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With the wonderful BFT 2023 fast approaching I realise that I failed terribly at my homework from Alex - write a tasting note of some kindly provided samples for volunteering. I did do it - just forgot to post. Better late than never? Tasted 11/06/22 - 60ml sample Dark cloudy amber and some sediment...

With the wonderful BFT 2023 fast approaching I realise that I failed terribly at my homework from Alex - write a tasting note of some kindly provided samples for volunteering. I did do it - just forgot to post. Better late than never? Tasted 11/06/22 - 60ml sample A bit darker amber and similar visc...

With the wonderful BFT 2023 fast approaching I realise that I failed terribly at my homework from Alex - write a tasting note of some kindly provided samples for volunteering. I did do it - just forgot to post. Better late than never? Tasted 11/06/22 - 60ml sample Light amber and relatively viscous ...

The ring of the T70 shows 63. Otherwise, I have cross checked and it all seems good.

The rings in W70 show as "19??"

I will be adopting a W70 from Harry.

Currently away and unsure what I will bring just yet.
For food, please may I have mackerel for starter and chicken + lentils for main.

Both. Helped by additional wines which included a wonderful 2014 Blanc de Noir from Court Garden in Ditchling UK.

Believed to be filtered (but with a driven cork) - nothing on the label to say. Decanted anyways and first concerns arose when a strong vodka smell whifted over. +1hr Still quite a spirit nose, not terribly fruity either. Taste is equally spirity and a bit cloying. Light blackberry and chocolate not...

I think I may have a bottle of Port. Yes please.

So far we have expressions of interest from 10 people (possibly 12), but only five vintages. That number might yet increase (THRA?) but if not then we might need to expand the criteria, perhaps by including other Hunt Roope and Co produced brands from the same period (such as the Eira Vehla '43 and...

There also appears to be a 1995 VP. https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=554403

Apologies friends, I cannot attend.

Yes please but i would have to adopt.

Yes please. I can spot Quevedo LBV 2017 or Graham's crusted 2013 that both fit this bill - or both.

winesecretary wrote: ↑21:54 Sun 12 Mar 2023 Have we done in the past decade a 'basic port tasting'?

With the bar being set at current retail of say 16 quid?

It might not be massively enjoyable but it would be illuminating.

I would love a Six Grapes tasting. I would also love to do this.

I would equally love any Port tating.


I'm in.

A worthy first place for an excellent showing of Fonseca 1963.

Many thanks again for all those whose voted and attended. The winners were Best tasting note - 1970 Dow from WHW Best tasting - BBR vertical arranged by IDJ Imbiber of the year - JDAW (of course) Most accurate blind taster - AHB at the White Port tasting Best Port at a tasting - 1922 Tuke Holdsworth...

SW70 decanted at 9am this morning. Will be there for 5:30.

Let's see how this goes tomorrow. The YouTube Live stream (famous last words) should go smoothly. The two way feedback may be trickier.

For start time, if you're in place for 6:30 Ian, we should all be pretty happy.

https://youtube.com/live/7IMamF9i1Rw?feature=share

Let's go for the usual 5;30 for 6;00pm kick-off. Stream to start at 6;15 to properly commence at 6;30pm. 15mins is enough to battle techinical difficulties... right?

I should clarify that faulty here is that the bottle had a minor leak. The wine was completely ok.

nac wrote: ↑15:29 Sun 05 Feb 2023 I'll print.

Legend. Many thanks Neil.

akzy wrote: ↑21:36 Thu 02 Feb 2023 Cross checked the placemats with the posts and they look good to me. Would someone be able to print?

A semi-urgent nudge on this.

The other option is that we host a youtube live stream. I can play with it tomorrow when im granted access (takes 24hrs to approve). This will be surely the easiest for everyone to get involved with?