Organise events to meet up and drink Port.
jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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by jdaw1 17:34 Sat 04 Jun 2022
Following the news of
the death of the Queen , this tasting has been postponed until, at the earliest, Monday 27th December
2094 .
The new theme would have to be ‘Port Fit for a King’.
This post to hold alas as and when agreed.
Date: Sunday 26th May 2024, being 72 years and 110 days after 6 Feb 1952.
Theme:
Port Fit for a Queen , again.
People:
Julian W.
Sophia W. (‘acceptable face of Wiseman’, exams permitting)
Charles R.
Mike M.
George G.
Dave L.
Alex B.
Michael C.
Simon D.
Neil C.
Harry H.
Ian J.
Tom A.
jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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by jdaw1 17:34 Sat 04 Jun 2022
Wikipedia : “Louis XIV … was King of France from 14 May 1643 until his death in 1715. His reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country in history.” And
6th February 1952 + 72 years + 110 days is Sunday 26th May 2024. All being well, it would be fitting to note such a milestone.
CPR 1
Graham’s Malvedos 1996
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by CPR 1 18:38 Sat 04 Jun 2022
Sounds like a plan, count me in
flash_uk
Graham’s 1977
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by flash_uk 21:26 Sat 04 Jun 2022
I'm in. Although I don't think she'll make it.
jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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by jdaw1 21:32 Sat 04 Jun 2022
flash_uk wrote: ↑ 21:26 Sat 04 Jun 2022 I don't think she'll make it.
I thought that it might be impertinent to invite Her Majesty, so have not done so.
A
respectful letter (
reply ) is anticipated, but that would be for nearer the time.
winesecretary
Fonseca 1980
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by winesecretary 22:40 Sat 04 Jun 2022
HMQ would be having a jolly good night out if she was able to attend. But I think she prefers off-dry riesling.
DaveRL
Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
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by DaveRL 23:13 Sat 04 Jun 2022
Good idea. Yes please. She also likes, I understand, Dubonnet. She has a good chance of making it, I think.
Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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by Alex Bridgeman 23:55 Sat 04 Jun 2022
Put me down for a seat please.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
M.Charlton
Taylor’s LBV
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by M.Charlton 00:33 Sun 05 Jun 2022
Marvellous idea - please could I be pencilled in.
jdaw1
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by jdaw1 19:28 Sun 05 Jun 2022
Oops. 26 May 2024 is a Sunday , not a Friday. (Tips hat to MC.)
Doggett
Morgan 1991
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by Doggett 19:33 Sun 05 Jun 2022
Yes please…
nac
Niepoort 1977
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by nac 06:19 Mon 06 Jun 2022
Yes. Optimistically.
hadge
Niepoort LBV
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by hadge 08:26 Mon 06 Jun 2022
yes please
idj123
Cruz 1989
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by idj123 12:12 Mon 06 Jun 2022
Think it’s likely that we may be having a tasting for a different reason but yes, I would be up for this.
uncle tom
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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by uncle tom 18:22 Mon 06 Jun 2022
The sun king was of course only 4 when he came to the throne, so did not actually rule for so many years as the early ones were subject to a regency.
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
jdaw1
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by jdaw1 19:04 Mon 06 Jun 2022
Emergency? Start a new thread.
jdaw1
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by jdaw1 18:33 Thu 08 Sep 2022
This tasting has been postponed until, at the earliest, Monday 27th December 2094 .
DaveRL
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by DaveRL 20:37 Thu 08 Sep 2022
That is Susanna's birthday. I expect she would like to come too. Charles will be getting on a bit. Fingers crossed.
