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Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 08:15 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by jdaw1
When? Tuesday 17th April 2012.
Where? The Bung Hole, 57 High Holborn
WC1V 6DT
Who? Likely to include
- STG = Stephanie T. Galley, right-handed;
- JDAW;
- DRT;
- AHB;
- RAYC.
What? 1966s.
- Dow (JDAW & STG);
- Warre (JDAW & STG);
- Fonseca (AHB);
- Graham (DRT);
- Croft (RAYC).
Current
draft of the placemats.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 08:15 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by jdaw1
One of my wife’s NY friends acquired a taste in Vinatge Port from me. She, Stephanie, is likely to be in London for the week of 16th to 21st April, and would really like to come to a tasting.
Who’s in? Theme? Usual location?
This was mentioned last night, and various F85-like themes were suggested. We’re not committed to that, but it might work. What do people want?
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 08:24 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by DRT
I'm in.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 08:42 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by Deleted_User_1
Thank you but I shall be in The Douro...enjoy
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 09:01 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by SCP-DFF
DRT wrote:I'm in.
Gee, I'm so surprised.
-SCP-DFF
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 10:06 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
I'm probably in.
There was also some talk last night (from Rob) of a small '66 horizontal. We haven't had one of those since the mtrix tasting in October last year - nearly 6 months ago! Perhaps time to revisit the vintage? So far this year we've only drunk the Croft '66 (twice!)
Or our usual "bring a bottle to share"
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 13:18 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by jdaw1
1966 works for me. A splendid idea. (And happily demonstrating to passing Americans that we do drink young port.)
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 19:09 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote:1966 works for me. A splendid idea. (And happily demonstrating to passing Americans that we do drink young port.)
I have a Croft 66 available.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 19:17 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
I have a Fonseca '66 available.
We should make sure that Rob is available - it would be rather cruel (perhaps even ironic?) if we were to follow up on his request on a night when he could not participate.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 19:21 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by benread
Regrettably, I am in Exeter for 3 days that week. Probably port free!
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 19:26 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by DRT
AHB wrote:We should make sure that Rob is available - it would be rather cruel (perhaps even ironic?) if we were to follow up on his request on a night when he could not participate.
I have emailed Rob to ask.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 22:02 Fri 30 Mar 2012
by jdaw1
Rob suggested the 17th. No harm in checking, but I believe that it works for him.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 01:33 Sat 31 Mar 2012
by g-man
are you guys going to sacrifice a f85?
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 13:56 Sat 31 Mar 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
g-man wrote:are you guys going to sacrifice a f85?
F85, F66
F85, F66
F85, F66...
Yes, I think we're going to sacrifice the chance to drink a bottle of F85
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 21:42 Sun 01 Apr 2012
by jdaw1
When: 18:30 on Tuesday 17th April 2012.
Theme: A Small Horizontal of 1966s.
People (so far): JDAW, STG, DRT, AHB, RAYC.
Bottles (so far): Dow + Warre (JDAW & STG); Fonseca (AHB); Croft (RAYC); Graham (DRT).
First
draft of the placemats.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 06:32 Mon 02 Apr 2012
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote:Bottles (so far): Dow + Warre (JDAW & STG); Fonseca (AHB); Croft (RAYC); Graham (DRT).
Oh dear. We have
a problem.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 07:36 Mon 02 Apr 2012
by jdaw1
General practice has been to allow more poetic licence in brand names, particularly with respect to the omission of apostrophes. So this is tolerated.
Am I being too gentle?
Edit:
£125 per bottle.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 16:26 Mon 02 Apr 2012
by RAYC
DRT wrote:jdaw1 wrote:Bottles (so far): Dow + Warre (JDAW & STG); Fonseca (AHB); Croft (RAYC); Graham (DRT).
Oh dear. We have
a problem.
Expensive, but probably not too far out these days! I am more than happy to contribute, particularly since my Croft was acquired cheaply. (credit due at this point to THRA!)
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 21:46 Mon 02 Apr 2012
by jdaw1
The Function Room within the
Bung Hole has been booked.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 21:57 Mon 02 Apr 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
We may have one or two others joining us - we are some time from having to make a decision about purchase of any other bottles.
Remember, this is a small 1966 offline to demonstrate that we on this side of the Pond can also drink young port.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 07:56 Sun 08 Apr 2012
by WS1
Hi,
if there is still space I would like to join. As a contribution I have Noval or Sandeman 1966 in mind, whichever i find first
Hope this is acceptable.
regards
WS1
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 20:30 Sun 15 Apr 2012
by jdaw1
WS: pls bring Noval.
