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Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 07:33 Mon 08 Apr 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
Oscar Quevedo is visiting London overnight on Wednesday 17th April and we plan to entertain him in typical Port Forum style:
Venue - tbc, but probably the Bung Hole
Tme - 6:30pm
Theme - bring a bottle of port to share (note: does not have to be vintage; Oscar quite likes sweet, brown sticky port <<shudder in horror icon>>)
Who:
- Oscar Quevedo
- AHB
- DRT
- CMAG
- IDJ
- JDAW
- Ronnie Roots (about 9pm)
- WS1 (now confirmed)
- BMHR
Re: Tue 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 09:10 Mon 08 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
I’m probably in awaiting approval from SCP-DFS.
First
draft of the placemats.
And the next Tuesday 17th April is in 20
18. That is much advance notice of a tasting it might have been less misleading to the readers to have included the year in the title.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 10:03 Mon 08 Apr 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
jdaw1 wrote:And the next Tuesday 17th April is in 2018. That is much advance notice of a tasting it might have been less misleading to the readers to have included the year in the title.
Very droll - day of the week corrected.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 17:11 Mon 08 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
Have you booked the obvious location? If not, I shall.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 17:28 Mon 08 Apr 2013
by benread
It is also the first day of the County cricket season championship games - play starts at 11am at Lord's. I was hoping to make some of that, so now I have even more excuse to take a half day from work! Let's see what the diary secretary says!
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 19:01 Mon 08 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
For Wednesday 17th April we have booked the Function Room in
The Bung Hole, 57 High Holborn, London
WC1V 6DT, tel 020 7831 8365.
I am still awaiting permission.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 10:41 Tue 09 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
(Not that the webmaster of
number10.gov.uk has cared to tell us.)
Should this affect our dress code? I say yes.
The procession will come near Holborn:
Expect difficulties with transport.
Edit: the webmaster has woken up, but rather than making a new page dated today, the announcement made today has been added to
yesterday’s announcement: ‟The service will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral on
Wednesday 17 April.” Further down the page is written ‟Crown copyright 2012” sigh. On the plus side, I do prefer Number 10’s punctuation to that of the BBC.
Edit edit:
a fuller announcement, correctly dated 9
th April, has appeared.
Re: Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 10:53 Wed 10 Apr 2013
by benread
benread wrote:It is also the first day of the County cricket season championship games - play starts at 11am at Lord's. I was hoping to make some of that, so now I have even more excuse to take a half day from work! Let's see what the diary secretary says!
My participation now looking more likely than not. Hoping to take afternoon off, weather permitting, and watch some cricket at Lord's before. If so, and anyone fancies joining me, drop me a PM.
I'm on the move using my phone. I may be in a port free zone! At least Tapatalk is keeping me in touch. I'm grateful at least for that much.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 20:08 Wed 10 Apr 2013
by idj123
I am tempted by this in view of the fact that I've recently asked for a few words on Quevedo on a separate post to accompany the table named after said Port House at my upcoming nuptials (serendipitious?). However, I will require guidance as to what to bring and an indication as to typical expenditure at such affairs. So can the powers that be put me down for a tentative place and I'll then firm up (once I've cleared with the erstwhile Mrs J)? I should warn that my experience only extends to imbibing the stuff!
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 20:49 Wed 10 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
Depending on appetite, you’ll be £40ish down for food (and we tip well, rather than pay corkage), and you’ll need to bring a bottle of something worth drinking (if VP, aim for a vintage ≥1960 but ≤1992).
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 21:24 Wed 10 Apr 2013
by RAYC
Unfortunately i will have to miss this as i will be in Majorca...
jdaw1 wrote:and you’ll need to bring a bottle of something worth drinking (if VP, aim for a vintage ≥1960 but ≤1992).
But - if you don't have something suitable - it may also be possible to "adopt" a bottle from someone else or simply purchase from the Davy's wine-list
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 20:02 Thu 11 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 22:07 Thu 11 Apr 2013
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote:(Not that the webmaster of
number10.gov.uk has cared to tell us.)
Should this affect our dress code? I say yes.
Please suggest a dress code.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 05:56 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by idj123
I have VPs that satisy this criterion but isn't decant time going to be a problem? Bottle would have to be brought up (on the train), on the day.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 06:38 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
idj123 wrote:I have VPs that satisy this criterion but isn't decant time going to be a problem? Bottle would have to be brought up (on the train), on the day.
My normal habit is to stand the bottle a few days before an offline, double-decant it in the morning before I leave for work and then walk into the Bung Hole (aka Davy's Bar and Grill, Holborn) at the appropriate time with bottle in hand. While not perfect, it seems a practical compromise.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 06:39 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by DRT
idj123 wrote:I have VPs that satisy this criterion but isn't decant time going to be a problem? Bottle would have to be brought up (on the train), on the day.
