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PhilW wrote: ↑16:39 Wed 22 Apr 2026
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That's interesting - not many port corks have branding on the end, at least until post-2000. Thanks for posting the pic.

Just realised that the end branding isn't particularly clear. Next time I open one will get a better picture.

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For QH/SW/GC Triple Vertical 5th May 2026. A single bottle, received as a gift in August 1996 Level in neck and looked to be in good condition. Light brown foil wrapper under the capsule, cork ok condition. Opened and decanted at 0950, 3 hours 30 mins in decanter, back in bottle, Vac-U-Vined and int...

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For QH/SW/GC Triple Vertical 5th May 2026. One of a few bottles acquired from BBR in March 2020. Level in neck and looked to be in good condition. Silver foil wrapper under the capsule, cork ok condition. Opened and decanted at 0950, 3 hours 40 mins in decanter, back in bottle, Vac-U-Vined and into ...

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For QH/SW/GC Triple Vertical 5th May 2026. A single bottle, purchased at Sainsbury on Cromwell Road SW7 in either late 1995 or early 1996. Level in neck and looked to be in good condition. Silver foil wrapper under the capsule, cork ok condition. Opened and decanted at 0940, 3 hours 50 mins in decan...

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nac · Re: The Port Forum Christmas tasting - 16 December 2027 Yes please.

Yes please.

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nac wrote: ↑14:23 Sat 02 May 2026
nac wrote: ↑14:21 Sat 02 May 2026 Yup. Have a few.
Will check and confirm.
Definitely have 60, 63, 66, 70. Nothing earlier. Will check post 70.

Actually don't have 60 - must have drunk it.

Loads of 63, one bottle of 66, loads of 70, one bottle of 75, and loads of 85. Also have NN01 that might be good to try at 25.

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At home tend to use ISO tasting glasses (as have loads from days of doing WSET) or the Riedel Vinum.

The Zalto glass they use at 67 is very nice but I'm never going to buy any.

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To be honest I was expecting not to enjoy this, but was actually quite interesting and most of the wines were already drinking nicely.

Obviously a long life ahead, but will be interesting to see how they develop.

Shame about the Capela. There was a very good wine lurking behind the TCA.

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nac wrote: ↑14:21 Sat 02 May 2026 Yup. Have a few.
Will check and confirm.

Definitely have 60, 63, 66, 70. Nothing earlier. Will check post 70.

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Yup. Have a few.
Will check and confirm.

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Probably won't be on until 1930ish.
Likely to be accompanied by a half of something SQ.

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flash_uk wrote: ↑08:59 Thu 30 Apr 2026
jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:58 Wed 29 Apr 2026 We are very early, but nonetheless, eventually please could somebody check the draft of the placemats.
had a look - currently missing the '85 and '97, which takes us to 20 bottles.

...and think Tony is still to declare?

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I’ll go for no.3.

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Zoom link has been sent via TPF private message to all those who expressed an interest.

Set to run from 1830 to 2330 UK time.

Any problems message or call me.

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My food order:
- scotch egg
- bangers and mash (large)
- baked cheesecake

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I do now have a paid for Zoom.
Will send out the invite tomorrow.

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jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:27 Wed 15 Apr 2026 A draft of the placemats has been added to the first post.

Please check carefully.

Says MPM bringing T. He’s not, I am.

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For EIIR 100 Tasting - 21 April 2026

Bottle from a case of 12, purchased via WineOwners in 2020.

Level into neck. Good cork.
Opened and decanted at 1330, 2 hours in decanter, rebooted and VacUVined.
QA sample good.

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For EIIR100 tasting - 21 April 2026

The first of two bottles purchased via BidForWine in March/April 2026.

Rear label says bottled 1976.

Level base of neck.
Opened, decanted, rebooted, VacUVined at 1330.
Cork good but broke up.
A bit cloudy but QA sample OK.

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Possibly 15 bottles. I have something for the dagger space.

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Accounts have been done and all parties messaged re individual costs.

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Need to clarify…

Is your preference for these to just be double decanted OR to be decanted, left in decanter for X hours and then to go back into the original bottle?

If the latter what is the preference for the value of X?

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First of two bottles purchased from Seckford in June 2022.
Bottled by Hedges & Butler.
Opened and decanted 1345 14/4/26.
Two hours in decanter.

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One of a half case from WineOwners in May 2021.
Opened and decanted 1340 14/4/26.
Two hours in decanter.

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Obtained via MSC.
Opened and decanted 1335 14/4/26.
Two hours in decanter.

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Supplied by JMK.
Bottled by Thompson D'Olier.
Opened and decanted 1330 on 14/4/2026.
Two hours in decanter.

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I'm intending the open and decant the four bottles (Calem, Butler Nephew, OBV and Justin's Cockburn) I'm bringing early afternoon tomorrow. Will then get a couple of hours at most in decanter before rebottling.

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I seem to remember that Alex was planning to buy a quinta in his retirement. Possibly a joint venture opportunity here?

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