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by WS1
12:49 Fri 15 Dec 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends
Replies: 57
Views: 230316

Re: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends

Thank you for a great evening! Sorry that I had to leave early but was a good idea as there were train delays....

regards
WS1
by WS1
12:06 Fri 09 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Niepoort VV (bottled 1960s)
Replies: 2
Views: 728

Re: NV Niepoort VV (bottled 1960s)

dark tawnyish color. Very complex in nose and taste. Very long finish but most impressive of this port is its variable flavors and nuances. A little bit balsamic in texture with honey and lots of spices. Brilliant port!
by WS1
12:02 Fri 09 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1855 Taylor Colheita (Scion)
Replies: 2
Views: 620

Re: 1855 Taylor Colheita (Scion)

black brown color, excellent balance of sweetness, acidity, taste and finish. Taste after figs and nuts and lingers for very long on the palate. Fantastic port which was for me only marginally behind the 1863, 1896 and 1882.
by WS1
11:57 Fri 09 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1880 Whitwhams Millennium
Replies: 2
Views: 647

Re: 1880 Whitwhams Millennium

dark tawnyish color. Still very dark! Dark dried fruits, rasiny taste. Copy of Alex note of star anise and golden syrup. Compared to the other ports tasted that evening a bit flat. Still an excellent port but lacks a bit complexity and panache in the context.
by WS1
11:40 Fri 09 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1882 Graham Ne Oublie
Replies: 3
Views: 2320

Re: 1882 Graham Ne Oublie

Fantastic Colheita with immense complexity. On tasting these amazing ports this had for me the best complexity. Color was blackish brown and you could detect a small rim. Lucious very long aftertaste and perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Taste after honey and yellow fruits with a little bit ...
by WS1
11:29 Fri 09 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1863 Taylor Colheita (bottled 2013)
Replies: 4
Views: 1199

Re: 1863 Taylor Colheita (bottled 2013)

For me this 1863 Colheita was the star of the evening. On the already perfect and extremely concentrated 1896 this was another level up in concentration, sweetness and boldness. I could barely detect a rim and it had as well this blackish color with brown reflexes. Despite being nearly 40 years olde...
by WS1
11:14 Fri 09 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1896 Taylor Colheita (bottled 2021)
Replies: 4
Views: 980

Re: 1896 Taylor Colheita (bottled 2021)

wonderful port that reminded me of vintage port despite it being a Colheita. Massively sweet for its age and the concentration is extreme. Very thin rim if at all. Color is blackish with minor brown reflexes. Flavors I detected a bit of dark cherry, elderberry and figs. Sirupy in texture and the fin...
by WS1
07:46 Mon 24 Apr 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle
Replies: 73
Views: 65782

Re: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle

Opened my bt 7:00AM today. Will decant around 15:00.

cu later

WS1
by WS1
07:36 Sun 09 Apr 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle
Replies: 73
Views: 65782

Re: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle

Hello,

Martinez 1963. Sorry for the delay. And with the food order can I please have welsh rarebit extra cheesy for starters and a medium rare Sirloin steak with fries and green beans as a main. Thank you!

regards

WS1
by WS1
14:06 Tue 04 Apr 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle
Replies: 73
Views: 65782

Re: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle

Hi,

would like to join as well please. Please let me know.

regards

WS1
by WS1
18:52 Sun 27 Nov 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: NEW DATE: Wed 14 Dec 2022 - Quevedo Closure Experiment
Replies: 152
Views: 60481

Re: NEW DATE: Wed 14 Dec 2022 - Quevedo Closure Experiment

Hi,

quite honestly if the strike goes ahead I do not want to attend as it is quite some difficulty for me to organise alternative travel. Sorry but it would be just too much hassle given that I also need to work.

regards

WS1
by WS1
18:46 Sun 27 Nov 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 15 December 2022 - The Port Forum's 15th Xmas Tasting
Replies: 82
Views: 20686

Re: Thu 15 December 2022 - The Port Forum's 15th Xmas Tasting

Guys,

have booked myself into the Cricketers as do not want to rely on the trains. When booking a taxi may I can join the crowd?

Looking fwd to the christmas bash.

regards

WS1
by WS1
14:32 Fri 25 Mar 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F
Replies: 167
Views: 143437

Re: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F

food order: welsh rarebit and a green salad main: Special Club Sirloin, medium rare (to be shared with Alex), with fries and green beans. Peppercorn sauce please. no dessert The SWC 92 will be brought by Tom as it is currently in his cellar. Brought the bt over to him in order to compare with the 91...
by WS1
07:38 Wed 23 Mar 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F
Replies: 167
Views: 143437

Re: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F

Yes me! Sorry am a bit snowed under due to soon working in Germany.

regards

WS1
by WS1
10:22 Sun 13 Feb 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Douro Olive Oil - An Emergency!
Replies: 38
Views: 11842

Re: Douro Olive Oil - An Emergency!

6 bts of the 10£s and 2 bts of the 20£s if possible please.
by WS1
16:09 Fri 28 Jan 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Douro Olive Oil - An Emergency!
Replies: 38
Views: 11842

Re: Douro Olive Oil - An Emergency!

I would want some too. When will the next shipment of Quinta do Noval's olive oil come through?

regards

WS1
by WS1
14:25 Thu 16 Dec 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 16th December - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends
Replies: 88
Views: 25199

Re: Thursday 16th December - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends

also negative test result for me too! :D

tests were just delivered in time by Royal mail! :D

cu later

WS1
by WS1
10:39 Mon 15 Nov 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F
Replies: 167
Views: 143437

Re: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F

confirming my place; apologies for the delay!

regards
WS1
by WS1
12:08 Wed 29 Sep 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Warre's Sesquarcentennial Tasting - Weds 6th Oct 2021 (date confirmed)
Replies: 181
Views: 96589

Re: Warre's Sesquarcentennial Tasting - Weds 6th Oct 2021 (date confirmed)

food order for me: duck liver pate followed by Burton steak, green beans and chips. Would like to share some cheese if welsh rabbit is not an option. May I kindly ask to make a plea to Gary the manager again please to amend the menu including some standard popular dishes! regards WS1 my steak mediu...
by WS1
12:06 Wed 29 Sep 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Warre's Sesquarcentennial Tasting - Weds 6th Oct 2021 (date confirmed)
Replies: 181
Views: 96589

Re: Warre's Sesquarcentennial Tasting - Weds 6th Oct 2021 (date confirmed)

winesecretary wrote: 00:03 Wed 29 Sep 2021
...

@WS1 - did I see you cycling through Bloomsbury this afternoon?
Yes you did! Usually passing by Otto's Restaurant on Gray Inns road and then turning left towards Euston station...

regards

WS1
by WS1
15:37 Tue 28 Sep 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Warre's Sesquarcentennial Tasting - Weds 6th Oct 2021 (date confirmed)
Replies: 181
Views: 96589

Re: Warre's Sesquarcentennial Tasting - Weds 6th Oct 2021 (date confirmed)

food order for me: duck liver pate followed by Burton steak, green beans and chips. Would like to share some cheese if welsh rabbit is not an option. May I kindly ask to make a plea to Gary the manager again please to amend the menu including some standard popular dishes!

regards

WS1