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by forest26
13:17 Mon 01 Jun 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Dow Vertical 2 February 2027
Replies: 38
Views: 10725

Re: Dow Vertical 2 February 2027

Can you add me as a provisional please - Possibly in the Douro
by forest26
08:55 Sun 17 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Monday 19th October 2026 - a vertical of old Sandeman
Replies: 62
Views: 28720

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

I enjoyed last years - it would be great to join you. Please can you add me.
by forest26
10:36 Wed 13 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June
Replies: 115
Views: 77608

Re: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June

If not - I will have to try to reclaim one of the adoption bottles that I passed to others for this tasting - so in effect this is a bonus bottle...
by forest26
10:29 Wed 13 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June
Replies: 115
Views: 77608

Re: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June

One for the organiser....

Ramos Pinto purchased Bom Retiro in 1919; however, I have a bottle of 1887 Bom Retiro (Garrafeira) which I would like to contribute to the event. It comes from the family stocks of the former owners — is this OK?
by forest26
06:56 Wed 13 May 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: WED 17TH June - Bottle wrapped in foil and Quevedo Closure Experience Case
Replies: 76
Views: 27913

Re: NOW WED 17TH JUNE - Bring a bottle wrapped in foil (previously Tuesday 16th June)

Can you add me please - I should be travelling to London to meet Oscar beforehand.
by forest26
12:20 Wed 22 Apr 2026
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 2024 Vintage Declarations
Replies: 20
Views: 72516

Re: 2024 Vintage Declarations

Add
Delaforce
Maynard’s
RCV
by forest26
18:04 Sat 18 Apr 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Port Forum 20th Anniversary - June 2027
Replies: 54
Views: 34755

Re: The Port Forum 20th Anniversary - June 2027

Hi - been on holiday I’m in and will help Harry organize
by forest26
13:55 Tue 17 Mar 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026
Replies: 88
Views: 78913

Re: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026

For those interested in corks
This bottle was purchased from the lodge and had been recorded in 2001
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by forest26
11:56 Tue 10 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: CANCELLED - Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027
Replies: 29
Views: 34115

Re: Ends in a 7 - Tuesday 12th January 2027

As a 67 baby can I be added to the list....
by forest26
11:29 Tue 10 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 175969

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

1963 decanted 11:20 - Good Colour...
by forest26
13:01 Wed 04 Feb 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Sighted somethings, Wed 25 Feb 2026
Replies: 63
Views: 61914

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

Sorry - I am going to have to bail out of this one now.
by forest26
11:38 Sat 31 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June
Replies: 115
Views: 77608

Re: Ramos Pinto Vertical - Tuesday 9 June

I might have some RP tucked away for a vertical - I’ll have a check when back from Porto. Are we including Bom Retiro in the line up.
by forest26
20:35 Mon 26 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026
Replies: 88
Views: 78913

Re: 66 @ 60 - Tuesday 17 March 2026

I have a library release Ferreira which would be my preference. Otherwise I can fill a few gaps.
by forest26
20:25 Mon 26 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026
Replies: 109
Views: 111369

Re: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026

Ahhh looks like I have been a bit hasty and double booked - I am in Mallorca on a cycling holiday on this date. Tempting as it is to fly back for the evening, Ill have to pass my place to the next on the list.
by forest26
20:15 Mon 26 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 175969

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

sorry for the slow reply - thanks for the nudge (Julian and Alex) scotch egg, Pie of theday welsh rarebit

BTW: Good for the Fonseca 63
by forest26
20:10 Mon 26 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Sighted somethings, Wed 25 Feb 2026
Replies: 63
Views: 61914

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

Good shout - I have quite a few of these kicking around so would be good to open one.
by forest26
16:02 Fri 23 Jan 2026
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026
Replies: 109
Views: 111369

Re: 60 @ 66 - Tuesday 14 April 2026

Yes please sir
by forest26
16:10 Mon 13 Oct 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Monday 13th October 2025 - Taylor Vertical
Replies: 119
Views: 188288

Re: Monday 13th October 2025 - Taylor Vertical

Just got into London - checking in - I will be there at 6
Had to come straight from work without decanting tools - anticipating that one of you will be more prepared than I
by forest26
19:28 Sun 05 Oct 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The "Too lazy to collect my bottle from JDAW" 1970 tasting?
Replies: 12
Views: 27586

Re: The "Too lazy to collect my bottle from JDAW" 1970 tasting?

Although I collected - I would be very happy to donate a few bottles
by forest26
09:11 Wed 24 Sep 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1970 Horizontal - Food pre-orders
Replies: 22
Views: 37525

Re: 1970 Horizontal - Food pre-orders

Hi Mike

Thursday
- smoked salmon
- Steak - club sirloin on teh bone (Medium-rare) and chips & Broccoli

Fri Lunch
Bruschetta
Chicken supreme + creamed spinach
Tart

Fri Dinner:
scotch egg
pasta
by forest26
12:44 Thu 24 Jul 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fonseca 1948-1997, Tuesday 10th February 2026
Replies: 144
Views: 175969

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

Yes please - I have a few and will advise nearer the time
by forest26
08:51 Mon 07 Jul 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Taylor Vertical - Post WW2 - 28 October 2025
Replies: 66
Views: 191060

