinta do Bomfim 1965;
- JDAW - Fonseca 1966;
- CMAG - Morgan 1963;
- PW - Butler Nephew 1970;
- BMHR - Graham 1970;
- MPM - Warre 1960;
- CPR - Taylor 1977;
- DRL - Warre 1977;
- RGO - Croft 1960;
- IDJ - Smith Woodhouse 1970;
- AKZY - Smith Woodhouse 1980;
- THRA - Graham 1960;
- SCP - Graham 1963.
Theme? Bring a bottle of Vintage Port to share, not blind.
Reserves- SCD;
- Alex M.
Draft of
the placemats.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:44 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by DRT
Once again it is time for me to share a bottle of 1965 VP with friends to ensure I live for at least another 12 months.
Default food orders will be assumed unless special requests received.
Please come and join us to enjoy some nice Vintage Ports in good company.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:47 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by PhilW
Yes please.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:49 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by benread
I’ve no idea how I will negotiate permission but seems like the perfect night for a 70 VP from my perspective! Count me in.
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Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:51 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by flash_uk
Yes please Derek.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:54 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by CPR 1
Yes please
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:57 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by DRT
Thanks, guys.
If happy to go sighted could you please announce which VP you will be bringing to allow JDAW to do what JDAW does?
Thanks
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 20:13 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by PhilW
Happy to do sighted, but haven't chosen yet. Will advise later.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 20:30 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by Doggett
Life is such an ever changing complication at the moment. I would love to be there to celebrate another fine year for DRT but it seems unlikely that will be possible. Could I please go on a reserve list for now just in case I manage to get a pass.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 20:44 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by DaveRL
Yes please.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 21:16 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by jdaw1
Yes please.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 21:43 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by DRT
First post updated.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 21:48 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by jdaw1
Red Room booked for Tuesday 26th March.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 22:03 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by akzy
It might actually be chance for my first meeting. Can I be placed as a reserve for the time being?
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 23:18 Wed 20 Feb 2019
by Christopher
Can you please add RGO
Thanks
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 00:01 Thu 21 Feb 2019
by DRT
akzy wrote: ↑22:03 Wed 20 Feb 2019
It might actually be chance for my first meeting. Can I be placed as a reserve for the time being?
You would be very welcome! These things fill up quickly so please confirm ASAP
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 07:47 Thu 21 Feb 2019
by Axel P
Unfortunately cannot make it - big week prior with ProWein, where I will be opening numerous bottles of Vintage Port from the 60s to ensure to live at least another decade...
Have fun
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 17:29 Thu 21 Feb 2019
by Alex Bridgeman
Would I be allowed to bring a bottle of Bomfim 1965?
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:36 Thu 21 Feb 2019
by idj123
Yes please-will confirm bottle later.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 20:45 Thu 21 Feb 2019
by akzy
After taking council from DRT, please put me down for a yes. First time doing something like this - considering bringing a 1980 Smith Woodhouse.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 23:01 Thu 21 Feb 2019
by DRT
AHB wrote: ↑17:29 Thu 21 Feb 2019
Would I be allowed to bring a bottle of Bomfim 1965?
Yes please!!!!!
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 23:11 Thu 21 Feb 2019
by DRT
akzy wrote: ↑20:45 Thu 21 Feb 2019
After taking council from DRT, please put me down for a yes. First time doing something like this - considering bringing a 1980 Smith Woodhouse.
An excellent decision, and the SW80 will be a very welcome addition to the line-up, thank you.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:21 Sat 23 Feb 2019
by jdaw1
I have no ’65s. Would you be excessively offended by a Fonseca 1966?
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 21:47 Sat 23 Feb 2019
by flash_uk
jdaw1 wrote: ↑18:21 Sat 23 Feb 2019
I have no ’65s. Would you be excessively offended by a Fonseca 1966?
Shabby stuff Julian - I think you should bring two to compensate!
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 22:12 Sat 23 Feb 2019
by jdaw1
flash_uk wrote: ↑21:47 Sat 23 Feb 2019jdaw1 wrote: ↑18:21 Sat 23 Feb 2019I have no ’65s. Would you be excessively offended by a Fonseca 1966?
Shabby stuff Julian - I think you should bring two to compensate!
Don’t have two. OK, I’ll choose something else: 2×G80; or 2×RP94?
Re: RE: Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 22:28 Sat 23 Feb 2019
by PhilW
jdaw1 wrote:I have no ’65s. Would you be excessively offended by a Fonseca 1966?
Please, please accept Julian's offer!
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 22:55 Sat 23 Feb 2019
by flash_uk
jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:12 Sat 23 Feb 2019
flash_uk wrote: ↑21:47 Sat 23 Feb 2019jdaw1 wrote: ↑18:21 Sat 23 Feb 2019I have no ’65s. Would you be excessively offended by a Fonseca 1966?
Shabby stuff Julian - I think you should bring two to compensate!
Don’t have two. OK, I’ll choose something else: 2×G80; or 2×RP94?
F66 it is, then!
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 09:04 Sun 24 Feb 2019
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote: ↑18:21 Sat 23 Feb 2019
I have no ’65s. Would you be excessively offended by a Fonseca 1966?
I am not offended at all. Thank you.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 12:40 Sun 24 Feb 2019
by uncle tom
Count me in - will bring a G60
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 12:56 Sun 24 Feb 2019
by DRT
uncle tom wrote: ↑12:40 Sun 24 Feb 2019
Count me in - will bring a G60
Thanks, Tom
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:48 Sun 24 Feb 2019
by jdaw1
DRT: do you wish to choose a style or look from
the list of placemats that you
recently discovered?
