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idj123

Visiting Jerez for the first time in late March (for a couple of nights). Anyone got any suggestions for hotels, restaurants and bodegas (including sherry tastings ofc)? Anything that is a ‘must do’?

idj123

flash_uk wrote: ↑09:03 Tue 13 Jan 2026 FG and TV double decanted at 0630.

Probably should have adopted similar timing if the very immature colour of the GM is anything to go by. I double decanted at lunchtime. However, we shall see. Usual eta-around 6ish.

idj123

Just to say (for completeness) that I have 60-94 (inc).

idj123

9th preferred but can work with 10th.

idj123

I have Ni 60 and 63 but will need to check condition. Ni66 is as rare as hen’s teeth.

idj123

I’m in!

idj123

I have 3 at home. I can bring one of those. Ian - can you bring either a Crasto or Warre LBV? Or do you want to adopt the bottle from me? I don’t have either of these but could I not just bring the GM that I have sourced or has Neil’s bottle of the same already been adopted? For ease, can I suggest...

idj123

Put me down, please stop. Hopefully, I can make it this time.

idj123

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑15:06 Sun 04 Jan 2026 I have 3 at home. I can bring one of those.

Ian - can you bring either a Crasto or Warre LBV? Or do you want to adopt the bottle from me?

I don’t have either of these but could I not just bring the GM that I have sourced or has Neil’s bottle of the same already been adopted?

idj123

And I now see that we already have a GM in attendance, further apologies!

idj123

I have checked and the odd bottle of V that I thought I had, I don’t. I have therefore sourced a GM for this tasting instead. Apologies for that. On the food front, could I order a Welsh Rarebit for starter (if that’s possible – if not, no starter). For main, new year, new chance for the B&F and...

idj123

The alternative days work for me.

idj123

Quinta do Bomfim 2013 under £25 at Asda, until you get to the checkout whereupon it’s £19.97 per bottle. Might go back again later…

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flash_uk wrote: ↑15:24 Thu 11 Dec 2025 ETA crosskeys @ 1645

I got here at 3.30pm this year-go figure!

idj123

Just as well as I said ‘ tentative’ as unfortunately I’d overlooked the fact that I’m going to the theatre that night! Reluctantly, I will therefore have to drop out. Apologies!

idj123

I’m a tentative for this (the following evening is definitely out as it’s my daughter‘s birthday).

idj123

Was in the Berry Bros shop on Monday just prior to a meeting there and they had W 77 at £76 a bottle which I thought wasn’t too bad for a high-end retailer-unless that is I misread it and it was £176 a bottle!

idj123

Mz60 double decanted at 1.45pm. Not tried and so

.My eta should be just before 6pm.

idj123

Same as Michael above, I was on the original list and so I vote that that is used as the starting point for a new date, as clearly I would like to take part!

idj123

Welsh Rarebit as a starter please, followed by burger (with cheese) and the creamed spinach. Dessert tbd on the night. Thanks.

idj123

I have decided to bring a Mz 60.

idj123

Am still available for this revised date.

idj123

I have the link and may be able to join.

idj123 · Re: 1995 tasting - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (B&F) New Date Am ok for 13 January.

Am ok for 13 January.

idj123

I believe that all Vargellas 1965 was bottled in Porto, in 1968 - but I might be wrong... Further to this; the only non-Oporto bottling of any Taylor Vargellas of which I am aware are the '67 and '69 bottlings by BBR. Does anyone know of any other non-Oporto bottlings of any Taylor Vargellas vintag...

idj123

Welsh Rarebit
Burger (M/R) and fries with creamed spinach
Dessert tbd on the night

Thanks

idj123

And they clearly like F85!

idj123

Let me think…yes!

idj123

Yes, please, sir!

idj123

I will drop in to the proceedings (I have the details from Phil)

idj123 · Re: 1995 tasting - 18 November 2025 (B&F) Yes, date works for me also.

Yes, date works for me also.

idj123

Like 99% of the 1970s, it’s very good, moreover it can be picked up at the cheaper end of the scale perhaps £40-£50 a bottle and that’s principally the reason I have so many bottles of it – it’s sometimes too much of a bargain to pass on! Have values dropped again? I was looking regularly last year...

idj123

All of those Ports that I have a ready inventory of, I have over 30 bottles of the following: Cr70 D70 G77 SW77 T85 D94 W94 V97 That's a really nice selection, Ian. I've tried all of them (and they're all good) except for the Croft 1970. How is it? Like 99% of the 1970s, it’s very good, moreover it...

idj123

All of those Ports that I have a ready inventory of, I have over 30 bottles of the following:

Cr70
D70
G77
SW77
T85
D94
W94
V97

idj123

I’m probably being somewhat restrictive but for me the best of the 90s would consist of T 92 and F 92 with the rest of the lineup being made up of 94s! However, in the interests of a tasting a wider distribution is perhaps best.

idj123

Of the vintages not offered up thus far, I have 94 and (I believe) 75.

idj123

Count me in!

idj123

All the bottles I am bringing double decanted between 12.10pm and 12.55pm, today. Only the F tried (it seemed fine).

idj123

Signalling problems into Waterloo has meant that my intended train has been cancelled but still hoping to be there by 6.30pm (and yes, I know the B&F closes early on a Monday!).

idj123

Have only just appreciated that this tasting falls in school half term and I am away that week. Therefore, disappointingly , I will have to withdraw. Apologies!

idj123

jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:06 Fri 04 Jul 2025 Are we seeking extras?

Of liquid or persons?

idj123

Welsh Rarebit
Burger (M/R) and fries with creamed spinach
Dessert TBD on the night

Thanks!

idj123

Cr55 double decanted at 8.45am today and immediately put in an ice sleeve for transportation. My eta at B&F is 11.30am.

idj123

Could I please have:

Lunch

Starter-Welsh Rarebit
Main-Pan roasted Cod

Dinner

No starter
Bangers and mash
Chocolate Brownie

Thanks

idj123

This tasting went pretty much according to expectation eg the F and G are good and the N and Ni are not. Both the T and D were down on what they can be (although the D did improve over the course of the evening). Of the good that I don’t already own, would only consider adding the W, although the S ...

idj123

My bottles opened at 8.30 this morning, stood and then doubled decanted at 1pm.

Allowing for GB railways delay (so, no change from SWR) eta just after 6.30pm. Therefore, please curb any over enthusiasm of the staff when it comes to the timing of the food!

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nac wrote: ↑08:21 Wed 21 May 2025 Also, will be submitting food orders later today, so if you haven't told me yet then need to know now.

Hopefully just made it in time:

Welsh Rarebit
Burger (M/R) and fries with creamed spinach
Dessert TBD on the night

Thanks!

idj123

I have what I believe are reasonable bottles of Ck and Cr that I can offer.

idj123

I'm not sure what time I'll be able to get away from the Excel Centre on Thursday next week, but sometimes it's been as late as 6.30pm. It'll then take me 40 minutes to get to the B&F. If there's a decanter waiting for me when I get there, I'll decant on arrival. I'll ask B&F for some decan...

idj123

Might have a few others to hand but so far have espied G and Ni. Although clearly a risk I would love to open the latter; it’s the oldest bought bottle in my collection dating back to c2003 when bought from a wine shop on the road just up from the quayside on the Porto shore.

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