Decant at home, pour it back into the bottle, put a cork in it and bring it with you on the train
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 08:18 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
DRT wrote:Decant at home, pour it back into the bottle, put a cork in it and bring it with you on the train
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 15:15 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
I’m in. Hurray! Rather lacking in brown stickies should I adopt or bring red?
Re: Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 17:18 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by benread
benread wrote:benread wrote:It is also the first day of the County cricket season championship games - play starts at 11am at Lord's. I was hoping to make some of that, so now I have even more excuse to take a half day from work! Let's see what the diary secretary says!
My participation now looking more likely than not. Hoping to take afternoon off, weather permitting, and watch some cricket at Lord's before. If so, and anyone fancies joining me, drop me a PM.
Confirmed, confirmed, confirmed! All I need is the weather for the cricket now!
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 17:19 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by DRT
AHB wrote:Theme - bring a bottle of port to share (note: does not have to be vintage; Oscar quite likes sweet, brown sticky port <<shudder in horror icon>>)
jdaw1 wrote:I’m in. Hurray! Rather lacking in brown stickies should I adopt or bring red?
I have taken AHB's words as a direct instruction from the organiser to bring a mature Vintage Port, which is what I intend to do. It is our duty to educate young Oscar in the error of his ways.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 17:30 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
DRT wrote:young Oscar
Today’s whippersnappers pah! replete with vigorous self-confidence, but none of knowledgeable gravitas that comes with experience, practice, and a large round belly.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 17:35 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote:DRT wrote:young Oscar
Today’s whippersnappers pah! replete with vigorous self-confidence, but none of knowledgeable gravitas that comes with experience, practice, and a large round belly.
It is largely down to a lack of Vitamin P.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 19:56 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
jdaw1 wrote:I’m in. Hurray! Rather lacking in brown stickies should I adopt or bring red?
Mine is another vote for you to bring red.
I have one bottle of brown. I am yet to decide whether to bring this bottle or a bottle of red.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 20:23 Fri 12 Apr 2013
by DRT
AHB wrote:jdaw1 wrote:I’m in. Hurray! Rather lacking in brown stickies should I adopt or bring red?
Mine is another vote for you to bring red.
I have one bottle of brown. I am yet to decide whether to bring this bottle or a bottle of red.
My vote is for you to bring red. That means we will have all the brown sticky stuff we need.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 06:10 Sat 13 Apr 2013
by RonnieRoots
I am in town that day, but have another tasting to attend first. Would it be problematic if I arrive somewhat late, probably around 9PM? Would be great to see Oscar again.
Oh, and I would have to adopt (or buy something from Davy's list).
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 06:27 Sat 13 Apr 2013
by WS1
Hi,
would be interested to join as well but cannot say for sure if I can. Have been away for 2 weeks and need to check schedule first. Please also confirm that brown sticky port is tawny/Colheita. If so I might be able to bring something interesting.
regards
WS1
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 20:11 Sat 13 Apr 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
RonnieRoots wrote:I am in town that day, but have another tasting to attend first. Would it be problematic if I arrive somewhat late, probably around 9PM? Would be great to see Oscar again.
Oh, and I would have to adopt (or buy something from Davy's list).
No problem, you would not be the first person to arrive at an offline around 9pm - nor the last!
Davy's currently have on their bar wine list Smith Woodhouse 1983, Dow 1994, Offley 1977 and Taylor 1980. A call to the Bung Hole on +44 207 831 8365 would sort out one of these. You're probably too late to order off the Davy's Off-license Wine List.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 20:12 Sat 13 Apr 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
WS1 wrote:Hi,
would be interested to join as well but cannot say for sure if I can. Have been away for 2 weeks and need to check schedule first. Please also confirm that brown sticky port is tawny/Colheita. If so I might be able to bring something interesting.
regards
WS1
Brown sticky port is tawny / Colheita.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 05:50 Sun 14 Apr 2013
by RonnieRoots
AHB wrote:RonnieRoots wrote:I am in town that day, but have another tasting to attend first. Would it be problematic if I arrive somewhat late, probably around 9PM? Would be great to see Oscar again.
Oh, and I would have to adopt (or buy something from Davy's list).
No problem, you would not be the first person to arrive at an offline around 9pm - nor the last!
Davy's currently have on their bar wine list Smith Woodhouse 1983, Dow 1994, Offley 1977 and Taylor 1980. A call to the Bung Hole on +44 207 831 8365 would sort out one of these. You're probably too late to order off the Davy's Off-license Wine List.
Good, I'll give them a call. See you on Wednesday!
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 20:35 Sun 14 Apr 2013
by Chris Doty
AHB wrote:WS1 wrote:Hi,
would be interested to join as well but cannot say for sure if I can. Have been away for 2 weeks and need to check schedule first. Please also confirm that brown sticky port is tawny/Colheita. If so I might be able to bring something interesting.
regards
WS1
Brown sticky port is tawny / Colheita.