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 21:45 Sun 24 Feb 2019
by DRT
I am happy to be in your hands to find something appropriate.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 21:51 Sun 24 Feb 2019
by DRT
Simon P (aka JAG123) has confirmed attendance by PM so has now been added to the list in the first post.
The table is now full and the list of Ports is looking quite impressive. Could those who have not yet revealed please do so to enable JDAW to produce the placemats?
Thanks.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 10:31 Mon 25 Feb 2019
by PhilW
DRT wrote: ↑21:51 Sun 24 Feb 2019 Could those who have not yet revealed please do so to enable JDAW to produce the placemats?
Quick, we're almost out of time to make placemats... there's only (just over) a month to go!
I'll bring a Butler Nephew '70.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 12:43 Mon 25 Feb 2019
by DRT
PhilW wrote: ↑10:31 Mon 25 Feb 2019
DRT wrote: ↑21:51 Sun 24 Feb 2019 Could those who have not yet revealed please do so to enable JDAW to produce the placemats?
Quick, we're almost out of time to make placemats... there's only (just over) a month to go!
I'll bring a Butler Nephew '70.
Should we have a Meaningful Vote on whether or not to use placemats on 12th March?
Thanks for the BN70.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 13:53 Mon 25 Feb 2019
by DaveRL
DRT wrote: ↑12:43 Mon 25 Feb 2019
Should we have a Meaningful Vote on whether or not to use placemats on 12th March?
We could plan for a Meaningful Vote on the 5th March, but expect to delay the vote until the 12th.
Warre 77.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 13:56 Mon 25 Feb 2019
by DRT
DaveRL wrote: ↑13:53 Mon 25 Feb 2019
DRT wrote: ↑12:43 Mon 25 Feb 2019
Should we have a Meaningful Vote on whether or not to use placemats on 12th March?
We could plan for a Meaningful Vote on the 5th March, but expect to delay the vote until the 12th.
I fear this joke could run indefinitely
DaveRL wrote: ↑13:53 Mon 25 Feb 2019Warre 77.
Thank you.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 15:01 Mon 25 Feb 2019
by Alex Bridgeman
DRT wrote: ↑13:56 Mon 25 Feb 2019
DaveRL wrote: ↑13:53 Mon 25 Feb 2019
DRT wrote: ↑12:43 Mon 25 Feb 2019
Should we have a Meaningful Vote on whether or not to use placemats on 12th March?
We could plan for a Meaningful Vote on the 5th March, but expect to delay the vote until the 12th.
I fear this joke could run indefinitely
That just means we either have to have a legally binding backstop in place or we have to delay your birthday.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 15:11 Mon 25 Feb 2019
by DRT
AHB wrote: ↑15:01 Mon 25 Feb 2019That just means we either have to have a legally binding backstop in place or we have to delay your birthday.
Being in a perpetual state of never having another birthday is exactly the outcome I am seeking to avoid
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 16:32 Mon 25 Feb 2019
by flash_uk
Warre '60.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 20:30 Mon 25 Feb 2019
by DRT
flash_uk wrote: ↑16:32 Mon 25 Feb 2019Warre '60.
Thank you.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 22:50 Mon 25 Feb 2019
by DRT
I have updated the default food order to include everyone at this tasting plus a few more. Please check
here and let me know if I have made a mistake with your order.
Zak - please choose what you want to eat from
this menu.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 09:50 Tue 26 Feb 2019
by akzy
I'll have flatbread and houmous for starter and rare sirloin with béarnaise for main.
For any placemats, my initials are ZDR.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:28 Tue 26 Feb 2019
by DRT
akzy wrote: ↑09:50 Tue 26 Feb 2019
I'll have flatbread and houmous for starter and rare sirloin with béarnaise for main.
For any placemats, my initials are ZDR.
Thank you. Food order updated.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 19:36 Mon 04 Mar 2019
by DRT
DRT wrote: ↑18:39 Wed 20 Feb 2019- DRT - Graham Malvedos 1965
I have searched every shelf of my wine fridge and am sad to report that someone has stolen my bottle of Graham's Malvedos 1965.
I will now be bringing a Taylor Vargellas 1965.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 21:06 Wed 06 Mar 2019
by benread
DRT - a few housekeeping matters from me:
- I hereby declare I will be bringing Graham 1970
- My default food order no longer seems to be available. Please can I replace with: starter - goats cheese & beetroot salad; main - medium-rare rib-eye with a side order of onion rings.
- Treacle tart with clotted cream is back - about time!
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 08:52 Thu 07 Mar 2019
by DRT
benread wrote: ↑21:06 Wed 06 Mar 2019
DRT - a few housekeeping matters from me:
- I hereby declare I will be bringing Graham 1970
- My default food order no longer seems to be available. Please can I replace with: starter - goats cheese & beetroot salad; main - medium-rare rib-eye with a side order of onion rings.
- Treacle tart with clotted cream is back - about time!
Done. Thank you for the Graham 70 - one of my favourite Ports
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 12:01 Thu 07 Mar 2019
by benread
DRT wrote: ↑21:06 Wed 06 Mar 2019
Done. Thank you for the Graham 70 - one of my favourite Ports
My birth year - I too seek eternal life!
The bottle is in pretty good condition, has been stood up in preparation for its demise in a few weeks (but remains in the cellar) and will be decanted at an appropriate time ahead of consumption. If you have a view as to exactly when decanting should take place, please guide me.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 23:26 Thu 07 Mar 2019
by DRT
Rebecca, Charles, Christopher and Ian, please could you declare which bottles you are bringing to the tasting?
Thank you.
Re: Tuesday 26th March 2019: DRT's Annual Elixir Tasting
Posted: 18:30 Fri 08 Mar 2019
by idj123
I have zip from 65 and so can I be put down for a SW70 please?