Re: Taylor Vertical - Post WW2 - 28 October 2025

The problem with responding late is that there are only a few gaps to fill.
I do have a 1994 so will set that aside.
by forest26
08:38 Mon 07 Jul 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1975’s@50 - Monday 21st July 2025
Replies: 77
Views: 229901

Re: 1975’s@50 - Monday 21st July 2025

Sorry - I have something the following day which means that I to bail out on this one.
:cry:
by forest26
05:37 Tue 24 Jun 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1955 70th Anniversary Tasting Tuesday 1st July 2025
Replies: 136
Views: 499785

Re: 1955 70th Anniversary Tasting Tuesday 1st July 2025

jdaw1 wrote: 20:44 Mon 23 Jun 2025 Tony: please update your bottle situation. Rumour is it that the RP is actually Fr, but Cliff is bringing Ferreira. You’re already bringing Warre, so if you like you can merely withdraw the Fr.
Yes - I’ll need to withdraw the RP55 as on inspection it is Fr55
by forest26
13:30 Sat 21 Jun 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1955 70th Anniversary Tasting Tuesday 1st July 2025
Replies: 136
Views: 499785

Re: 1955 70th Anniversary Tasting Tuesday 1st July 2025

Sorry for the delay

Lunch - smoked salmon
Chicken Scnitzel

Dinner
bangers and mash
by forest26
21:03 Sun 08 Jun 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1955 70th Anniversary Tasting Tuesday 1st July 2025
Replies: 136
Views: 499785

Re: 1955 70th Anniversary Tasting Tuesday 1st July 2025

Of those not listed - sandeman and Warre - I may have a bottle of RP somewhere
by forest26
19:27 Wed 07 May 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 8th May - VE Day 80th Anniversary Tasting of 1945s
Replies: 51
Views: 91073

Re: Thursday 8th May - VE Day 80th Anniversary Tasting of 1945s

Bottles are resting - I’m intending to decant just before I leave for the train (about 2:40). I’ve opened a few 45’s this year and they have stood up well and not fallen off a cliff.
by forest26
17:04 Tue 18 Mar 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2003 Horizontal - Tue 18 March 2025
Replies: 180
Views: 537126

Re: 2003 Horizontal - Tue 18 March 2025

Re the extra three (K, B, Cá), I await instructions from our master. And from Neil, re /A2 . I put Tony down as bringing B, because he said: As I’m visiting Burmester Monday - I’ll bring one along Re K and Cá, that’s entirely down to Tony’s discretion. Please post if you wish to bring them, Tony, s...
by forest26
17:02 Fri 07 Mar 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2003 Horizontal - Tue 18 March 2025
Replies: 180
Views: 537126

Re: 2003 Horizontal - Tue 18 March 2025

Can’t see any Sogevinous Ports on the list - I have Kopke Burmester and Calem
As I’m visiting Burmester Monday - I’ll bring one along
by forest26
16:59 Fri 07 Mar 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2003 Horizontal - Tue 18 March 2025
Replies: 180
Views: 537126

Re: 2003 Horizontal - Tue 18 March 2025

Catching up
Food order

Welsh rarebit
Sirloin MR with fries and green beans
by forest26
21:44 Wed 12 Feb 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1970 Horizontal, flight 0, Thursday 2 October 2025
Replies: 51
Views: 119442

Re: 1970 Horizontal, flight 0, Thursday 2 October 2025

Re confirming - might need to look again at what I have
by forest26
11:06 Thu 23 Jan 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1975’s@50 - Monday 21st July 2025
Replies: 77
Views: 229901

Re: 1975’s@50 - Monday 21st July 2025

Yes - definitely worth another look at these
by forest26
13:08 Tue 14 Jan 2025
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Monday 13th October 2025 - Taylor Vertical
Replies: 119
Views: 188288

Re: Monday ?13th? October 2025 - Taylor Vertical

Will dig something appropriate out
by forest26
20:07 Fri 18 Oct 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2003 Horizontal - Tue 18 March 2025
Replies: 180
Views: 537126

Re: 2003 Horizontal - 2025 date TBC

Yes please if spaces
by forest26
12:31 Tue 01 Oct 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 50 Year Old Tawnies - 1 October 2024
Replies: 81
Views: 124402

Re: 50 Year Old Tawnies - 1 October 2024

Sorry - I think I missed saving the final date. I am afraid I can not attend. Apologies
by forest26
08:27 Tue 23 Jul 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 60/63/66 Horizontal .... 23rd July 2024
Replies: 56
Views: 60425

Re: 60/63/66 Horizontal .... 23rd July 2024

warre 1960 decanted 9am this morning. No indication of bottler on the cork.
by forest26
20:29 Thu 16 May 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Delaforce tasting vertical early sept
Replies: 16
Views: 12749

Delaforce tasting vertical early sept

Delaforce tasting early September involving RCV owners and a few industry guests… 1935 +
Let me know availability - probably 4 industry + alex + tc leave 6-8 places PF
by forest26
09:05 Wed 15 May 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1977's - Tue 11th June 2024
Replies: 163
Views: 129285

Re: 1977's - June 11th 2024

Can you add me to the reserves ?
Cheers

Tony
by forest26
17:00 Tue 19 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024
Replies: 109
Views: 139785

Re: 1994s, Tue 26 Mar 2024

Food order

Can I have
Soup ofthe day
Steak pie, green beans and a side of chips

Thanks

Tony