My Dow has been ‘stolen’, so I’m buying the Taylor. Please could we have a summary: who is bringing what? Currently it seems to be:
- Croft, RAYC;
- Warre, JDAW & STG;
- Fonseca, AHB;
- Taylor, JDAW & STG;
- Graham, DRT;
- Quinta do Noval, WS.
Is this correct?
Current
draft of the placemats, consistent with this post.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 20:55 Sun 15 Apr 2012
by DRT
I am now bringing Croft. RAYC is bringing Gould Campbell. Graham not included.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 21:08 Sun 15 Apr 2012
by WS1
Hi Julian,
had found the Sandemann first, but now also found the Noval 1966 and will bring this on your request.
regards
WS1
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 21:10 Sun 15 Apr 2012
by jdaw1
WS1 wrote:had found the Sandemann first, but now also found the Noval 1966 and will bring this on your request.
Thank you.
Current
draft of the placemats.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 21:15 Sun 15 Apr 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
I confirm that I am bringing Fonseca. RAYC has the bottle and is kindly bringing it into London for me, allowing me to simplify my logistics for the Delaforce tasting.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 21:58 Sun 15 Apr 2012
by RAYC
Just to flag a potential duplication of bottles: I am already bringing the T66.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 06:14 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by jdaw1
RAYC wrote:Just to flag a potential duplication of bottles: I am already bringing the T66.
I am two people, so to speak, so will be paying for the T66.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 14:00 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by jdaw1
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 16:45 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
I've never had a GC66 - I've decided I'm rather excited about tomorrow night!
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 20:03 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by jdaw1
When should the
Warre be decanted? Either 7am or 5pm: which preferred?
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 20:50 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by RAYC
Preference from me for 5.00....but I suspect AHB may go the other way!
Is an alternative to deposit at TBH? I will be dropping by at lunchtime to decant the Taylor....
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 21:24 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by jdaw1
W66 and printout of placemats both at TBH.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 21:41 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
RAYC wrote:Preference from me for 5.00....but I suspect AHB may go the other way!
Is an alternative to deposit at TBH? I will be dropping by at lunchtime to decant the Taylor....
Warre 66 can take a 12 hour decant (IMO) but I'll be happy with an afternoon decant - noon to 1pm would be my preference
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 22:54 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by DRT
Croft 1966 - please advise optimum decant time. My instinct is telling me early afternoon.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 23:03 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by RAYC
DRT wrote:Croft 1966 - please advise optimum decant time. My instinct is telling me early afternoon.
What did you do for the "port with star quality" tasting at Steak Exchange? Because that worked! Christopher also did a last minute decant with a Cr66 at TCP that showed extremely nicely.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 23:07 Mon 16 Apr 2012
by DRT
RAYC wrote:DRT wrote:What did you do for the "port with star quality" tasting at Steak Exchange? Because that worked!
Tom decanted it for me. I don't know when.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 05:15 Tue 17 Apr 2012
by WS1
Hi,
just double decanted the Noval. Since all 66s (Warre, Taylor Fonseca, Croft, Noval, Dow, Grahams, Niepoort) I know need a long time to open up I would go for a long decant and hence i opened early. Nearly got sidetracked over breakfast.
regards
WS1
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 10:13 Tue 17 Apr 2012
by RAYC
WS1 wrote:Hi,
just double decanted the Noval. Since all 66s (Warre, Taylor Fonseca, Croft, Noval, Dow, Grahams, Niepoort) I know need a long time to open up I would go for a long decant and hence i opened early. Nearly got sidetracked over breakfast.
regards
WS1
I will decant the Gould at 11.40 and go across to decant the Taylor and Warre for 12.00 then.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 11:04 Tue 17 Apr 2012
by DRT
I am starting to decant the Croft now.
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 11:30 Tue 17 Apr 2012
by DRT
Croft 1966 (Park Plaza Westminster Bridge bottling) now decanted.
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Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 14:41 Tue 17 Apr 2012
by RonnieRoots
DRT wrote:Croft 1966 (Park Plaza Westminster Bridge bottling) now decanted.
I'm sure it will taste better than it looks. Have fun tonight! (I would be slightly jealous, if not for the the fact that I have an evening full of French food and wine ahead of me
)
Re: Tue 17 April 2012, London
Posted: 23:12 Tue 17 Apr 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
You should be jealous - it was a terrific selection of ports.
