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Warre's LBV...I'd like to get your take on this one since I've had it many times

RonnieRoots wrote: save the Croft 1945 for that special moment when friends from the Middle-East come to visit.

and for when the "Yanks take over the UK" Tour comes.

1pm start is good for me

That many bottles is doable, but like Derek said, we would have to start around lunch or before. Drink some, have some food, drink some, more food, etc. We do more than that on the Harvest Trip each day, so I know its doable, we just need to take some time and pace ourselves. Talk about the wines, t...

till its clean, Duh!

I'd use hot water first, to dislodge all the little nooks and crannies, as cold water doesn't always do that. Then a final rinse in cold. i never use soap on mine unless, like Jdaw says, its brand new.

jdaw1 wrote:We started the Croft tasting....It took about twelve hours. And that had fewer bottles.

A statistic that I like

We will definitely need lots of time for this one...hope the crusting pipe won't mind us taking over for a bit?

Having dinner at a different table would be best, if the Crusting pipe will allow us. That way we wouldn't have to move glasses around to eat, etc. I would also recommend a short break or two at some point during the tasting. As that many bottles, its good to get up and stretch. At the Boston Croft ...

Vista Allegre makes some great aged tawny's. But don't discount their LBV's and VP's, as some are very good and others are good QPR's.

Christopher,

I'd love to do this, but it would have to be while I am in London in October. I have many DOuro dry wines.

3 centuries would be fun, just for the sake of saying so. we need to convince Simon to come.

Tom,
glad you will be able to make this, i look forward to finally being able to meet you in the flesh.

I have a 1983 and can bring that along as well.

Derek T. wrote: an S Leonardo 30 year tawny

OMG, that has to be the best 30 year I've ever had. It is mostly from 1 barrel from 1972!

Derek,

You missed your plane to the Holy Land...ARE YOU CRAZY

Darn light weight, he can't even have a little port and then get up in the morning

I've used Julian's tastings mats several times now and I have always loved them. I highly recommend contacting him when you need them. They are a god-send when doing tastings. Thanks Julian

I'l be bringing the 1924, so put me down for that one. I'll figure out a 2nd bottle soon.

Christopher,
Great news!! See you soon

Welcome aboard

Thanks guys!

Panascal is a quick visit, as the visitor center is really small and not much to see. But still fun to check out if you have time. However, if your short on time, this would be the one to skip.

Alex,
You read my mind, I was just thinking that a thread needed to be started. BTW, I've PM'd you with info.

What ever you do, don't do the headset self tour at Panascal....I wanted to shoot myself 1/2 way through it.

Thanks Rubby

But they are still only dealing with grapes from one vintage, that are from the same properties year after year. So naturally they make a house style by default. But like I said, this is from terroir not by blending stocks from many different years, and in some cases from many different producers st...

Sorry no private showers, you're on your own there

Hey Hey Hey, what happens in L.A. stays in L.A.

Derek T. wrote:
Guilty - can I call in a favour and book a private cell?

Sure! I'll have Bubba moved to a different one. Would you like some 1974 Noval Colheita or some 2000 Taylor LBV with your microwave dinner