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by CPR 1
16:32 Mon 18 May 2026
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Wednesday 20th May - anyone want to try 2024 Vintage Ports?
Replies: 29
Views: 4195

Re: Wednesday 20th May - anyone want to try 2024 Vintage Ports?

Fantastic, I will pop by on Wednesday afternoon.
by CPR 1
17:54 Fri 15 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wine Society 70 bottling tasting
Replies: 16
Views: 812

Re: Wine Society 70 bottling tasting

I am game - I think I have D70 and S66 plus some 1960's if the theme is expanded
by CPR 1
11:05 Fri 15 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines
Replies: 13
Views: 757

Re: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old wines

Very interested subject to having a suitable bottle
by CPR 1
11:02 Fri 15 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Gateway Port - 6th October 2026?
Replies: 32
Views: 1451

Re: Gateway Port - 6th October 2026?

6th October is good for me - Thanks
by CPR 1
19:07 Thu 14 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 63@63...Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Replies: 56
Views: 10433

Re: 63@63...Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 20:00 Mon 11 May 2026
You might want to encourage people to say which shippers they have so you can coordinate what we have on the day.
I will bring Dow
by CPR 1
16:39 Thu 14 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Gateway Port - 6th October 2026?
Replies: 32
Views: 1451

Re: Gateway Port - October 2026?

Sounds fun, Taylor 1970 for me.
by CPR 1
05:36 Thu 14 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Monday 13th October 2025 - Taylor Vertical
Replies: 118
Views: 154415

Re: Monday 13th October 2025 - Taylor Vertical

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 19:40 Tue 12 May 2026 Out of curiosity, would there be any interest in a similar event this year based around a different shipper?
Yes please I would be very interested, thank you. In terms of shipper Fonseca, Graham, Croft or Cockburn?
by CPR 1
18:12 Thu 07 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: WED 17TH June - Bottle wrapped in foil and Quevedo Closure Experience Case
Replies: 56
Views: 3920

Re: Bring a bottle wrapped in foil Tuesday 16th June

Apologies that date doesn't work - Hope you all have a fun evening
by CPR 1
08:00 Fri 01 May 2026
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2011 Quinta do Vesuvio Capela
Replies: 6
Views: 2079

Re: 2011 Quinta do Vesuvio Capela

Disappointing to hear this, the bottle at the Vesuvio tasting we held in Feb 24 was also corked (but from different source). I hope this is not a trend.
by CPR 1
16:16 Thu 30 Apr 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 63@63...Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Replies: 56
Views: 10433

Re: 63@63.. ?

Confirming now the date is fixed
by CPR 1
22:16 Tue 21 Apr 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Christmas tasting - 16 December 2027
Replies: 11
Views: 1344

Re: The Port Forum Christmas tasting - 16 December 2027

Thank you Alex and Tom, I would be delighted to participate.
by CPR 1
20:24 Mon 20 Apr 2026
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1955 Taylor
Replies: 1
Views: 864

Re: 1955 Taylor

Taylor 1955
by CPR 1
18:50 Mon 20 Apr 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 5 May 2026 - GC/SW/QH triple vertical
Replies: 93
Views: 21678

Re: Tue 5 May 2026 - GC/SW/QH triple vertical

Scotch Egg
Rib-Eye (medium rare) Fries, Spinach and Peppercorn sauce
Welsh rarebit

Thank you
by CPR 1
19:23 Sun 19 Apr 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum Xmas Tasting - Thursday 10th December 2026
Replies: 13
Views: 3003

Re: The Port Forum Xmas Tasting

Tom and Alex thank you for organising - It is in my diary
by CPR 1
13:59 Fri 17 Apr 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum 20th Anniversary - June 2027
Replies: 43
Views: 4722

Re: The Port Forum 20th Anniversary - June 2027

Thank you for organising. I am very interested ☺️
by CPR 1
06:10 Mon 06 Apr 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 63@63...Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Replies: 56
Views: 10433

Re: 63@63.. ?

Yes please, sounds fun
by CPR 1
19:40 Tue 31 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 21 April 2026: Elizabeth II’s 100th
Replies: 73
Views: 25489

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

I’ll bring a T55 to commemorate the state visit by Francisco Craveiro Lopes in October 1955, which was the first state visit from Portugal during Elizabeth II's reign.
by CPR 1
19:28 Tue 31 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026
Replies: 109
Views: 51439

Re: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026

Please could I have:

• Scotch egg;
• Ribeye (medium rare), skinny fries, creamed spinach; and
• Welsh rarebit.

Thank you
by CPR 1
19:24 Tue 31 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 5 May 2026 - GC/SW/QH triple vertical
Replies: 93
Views: 21678

Re: Tue 5 May 2026 - GC/SW/QH triple vertical

I will bring the QH 85 and the GC 1980
by CPR 1
19:20 Tue 31 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 5 May 2026 - GC/SW/QH triple vertical
Replies: 93
Views: 21678

Re: Tue 5 May 2026 - GC/SW/QH triple vertical

M.Charlton wrote: 17:37 Tue 31 Mar 2026
But I like your idea of simply bringing both 80 and 85 to the party.
I like this idea :tpf:
by CPR 1
20:52 Thu 26 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June
Replies: 96
Views: 26298

Re: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June

I am happy to buy in 1977 / 1994 as required / make equalisation payments. (Accepting that for the 1977 I might have to pass silver into the palm of CPR1 as there appears to be none for sale in UK.) Great. I have added you to the attendee list. Looking at the list of bottles above, it would be grea...
by CPR 1
19:42 Sun 15 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 21 April 2026: Elizabeth II’s 100th
Replies: 73
Views: 25489

