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1922 confirmed from UncleTom.

nac wrote: ↑14:48 Tue 07 Sep 2021 Ralph, Axel P, SCD - you're all in, but need to know by the end of this week if you want to take up your place. If you do want to come, then also need to know what bottle(s) you can offer & associated costs.

No response from Ralph so I'm opening up his space. This is potentially for a guest - awaiting confirmation.

nac wrote: ↑10:01 Wed 15 Sep 2021 1922 confirmed from UncleTom.

Most excellent - this has been on my "would love to try" list for a long time

Apologies, I'd forgotten all about this. I'm happy to reconfirm my place please. What a treat.

nac wrote: ↑14:02 Thu 23 Jan 20201963 [NAC - UK, Major Sworder bottling]

The Book is unaware of this bottler of W63. Please, evidential photos.

It's Mayor Sworder & Co. Ltd, of London EC4 - not Major

uncle tom wrote: ↑21:09 Wed 15 Sep 2021 It's Mayor Sworder & Co. Ltd, of London EC4 - not Major

You’re correct - typo.

Indeed, The Book’s mentions of Mayor Sworder are in Df77 and W77, so I had no evidence of them at all as a bottler.

Please, evidential photos. Label, capsule, cork: usual business.

The Book’s mentions of Mayor Sworder are in Df77 and W77, so I had no evidence of them at all as a bottler.

I have stocks of Taylor '66 and Warre '66 bottled by Mayor Sworder

jdaw1 wrote: ↑23:50 Wed 15 Sep 2021 Indeed, The Book’s mentions of Mayor Sworder are in Df77 and W77, so I had no evidence of them at all as a bottler.

Please, evidential photos. Label, capsule, cork: usual business.

Some previous correspondence about the W63...
http://theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?f ... er#p110636

nac wrote: ↑15:36 Thu 16 Sep 2021

jdaw1 wrote: ↑23:50 Wed 15 Sep 2021 Indeed, The Book’s mentions of Mayor Sworder are in Df77 and W77, so I had no evidence of them at all as a bottler.

Please, evidential photos. Label, capsule, cork: usual business.

Some previous correspondence about the W63...
http://theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?f ... er#p110636

...and AHB has posted a number of tasting notes (for 63s and 66s) of Sworder bottlings.

Hi,

sorry for being quiet about this tasting, but I was a month off touring the continent.
Now back in Blighty I am happy to confirm my attendance with a Warre 1958. Looking fwd seeing you guys again!

regards

WS1

Just confirming final details of who is supplying what. Hope to have this sorted today.

Any volunteers for 1966 & 1975? I can supply both if necessary, but would prefer not to.

Also, does anyone have the 1950? This is the only obvious vintage we're currently missing.

We also have confirmed guests - Anthony & William Symington - who are bringing the 77 in Tappit Hen.

nac wrote: ↑08:43 Mon 27 Sep 2021 Just confirming final details of who is supplying what. Hope to have this sorted today.

Any volunteers for 1966 & 1975? I can supply both if necessary, but would prefer not to.

I can bring the 66

Any volunteers for 1966 & 1975? I can supply both if necessary, but would prefer not to.

I have good proven stashes of both.

uncle tom wrote: ↑09:27 Mon 27 Sep 2021

Any volunteers for 1966 & 1975? I can supply both if necessary, but would prefer not to.

I have good proven stashes of both.

Tom - could you email me associated costs?

Tom - could you email me associated costs?

Done

So, final line-up of bottles is:

1922 - THRA
1942 - CPR
1945 - TC
1946 - TC
1947 - IDJ
1955 - AHB
1958 - WPS
1960 - GEAG
1962 - PW
1963 - NAC
1966 - THRA
1970 - NAC
1975 - THRA
1977 (Tappit Hen) - The Symingtons

For the 1958 there are a couple of potential suppliers, just awaiting some provenance information to determine which to go for.

Hi,

am now confused, can you please confirm I am part of the tasting? You last post and lack of any e-mail and message suggest otherwise.

regards

WS1

WS1 wrote: ↑14:00 Mon 27 Sep 2021 Hi,

am now confused, can you please confirm I am part of the tasting? You last post and lack of any e-mail and message suggest otherwise.

regards

WS1

Wolfgang - yes, you're part of the tasting. Sent you an email earlier today asking for details and price of the 58 you've offered.

nac wrote: ↑14:08 Mon 27 Sep 2021

WS1 wrote: ↑14:00 Mon 27 Sep 2021 Hi,

am now confused, can you please confirm I am part of the tasting? You last post and lack of any e-mail and message suggest otherwise.

regards

WS1

Wolfgang - yes, you're part of the tasting. Sent you an email earlier today asking for details and price of the 58 you've offered.

Although there might be a problem with the email system on TPF, so you might not have received it...

Neil,

thanks! Great! Just sent you a mail directly. The e-mails on the TPF system seem not to work.

regards

Wolfgang

Right, bottles and associated suppliers now all known - top post has been updated accordingly.
I'll produce a statement of account and let everyone know what they owe or might receive. Per head cost is approximately £200.

Now onto food...
Will check with B&F re menu and post what's available.

B&F have supplied their current menu:
Gary (the Manager) is trying to source alternative steaks - he'll try and let me know tomorrow.

As the menu has changed I'm ignoring any previous saved orders.

Please let me know ASAP what you want - starter / main + any sides / dessert.

I'd like to get the order in by the end of this week.

nac wrote: ↑18:01 Mon 27 Sep 2021 B&F have supplied their current menu:
B&F Menu 27Sep21.JPG


Gary (the Manager) is trying to source alternative steaks - he'll try and let me know tomorrow.

As the menu has changed I'm ignoring any previous saved orders.

Please let me know ASAP what you want - starter / main + any sides / dessert.

I'd like to get the order in by the end of this week.

Wot-no truffle mac? No Gammon? There's going to be a mutiny...