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by cem
03:58 Tue 05 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Blind Fun - 11th March
Replies: 44
Views: 2750

Re: Blind Fun - 11th March

Starter: Crab
Main: Sirloin (M-R) Cafe Paris, Green Beans and shallots, Broccoli (no chili please)
No dessert

Thanks Alex for putting these in. I am en route to the UK now.
by cem
05:36 Thu 15 Feb 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1977's - June 11th 2024
Replies: 31
Views: 2455

Re: 1977's - June 11th 2024

That's very kind of you Julian and not expected in the slightest. I'm over for 5 weeks from the 9th June so thank you.
by cem
07:30 Wed 14 Feb 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1977's - June 11th 2024
Replies: 31
Views: 2455

Re: 1977's - June 11th 2024

Yes please, I have most if not all 1st and 2nd rank producers and a few others.
by cem
12:17 Sat 03 Feb 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Blind Fun - 11th March
Replies: 44
Views: 2750

Re: Blind Fun - 11th March

winesecretary wrote: 09:04 Sat 03 Feb 2024 Let me know if you want me to bring a Durand (Port Edition).
I've discovered in life that one can never have enough Durands!
by cem
14:47 Thu 01 Feb 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Blind Fun - 11th March
Replies: 44
Views: 2750

Blind Fun - 11th March

After the December blind tasting which was a lot of fun with some lovely wines, the Red Room at the B&F is booked for Monday 11th March for another round. Official Start Time: 6pm (though a few of us will be there from 4pm onwards). Rule 1: Bring at least one blind bottle of either fortified red...
by cem
23:13 Wed 13 Dec 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two
Replies: 44
Views: 251635

Re: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two

Starter: gravlax melba toast
Main Steak (M-R) roasted tomato, fries + extra red cabbage (no peppercorn sauce)
No desert

Thanks Julian
by cem
06:05 Thu 30 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two
Replies: 44
Views: 251635

Re: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two

I'll need another placemat please. Bringing one unfortified and 2 fortified.
by cem
03:16 Tue 21 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two
Replies: 44
Views: 251635

Re: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two

Please add a 2nd bottle space for me on the placemat (you might want to include a couple of blanks for possible Christmas cheer additions by people as well)
by cem
08:08 Mon 20 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two
Replies: 44
Views: 251635

Re: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two

Tentatively yes - happy with blind. Is this limited to port only or at least one port + other, or is it open season?
by cem
21:07 Mon 12 Jun 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1955 Horizontal 13th June
Replies: 44
Views: 48795

Re: 1955 Horizontal 13th June

Don't worry. I have a backup CK55 with me and I will bring it.
by cem
14:30 Thu 08 Jun 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1955 Horizontal 13th June
Replies: 44
Views: 48795

Re: 1955 Horizontal 13th June

Thanks Alex, that would be most welcome.
Alex Bridgeman wrote: 07:28 Thu 08 Jun 2023 Cliff/Harry - do you need a hand decanting and getting things ready? I can get to the B&F around 10.30 if needed.
by cem
14:30 Thu 08 Jun 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1955 Horizontal 13th June
Replies: 44
Views: 48795

Re: 1955 Horizontal 13th June

Potted crab starter for me please.
by cem
03:10 Sat 06 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1955 Horizontal 13th June
Replies: 44
Views: 48795

Re: 1955 Horizontal 13th June

Thanks for the offer of the Offley, Charles and for the the likely Butler Nephew Phil, that is most appreciated and accepted. If an NN55 is procured then we'll have 4 VP flights of 7. So all 12 places are spoken for, and we'll start a waitlist in case of a drop out.
by cem
14:07 Fri 05 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1955 Horizontal 13th June
Replies: 44
Views: 48795

1955 Horizontal 13th June

On Tuesday the 13th June 2023 at the Boot and Flogger, I’m holding a 1955 Horizontal. While I don’t claim 1955 to be the greatest vintage, it has given me the greatest pleasure over the last 10-15 years. Perhaps because of the drinking window it’s in but also the consistent high-quality of the produ...