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jdaw1 wrote: ↑16:20 Wed 01 Feb 2017 My guests coming; as is Simon F.

Simon D.: you were just too slow.

Thank you!
I may be slightly late, but should be there before 7pm.

I so want to come to this. But my left sinus is on fire. I can’t. If there’s anybody who could use a seat, gratis , it’s otherwise going unused. Hope you feel better soon, but if you are totally sure about giving up your seat for free, then I have a very grateful guest I could bring along (another ...

I shall bring my T85 and G85 on Wednesday as well.

There is a strong chance I may now be able to make this tasting (replacing one Simon with another), but don't have an appropriate bottle contribution. If I double-check on Monday, would that be ok? Excellent - I have pencilled you in but please confirm ASAP I can confirm attendance. Looking forward...

There is a strong chance I may now be able to make this tasting (replacing one Simon with another), but don't have an appropriate bottle contribution. If I double-check on Monday, would that be ok?

Definitely interested and date is possible, but will have to check near the time. I have G85 and T85.

Laithwaites currently selling Andresen 40 yo tawny (2016 bottling) at £60 for a 750ml bottle. Using a LINK50 code for a £50 discount if you spend £120 you can get them for £70 a pair (plus delivery ~£10).

SCP wrote:I am not yet sure if I can make this, but have a bottle of 1942 Noval to contribute if I do. Need to check my notes on condition, but i think it's been recorked by Peter Wylie.

Unfortunately, I am not able to attend, but the bottle may be...

For those missing the N31 from their collection and able to get a large purchase past the other half...
https://www.farrvintners.com/wine.php?wine=23605

I am not yet sure if I can make this, but have a bottle of 1942 Noval to contribute if I do. Need to check my notes on condition, but i think it's been recorked by Peter Wylie.

2 magnums of 2005 Fonseca Guimaraens VP. I've been looking for a long time to find a (any) 2005 VP, as it's my oldest son's birthyear. So one of these will go to him, the other will maybe be opened at an apropiate time by me :mrgreen: When I got them home today, they stated on the labels that these...

Forgot to mention, my companions in drinking the port had previously tasted a good bottle of the T85 (I had not) and were both unimpressed with this one.

TTF86 acquired last year DP through Nickolls & Perks. Decanted 8 hours beforehand, medium-dark red in line with its age. A potent and fruity port. Plenty of black fruit, plus some red fruit. Still some good tannins, but remains a little alcoholic. Superior than a 'stewed' T85 served for comparis...

T85 sourced from Tesco in the half-price sale last year. Decanted 8 hours beforehand, colour reasonable, if a little light for its age. Overall my impression was "stewed". Tasted rather flat, with some soft sweet summer fruits; rather lacking in the expected punch or any wow factor. TTF86 ...

Any plans to reinvigorate this? +1 if so! Have a few in storage and could draw down given notice.

Thanks both! I think then a breakfast decant for mid-afternoon consumption.

jdaw1 wrote:Invite me.

Unfortunately, unless you can prove me wrong, you are barred on grounds of age discrimination, not fitting a birthyear of 1985/1986

Hi all,
I will be opening 2 bottles of T85 and 1 of TTF86 this weekend to share with some suitably aged friends. Any recommendations on decanting time for these?
Thanks!

Did you get the chance to visit the Graham museum at the lodge when you lunched at Vinum? I've not been round the museum yet and would be interested to hear your impressions. This was actually the second time I've been in the new museum since it opened, so I didn't pay as much attention. I remember...

Both Sat and Sun evenings we went to the reopened Vinologia (now Portologia?), which had a similar selection to previously, although I actually preferred the older surroundings. The new style is rather bright and modern for my taste. Vinologia vs Portologia - they are different premises; Last year ...

Taking advantage of the first May bank holiday weekend (it isn't a bank holiday Monday in Portugal, so everything was open), four of us took in the delights of Porto and the Douro Valley. A few notes on the trip follow, but suffice it to say that I noted at least 42 ports tasted in the course of the...

Done

If the last spot is still up for grabs, I would be very keen to join on the 24th. I attended an offline a couple of years ago with TPF (Graham's vertical) and it's well overdue time to do another :) Hi, have not heard from Constandia back yet but will make an executive decision either you or her at...

If a food order is also required, then the Truffle Mac & Cheese, followed by Steak medium-rare please.

If the last spot is still up for grabs, I would be very keen to join on the 24th. I attended an offline a couple of years ago with TPF (Graham's vertical) and it's well overdue time to do another

Fairly related, but alot cheaper, the Farr Vintner Xmas sale has Coravin on offer...
http://www.farrvintners.com/offer.php?offer_id=518