Hysterical
Re: Tue 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 16:48 Mon 15 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
My arrival time is very uncertain, so please could somebody else print
the placemats.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 17:31 Mon 15 Apr 2013
by idj123
The double decant is noted. Assume that this is not blind and so need to mask? Might also try and rustle up a bottle of brown sticky stuff in case of anything unforeseen!
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 18:34 Mon 15 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
idj123 wrote:Assume that this is not blind and so need to mask?
Blinding is optional, but easily done. Tin foil works well (and there will be sticky labels to add to the outside, to distinguish bottles).
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 20:59 Mon 15 Apr 2013
by WS1
Hi,
found the sticky brown stuff. Will bring that despite some believe this is hysterical.
cu on Wednesday
WS1
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 21:12 Mon 15 Apr 2013
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote:idj123 wrote:Assume that this is not blind and so need to mask?
Blinding is optional, but easily done. Tin foil works well (and there will be sticky labels to add to the outside, to distinguish bottles).
I'm bringing blind.
Re: Tue 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 21:45 Mon 15 Apr 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
jdaw1 wrote:My arrival time is very uncertain, so please could somebody else print
the placemats.
I will print on Tuesday
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 06:02 Tue 16 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
Please check that I have the right people: an error was discovered yesterday.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 08:13 Tue 16 Apr 2013
by oscar quevedo
DRT wrote:AHB wrote:Theme - bring a bottle of port to share (note: does not have to be vintage; Oscar quite likes sweet, brown sticky port <<shudder in horror icon>>)
jdaw1 wrote:I’m in. Hurray! Rather lacking in brown stickies should I adopt or bring red?
I have taken AHB's words as a direct instruction from the organiser to bring a mature Vintage Port, which is what I intend to do. It is our duty to educate young Oscar in the error of his ways.
Thank you for helping in my Port education, I knew I could count on you. Now the question is should I go for brown or for red?!?
Re: Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 08:21 Tue 16 Apr 2013
by benread
oscar quevedo wrote:DRT wrote:AHB wrote:Theme - bring a bottle of port to share (note: does not have to be vintage; Oscar quite likes sweet, brown sticky port <<shudder in horror icon>>)
jdaw1 wrote:I’m in. Hurray! Rather lacking in brown stickies should I adopt or bring red?
I have taken AHB's words as a direct instruction from the organiser to bring a mature Vintage Port, which is what I intend to do. It is our duty to educate young Oscar in the error of his ways.
Thank you for helping in my Port education, I knew I could count on you. Now the question is should I go for brown or for red?!?
Are you going to bring one, masquerading as the other, in an attempt to confuse us!
I'm on the move using my phone. I may be in a port free zone! At least Tapatalk is keeping me in touch. I'm grateful at least for that much.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 13:10 Tue 16 Apr 2013
by oscar quevedo
Ben, I'll do what I can to make sure you have fun. However, this time is going to be very easy....
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 13:25 Tue 16 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
Please do bring a sample of Qv11.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 13:54 Tue 16 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 16:30 Tue 16 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
jdaw1 wrote:For Wednesday 17th April we have booked the Function Room in
The Bung Hole, 57 High Holborn, London
WC1V 6DT, tel 020 7831 8365.
I have phoned to request 120 glasses (9×12 being 108).
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 04:01 Wed 17 Apr 2013
by WS1
Hi,
just separated very fine sediment and double decanted the brown sticky stuff. Was also able to put the older orginal driven cork back in. Really morish juice Rob would say. And the smell.....
Obviously tonight Oscar is intended to be shown the merits of vintage port versus brown sticky stuff. Not sure if this is gonna work.
Not a lot of label left but still put bt in tinfoil.
cu tonight
regards
WS1
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 06:36 Wed 17 Apr 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
I've just decanted. Big flakes of sediment in the bottle and juice that is fabulous in flavour.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 07:19 Wed 17 Apr 2013
by RonnieRoots
Hi guys, unfortunately I won't be able to make it tonight. Sorry for the last minute notice.
Have fun!
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 09:22 Wed 17 Apr 2013
by uncle tom
I'm supposed to be somewhere else tonight, but think I'd rather be in London..
Will take Ronnie's place, if that's OK..
Re: Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 12:09 Wed 17 Apr 2013
by benread
uncle tom wrote:I'm supposed to be somewhere else tonight, but think I'd rather be in London..
Will take Ronnie's place, if that's OK..
Can't think there would be any objection!
I'm on the move using my phone. I may be in a port free zone! At least Tapatalk is keeping me in touch. I'm grateful at least for that much.
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 14:41 Wed 17 Apr 2013
by WS1
Hi,
just to check, when do we start?
regards
WS1
Re: Wed 17th April - Oscar Quevedo
Posted: 15:20 Wed 17 Apr 2013
by jdaw1
My pair were decanted at 3pm. One cork disintegrated; one fell into the bottle.
Start at 6pm-ish.
 
 
 