I have put plans in place so I can attend so I'm happy to go ahead but if the majority want to push it back I'm happy to do that.nac wrote:So, it’s just over two weeks until this tasting.
Given current COVID concerns, do attendees want to go ahead with this or should we push it back until later in the year?
I’m happy to go ahead with it, but appreciate that some might be less enthusiastic, so would prefer to postpone if it means we get full attendance at a later date.
Please respond in the thread or email or PM.
1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
I'd prefer to stick to the date planned. As Mike says, it's a really tough time for the hospitality trade at the moment so any little we can do to help would be good.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Will make a decision by the end of the weekend once others have had a chance to respond.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
Lightly prefer planned date, but will go with flow.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
If we do decide to push back the date of the 1997 tasting, perhaps a smaller group could meet up at the planned time and date for a “bring a bottle” dinner.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F
I’d definitely be up for that.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑14:05 Sat 08 Jan 2022 If we do decide to push back the date of the 1997 tasting, perhaps a smaller group could meet up at the planned time and date for a “bring a bottle” dinner.
Re: 1997 @ 25, POSTPONED @ B&F
A few people have expressed a preference to delay the 1997 tasting, and this combined with the fact that I’m sure someone else will actually drop out, makes it likely that we’ll end up a bit short-handed. As such, I’m going to postpone.
I’ll advise of a new date shortly.
However, as per Alex’s suggestion, I propose that those of us who are still available and are happy to attend use the slot to meet for a “bring a bottle” dinner.
I’ll open a separate thread for this, but obviously existing attendees have priority
I suspect that this might be better suited to the Green Room (assuming it’s available) but I can sort that out later.
I’ll advise of a new date shortly.
However, as per Alex’s suggestion, I propose that those of us who are still available and are happy to attend use the slot to meet for a “bring a bottle” dinner.
I’ll open a separate thread for this, but obviously existing attendees have priority
I suspect that this might be better suited to the Green Room (assuming it’s available) but I can sort that out later.
Re: 1997 @ 25, POSTPONED @ B&F
Have you any idea what bottle(s) you would like me to contribute to the 1997 tasting, whatever the new date? I am anyhow coming to London on the 20th and would do well to leave the bottles for the later tasting if somebody is prepared to take same. I need anyhow to deliver that old tawny on the day.nac wrote: ↑20:31 Sun 09 Jan 2022 A few people have expressed a preference to delay the 1997 tasting, and this combined with the fact that I’m sure someone else will actually drop out, makes it likely that we’ll end up a bit short-handed. As such, I’m going to postpone.
I’ll advise of a new date shortly.
However, as per Alex’s suggestion, I propose that those of us who are still available and are happy to attend use the slot to meet for a “bring a bottle” dinner.
I’ll open a separate thread for this, but obviously existing attendees have priority
I suspect that this might be better suited to the Green Room (assuming it’s available) but I can sort that out later.
Re: 1997 @ 25, POSTPONED @ B&F
Will check and get back to you.Will W. wrote: ↑18:03 Mon 10 Jan 2022Have you any idea what bottle(s) you would like me to contribute to the 1997 tasting, whatever the new date? I am anyhow coming to London on the 20th and would do well to leave the bottles for the later tasting if somebody is prepared to take same. I need anyhow to deliver that old tawny on the day.nac wrote: ↑20:31 Sun 09 Jan 2022 A few people have expressed a preference to delay the 1997 tasting, and this combined with the fact that I’m sure someone else will actually drop out, makes it likely that we’ll end up a bit short-handed. As such, I’m going to postpone.
I’ll advise of a new date shortly.
However, as per Alex’s suggestion, I propose that those of us who are still available and are happy to attend use the slot to meet for a “bring a bottle” dinner.
I’ll open a separate thread for this, but obviously existing attendees have priority
I suspect that this might be better suited to the Green Room (assuming it’s available) but I can sort that out later.
Re: 1997 @ 25, POSTPONED @ B&F
Will - could we go for Burmester and Sandeman Vau?nac wrote: ↑22:45 Mon 10 Jan 2022Will check and get back to you.Will W. wrote: ↑18:03 Mon 10 Jan 2022Have you any idea what bottle(s) you would like me to contribute to the 1997 tasting, whatever the new date? I am anyhow coming to London on the 20th and would do well to leave the bottles for the later tasting if somebody is prepared to take same. I need anyhow to deliver that old tawny on the day.nac wrote: ↑20:31 Sun 09 Jan 2022 A few people have expressed a preference to delay the 1997 tasting, and this combined with the fact that I’m sure someone else will actually drop out, makes it likely that we’ll end up a bit short-handed. As such, I’m going to postpone.
I’ll advise of a new date shortly.
However, as per Alex’s suggestion, I propose that those of us who are still available and are happy to attend use the slot to meet for a “bring a bottle” dinner.
I’ll open a separate thread for this, but obviously existing attendees have priority
I suspect that this might be better suited to the Green Room (assuming it’s available) but I can sort that out later.
If you're in London anyway, are you coming to the alternative event?
Re: 1997 @ 25, POSTPONED @ B&F
Of course; I shall bring both on the 20th, along with the very old tawny. Alas, I shall miss the alternative event beyond dropping off the bottles at the B&F. I can leave them with the staff or, if anyone is going to knock up early, hang about for a couple of jars. I would simply need to thin out by 1900. With a fair wind from LHR, I could be at the pub by 1730 or certainly 1800.
Re: 1997 @ 25, POSTPONED @ B&F
I’ll definitely be there by 1800 - possibly earlier.Will W. wrote: ↑21:34 Tue 11 Jan 2022Of course; I shall bring both on the 20th, along with the very old tawny. Alas, I shall miss the alternative event beyond dropping off the bottles at the B&F. I can leave them with the staff or, if anyone is going to knock up early, hang about for a couple of jars. I would simply need to thin out by 1900. With a fair wind from LHR, I could be at the pub by 1730 or certainly 1800.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, POSTPONED @ B&F
I can also aim to be there by 1800
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Has been rebooked for Tuesday 24th May.
Please reconfirm availability.
Please reconfirm availability.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Can I be added to the reserves list please..
(Have 23 97's available)
(Have 23 97's available)
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Reconfirming. I have Dow and could access Vesuvio if needed but I'll need time to get that delivered from Seckford if so.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Looks OK in my diary. Reconfirming.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Also looks OK in my diary. Reconfirming.
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Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Reconfirming. I still have D, F, Os, Pç, VDM, Ni, V.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Reconfirming. Still have D,G,GC, RP (I think) and also have V.
Re: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Reconfirming, I have GC, G, D, Ni and F (mag only), will double check i haven't missed anything