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Ready meal for one it is then…

Anyone around this evening to share a bottle or two - with or without food?

When: Tuesday 18th October 2022, 1900ish
Where: 67 Pall Mall

Attendees:

• NAC
• HTWH
• MPM

Having examined the OWC more carefully, it's clear from its construction that it's not modern. Similarly the old style sellos and large (slightly rusted) staples in the bottle sleeves point to an original release. So, conclusion is that its just been very well stored. A case of Delaforce 1970 from t...

winesecretary wrote: ↑09:14 Sun 09 Oct 2022 What Ho. Good spot Phil, thank you. I have asked Richard B to sell them to me. Simon, if/when I get them, happy to release one to you. I am quite keen on that specific wine for comparison at this tasting.

I’d take one as well if available.

@GEAG - I think it might be difficult to find the TV87. There was only a single confirmed sighting for the TV vertical next year, and I suspect it might be being held back for that tasting. How about the 2005 instead? That’s readily available.

Is anyone aware of any late or library stock releases of OBV1970? The reason for asking is that I've just acquired a 12bt case in OWC, where the OWC is immaculate, the bottles look freshly labelled and are packed in new cardboard sleeves. Have questioned the wine merchant to see if I can get some in...

Please reconfirm availability where you haven't already done so.

Date is confirmed as Thursday 23rd February 2023.

Red Room at B&F is now booked.

I'll revisit the line-up and contact attendees later.

winesecretary wrote: ↑18:09 Wed 05 Oct 2022 @ nac - great, please bring it for adoption

Will do. I'll leave it for you to determine the adoptee.

winesecretary wrote: ↑14:59 Sat 01 Oct 2022 Having cogitated, might I suggest we add in TV 87, 91, 95, 01? I have 91 but not the others.

I have the 2001.

Mine has arrived. Lovely.

For those that haven't been to 67 Pall Mall before, there is a dress code but it's fairly relaxed. Chaps are expected to wear a collared shirt and jacket, but ties are not required. Flip-flops, speedos, "wife-beater" vests, shell-suits, football shirts, etc are generally discouraged. @Alex...

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑10:16 Tue 04 Oct 2022 Anyone still thirsty can buy from the bar or the extremely impressive wine list.

If we're really thirsty then there may be a few appropriate bottles in my on-site cellar.

Just had an email from Academie du Vin with tracking info. The excitement is building...

Likely to be 23rd. Just awaiting confirmation from B&F.

I won't be attending, so somebody else needs to take on the booking. If there isn't any interest in using the booking, please let me know and I'll cancel it. If it is going to be used then somebody might want to enquire as to availabilty of the Green Room instead as suspect that'll be big enough?[/...

Have enquired via C&B about availabilty of the TTF2019, and it has been confirmed that it isn't going to be released until much later. The Taylor's press release suggests 2029/2030 - https://www.taylor.pt/en/news/taylors-to-release-two-single-quinta-2019-vintage-ports . As a follow-up to the enq...

Is this likely to go ahead on 8th Nov? It’s a fair question. Room not yet booked. Interest is underwhelming, perhaps because people scorn my theme — it happens — or because people score my date — ditto. Let’s allow this nudge to encourage people to speak. Maybe we’ll keep the date and the theme. Ma...

As there are currently only two potential attendees I’m going to cancel the Red Room booking. If something else is needed, you’ll need to contact B&F to make a booking.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:41 Thu 29 Sep 2022 Do I need to decide now?

Nope - no rush. It was just in my diary & I was planning around it.

As an aside on this conversation, I get a shareholder discount of 33% at Chapel Down, which makes the wines much better value.
For example, six bottles of the 2021 Bacchus are £80.40 (£13.40 per bottle), Three Graces 2017 £160.80 (£26.80), etc.

If there's a demand I'm happy to place a bulk TPF order.

Date: 11th October Time: 6pm Place: Boot & Flogger, Green room Theme: Bring a bottle Attendees: - CPR - PW - IDJ - TC - TC guest - MPM (PW edited; Original post from NAC below) There is a booking for the Red Room at the B&F on the evening of Tuesday 11th October. This was for the now being r...

A 1/2 of 2006 Bomfim has been opened to help me through the trauma.

As there's no interest I shall open a 1/2 bottle to go with my dinner.

By myself.

Alone.

Right, another attempt at getting a date for this...

How about February 2023 - either Thursday 9th or Thursday 23rd?

First refusal obviously goes to those who were on the original attendee list. Please indicate your availability/preference for these suggested dates.