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jdaw1
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by jdaw1 » 20:03 Sun 30 Jan 2022
This post to hold agreed plans.
Date: Wed 16 Feb 2022
Location:
Boot & Flogger .
Theme: as below.
People:
JDAW;
AHB;
CPR;
GEAG;
IDJ;
MPM;
AJM;
PW;
NAC.
Draft of
the placemats .
jdaw1
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by jdaw1 » 20:03 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Way back in August 2014, AHB lessened his stack of excess bottles with “
A Cellar Reduction Party ”. My turn.
Bring yourself. I’ll bring some oddments which might interest.
Current planning is:
Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2006;
Offley 1980;
Offley 1972;
Delaforce 1970;
Dow 1970;
Graham Malvedos 1990;
Royal Oporto 1977;
Nacional 1987;
Taylor 1955 (low-fill);
KWV 1985 Vintage ‘Port’, from South Africa.
If we are too many people for just these, I’ll add some more.
Of course, if any of the rarities are wanted for a better purpose (horizontal, vertical, whatever) then those can be withdrawn.
Who’s in?
rich_n
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by rich_n » 20:04 Sun 30 Jan 2022
I would love to join! Might need to work out where I'll stay, but I can sort something out.
Apologies, misread the date and I don't think I can make this.
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by benread » 20:29 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Your oddments are of great interest to a child of 1970, but unfortunately I don't think I can join you. If you need to reduce your cellar any more of such oddments, do let me know!
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flash_uk
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by flash_uk » 21:01 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Yes please!
nac
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by nac » 21:17 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Yup.
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by nac » 21:20 Sun 30 Jan 2022
nac wrote: ↑ 21:17 Sun 30 Jan 2022 Yup.
Damn. Just realised can't do Tuesday 8th. Have already given up QLL that night.
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by nac » 21:22 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Should you decide a different evening would suffice, then I'm almost certainly available.
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by nac » 21:23 Sun 30 Jan 2022
nac wrote: ↑ 21:22 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Should you decide a different evening would suffice, then I'm almost certainly available.
...and I'll bring something interesting that I promise won't be Sherry.
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by Alex Bridgeman » 21:28 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Would the date originally planned for the Library Release v UK Stored be suitable for this tasting? 16th Feb?
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!
nac
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by nac » 21:31 Sun 30 Jan 2022
The booking is still available. I have yet to update B&F.
...and now maybe available again.
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by Doggett » 21:31 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Wish I could, would love to see an Offley 72 out perform a Nacional… but having two nights away this week and another would be a tasting too far.
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winesecretary
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by winesecretary » 21:50 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Alas cannot do the 8th. Could (would!) do the 16th.
CPR 1
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by CPR 1 » 21:58 Sun 30 Jan 2022
Sorry can't do 8th. 16th works if the date changes.
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by Alex Bridgeman » 22:08 Sun 30 Jan 2022
I can’t do the 8th, but could do the 16th.
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!
akzy
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by akzy » 22:31 Sun 30 Jan 2022
If moved to 16th, I would want to attend.
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by hadge » 23:06 Sun 30 Jan 2022
sorry can't do the 8th, can do 16th
idj123
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by idj123 » 07:27 Mon 31 Jan 2022
Can currently make both the date proposed and the 16th.
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by Alex M » 08:27 Mon 31 Jan 2022
I can’t do the 8th, but could do the 16th.
jdaw1
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by jdaw1 » 11:25 Mon 31 Jan 2022
16th it is.
I’ve attempted to update the attendees consistent with that. Please report corrections, and additions.
CPR 1
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by CPR 1 » 11:29 Mon 31 Jan 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 11:25 Mon 31 Jan 2022 16th it is.
Just confirming my Yes please
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by Doggett » 11:52 Mon 31 Jan 2022
Unable to do this date unfortunately, but I wish you all a good evening helping Julian very generously make space for more Port in his cellar!
nac
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by nac » 12:04 Mon 31 Jan 2022
nac wrote: ↑ 21:31 Sun 30 Jan 2022
The booking is still available. I have yet to update B&F.
