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AHB wrote: ↑19:03 Sun 24 Sep 2017 Is anyone interested in going for dinner somewhere close to Berry's after the Port Walk?

Sorry, not able to on this occasion.

We could build a database of total weight and fill on opening. I think some of us already weigh bottles - perhaps this gives a start?

Mine decanted at 0800. So far so good. Always worry about TCA (as I can't really taste it) but smelled fruity enough. A little bite of acidity which I hope will integrate.

flash_uk wrote: ↑10:54 Mon 07 Aug 2017 Could someone check the food order. Many thanks.

I've checked, and food order is correct.

I've gone out on a limb. No idea what came over me. Expect I'll regret it. Parma ham with melon, burrata mozzarella and fig dressing Roasted sea bass with basil and fennel whipped mash, tomato and olive dressing Side of Broccoli with lemon, almonds and chilli This should all be OK for me according t...

Yes please. Good idea.

I have Graham

Thanks all for the write ups - sounded excellent, sorry I was not able to go. Good luck with BFT, AHB, and I'm sure it will also be a great success.

Also Thursday, thanks.

1985 was an exceptional year for port and Jancis Robinson recently wrote about the vintage in her FT column: https://www.ft.com/content/10665d5e-140d-11e7-b0c1-37e417ee6c76 Since Jancis Robinson kindly name checks The Port Forum in her FT column, you may be interested to read our write up of the ev...

Thanks. Local Sainsbury had only 2 bottles of TTD2003 and 1 Crusted 2011.

I didn't buy these. Dominic's suggested price of £80 per bottle was rather more than my estimate of fair value.

I'm probably interested. Could you indicate the fill levels in the bottles please? I assume you have read the "Standard advice on would-be vendors" and hence have an approximate price in mind?

I have sent you a PM

I've been on the Ginger Pig beef class and it was great. The ham carving looks very good.

A great idea. Yes please. November easier, but I hope to come whatever date decided.

Taylor 66 can be a lovely bottle of port. Good vintage and good shipper. To help with a better answer though, approximately where do you live, and in which part of your house were the wine rack and bottle of port?

Old Bridge wrote: ↑16:39 Fri 03 Mar 2017

flash_uk wrote: ↑09:14 Fri 03 Mar 2017 Who's on first?

Very funny.

+1

Ha ha. I just knew I shouldn't get involved in a maths question.

(19/20)^20 is ~36% chance that the bottle is still clean after 19 recorkings (20 total counting the original cork) So how does that equate to the original assertion that re-corking a bottle once doubles the chances of it being corked? Round 1. 20 good bottles + 19 good corks + 1 tainted cork gives ...

Apologies, I must back out. Something has come up that I must attend. Sorry to miss this, it will be fantastic, have a good one.

Severn and Wye smoked salmon plate
Chargrilled sirloin steak (rare) with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato
Creamed spinach
Please ask kitchen for these to be gluten free

Thanks

idj123 wrote:Guadalcanal?

Yes. Your turn.

Fascinating mix of luck and strategy. Must have been terrifying. No wonder those involved in such conflicts are least likely to talk about them.

Planning ahead on a grand scale. An excellent idea.

LGTrotter wrote:Iwo Jima?

Even closer. A little earlier.

DRT wrote:Pearl Harbour?

Very close.