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by NigelM
17:14 Wed 11 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 21 April 2026: Elizabeth II’s 100th
Replies: 30
Views: 2597

Re: Tue 21 April 2026: Elizabeth II’s 100th

I've kindly been allowed to bring my first guest. Mike Boardman, lovely chap. www.michaelboardman.com Mike would like to source his own port, but I will give him only a week or so to confirm suitability, otherwise I will make him adopt! Mike Smoked Salmon Sirloin (medium rare) w chunky chips Cheese ...
by NigelM
21:37 Sun 08 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 21 April 2026: Elizabeth II’s 100th
Replies: 30
Views: 2597

Re: Tue 21 April 2026: Elizabeth II’s 100th

May I bring a Warre 77? Tenuous link but it was a Jubilee year.
by NigelM
01:45 Fri 06 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 21 April 2026: Elizabeth II’s 100th
Replies: 30
Views: 2597

Re: Tue 21 April 2026: Elizabeth II’s 100th

A vision came to me and said "Get in on this Nige"

So count me in yes please!
by NigelM
20:56 Mon 23 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026
Replies: 88
Views: 12758

Re: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026

Scotch Egg
Mushroom Pasta
Cheese

Ta!
by NigelM
11:49 Wed 18 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca and Niepoort - 19th January 2027
Replies: 31
Views: 10502

Re: Fonseca and Niepoort - 19th January 2027

New date great many thanks
by NigelM
13:08 Tue 10 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 82023

Re: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026

1994 had 3 hours of breath, now back in bottle and chilling (by the pool) 1955 just welcomed to the atmosphere and going back to it's bottle fairly soon. had a sip of both, very nice. Today I am Martin's surrogate decanter.
by NigelM
15:12 Tue 03 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June
Replies: 34
Views: 5497

Re: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June

Please stick me on the reserves if poss. Ta
by NigelM
23:17 Thu 29 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 29th January 2026 - Virtual Tasting
Replies: 38
Views: 24994

Re: Thursday 29th January 2026 - Virtual Tasting

Thanks for organising tonight, very nice indeed.
by NigelM
23:15 Thu 29 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 30th April 2026 - Virtual Tasting
Replies: 9
Views: 2551

Re: Thursday 30th April 2026 - Virtual Tasting

Yes please, twas such fun tonight
by NigelM
20:29 Wed 28 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 29th January 2026 - Virtual Tasting
Replies: 38
Views: 24994

Re: Thursday 29th January 2026 - Virtual Tasting

I removed it thanks, it shows on yours now LOL
by NigelM
14:57 Wed 28 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 29th January 2026 - Virtual Tasting
Replies: 38
Views: 24994

Re: Thursday 29th January 2026 - Virtual Tasting

I will try to make it if possible, but can't be certain. Please send link.
by NigelM
22:38 Sun 25 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 82023

Re: 2026, Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026

Starter-Welsh Rarebit
Burger well done and fries

Thaaaanks
by NigelM
15:57 Fri 23 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026
Replies: 43
Views: 9175

Re: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026

And yes please if space por moi
by NigelM
15:42 Fri 23 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026
Replies: 88
Views: 12758

Re: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026

May I join the fun please?
by NigelM
16:50 Wed 07 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2026, date TBA: The Best of the Best from the 1990s
Replies: 47
Views: 79290

Re: 2026, date TBA: The Best of the Best from the 1990s

I missed the boat a bit on this one, so put me down as 20th reserve, and if a date and space become available I will come running on last minute in the style of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and score a cracking 90s port winner (by adopting LOL)
by NigelM
16:44 Mon 05 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca and Niepoort - 19th January 2027
Replies: 31
Views: 10502

Re: Fonseca vs Niepoort - 6th October 2026

I have F63, rare as Hens feathers!

I would like to try and source a rarer Ni if possible. Where am I gonna find that 66?
by NigelM
19:25 Sun 04 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Zombie Escape, Tue 29 Dec 2026, B&F
Replies: 22
Views: 9803

Re: Zombie Escape, Tue 29 Dec 2026, B&F

I'm in, if space permits. Zombies, so resilient!
by NigelM
08:38 Tue 30 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1995 tasting - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (B&F) New Date
Replies: 139
Views: 114655

Re: 1995 tasting - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (B&F) New Date

Scotch Egg
Fillet (well done) with fries and broccoli and peppercorn sauce
Brownie

👍👍
by NigelM
13:34 Thu 18 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1995 tasting - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (B&F) New Date
Replies: 139
Views: 114655

Re: 1995 tasting - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (B&F) New Date

I can join if still possible. May need to adopt, or tell me what to buy!
by NigelM
09:52 Thu 18 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 82023

Re: 2026, Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026

Would still love to attend (63 is all I have, or will adopt another from @mcoulson)
by NigelM
15:11 Sun 07 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 29 Dec 2025: Emergency (zombie invasion)
Replies: 66
Views: 27467

Re: Mon 29 Dec 2025: Emergency (zombie invasion)

Can't believe I am missing this!

If I were a Zombie, I would give up trying to be scary and sit down with you lot for a drink.

Have a great night y'all
by NigelM
10:53 Mon 01 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2011 Horizontal - London, Sunday 23rd April 2051
Replies: 206
Views: 264093

Re: 2011 Horizontal - London, Sunday 23rd April 2051

I'm available. No seating needed, just a spot on the table for my Urn. (Simply add port)
by NigelM
10:24 Mon 24 Nov 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 29 Dec 2025: Emergency (zombie invasion)
Replies: 66
Views: 27467

Re: Mon 29 Dec 2025: Emergency (zombie invasion)

I regret that I will be in London, at another gathering, slaying Klingons.
by NigelM
12:53 Wed 19 Nov 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Bring a bottle - Tue 18th Nov (formerly 2nd Dec) 2025
Replies: 141
Views: 98656

Re: Bring a bottle - Tue 18th Nov (formerly 2nd Dec) 2025

Great to see you all, what a fantastic evening, despite my Primitivo being spiked leading to me falling asleep in the snug LOL (oops)
by NigelM
20:59 Mon 20 Oct 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Bring a bottle - Tue 18th Nov (formerly 2nd Dec) 2025
Replies: 141
Views: 98656

Re: Bring a bottle - Tue 18th Nov (formerly 2nd Dec) 2025

I shall be bringing a Fonseca Guimaraens 1962. The second best thing to come out of 1962.
by NigelM
18:22 Mon 28 Jul 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 82023

Re: 2026, Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026

Very kind thanks. Looking forward to it.
by NigelM
23:41 Thu 24 Jul 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 82023

Re: 2026, Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026

I would love to join you if y'all will have me. Likely I will adopt from @mcoulson x