...and now maybe available again.
Yup - can do.
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by flash_uk » 12:18 Mon 31 Jan 2022
Both days ok for me
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by benread » 12:57 Mon 31 Jan 2022
16th not an option for me I am afraid. Have fun.
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rich_n
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by rich_n » 13:58 Mon 31 Jan 2022
rich_n wrote: I would love to join! Might need to work out where I'll stay, but I can sort something out.
Apologies, misread the date and I don't think I can make this.
Hi Julian, just a heads up that I can't make this date. Have fun!
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by PhilW » 18:58 Mon 31 Jan 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 11:25 Mon 31 Jan 2022
16th it is.
I’ve attempted to update the attendees consistent with that. Please report corrections, and additions.
Wed 16th Feb should be good for me; thank you.
jdaw1
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by jdaw1 » 19:06 Mon 31 Jan 2022
Some set-up help would be welcome. Is anybody willing to volunteer?
Maybe I should reserve the Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2006 for the set-up team? Other than its obvious and rather serious fault — only 750ml — it’s extremely delicious.
Who can print?
Also, pls could those who think they have accepted verify — first post — that I have noticed.
CPR 1
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by CPR 1 » 20:11 Mon 31 Jan 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 19:06 Mon 31 Jan 2022
Some set-up help would be welcome. Is anybody willing to volunteer?
I can be there for 5pm to help
nac
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by nac » 21:25 Mon 31 Jan 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 19:06 Mon 31 Jan 2022
Some set-up help would be welcome. Is anybody willing to volunteer?
Maybe I should reserve the Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2006 for the set-up team? Other than its obvious and rather serious fault — only 750ml — it’s extremely delicious.
Who can print?
Also, pls could those who think they have accepted verify — first post — that I have noticed.
Can print and can be there early.
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by Alex Bridgeman » 12:35 Tue 01 Feb 2022
I can be early to help set up. What time would you like?
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!
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by nac » 12:39 Tue 01 Feb 2022
Just had a follow-up email for the booking from B&F, so have confirmed.
Booked from 1700 for 14 people.
jdaw1
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by jdaw1 » 23:38 Tue 01 Feb 2022
CPR 1 wrote: ↑ 20:11 Mon 31 Jan 2022 I can be there for 5pm to help
nac wrote: ↑ 21:25 Mon 31 Jan 2022 Can print and can be there early.
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑ 12:35 Tue 01 Feb 2022 I can be early to help set up. What time would you like?
Thank you.
nac wrote: ↑ 12:39 Tue 01 Feb 2022 Booked from 1700 for 14 people.
Thank you. And that answers Alex’s question.
Also, my following Alex’s fine example reminded me that he is
the shirtless guy .
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by Doggett » 06:36 Wed 02 Feb 2022
Nothing is a better metaphor for the Port Forum than that video.
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by nac » 11:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022
nac wrote: ↑ 12:39 Tue 01 Feb 2022
Just had a follow-up email for the booking from B&F, so have confirmed.
Booked from 1700 for 14 people.
The lovely people at the B&F have asked if we want to pre-order any special steaks.
The options are:
300g rib eye @ £34
400g t-bone @ £42
600g club sirloin @ £48
I'm happy to co-ordinate this so JDAW can continue playing in his cellar.
CPR 1
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by CPR 1 » 11:46 Wed 02 Feb 2022
nac wrote: ↑ 11:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022
nac wrote: ↑ 12:39 Tue 01 Feb 2022
Just had a follow-up email for the booking from B&F, so have confirmed.
Booked from 1700 for 14 people.
The lovely people at the B&F have asked if we want to pre-order any special steaks.
The options are:
300g rib eye @ £34
400g t-bone @ £42
600g club sirloin @ £48
I'm happy to co-ordinate this so JDAW can continue playing in his cellar.
Rib eye - Black and blue please
Alex Bridgeman
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by Alex Bridgeman » 12:52 Wed 02 Feb 2022
I’ll share a m-r Club sirloin if anyone else would like to. Otherwise I’ll stick with the standard sirloin
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!
