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Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tastings
Posted: 00:10 Mon 09 Mar 2015
by flash_uk
This post to hold arrangements as and when agreed.
When: Tuesday 5 May 2015, 6.30pm
Theme: The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tastings. In other words a Fonseca vertical: ’48, ’55, ’60, ’63, ’66, ’70, ’75, ’77, ’83, ’85, ’92, ’94, Bicentenary Crusted, and Waterloo.
Where:
• The Red Room,
The Boot & Flogger, 10-20 Redcross Way, London SE1 1TA, tel +44 20 7407 1184
(streetmap.co.uk, bing, maps.google.co.uk)
People:
- MPM (92, Bicentenary Crusted, Waterloo)
- AHB (48)
- DJ
- JDAW (85 Mag)
- PW (77)
- IDJ (55, 60, 66)
- JWEW
- CPR (83, 94)
- DRL (85)
- TC (63,75)
- RLC (70, 80)
- BMHR
- Available
- Available
Bottles:
- 1948 - AHB
- 1955 - IDJ
- 1960 - IDJ
- 1963 - TC
- 1966 - IDJ
- 1970 - RLC
- 1975 - TC
- 1977 - PW
- 1980 - RLC
- 1983 - CPR
- 1985 Single - DRL
- 1985 Magnum - JDAW
- 1992 - MPM
- 1994 - CPR
- Waterloo - MPM
- Bicentenary Crusted - MPM
The
food order for the event is now in draft.
Current draft of the
placemats.
Links:
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 08:36 Tue 10 Mar 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
Put me down as a tentative please. I may have to be elsewhere that evening but I'd like to attend if I can.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 09:19 Tue 10 Mar 2015
by djewesbury
Yes.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 12:38 Tue 10 Mar 2015
by DRT
Yes please.
My stocks of Fonseca are limited.
I will bring along one of the two remaining bottles of F92 that belong to the team and will supply an F85 from me. I also have a small batch of F70 which has proved to be of mixed quality in that some have been corked and some have been fabulous. I will put one of those on the table but if someone else can supply an F70 of more consistent provinence we should have both.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 12:48 Tue 10 Mar 2015
by jdaw1
Magnum of F85 from JDAW.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 13:48 Tue 10 Mar 2015
by PhilW
I'm in.
I have F70[unknown], F77[good], F83[good], F85[unknown]
I propose to bring the F77.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 21:33 Wed 11 Mar 2015
by idj123
Yes, I'm in and can offer 66, 60 or another 55!
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 22:20 Wed 11 Mar 2015
by JWEW
I would like to attend if there's space.
I would need to adopt a bottle as have no suitable Fonseca.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 22:24 Wed 11 Mar 2015
by CPR 1
Sounds good I am in
Of what I have to hand F83 is the only one not spoken for.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 23:10 Wed 11 Mar 2015
by flash_uk
Top post updated again with the latest recruits.
Does anyone know of any trade guests that might be inclined to join us and could be invited?
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 09:51 Thu 12 Mar 2015
by flash_uk
Julian - please feel free to make amendments to the top post. Indeed feel free to do this any time on the threads where I have started them!
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 19:52 Thu 19 Mar 2015
by Axel P
Unfortunately I have to be in DC at the time, but I am already organising a Fonseca Vertical in Germany. 1948 - 2000. Let me know if you are willing to change the subject and fly over to Leverkusen.
Axel
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 20:39 Fri 20 Mar 2015
by djewesbury
Let us know if you are willing to postpone your visit to DC and attend THE BEST of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tastings!
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 12:47 Sat 21 Mar 2015
by DaveRL
I would like to come please if there is still space (or go on a reserve list if not!).
I would have to adopt though as the only Fonseca I have suitable for this august list is 1985, and this is already spoken for, unless another bottle is required. It is of course difficult to imagine a surfeit of Fonseca '85.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 10:12 Sun 22 Mar 2015
by flash_uk
DaveRL wrote:I would like to come please if there is still space (or go on a reserve list if not!).
I would have to adopt though as the only Fonseca I have suitable for this august list is 1985, and this is already spoken for, unless another bottle is required. It is of course difficult to imagine a surfeit of Fonseca '85.
Welcome aboard, top post updated!
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 10:21 Sun 22 Mar 2015
by flash_uk
Top post updated with potential bottles. I propose we have a look around the middle of April and see where we are with attendees and then we can decide who brings what and who adopts what. Years currently not on offer are 63 and 80.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 22:41 Wed 25 Mar 2015
by forest26
Hi guys
Let me know if a reserve space comes up on this.
Can provide F63
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 23:39 Wed 25 Mar 2015
by flash_uk
forest26 wrote:Hi guys
Let me know if a reserve space comes up on this.
Can provide F63
Still space available, top post updated
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 19:47 Sat 28 Mar 2015
by flash_uk
I'll also bring along some of the Fonseca Bicentenary Crusted edition.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 19:49 Sat 28 Mar 2015
by djewesbury
I thought it was only being launched on the same night?
