1982 Horizontal - Tue 10th Sept 2024

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1982 Horizontal - Tue 10th Sept 2024

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This post to propose the idea of a 1982 horizontal, a vintage from which, perhaps oddly, I have derived a great deal of pleasure! I’m intrigued.

I am in possession of Churchill 1982, to kick things off, as perhaps one of the mostly historically significant 82s, being Churchills first vintage port from their pre-Quinta da Gricha period.

Julian, Tom and Harry identified that 1982s were not unforthcoming in their collections. I think it could be great fun!

As noted on the night of Martin’s glorious 60/63/66 horizontal, September 10th seems to be an agreable date.

Register interest and availability below! :)


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  1. BRPetrie - Churchill
  2. Joseph (BRPetrie guest) - Sandeman
  3. flashuk - Croft
  4. mcoulson - Quinta do Noval
  5. Nigel (mcoulson guest) - Messias
  6. David (mcoulson guest) - Souza
  7. Bertie3000 - Ramos Pinto
  8. idj123 - Cálem Quinta de Foz
  9. nac - Offley Boa Vista
  10. pommy42 - Niepoort
  11. uncle tom - Guimararens Quinta do Cruzeiro
  12. Christopher - Fonseca Guimaraens
Food Order:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iYiK06 ... xDSxw/view



Current draft of the placemats.
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I think I have Cr82. A quick Look at the TN database though, might suggest we’ll struggle to muster sufficient ‘82s for a broad tasting. Were that to be the case, perhaps another theme could be married to this one to give critical mass. Let’s see what appears though!
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flash_uk wrote: 09:44 Wed 24 Jul 2024 I think I have Cr82. A quick Look at the TN database though, might suggest we’ll struggle to muster sufficient ‘82s for a broad tasting. Were that to be the case, perhaps another theme could be married to this one to give critical mass. Let’s see what appears though!
A good strategy!
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I'm interested but may be elsewhere in the UK so can I please be added to the reserve list and I'll confirm closer to the time if there's still space or any late drop outs.
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Interested, but might not be able to do 20/8 or 27/8.

Think I've also got the Churchill but nothing else.
Did have Cavadinha and Terra Feita, but think these got used for the verticals and I'm pretty sure were solitary bottles.

As Mike suggests, might need some expansion.
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There are considerably more 82s than I expected...
https://www.vintageport.se/GreatTasting ... ?sort=name
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I'm up for this ..... please bung me on the list I can offer N82 or G82 Malvados
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nac wrote: 13:46 Wed 24 Jul 2024 There are considerably more 82s than I expected...
https://www.vintageport.se/GreatTasting ... ?sort=name
So I have come to notice!
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mcoulson wrote: 13:50 Wed 24 Jul 2024 I'm up for this ..... please bung me on the list I can offer N82 or G82 Malvados
Marvellous
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Hi Ben. In August I could make the week of 27 August but not the week before. In September I could make 17th or 24th. I have a bottle of Ramos Pinto 1982.
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September certainly works better for me as I’m away the last fortnight in August. Don’t have much from 82 although I do have a Calem Foz which is a nice drop of juice.
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Bertie3000 wrote: 18:39 Wed 24 Jul 2024 Hi Ben. In August I could make the week of 27 August but not the week before. In September I could make 17th or 24th. I have a bottle of Ramos Pinto 1982.
Excellent - Ramos would be a very welcome addition!
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idj123 wrote: 20:20 Wed 24 Jul 2024 September certainly works better for me as I’m away the last fortnight in August. Don’t have much from 82 although I do have a Calem Foz which is a nice drop of juice.
It certainly is a lovely drop and one which I’d love to revisit!
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10th is good for me ...
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put me down for this but if it get full then move me to reserves please.
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nac wrote: 13:36 Wed 24 Jul 2024 Interested, but might not be able to do 20/8 or 27/8.

Think I've also got the Churchill but nothing else.
Did have Cavadinha and Terra Feita, but think these got used for the verticals and I'm pretty sure were solitary bottles.

As Mike suggests, might need some expansion.
Dates in September should be ok.
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nac wrote: 22:12 Sat 27 Jul 2024
nac wrote: 13:36 Wed 24 Jul 2024 Interested, but might not be able to do 20/8 or 27/8.

Think I've also got the Churchill but nothing else.
Did have Cavadinha and Terra Feita, but think these got used for the verticals and I'm pretty sure were solitary bottles.

