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This post to hold arrangements as and when agreed.

Date: Tuesday 20^th September 2022.

Theme: Crusted (c.f. Crusted port database), blind.

Location: Boot & Flogger (reservation confirmed on 22Apr).

People:

1. JDAW (reconfirmed 31Aug);
2. AHB (reconfirmed 31Aug);
3. IDJ (reconfirmed 02Sep);
4. GEAG (reconfirmed 01Sep);
5. NAC (reconfirmed 02Sep);
6. CPR (reconfirmed 31Aug);
7. MPM (at 95% as of 01Sep);
8. ZDR (requested 02Sep).

Reserves and maybes:

• TC (cancelled 19Sep);
• PW (unlikely);
• HTWH.

Current draft of the placemats.

Inspired by the whites tasting organised by recent member Nelly, would there be interest in a theme of Crusted? I say blind. Bottles can young or old, cheap or expensive, single or magnum, but they must be of sediment-throwing red Port that isn’t quite Vintage.

I like the theme.

It is unlikely that I will be able to attend given the other tastings either side of the proposed date. If I can, it will be a decision taken on the day if a space is still available.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑16:15 Fri 15 Apr 2022 Inspired by the whites tasting organised by recent member Nelly, would there be interest in a theme of Crusted? I say blind. Bottles can young or old, cheap or expensive, single or magnum, but they must be of sediment-throwing red Port that isn’t quite Vintage.

It’s so nice to hear that I’ve inspired you, Julian!
I wish I could join you guys for this one as well. But I have my WSET diploma exam on the 10th of May, so will have to pass on this one

Nobody has yet committed. The date could be moved. Suggest!

Can’t do that week but could the following. Like the proposed theme!

Tue 10^th May 2022 works for me. Others?

Am in Guernsey.

winesecretary wrote: ↑20:44 Fri 15 Apr 2022Am in Guernsey.

Both 3^rd and 10^th?

We have tastings on 24 April, 17 May and 24 May. I also have a tasting on 25 April.

A change of date from 3 May to 10 May still makes it unlikely I will be able to attend!

It’s a good theme. Help me find a date.

It's a great theme which I would love to take part in.

Probably not what you were hoping for - but how about September 7 or 8?

Sep 7th would be good - I'm getting married on 8th or 9th so should probably avoid booking a TPF tasting for those dates - party on 10th though - I am trying to negotiate a pork pie and port bar.

Well congratulations!

A Crusted Port tasting might be an excellent alternative to a stag night - but might it perhaps be better on the 6th rather than the 7th?

How about the morning of Thursday 8^th September?

Crusted - yes please. September is good.

Would be interested depending on the date. Will confirm once more details have been set.

20, 21, 27 Sep would all suit me for date - but I have very little crusted so don't work around me.

i would be interested - have a few crusted somewhere.

YEs I would be interested in this

yes please - great theme

Yes please, I have a few.

winesecretary wrote: ↑18:50 Tue 19 Apr 2022 20, 21, 27 Sep would all suit me for date - but I have very little crusted so don't work around me.

Any of those dates would work for me.

And George, please allow me the privilege of offering you a bottle to adopt if you don't want to use any of your limited supply. (I didn't realise just how much Crusted I have and how much storage space it is taking up!)

Tuesday 20^th September 2022: any objections?

jdaw1 wrote: ↑10:39 Thu 21 Apr 2022 Tuesday 20^th September 2022: any objections?

Not from me