Delaforce vertical, Tue 24 April 2012
Delaforce vertical, Tue 24 April 2012
Date: Tuesday 24th April 2012.
Location: The Bung Hole, 57 High Holborn, London WC1V 6DT, tel 020 7831 8365.
Other details will be put here once they are agreed.
Location: The Bung Hole, 57 High Holborn, London WC1V 6DT, tel 020 7831 8365.
Other details will be put here once they are agreed.
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
Questions:
- Where? The RAF Club? Other suggestions welcomed.
- Who?
- Honoured Guest, 1;
- Honoured Guest, 2, who we hope won’t be offended by having the #2 slot;
- JDAW;
- THRA;
- RAYC;
- AP;
- DRT
- AHB;
- JGH;
- BMHR;
- WS;
- CMAG;
- RLC.
- Who can supply which vintages of Delaforce?
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=43706#p43706]Here[/url] RAYC wrote:A list of some good (and some not-so-good) ideas that have not yet reached fruition:
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The Delaforce Vertical suggested by jdaw1 in May 2008
In the same thread (link to first unread post) others concurred, including:[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=43997#p43997]Here[/url] uncle tom wrote:Delaforce is the one to take forward IMO, with at least one, and preferably two members of the family in attendance..
I have a dozen vintages of Delaforce VP in my cellar, the most notable absentees being '27, '45 & '55
'Delaforce, a celebration' might be the theme, at the RAF club perhaps (preferably upstairs..) and timed to suit the family..
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=44048#p44048]Here[/url] Axel P wrote:I very much would like to join a Delaforce tasting as well. I do have many Vintages from 66 and younger (I guess pretty much all of them), so how about this for a January tasting? Anybody volunteers for organising. I would book the club and get the VIP.
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=14611#p14611]Here[/url], in May 2008, jdaw1 wrote:Vintages of Delaforce we have:
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=39869#p39869]Here[/url], in January 2011, g-man wrote:I'd like to resurrect this tasting as I'm sending Julian back with a bottle of 1974 Delaforce to taste.

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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
I have little to contribute to a Delaforce vertical - but I do have the Corte 1984 (otherwise only the 1977 or 1963).
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports.
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
Hi,
if possible I would like to join as well. With regads to Delaforce ports I think I have 66, 70 and 77 (need to check) and Corte from 80 and 87.
regards
WS1
if possible I would like to join as well. With regads to Delaforce ports I think I have 66, 70 and 77 (need to check) and Corte from 80 and 87.
regards
WS1
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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
Delaforces I have are:
1966
1970
1975
1977
1980
1982
1985
1991
1992
1994
1997
2000
2003
2007
Axel
1966
1970
1975
1977
1980
1982
1985
1991
1992
1994
1997
2000
2003
2007
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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
Assuming Uncle Tom has an inside track to make this happen, should we be reserving two spaces for honoured guests?uncle tom wrote:Delaforce is the one to take forward IMO, with at least one, and preferably two members of the family in attendance..
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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
Updated to include ports from AHB, AP, WS; and the addition of two honoured guests.
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
is there a location for said tasting?
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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
g-man wrote:is there a location for said tasting?
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=43997#p43997]Here[/url] uncle tom wrote:'Delaforce, a celebration' might be the theme, at the RAF club perhaps (preferably upstairs..) and timed to suit the family..
So the current plan is the Royal Air Force Club, 128 Piccadilly, London W1J 7PY.[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=44048#p44048]Here[/url] Axel P wrote:I would book the club
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
The ‟about” complicates interpretation: absent contrary instruction, I declare this to mean on or after Monday 19th March 2012.By private message THRA wrote:Delaforce vertical - would appreciate date set after about March 12th.
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
When setting date, we should bear in mind that an early spring placeholder has also been reserved for Wolfgang's 1980 Horizontal in Leverkeusen.
Rob C.
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
Good observation and warning.
THRA is unlikely to go to Germany for a 1980, so, ideally, the Leverkusen event would be before mid-March. Ideally.
THRA is unlikely to go to Germany for a 1980, so, ideally, the Leverkusen event would be before mid-March. Ideally.
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
I just worked out I have a 1994 Delaforce
I would be interested dependant on date as it is a relatively busy period.
cheers
Carl

cheers
Carl
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
Hi,
this sounds like a fantastic idea to fly to London again for some port tasting in 2012. I would be very happy if I could join this tasting.
Dirk
this sounds like a fantastic idea to fly to London again for some port tasting in 2012. I would be very happy if I could join this tasting.
Dirk
Blue Stilton and Port - what else!
Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
Is this losing momentum?
Should we be planning a date, particularly if people are willing to fly to attend?
Should we be planning a date, particularly if people are willing to fly to attend?
Rob C.
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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
I am willing to fly to attend. Easter is not good due to holiday reasons.
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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
What about late April?jdaw1 wrote:
- Easter Sunday is 8 April 2012. Other E&W public holidays include Mon 7 May, Mon 4 June, and a special for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Tue 5 June.
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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
I'm a little late, but if there is a tentative list I could join, put me down. I don't know travel and work plans yet, but I typically try to get to the UK around April time.
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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
Julian, could I please ask you to set up a date for this as I could try to contact the industry guests if wanted by you?
Thanks and best
Axel
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Re: Delaforce vertical in early 2012
A Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in late April. ¿When works for the industry guests?Axel P wrote:Julian, could I please ask you to set up a date for this as I could try to contact the industry guests if wanted by you?