As Mike suggests, might need some expansion.
Dates in September should be ok.
Red Room booked for evening of Sept 10th!
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BRPetrie wrote: 20:41 Wed 24 Jul 2024
Bertie3000 wrote: 18:39 Wed 24 Jul 2024 Hi Ben. In August I could make the week of 27 August but not the week before. In September I could make 17th or 24th. I have a bottle of Ramos Pinto 1982.
Excellent - Ramos would be a very welcome addition!
I can now also make 10th September.
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Can do 10th September and will have a bottle of something 82 (that Martin has offered me).
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Hiya, if there is any space I wpuld love to join! I will ensure I have a bottle to bring!
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nac wrote: 18:03 Mon 29 Jul 2024 Can do 10th September and will have a bottle of something 82 (that Martin has offered me).
Have now got some OBV82, which is another one of the Blenheim Palace bottles so should be in good condition, so will bring that.
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nac wrote: 10:21 Fri 02 Aug 2024
nac wrote: 18:03 Mon 29 Jul 2024 Can do 10th September and will have a bottle of something 82 (that Martin has offered me).
Have now got some OBV82, which is another one of the Blenheim Palace bottles so should be in good condition, so will bring that.
Marvellous stuff!
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The Red Room is now booked for the evening of September 10th!
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Next week placemats will be made. There is not much precedent re 1982s.

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Or maybe something resembling
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Organiser: please express a preference, perhaps after perusing www.jdawiseman.com/papers/placemat/placemats_list.html.
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Current draft of the placemats added to the first post.

Bottle selection seemingly not complete — work to do.
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jdaw1 wrote: 20:51 Sun 11 Aug 2024 Current draft of the placemats added to the first post.

Bottle selection seemingly not complete — work to do.
Working on it - will update!
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I have a mystery bottle to bring looks very interesting and hopefully in good condition. I hope that is OK?
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Dear all - we’re still awaiting Harry and Tom to confirm their 1982 availability, but in order to increase our numbers and particularly bottles, it may be necessary to expand the theme a little.

A comparison between the 82s and the 83s could be interesting - does anyone have any 83s that would be suitable comparisons or interesting counterparts to the current offering of 82s?
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I have some D83 ....
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Regret unable to attend due to tedious conference out of town.
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BRPetrie wrote: 15:18 Tue 13 Aug 2024
jdaw1 wrote: 20:51 Sun 11 Aug 2024Current draft of the placemats added to the first post.

Bottle selection seemingly not complete — work to do.
Working on it - will update!
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I was very much hoping to make this but very sadly can't i have been trying to move things around but it hasn't worked out.
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I can no longer make this, please feel free to remove me from the reserves.
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Ben, my guest will be Nigel .....
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Have plenty of contribute:

Calem Foz
Churchill
Croft
Delaforce
Eira Velha
Fonseca Cruzeiro
Fonseca Guimaraens
Graham Malvedos
Martinez
Niepoort
Noval
Sandeman
Taylor Terra Feita
Taylor Vargellas

The Fonseca Cruzeiro was obtained from Christies Amsterdam back in 2013 and is still in it's owc. I'm planning to liberate it this weekend.

From a practical perspective, I can lug up to eight bottles onto the train.

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I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
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Marvellous, thank you very much Tom

There are still a few spaces left for this, and sufficient bottles on offer to represent those remaining spots should anyone else wish to join in!

Can I confirm all currently down to attend can still make September 10th?
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OK - having waited eleven years to get round to it, have opened the Cruzeiro - all 12 bottles in good shape with good levels

Although the exterior labelling included the word Fonseca, the word does not appear on either the case branding or the labels, so this one will be reclassified in my cellar as Guimaraens, Quinta do Cruzeiro 1982
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BRPetrie wrote: 13:50 Fri 30 Aug 2024 Can I confirm all currently down to attend can still make September 10th?
Yup - still coming.
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Yes I'm also definitely joining in ...
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BRPetrie wrote: 13:50 Fri 30 Aug 2024 Can I confirm all currently down to attend can still make September 10th?
Yes also confirming. Might be a bit later arriving than usual, but certainly before 7.
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Marvellous - can I therefore get everyone’s food order! Kindly confirm if you’re sticking with what’s on the standard food order or if you require something different!
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BRPetrie wrote: 16:58 Mon 02 Sep 2024 Marvellous - can I therefore get everyone’s food order! Kindly confirm if you’re sticking with what’s on the standard food order or if you require something different!
Standard for me thx.
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I would love to join. Thanks for the great admin

Tom can I adopt from you please

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Very much looking forward to this!

Food wise : standard order for me;

Starter - crab
Main - rare ribeye steak, peppercorn sauce, chips, green beans
Desert- Welsh rarebit
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Tom with such an extensive list of 82s I am very happy to adopt a bottle and keep my mystery bottle for another dinner! Let me know if OK?
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I'll have my default menu and my guest Nigel will have Avocado to start and Fresh pea pesto main !
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Thank you all!

The main post has been updated as to new attendees and bottles. Attached is a draft of the food order, please could everyone check all is ship shape.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iYiK06 ... xDSxw/view
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Bertie3000 wrote: 18:39 Wed 24 Jul 2024 Hi Ben. In August I could make the week of 27 August but not the week before. In September I could make 17th or 24th. I have a bottle of Ramos Pinto 1982.
Hi M - could I just check you are still attending and have your food order as soon as possible please?
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Hi
Definitely joining and looking forward to it. Will reply with food later today.
Thanks
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Hi Ben
Can I order the Avocado starter and vegetarian bangers and mash
Thanks
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