Page 1 of 1

Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 19:00 Fri 23 Jan 2026
by Alex Bridgeman
I really liked having a Zombie Apocalypse escape between Christmas and New Year and then another tasting to look forward to in mid-January.

Since Julian already has the Zombie Apocalypse escape booked, I thought I'd get the mid-Jan date in the diary.

The theme is "Vintage Port, from a year ending with 7 - whether sighted or blind is up to you". That gives a pretty wide choice since 2017, 2007, 1997, 1987 (sort of), 1977, 1967, 1957, 1947, 1937, 1927 and 1917 were all declared, albeit some very small. Some people even made 1907 and then there are wines from 1897 and 1887 and maybe even from 7s before 1887.

You get the idea.

Who wants to commit to a tasting just less than 12 months from now?
  1. Alex
  2. Martin
  3. Charles
  4. George
  5. Mike
  6. Michael Mee
  7. Neil
  8. Ian
  9. Rich
  10. Phil
  11. John DF

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 19:15 Fri 23 Jan 2026
by mcoulson
I've consulted my diary and find that space is available for this kind of sillyness so may I join in please?

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 19:32 Fri 23 Jan 2026
by CPR 1
Sounds like fun. Yes please

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 20:23 Fri 23 Jan 2026
by winesecretary
I’m in. I have the 97, 87, and 77 options, but only from the 20th century, alas.

Obviously also 2017 and 2007. Maybe I’ll bring a Niepoort 17 to see how it is getting on.

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 21:28 Fri 23 Jan 2026
by jdaw1
Oh, yes please.

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 19:00 Fri 23 Jan 2026and maybe even from 7s before 1887.
I have none, but am hoping that somebody brings a Kopke 1847. In its time, it was famous.

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 23:37 Fri 23 Jan 2026
by flash_uk
Yes please

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 07:54 Sat 24 Jan 2026
by Alex Bridgeman
winesecretary wrote: 20:23 Fri 23 Jan 2026 Maybe I’ll bring a Niepoort 17 to see how it is getting on.
Now that would be interesting. I haven’t tasted that since it blew my socks off when tasting it on release.

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 08:07 Sat 24 Jan 2026
by Bertie3000
Yes please

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 08:58 Sat 24 Jan 2026
by nac
Yup, My diary is free.

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 13:45 Sat 24 Jan 2026
by idj123
Yes please!

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 14:05 Sat 24 Jan 2026
by rich_n
This sounds like fun and I believe I have several options to bring!

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 17:31 Sun 25 Jan 2026
by PhilW
Sounds like a plan.

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

Posted: 17:46 Sun 25 Jan 2026
by JohnDavidFrance
Ear mark me a space alex! I'll find something interesting for this. I have some already but i'll try fill a gap i we end up missing something