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

Food order please:
- Starter: Scotch Egg
- Main: *Rib eye (med-rare) + fries + peppercorn sauce
- Dessert: Welsh Rabbit

*Please upgrade to Tomahawk (med-rare) to share with CPR if special steaks are possible; thx.
by CPR 1
20:47 Tue 10 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June
Replies: 96
Views: 26298

Re: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June

My apologies I will now be in Scotland this week thus can't make this. My bottles are available if needed.
by CPR 1
20:13 Fri 27 Feb 2026
Forum: Beer, Spirits, Cigars, and Pork Pies
Topic: Quinta do Noval Olive Oil
Replies: 15
Views: 37995

Re: Quinta do Noval Olive Oil

3 of the regular please if that works - Thanks
by CPR 1
20:10 Fri 27 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026
Replies: 88
Views: 45379

Re: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026

Food order please:
- Starter: Scotch Egg
- Main: Rib eye (med-rare) + fries + peppercorn sauce - but please upgrade to Tomahawk (med-rare) to share with PW if special steaks are possible; thx.
- Dessert: Welsh Rarebit
by CPR 1
18:28 Sun 22 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2005 at 21 Tasting - Tuesday 3 November
Replies: 15
Views: 5948

Re: 2005 at 21 Tasting - Tuesday 3 November?

Yes please, I have Quevedo
by CPR 1
20:13 Wed 18 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca and Niepoort - 19th January 2027
Replies: 31
Views: 24630

Re: Fonseca and Niepoort - 19th January 2027

Confirming for new date - thanks Phil
by CPR 1
19:43 Wed 18 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Sighted somethings, Wed 25 Feb 2026
Replies: 63
Views: 36984

Re: Something, incl. Quevedo closures, Wed 25 Feb 2026

I am afraid to update that the F85 has turned into a Dow 1970 - can the placemats be updated
by CPR 1
07:22 Thu 12 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 5 May 2026 - GC/SW/QH triple vertical
Replies: 93
Views: 21678

Re: May 2026 - GC/SW/QH triple vertical

Yes please, sounds great fun
by CPR 1
15:11 Fri 06 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Sighted somethings, Wed 25 Feb 2026
Replies: 63
Views: 36984

Re: Something, incl. Quevedo closures, Wed 25 Feb 2026

I plan to bring Fonseca 1985

Food wise just a Welsh Rabbit for Dessert to pre order - I will order a main off the menu if I arrive in time (aiming for 19:45 but might be earlier)
by CPR 1
19:50 Fri 30 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June
Replies: 96
Views: 26298

Re: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June

Yes please. I can offer 77 and both 94’s
by CPR 1
16:04 Sun 25 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Sighted somethings, Wed 25 Feb 2026
Replies: 63
Views: 36984

Re: Something, incl. Quevedo closures, Wed 25 Feb 2026

I will be late, thus will let others have priority. If there is room then yes please.
by CPR 1
15:36 Fri 23 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026
Replies: 109
Views: 51439

Re: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026

Yes please - N, F or Cr
by CPR 1
15:34 Fri 23 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026
Replies: 88
Views: 45379

Re: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026

Yes please - will DM on bottles
by CPR 1
22:40 Tue 20 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 137071

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

For dinner I would like:

Scotch Egg
Ribeye (medium rare) with Peppercorn sauce, fries and spinach
Welsh rarebit

Thank you
by CPR 1
19:24 Thu 08 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 137071

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

I can only do the 10th I am afraid
by CPR 1
21:30 Wed 07 Jan 2026
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port for sale by retailer
Replies: 1640
Views: 1665652

Re: Port for sale by retailer

Bertie3000 wrote: 08:02 Tue 06 Jan 2026 Farr Vintner sale has started this morning.
Amazing to see how the price of the 2017 vintage has fallen since release

Dow 2017 @ £245 a case now (in bond) v about £330 on first release
Warre 2017 @ 180 v about £260
Fonseca 2017 @£220 v about £310
by CPR 1
18:29 Sun 04 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Zombie Escape, Tue 29 Dec 2026, B&F
Replies: 22
Views: 23745

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

Count me in I will be there to help defeat the Zombie with T92 to help.....
by CPR 1
17:13 Sun 28 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 137071

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

I can't do the 9th - 10th or 11th can both work. Thank you
by CPR 1
21:15 Thu 18 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1995 tasting - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (B&F) New Date
Replies: 139
Views: 157845

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

jdaw1 wrote: 20:57 Thu 18 Dec 2025 [*]CPR (sent via somebody) — TV.
I will bring to the B&F on the 29th Dec if someone can take charge from there
by CPR 1
21:38 Mon 15 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 29 Dec 2025: Emergency (zombie invasion)
Replies: 66
Views: 47329

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

I would love to join and help defeat the Zombie invasion.

I will bring T63 to help in this noble endeavour

If possible to add to the food order
Scotch egg
Beef check, fries, red cabbage
Welsh rarebit

Thank you
by CPR 1
20:36 Sun 07 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1995 tasting - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (B&F) New Date
Replies: 139
Views: 157845

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

It is with regret that I must withdraw from the fun. Alas I need to be elsewhere on the 13th now. A double loss for us. Maybe it can be a single loss: if we were to particularly desire the TV and the FG, please would you be willing to sell them to the tasting? I am very happy to donate these to the...
by CPR 1
18:51 Thu 04 Dec 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1995 tasting - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (B&F) New Date
Replies: 139
Views: 157845

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

It is with regret that I must withdraw from the fun. Alas I need to be elsewhere on the 13th now.