Alex M
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by Alex M » 13:14 Wed 02 Feb 2022
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑ 12:52 Wed 02 Feb 2022
I’ll share a m-r Club sirloin if anyone else would like to. Otherwise I’ll stick with the standard sirloin
Happy to share.
winesecretary
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by winesecretary » 14:59 Wed 02 Feb 2022
Special order t-bone for me please, medium. The last one I had was very good.
Smoked salmon to start; and fries and a green salad (no onion) with the t-bone.
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by Alex Bridgeman » 16:26 Wed 02 Feb 2022
A request for clarification and to reflect feedback I had at a previous tasting I organised.
Where we have special steaks, please could the people ordering them make a greater contribution towards the cost of dinner that evening. I have accepted that it is unfair on those eating from the standard menu to be asked to pay the same as those ordering special steaks.
Given a “standard” steak costs £25.50, perhaps a fair set of surcharges might be:
Rib-eye £8.50
T-bone £16.50
Sirloin £22.50 (but no surcharge if shared)
When doing the reckoning at the end of the evening the cost of the bill after deducting surcharges is what is shared equally amongst all attending.
Thoughts from people?
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!
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by MigSU » 20:01 Wed 02 Feb 2022
Agreed.
CPR 1
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by CPR 1 » 20:04 Wed 02 Feb 2022
Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑ 16:26 Wed 02 Feb 2022
A request for clarification and to reflect feedback I had at a previous tasting I organised.
Where we have special steaks, please could the people ordering them make a greater contribution towards the cost of dinner that evening. I have accepted that it is unfair on those eating from the standard menu to be asked to pay the same as those ordering special steaks.
Given a “standard” steak costs £25.50, perhaps a fair set of surcharges might be:
Rib-eye £8.50
T-bone £16.50
Sirloin £22.50 (but no surcharge if shared)
When doing the reckoning at the end of the evening the cost of the bill after deducting surcharges is what is shared equally amongst all attending.
Thoughts from people?
I think this is very fair - we can work out the 'steak contribution' in advance knock this off the total bill and then divide as normal
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by jdaw1 » 00:42 Thu 03 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 20:03 Sun 30 Jan 2022 Two halves of 1998 Rutherford Hill Vintage Zinfandel ‘Port’;
These withdrawn, as ‘needed’ for another purpose (don’t ask, I have no idea). The substitute will be a low-fill T55.
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by Glenn E. » 00:49 Thu 03 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 00:42 Thu 03 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 20:03 Sun 30 Jan 2022 Two halves of 1998 Rutherford Hill Vintage Zinfandel ‘Port’;
These withdrawn, as ‘needed’ for another purpose (don’t ask, I have no idea). The substitute will be a low-fill T55.
Dodgey T55 replaces ZinPort.
Massive upgrade.
Glenn Elliott
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by Alex Bridgeman » 09:01 Thu 03 Feb 2022
I have just remembered this is number three in the series of TPF Cellar Reduction parties. Magnus organised
one a few years ago just after he had moved back to Sweden.
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!
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by winesecretary » 12:16 Thu 03 Feb 2022
I agree that Alex's suggestion with regard to steak surcharges is a good one. I also agree that T55, no matter what the level, is an upgrade on fortified Zinfandel...
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by jdaw1 » 23:30 Thu 03 Feb 2022
nac wrote: ↑ 11:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022 600g club sirloin @ £48
Any sharers of a
blue ?
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by flash_uk » 23:54 Thu 03 Feb 2022
jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:30 Thu 03 Feb 2022
nac wrote: ↑ 11:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022 600g club sirloin @ £48
Any sharers of a
blue ?
Moi
jdaw1
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by jdaw1 » 23:01 Fri 04 Feb 2022
flash_uk wrote: ↑ 23:54 Thu 03 Feb 2022 jdaw1 wrote: ↑ 23:30 Thu 03 Feb 2022 nac wrote: ↑ 11:44 Wed 02 Feb 2022 600g club sirloin @ £48
Any sharers of a
blue ?
Moi
We have a plan.