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 20:06 Sat 28 Mar 2015
by flash_uk
Seems to be available with Nicholls & Perks
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 20:09 Sat 28 Mar 2015
by djewesbury
I'd be surprised if Nickolls & Perks actually have it in stock yet. I could very well be wrong.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 15:03 Tue 31 Mar 2015
by jdaw1
Re Bicentenary and Waterloo, matters are in hand. We are likely to be OK.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 08:38 Sun 19 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
djewesbury wrote:I'd be surprised if Nickolls & Perks actually have it in stock yet. I could very well be wrong.
At first I received a message to say they had stocked out, then they confirmed more were on the way and they could indeed fulfil the order. A case of each arrived on Friday. Each, being the Bicentenary and the Waterloo.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 19:18 Sun 19 Apr 2015
by Deleted_User_1
I would like to attend if there is space...I have or had some Fonseca '70...need to check but happy to adopt if necessary.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 20:32 Sun 19 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
Cookie wrote:I would like to attend if there is space...I have or had some Fonseca '70...need to check but happy to adopt if necessary.
Welcome aboard, top post updated.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 15:43 Tue 21 Apr 2015
by forest26
Just acquired some F75
I can add a bottle to the vertical.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 15:57 Tue 21 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
forest26 wrote:Just acquired some F75
I can add a bottle to the vertical.
Excellent, many thanks! So looks like we have all the fully declared years from 55 to 92 available, except 80.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 18:56 Tue 21 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
Any ideas who we could invite from the industry? Always likely they will have things lined up before the BFT of course. Perhaps Dirk? I don't have his contact details - could someone else ask the question?
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 19:01 Tue 21 Apr 2015
by PhilW
I will follow up again just in case, but expect my possible guest is unavailable.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 22:20 Wed 22 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
The venue is now booked - the B&F. The time has come to supply your choices for dinner. The
menu can be found here. Please post your order in this thread.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 22:37 Wed 22 Apr 2015
by DRT
Starter: Grilled queen scallops with herb and garlic butter and wilted greens
Main: Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g (medium rare) with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 07:31 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by Deleted_User_1
Starter: Potted Shrimp
Main: Chargrilled Steak (Rare) with Chips and Grilled Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 07:33 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by Deleted_User_1
PhilW wrote:I will follow up again just in case, but expect my possible guest is unavailable.
Is the BoN available?
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 09:03 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by jdaw1
Please:
• Chicken liver pté with toast ;
• Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g (blue = very very rare: remove from fridge early, slightly warm with a Polaroid of a match) with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato;
• Buttered carrots.
Thank you.
When you choose who is bringing what, I’ll draft placemats.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 09:49 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by JWEW
My food order:-
starter: Chicken liver pâté with toast
main: Gammon, egg and chips with black pudding
Thank you
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 11:31 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
The
food order for the event is now in draft.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 12:25 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by idj123
Starter: Potted Shrimps and Toast
Main: Gammon, hand cut chips and black pudding (no egg) with (if it is available-can't see it on the menu),the peas and beans in mint lemon and butter (If not available-the creamed spinach)
Dessert:TBD (but almost certainly the wonderful treacle tart and custard!)
Ian
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 12:34 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by jdaw1
jdaw1 wrote:When you choose who is bringing what, I’ll draft placemats.
Ignored. Draft
placemats added to
the first post.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 14:08 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
jdaw1 wrote:jdaw1 wrote:When you choose who is bringing what, I’ll draft placemats.
Ignored. Draft
placemats added to
the first post.
Great stuff - thank you. I think Derek is also bringing an additional 70, but let's leave the placemat update until nearer the time once all the bottles are sorted.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 14:36 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by DaveRL
Plate of Smoked Salmon
Chargrilled sirloin steak (as rare as possible) with hand cut chips and grilled tomato
Thanks
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 19:52 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
from the B&F by email wrote:...we can certainly do the peas and beans for you.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 20:30 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
The Bicentenary Crusted and Waterloo Edition Finest Reserve bottles were delivered to me the other day.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 20:33 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
And the back label...
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 20:36 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
Capsule side and top.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 20:40 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
The Bicentenary Crusted front and back label.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 21:05 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by CPR 1
Looking forward to this we seem to have managed a great line up.
food wise - Smoked Salmon, followed by chargrilled sirloin steak black and blue with chips and creamed spinach
Thanks
Charles
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 22:07 Thu 23 Apr 2015
by djewesbury
My food order is the same as Charles's.
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 06:08 Fri 24 Apr 2015
by PhilW
Starter: Potted shrimps
Main: Chargrilled sirloin steak (black and blue) with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato, with creamed spinach.
Dessert: Treacle tart and custard
Re: Tues 5 May, The Best of the Fonseca Bicentennial Tasting
Posted: 08:26 Sat 25 Apr 2015
by flash_uk
The
food order for the event has been updated.