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Christopher

Very handy Phil
Some useful tips appreciated

Christopher

Actually the regular bottling will be fine - so Noval 31!
From memory you have more of those!-:)

Christopher

31 Nacional!
You know it makes sense. You can’t take it with you!

Christopher

Moving old Port around in this weather causes temperature shock when coming out of the cellar and the risk of seepage starting. Sadly it’s not uncommon for bottles come from caution houses having started seeping. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding smaller bags / styro shippers which can ...

Christopher

Thank you for these excellent notes.
A huge amount of effort and greatly appreciated

Christopher

I think the adjustment to the theme here is really interesting. The number of 1920’s Port in particular is shrinking massively. I have been lucky over the years to buy a few when they were not very much money. I have very few left and don’t expect to replace them. Once they are gone they are gone. I...

Christopher · Re: Dow Vertical 2 February 2027 Can offer Dow 80

Can offer Dow 80

Christopher

Thanks Martin
That’l would be great
I will bring some labels to attach to the bottles wrapped in foil
Menu in and confirmed

Christopher

Hopefully not relevant but I need to drop off the reserve list
Thanks and have a great night

Christopher

Yes please
Need to check what I have

Christopher

Thanks for these notes, I am also going to buy a few of these , I have been looking to buy some older sherry and these notes are very helpful.
They are not that easy to locate but doing some digging

Thanks

Christopher

Could everyone let me have their food orders and as a reminder please make sure you put your name on the bottle wrapped in foil!

Christopher

Good spot thanks
Updated accordingly back to 14

Christopher

Thanks all
I have added a 15th so TC can make it. If someone drops out will go back to 14

Christopher

Yes please
Shipper dependent

Christopher

Nice purchases Justin

Christopher

I was proposing to bring this Magum, seems appropriate

Christopher

Yes absolutely

Christopher

I gave it 24 hours, will now prioritise on a first come first serve basis and if you had said no assume it’s still no.
So Ben that adds you in

Christopher

Thanks Alex

Anyone who was originally yes but said no when confirmed the date will get priority on the reserve list in order they originally posted

Christopher

Works for me Tom
Many thanks

Christopher

So, assuming the bottle that Alex noted in 2013 to have been a sample with a different cork, the (statistically invalid) ratio of corked bottles appears a bit disturbing. I am willing to contribute to the cost of purchasing another bottle from a different cellar to those tasted so far, to see if we...

Christopher

Yes please
I have Niepoort and Pintas

Christopher

Sorry to miss you CPR, its been too long

Christopher

List updated , if everyone could confirm they can do this date when they have a moment that would be great

thanks

Christopher

Warre 70 is really excellent value generally

Christopher

It’s been ages since I have done a blind tasting, we used to do more of these bring a bottle wrapped in foil tastings. In the early days of TPF I think they were the most common type of tastings. We have become better at doing excellent organised verticals and horizontals. Once in a while a decent b...

Christopher

Yes please!

Christopher

A very enjoyable tasting. Some had definitely closed down but I think pretty much all were there for the long term. It’s not often I go to tasting where the standard is all so high. The GST was just so different to every other Port and particularly the Graham. It was agreed we should do another 2011...

Christopher

Results of the night

Christopher

The first of a series of 2011 Vintage Port tastings on St George’s day as we approach the 2051, 40th anniversary tasting in 2051.
According to the mathematical experts in the club statistically 20% of who has signed up may not make 2051!
I have therefore not signed up.
Wonderful Ports

Christopher

ETA 6pm due to tube strike

Christopher

Bottle 158 of 3000

Christopher

We have the VC for tonight, we will just put it on the spare spot!

Christopher

Graham stone terraces and Niepoort Bioma decanted 8.30

Christopher

I am afraid the Capela is in Cambridgeshire
Julian will adopt the Niepoort Bioma

Christopher

I may be able to locate the VC!

Christopher

Yes please!

Christopher

Just on the off chance has anyone got a Vesuvio Capella 2011 available for this tomorrow. Mine may be in the wrong location

Christopher

Whitwhams bottling —- ooohhh

Christopher

63 Smith Woodhouse! A case wow!!! That is super rare

Christopher

Food order sent
At the moment I see we have 11 bottles for 8 , so all is as it should be

Julian thanks for all your help as always

Christopher

Yes please

Christopher

I would prefer to be pouring from the original bottle

Christopher

I will be double decanting in the morning and taking the bottles into the office and then into the tasting. Your suggestion is definitely better but I am afraid not actually possible for me to do
Please just make a note of what you decide to do
Thanks

Christopher

If you feel strongly you want to decant into a decanted ok but please bring the original bottle

Christopher

I would be grateful if everyone could double decant in the morning. I would like to serve these Ports from their original bottles.

Many thanks

Christopher

Thanks that looks splendid Julian
I will be in touch with the B&F shortly to confirm food orders
Very much looking forward to it

Best
Christopher

Christopher

A perfect occasion to bring the 6 different shippers in one magnum!

Christopher

Either wood for me

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