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Right, finally catching up on this thread. In case you have missed it, we've decided to press ahead with the 17 June for this. Top post updated to include AHB. Now, if we can just persuade a couple more people to come along, then we can handle 12 bottles between 9 people I think. I'd rather stick to...

Very enjoyable evening - many thanks to all for the great company. A quick summary of the scores. Wine of the Flight (Flight 1: 1948-1977), 1955 followed by 1970 then 1966. Points also for FG58, 1963 and 1948. Wine of the Flight (Flight 2: 1980 - 1994, Crusted, Waterloo), 85 Mag, 1994, 85 single. Ve...

I'll bring a Warre 63.

The Wine Searcher article mentions that Dow Bomfim will be released, so this has been added to the first post. I had it confirmed yesterday that Wine Searcher was wrong, that only Vesuvio and Senhora da Ribeira will be released by SFE. Really? Not even Malvedos, Cavadinha, Bomfim for late release? ...

Bicentenary Crusted and the '92 both decanted. All seems well.

Yes please. I'm sure I can find something to fit the theme!

Tom was not sure if he would make it. I'll drop him an email and find out if he can.

jdaw1 wrote:Who is bringing the 1994? CPR or MPM?

CPR

flash_uk wrote:I should be able to confirm later today if my meeting has moved and can also get there for 5.30.

Confirmed. Will be there at 5.30pm!

The food order for the event is now complete for confirmed attendees. Let me know if there are any mistakes with your order.

DaveRL wrote:I can get there at 5.30 if I can be of help

Thanks Dave. I should be able to confirm later today if my meeting has moved and can also get there for 5.30.

Edit: perhaps we skip the Waterloo if only 12? Warerloo appropriate to the date: perhaps instead skip 1994? Bicentenary also appropriate for the date. I'd quite like to see where the 94 has got to, given it is supposed to be a belter. Perhaps sacrifice the Waterloo=£12 reserve ruby...can be sampled...

Next Tuesday I am tied up at the office until around 6pm, which means getting to the B&F for about 6.30pm. Given the number of bottles and the full quota of attendees, some pre-pouring is likely to be helpful. Is anyone able to get there a bit early, and is anyone able to get there a bit early ...

My work commitments on Tuesday and Wednesday do not include dinner on Tuesday night so I am now confirmed and have reflected that in an edit to the quote of Mike's first post above... There's too much of a gap between the oldest and the next oldest if I bring the 1896 so instead I propose to bring ...

Top post updated with various amendments. Two spare slots available, which may or may not be filled by THRA and RDA. So as things stand, 17 equivalent 75cl bottles shared between 12-14 people. What's not to like?

Edit: perhaps we skip the Waterloo if only 12?

Next Tuesday I am tied up at the office until around 6pm, which means getting to the B&F for about 6.30pm. Given the number of bottles and the full quota of attendees, some pre-pouring is likely to be helpful. Is anyone able to get there a bit early, and is anyone able to get there a bit early w...

benread wrote:Pass granted.

What scope to negotiate on the last stumbling block?

Excellent. We're in good shape with supplies...just bring yourself! We're averaging and splitting the costs.

I think I've got a case of 92 at home - I'll check tonight. Suggest we revert back to the one 70 from THRA/RLC. I do indeed have a 92, so that is sorted. I am working on also having a 94 in time for Tuesday. Julian - hold off on placemat updates for the moment until I can confirm one way or the oth...

idj123 wrote:Is thre any sign of the catalogue yet?

Nothing on the website yet.

I've been rather absent of late, but this caught my eye and if the planets align (meaning I am granted a pass and a space at the table remains!) I would love to join you! You're in! Pass permitting :) Got any Fonseca 1920? :wink: The 'wifely' pass is looking promising. If the ticket is a bottle of ...

benread wrote:I've been rather absent of late, but this caught my eye and if the planets align (meaning I am granted a pass and a space at the table remains!) I would love to join you!

You're in! Pass permitting
Got any Fonseca 1920?

Before DRT’s announcement we had fifteen bottles for thirteen people. If we don’t replace his bottles we become thirteen bottles for a dozen people, which would be less than our standard per capita . If I can turn up a 92 (and maybe a 94), we'll then have 14 (or 15) bottles (one of which is a magnu...

Sorry, Chaps, I now need to be at the wrong end f the country on Tuesday so cannot join you. As my 1970 is one of a triplicate I shall simply save that for another day. I have no way of getting the 1992 to the venue on time but if someone else puts one in they can have one from the team stock as co...

OK, just one week to go. A quick reminder of who is bringing what: IDJ - 1955, 1960, 1966 TC - 1963, 1975 DRT - 1970, 1992 PW - 1977 RLC - 1970, 1980 CPR - 1983 DRL - 1985 Single JDAW - 1985 Magnum MPM - Waterloo, Bincentenary Crusted and a backup 70 I might also be able to lay my hands on a 1994. A...

My first two thoughts were - keep the kids out and make sure the wife never gets to see everything that is in it Very good first thoughts. I doubt my wife would really be that interested in what was in my cellar (which doesn't yet exist properly). I have a pal at work who has a large cellar, and he...