2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
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2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
My diary is currently looking rather bereft of tastings (even virtual ones), so wondered if anybody fancies a bit of a get together on the 14th January?
MPM has offered to provide Zoom functionality (irrespective of his current temperance).
Interested:
NAC
SCD
GEAG
RN
JMK
Glenn
ZDR
AHB
CPR
JDAW
Any more?
Yes...
MPM
Will W
Ben R
MPM has offered to provide Zoom functionality (irrespective of his current temperance).
Interested:
NAC
SCD
GEAG
RN
JMK
Glenn
ZDR
AHB
CPR
JDAW
Any more?
Yes...
MPM
Will W
Ben R
Last edited by nac on 14:53 Thu 14 Jan 2021, edited 7 times in total.
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Assuming sufficient interest in doing this, and given that we all seem to be awash with LBVs at the moment, how about an LBV theme?
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Yes please. I like the theme. Will be either Graham or Niepoort 2015 as that is what is in the wine fridge LBV rack.
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Please count me in!
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Think I may go slightly avant-garde - Andreson 2012.winesecretary wrote: ↑10:48 Thu 07 Jan 2021 Yes please. I like the theme. Will be either Graham or Niepoort 2015 as that is what is in the wine fridge LBV rack.
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Yes include me in please.
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Yes please! I will likely open a 2011 Crasto in 375ml bottle.
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Yes please.
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Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan?
Yes please. I was thinking very similar thoughts about a dearth of tastings.
I’ll probably open a Graham 2015 LBV.
I’ll probably open a Graham 2015 LBV.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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Handily I already have a bottle of 2015 Taylor LBV open but I might add a bottle of 2015 Graham LBV to the mix, just to see what the fuss is about.
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Oh go one then - yes please
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@ nac - Perhaps alternating between Wednesday and Thursday to allow for family and work logistics? Perhaps with a relatively broad theme each time - this one's LBVs; perhaps older SQVPs next time, tawnies the time after that and so on. Even if, like me, due to the virus one's cellar is largely inaccessible one can pick something drinkable up from a supermarket to feed that kind of thematic tasting.
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Yup, good idea re alternating dates, and agree that relatively simple/accessible themes should work well.winesecretary wrote: ↑09:39 Fri 08 Jan 2021 @ nac - Perhaps alternating between Wednesday and Thursday to allow for family and work logistics? Perhaps with a relatively broad theme each time - this one's LBVs; perhaps older SQVPs next time, tawnies the time after that and so on. Even if, like me, due to the virus one's cellar is largely inaccessible one can pick something drinkable up from a supermarket to feed that kind of thematic tasting.
To help people plan diaries, how about the following future events to take us up to the end of February:
Tasting #2 - Wednesday 27th January - Tawnies
Tasting #3 - Thursday 11th February - SQVPs
Tasting #4 - Wednesday 24th February - theme tbc
Clearly if people don’t have something thematic then anything will do!
I’ll open up a thread for each one after the previous event.
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They are filtered LBVs, will decanting early help much? The Taylor is already open, but I'm happy to open the Graham at a time deemed ideal.
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Based on my experience while tasting several 2015 LBVs before Christmas, yes. I felt that the 2015 Graham LBV was best on the second day. It was served pop-and-pour on the first night which may have contributed to the second day showing better. Ergo, I would decant it for at least 4 hours - full-on decant, not just pop the cork and let it get some air.
I wish I could find some in the US... it has reached the east coast, but has not yet reached my usual internet stores in California. I'll be picking up a case once it does reach CA!
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For the LBV tasting this week I will be having a first sample of the Taylor’s 2016 LBV which I hope will give the Graham’s 2015 a run for its money.
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I plan to buck the trend and have an unusual LBV standing up - Gould Campbell 1970 LBV - bottled in 1974
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In which case I’ll decant at 09:00 on the day.Glenn E. wrote: ↑23:25 Sun 10 Jan 2021Based on my experience while tasting several 2015 LBVs before Christmas, yes. I felt that the 2015 Graham LBV was best on the second day. It was served pop-and-pour on the first night which may have contributed to the second day showing better. Ergo, I would decant it for at least 4 hours - full-on decant, not just pop the cork and let it get some air.
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Zoom invite should be with everyone who has signed up - as usual shout if not received! Have decided to break my abstinance for the occasion!
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I would love to join. Space permitting, please send me the link.
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I confirm I will have both Graham and Niepoort LBVs open. Both are, in fact, now open.
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That's good to know! I had never really considered the possible positive effects of decanting on a filtered LBV but it does make sense (and thanks to Julian for raising the point in the first place). I'll aim to decant early in the afternoon tomorrow.Glenn E. wrote:Based on my experience while tasting several 2015 LBVs before Christmas, yes. I felt that the 2015 Graham LBV was best on the second day. It was served pop-and-pour on the first night which may have contributed to the second day showing better. Ergo, I would decant it for at least 4 hours - full-on decant, not just pop the cork and let it get some air.
I wish I could find some in the US... it has reached the east coast, but has not yet reached my usual internet stores in California. I'll be picking up a case once it does reach CA!
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LBV is my kind of theme! Please May I join you? Gives me an excuse to go to the cellar today!
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Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
I’m going with the Taylor and Graham 15’s. The Taylor has been open since Friday and it’s only ok so looking forward to opening the Graham’s tomorrow morning.
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I decanted my Graham 2015 LBV last night at 22.30. Looking forward to this…
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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I'm going for a morning decant, probably in an hour or so.
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Was intending to decant this morning, but had to leave house at 0515 to go to London (only found out at 2300 last night). Hopefully back early this afternoon so double decanting looks likely.
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Ouch, not a pleasant surprise. Hopefully you won't have the same thing happen to you tonight!
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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That looks like a lovely bottle of port Charles. Most disappointing that it is a virtual tasting and we aren’t able to sample it with you. I hope it will be every bit as nice as I have decided in my own mind it should be. Enjoy...
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That GC70 LBV looks marvelous! I'm with Simon, I wish we could all be together so that we could all taste it!
Crasto '11 375ml decanted at 8:00 am (for the 11:00 am tasting).
Crasto '11 375ml decanted at 8:00 am (for the 11:00 am tasting).
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I've just taken a small sample of my Graham 2015 LBV decanted last night. It is delicious - thank you Glenn for the recommendation of a lengthy decant.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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I'm going to be a few minutes late, but I will be joining!